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  • Page 1 Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen Operator’s Manual C-Class Order No. 6515 0614 13 Part No. 204 584 11 81 USA Edition A 2008...
  • Page 2 C 230 (Canada only) C 230 Sport (Canada only) C 230 4MATIC (Canada only) C 230 4MATIC Sport (Canada only) C 300 C 300 Sport C 300 4MATIC C 300 4MATIC Sport C 350 (Canada only) C 350 Sport C 350 4MATIC (Canada only) C 350 4MATIC Sport (Canada only)
  • Page 3 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 4: 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 ... 11 Roadside Assistance ... 12 Change of address or ownership... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada ...
  • Page 5 Contents Controls in detail ... 69 Locking and unlocking ... 70 SmartKey ... 70 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) ... 73 Checking batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) ... 78 Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) ..
  • Page 6 Driving and parking... 126 Starting the engine... 126 Driving off ... 129 Turn signals... 131 Problems while driving ... 132 Parking... 133 Turning off the engine ... 134 Releasing seat belts ... 135 Manual transmission ... 136 Shifting into reverse... 137 Automatic transmission*...
  • Page 7 Contents 3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)... 259 Deactivating climate control system... 261 Operating climate control system in automatic mode ... 261 Setting the temperature ... 262 Adjusting air distribution ... 263 Adjusting air volume... 263 Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones...
  • Page 8 At the gas station ... 322 Refueling ... 322 Check regularly and before a long trip... 324 Engine compartment ... 325 Hood ... 325 Engine oil ... 327 Transmission fluid level... 328 Coolant level ... 329 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*...
  • Page 9 Contents Flat tire ... 440 Preparing the vehicle... 440 Mounting the Minispare wheel ... 441 Battery ... 446 Disconnecting the battery ... 448 Removing the battery ... 449 Charging and reinstalling the battery... 449 Reconnecting the battery ... 450 Jump starting ... 451 Towing the vehicle ...

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: Operating Your Vehicle Outside The Usa Or Canada

    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 Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the...

  • Page 14: Where To Find It

    Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Here you will find an overview of your vehi- cle’s interior and exterior main features. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle.

  • Page 15: Symbols

    Introduction Symbols Trademarks: ® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. SIRIUS and related marks are trade- marks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk.

  • Page 16: Operating Safety

    Electronic malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See an 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 an 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: Vehicle Data Recording

    Introduction Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid* system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.

  • Page 20: At A Glance

    At a glance Exterior view Storage compartments Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Driver’s door control panel and seat adjustment/memory*...

  • Page 21: Exterior View

    At a glance Exterior view...
  • Page 22 Item Page 1 Trunk Unlocking Opening and closing Minispare wheel Vehicle tool kit 2 Rear lamps 3 Rear window, defrosting 4 Fuel filler flap Refueling Gasoline 5 Doors Locking and unlocking Opening and closing Unlocking/locking in an emergency 6 Exterior rear view mirror Adjusting Item Page...

  • Page 23: Storage Compartments

    At a glance Storage compartments...
  • Page 24 Item Page 1 Glove box Power outlet Aux socket 2 Door pocket 3 Storage pocket 4 Door pocket 5 Hooks on left and right side in trunk 6 Parcel net on left side in trunk 7 Storage space for Minispare 422, wheel and vehicle tool kit in trunk...

  • Page 25: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit...

  • Page 26: Glove Box

    Item Page 1 Lever for cruise control 2 Instrument cluster 3 Multifunction steering wheel 4 Horn 5 Overhead control panel 6 Glove box 7 Glove box lock 8 Center console 9 Starter switch KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (Canada only) Item Page a Steering wheel release handle (manual) b Steering wheel adjustment...

  • Page 27: Important Notice For California Instrument Cluster

    At a glance Instrument cluster...
  • Page 28 Item Page 1 Combination gauge with: Fuel gauge 4 Fuel tank reserve warning lamp Coolant temperature gauge Ì Coolant temperature warning lamp Indicator/warning lamps: A High beam headlamp indicator lamp ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp Brake warning USA only lamp Canada only 2 L Left turn signal indicator lamp...

  • Page 29: Retail Buyers And Lessees Of Multifunction Steering Wheel

    At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item Page 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Volume control: Press button æ to increase volume ç to decrease volume Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incoming call F to mute...

  • Page 30: Center Console

    Center console Upper part Item Page 1 Audio display cover 2 Hazard warning flasher switch – switching on/off 3 Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp 4 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 385, 5 ESP ® control switch 6 Audio system, COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) At a glance...

  • Page 31: Cup Holder

    At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page 1 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 2 Gearshift lever for manual transmission Gear selector lever for automatic transmission* 3 Cup holder 4 Split storage compartment, left and right side of the center armrest 5 Audio controller COMAND-controller* (see separate operating...

  • Page 32: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Rear interior lighting on/off 2 Interior lighting control 3 Right reading lamp on/off 4 Power tilt/sliding sunroof Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 5 Information button* 6 Tele Aid* (emergency call system) button At a glance Overhead control panel Item Page...

  • Page 33: And Seat Adjustment/Memory

    At a glance Driver’s door control panel and seat adjustment/memory* Item Page 1 Inside door handle 2 Central unlocking switch 3 Seat adjustment (at side of the respective front seat) Seat adjustment* (Canada only) 4 Memory function* for storing seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel settings (Canada only) 5 Exterior rear view mirrors...

  • Page 34: Safety And Security

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

  • Page 35: Occupant Safety

    Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The restraint systems are Seat belts Child restraints Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) Additional protection potential provide Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with Air bags...
  • Page 36 Mercedes-Benz Center. Safety and Security Occupant safety If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, 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 37: Air Bags

    If you have any prob- lems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim.
  • Page 38 Be sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manual. Warning! Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. There is a possibility for a side impact air bag related injury if occupants, especially...
  • Page 39 Only use seat belts installed or supplied at an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain Perchlorate material, which may require special han- dling and regard for the environment.
  • Page 40 Warning! Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the front side impact air bags or the rear side impact air bags.
  • Page 41 Safety and Security Occupant safety The front air bags will not deploy in im- pacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment thresholds. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belts. The front airbags are not deployed in the event of a rollover unless the vehicle's rate of longitudinal deceleration or acceleration exceeds the preset deployment threshold...

  • Page 42: Occupant Classification System

    Window curtain air bags 1 Window curtain air bag When deployed, the window curtain air bags 1 are designed to provide increased protection for the head (but not the chest or arms) of the occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs. The window curtain air bags fill up the area indicated by the arrows.
  • Page 43 Safety and Security Occupant safety If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way, take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used. Both driver and the front passenger should...
  • Page 44 When the OCS senses that the front passen- ger seat occupant is classified as an adult or someone larger than a small individual, the 5/indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then go out, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is activated.
  • Page 45 Safety and Security Occupant safety If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so, make sure the 5/ indica- tor lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deac- tivated.
  • Page 46 Warning! If the 5/indicator lamp should not il- luminate, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat.

  • Page 47: Seat Belts

    Safety and Security Occupant safety For more information, see the “Practical hints” section ( page 385). Warning! Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the Occupant Classifi- cation System. The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion.
  • Page 48 Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to failure.
  • Page 49 Safety and Security Occupant safety impacts which exceed preset deploy- ment thresholds and in certain rollovers (window curtain air bags and ETD). Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your neck or off your shoul- der. In a frontal crash, your body would move too far forward.
  • Page 50 ETDs do not pull occupants back toward the backrest. Warning! A pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) that was activated must be replaced. When disposing of the pyrotechnic Emer- gency Tensioning Device (ETD), our safety instructions must be followed. These are available at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 51: Active Head Restraints

    Warning! Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat or head restraint covers may interfere with or prevent the activation of the active head restraints. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for avail- ability.

  • Page 52: Children In The Vehicle

    Children in the vehicle If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle: Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child. Make sure the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 53 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated. Information on child seats with mounting fit- tings for tether anchorages ( page 54). For information on LATCH-type child seat mounts ( page 55).
  • Page 54 Occupants, especially children, should al- ways sit as upright as possible, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag.
  • Page 55 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in...
  • Page 56 1 Rear seat head restraint 2 Cover of anchorage ring 3 Anchorage ring Move the respective head restraint 1 to its uppermost position ( page 89). Lift up cover 2 from anchorage ring 3. Guide tether strap between head restraint 1 and top of seat back. Make sure the tether strap is not twist- 3 Anchorage ring 4 Top tether anchorage hook...
  • Page 57 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a...

  • Page 58: Blocking Of Rear Door Window Operation

    Blocking of rear door window operation With the override switch you can disable the rear side window switches in the rear door panels. Warning! Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure them- selves, e.g.

  • Page 59: Panic Alarm

    Safety and Security Panic alarm 1 Â button USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 60: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems This section contains information about the following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) Adaptive Brake BAS (Brake Assist System) EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) ® (Electronic Stability Program) 4MATIC (Four Wheel Electronic Trac- tion System) Warning! The following factors increase the risk of accidents: Excessive speed, especially in turns Wet and slippery road surfaces...

  • Page 61: Adaptive Brake

    Safety and Security Driving safety systems Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to steer the vehicle. The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica- tion of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.

  • Page 62: Ebp

    Warning! When the BAS is malfunctioning, the brake system is still functioning normally, but with- out the additional brake boost available that BAS would normally provide in an emergen- cy braking maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance may increase. 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...

  • Page 63: Esp

    Safety and Security Driving safety systems ® ® The Electronic Stability Program (ESP ) is operational as soon as the engine is run- ning and monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling. ®...
  • Page 64 Vehicles without 4MATIC: ® Because the ESP operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO (Canada only) start/stop button* in position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer the vehicle is being towed with the front axle raised...
  • Page 65 Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex- ® tended period with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty. ® Switching on the ESP ®...

  • Page 66: Four Wheel Electronic Traction System (4Matic) With The Esp

    Do not tow with one axle raised. Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Performance testing must only be conduct- ed on a two-axle dynamometer.

  • Page 67: 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). Anti-theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed, a...

  • Page 68: Canceling The Alarm

    Arming: Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only). The turn signal lamps flash three times, and an acoustic signal sounds three times, to indicate that the alarm sys- tem is armed. Indicator lamp 1 begins to flash after approximately 15 seconds after arming the alarm system.

  • Page 70: Controls In Detail

    Locking and unlocking Starter switch positions Seats Steering wheel Mirrors Memory function* (Canada only) Fastening the seat belts Lighting Windshield wipers Power windows Driving and parking Manual transmission Automatic transmission* Controls in detail Instrument cluster Control system Audio system Driving systems Air vents Dual-zone automatic climate con- trol...

  • Page 71: Locking And Unlocking

    Controls in detail Locking and unlocking SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The SmartKey provides an extended oper- ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it.
  • Page 72 Have the vehicle batteries and their connec- tions checked ( page 446). If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Your vehicle is equipped with an acoustic lock and unlock confirmation signal feature.
  • Page 73 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking The vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of un- locking if: neither a door nor the trunk is opened the SmartKey is not inserted in the starter switch the central locking/unlocking switch is not activated...

  • Page 74: Smartkey With Keyless-Go* (Canada Only)

    Global locking: Press button ‹. With the trunk and doors closed: All turn signal lamps flash three times. An acoustic signal sounds three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed. Restoring to factory setting: Press and hold buttons Œ...
  • Page 75 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always 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. A child’s unsupervised ac- cess to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
  • Page 76 Have the vehicle batteries and their connec- tions checked ( page 446). If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is malfunc- tioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey ( page 70).
  • Page 77 An acoustic signal will sound when the vehicle is locked or unlocked using the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO. If you wish to activate or deactivate the feature, or adjust its signal volume, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Outside door handle...
  • Page 78 Global unlocking: Grasp an outside door handle 1. All turn signal lamps flash once. An acoustic signal sounds once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed. The locator lighting will also come on if it is dark and the feature is ac- tivated in the control system ( page 172).

  • Page 79: Checking Batteries In The Smartkey Or Smartkey With Keyless-Go* (Canada Only)

    KEYLESS-GO batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries ( page 428). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the batteries are checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing button ‹ or Œ will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.

  • Page 80: Loss Of The Smartkey Or Smartkey With Keyless-Go* (Canada Only)

    Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement. Opening doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the in- side.

  • Page 81: Automatic Central Locking

    Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Front doors Pull on door handle 2 on the respec- tive front door to open door. If door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up. Rear doors Pull up locking knob 1 on the respec- tive rear door to unlock door.

  • Page 82: Locking And Unlocking From The Inside

    Locking and unlocking from the inside Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

  • Page 83: Starter Switch Positions

    Controls in detail Starter switch positions Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

  • Page 84: Smartkey With Keyless-Go* (Canada Only)

    SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a re- movable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button inserted and the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO present in the vehicle, press- ing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button without the brake pedal depressed corresponds to the various starter...
  • Page 85 Controls in detail Starter switch positions The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. Do not depress the brake pedal. 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (Canada only) Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with...

  • Page 86: Seats

    Seats Warning! All seat, head restraint adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done be- fore the vehicle is put into motion. Seat adjustment Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
  • Page 87 Controls in detail Seats Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler...
  • Page 88 You cannot remove the active head re- straint on the driver’s and front passen- ger’s seat. For removal contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For information on active head restraints, see “Active head restraints” ( page 50).
  • Page 89 Controls in detail Seats Head restraint height Head restraint height, manual adjusting 1 Release button Raising: Manually adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward. Lowering: To lower the head restraint, push release button 1 and push down on the head restraint.
  • Page 90 Adjusting rear head restraints Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.
  • Page 91 Controls in detail Seats Removing and installing rear seat head restraints (vehicles with split foldable rear seat) Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.

  • Page 92: Lumbar Support

    Lumbar support The curvature of the front seats can be ad- justed to help enhance lower back support and seating comfort. 1 Adjustment lever Move adjustment lever 1 in direction of arrows until you have reached a comfortable seating position. Seat heating* The buttons for the front seats are located in the center console.
  • Page 93 Controls in detail Seats Switch on the ignition. Switching on: Press button 1 repeat- edly until the desired heating level is set. One or more red indicator lamps on the button come on to show the selected heating level. Switching off: Press button 1 repeat- edly until all indicator lamps go out.

  • Page 94: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing, or driving without the steering wheel adjustment feature locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.

  • Page 95: Steering Wheel Adjustment, Electrical* (Canada Only)

    Controls in detail Steering wheel To lock the steering wheel, push handle 1 all the way up until it engages. The steering wheel is locked into posi- tion again. Make sure the steering wheel is securely locked by trying to move it up and down, and in and out before driving off.

  • Page 96: Easy-Entry/Exit Feature* (Canada Only)

    Easy-entry/exit feature* (Canada only) Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, do one of the following: Move steering wheel adjustment stalk. Press one of the memory position but- tons or the memory button M.
  • Page 97 Controls in detail Steering wheel With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to their last set memory position when you: close the driver’s door with the ignition switched on, insert the SmartKey into the starter switch or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once with the driv- er’s door closed.

  • Page 98: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions. Interior rear view mirror Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror. For more information, see “Interior rear view mirror, antiglare position”...

  • Page 99: Power Folding Exterior Rear View Mirrors

    Controls in detail Mirrors If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), re- position it by applying firm pressure until it snaps back into place. The mirror housing is then prop- erly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner.

  • Page 100: Interior Rear View Mirror, Antiglare Position

    Folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out automatically When the corresponding function in the control system is activated ( page 175): The exterior rear view mirrors automat- ically fold in as soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside. The exterior rear view mirrors automat- ically fold out as soon as the vehicle is unlocked and the driver’s or front pas-...

  • Page 101: Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors

    Controls in detail Mirrors Auto-dimming rear view mirrors* 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 incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror The interior rear view mirror will not react if...

  • Page 102: Activating Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position* (Canada Only)

    Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position* (Canada only) 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. 1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button...

  • Page 103: Memory Function* (Canada Only)

    Controls in detail Memory function* (Canada only) Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat back- rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach, and comfort. The head re- straint should also be adjusted for proper height.

  • Page 104: Storing Positions Into Memory

    Memory button 1 2 3 Memory position buttons The memory function* is operational at any time. Seat and steering wheel adjustment is al- ways possible. Storing positions into memory* Adjust the seat ( page 85) to the de- sired position. On the driver’s side: Adjust the steering wheel ( page 93) and the exterior rear view mirrors ( page 97) to the desired...

  • Page 105: Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position

    Controls in detail Memory function* (Canada only) Storing exterior rear view mirror parking 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 the reverse gear. For information on activating the parking position, see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position* (Canada only)”...

  • Page 106: Fastening The Seat Belts

    Fastening the seat belts Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure all of your passengers are properly restrained. Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident.

  • Page 107: Proper Use Of Seat Belts

    Controls in detail Fastening the seat belts Warning! Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section. 1 Seat belt outlet 2 Latch plate 3 Release button 4 Buckle Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat belt outlet 1.

  • Page 108: Seat Belt Height Adjustment

    Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be re- placed. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For more information, see “Seat belts” ( page 46). Seat belt height adjustment You can adjust the height of the seat belt for the driver’s and front passenger seat.

  • Page 109: Lighting

    Relevant information can be obtained at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Exterior lamp switch 1 ‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops) 2 ˆ...
  • Page 110 The following lamps switch on: Low beam headlamps Tail and parking lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M. The green indicator lamp C in the exterior lamp switch goes out. Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps switch on and off au- tomatically depending on the brightness of...
  • Page 111 Controls in detail Lighting Daytime running lamp mode In Canada the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. In the USA the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default. Activate the day- time running lamp mode using the control system, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)”...
  • Page 112 Locator lighting and interior lighting delayed shut-off The locator lighting and night security illu- mination are described in the “Control sys- tem” section, see “Setting locator lighting” ( page 172) and “Setting interior lighting delayed shut off” ( page 173). Fog lamps Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,...

  • Page 113: Switching On High Beams

    Controls in detail Lighting Switching on high beams Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher High beam: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B ( page 108). Push the combination switch in the di- rection of arrow 1. The high beam indicator A in the in- strument cluster comes on ( page 26).
  • Page 114 Switching on corner-illuminating front fog lamps Switch on the left or right turn signal ( page 108), depending on whether you are turning left or right. The respective corner-illuminating front fog lamp comes on and illumi- nates the area in the direction into which you are turning.

  • Page 115: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Controls in detail Lighting Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle. The hazard warning flasher is automatical- ly switched on if an air bag has been triggered you brake the vehicle strongly at a...
  • Page 116 An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior light switch in the ON position for extended periods of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery. Automatic control The interior lighting is factory-set to auto- matic mode.

  • Page 117: Door Entry Lamps

    Controls in detail Lighting Interior lighting in the rear 1 Right rear reading lamp on/off 2 Left rear reading lamp on/off 3 Left reading lamp 4 Rear interior lamp 5 Right reading lamp Switching on/off rear reading lamps: Press button 1 or 2. The respective left or right rear reading lamp comes on.

  • Page 118: Windshield Wipers

    If the windshield wipers fail to function at all in combination switch position U or V, set the combination switch to the next higher wiper speed have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 119: Switching On/Off Windshield Wipers

    Controls in detail Windshield wipers Switching on/off windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain. M Windshield wipers off U Slow intermittent wiping (rain sensor* operation with low sensitivity) V Fast intermittent wiping (rain sensor* operation with high sensitivity) u Slow continuous wiping...

  • Page 120: Wiping With Windshield Washer Fluid

    Turn the combination switch to posi- tion U or V. Intermittent wiping starts with selected wiping interval. Vehicles with rain sensor*: After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. Intermittent wiping interval is depen- dent on wetness of windshield.

  • Page 121: Power Windows

    Controls in detail Power windows Opening and closing power windows The door windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all door windows are on the driver’s door for the front passenger door window are on the front passenger door for each rear door window are on the respective rear door 1 Left front door window...
  • Page 122 If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the window by pressing and holding the switch, by pressing and holding button ‹ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, by pressing and holding the sensor surface (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) on an outside door handle, or by pressing and holding button , on...
  • Page 123 Controls in detail Power windows Express-opening: Press the switch 1 to 4 ( page 120) past the resistance point and release. The corresponding window opens com- pletely. Express-closing: Pull the switch 1 to 4 ( page 120) past the resistance point and release.

  • Page 124: Summer Opening Feature

    Summer opening feature If the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simulta- neously: opening the side windows opening the tilt/sliding sunroof or pan- orama roof with power tilt/sliding pan- el* and roller sunblinds The “Summer opening” function can only be activated via the remote control of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

  • Page 125: Convenience Closing Feature

    Controls in detail Power windows Convenience closing feature When you lock the vehicle, you can close the side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel* simultaneously. Afterward, you can close the roller sun- blinds* of the panorama tilt/sliding sun- roof*.
  • Page 126 Vehicles with panorama roof* Press and hold button ‹ until the side windows and the tilt/sliding panel are completely closed. Press and hold button ‹ again. The roller sunblinds close. Release button ‹ to interrupt pro- cedure. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) 1 Sensor surface on door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be...

  • Page 127: Driving And Parking

    Controls in detail Driving and parking Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are ob- structing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta- cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance.
  • Page 128 Starting: Depress brake pedal. Make sure the gearshift lever is in neutral position (no gear selected). Fully depress clutch pedal. Otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the integrated safety interlock. Do not depress the accelerator. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts.
  • Page 129 Controls in detail Driving and parking KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) Warning! As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise acci- dentally start the engine. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and lock the vehicle.

  • Page 130: Driving Off

    Repeat the starting procedure ( page 126). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: Call Roadside Assistance. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be sufficiently charged.
  • Page 131 Controls in detail Driving and parking 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal Release the parking brake by pulling on release handle 1. The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instru- ment cluster goes out. If you hear a warning signal, the red indica- tor lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster flashes and the mes-...

  • Page 132: Turn Signals

    Automatic transmission* 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 133: Problems While Driving

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

  • Page 134: Parking

    Parking Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and the steering systems. In this case, it is impor- tant to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

  • Page 135: Turning Off The Engine

    Controls in detail Driving and parking Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2. When the engine is running, the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instru- ment cluster will be illuminated. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.

  • Page 136: Releasing Seat Belts

    This can damage the seat belt and impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim pan- el. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 137: Manual Transmission

    Controls in detail Manual transmission Manual transmission is standard equipment on C 300 Sport and not available on other models. For information on driving with a manual transmission, see “Manual transmission” ( page 130). Warning! For vehicles equipped with a manual trans- mission, getting out of your vehicle with the gearshift lever not engaged in first or reverse gear and parking brake engaged is...

  • Page 138: Shifting Into Reverse

    Mercedes-Benz Limited Warran- Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using the clutch pedal. The clutch may be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty. Do not exceed the engine speed limits. Refer to tachometer ( page 149) for engine speeds.

  • Page 139: Automatic Transmission

    Controls in detail Automatic transmission* For more information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Automatic transmission*” ( page 131). 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 140: Shifting Procedure

    Avoid spinning of a drive wheel when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause seri- ous damage to the drivetrain which is not cov- ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When the gear selector lever is in drive position D, you can influence transmission...

  • Page 141: Gear Selector Lever Positions

    Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Gear selector lever positions The current gear selector lever position appears in the multifunction display. 1 Current gear selector lever position Effect ì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked. Place gear selector lever in park position P only when vehicle is stopped.
  • Page 142 Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with gear selector lever in neutral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning! Getting out of your vehicle without shifting into park position P is dangerous.

  • Page 143: Driving Tips

    Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Driving tips Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior: Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. Press the accelerator past the point of resistance.

  • Page 144: Gear Ranges

    Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in drive position D, you can select a gear range for the automatic transmission to operate within. Gear selector lever ( page 145): You can limit the 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 145: Automatic Shift Program

    Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. Program mode selector switch C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For standard driving The selected program mode appears in the multifunction display.

  • Page 146: Gear Selector Lever One-Touch Gearshifting

    Avoid spinning of a drive wheel when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause seri- ous damage to the drivetrain which is not cov- ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Limiting gear range Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action.

  • Page 147: Emergency Operation (Limp-Home Mode)

    Turn off the engine. Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting. Restart the engine. Move the gear selector lever to position D (for second gear) or position R. Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 148: Instrument Cluster

    If you must continue to drive, please do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. A full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance”...

  • Page 149: Adjusting Instrument Cluster Display Illumination

    Controls in detail Instrument cluster Adjusting instrument cluster display illumination 1 Dimmer The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit am- bient light conditions. The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch on the vehicle’s exterior lamps.

  • Page 150: Tachometer

    248°F (120°C), i.e. in the red zone of the coolant temperature gauge. Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty. During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248°F (120°C), i.e.

  • Page 151: Fuel Gauge

    Controls in detail Instrument cluster The outside temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its loca- tion, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. Therefore, the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by com- parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external...

  • Page 152: Control System

    Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 2 or as soon as the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (Canada only) is in position 2. The control system enables you to: call up information about your vehicle change vehicle settings For example, you can use the control...

  • Page 153: 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 using the buttons on the multi- function steering wheel. Item 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Volume control: Press button æ...
  • Page 154 Depending on the selected menu ( page 155), pressing the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel will alter what is shown in the multifunction display. The information available in the multifunc- tion display is arranged in menus, each containing a number of functions or sub- menus.

  • Page 155: 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 156 Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Trip computer Navi* ( page 156) ( page 158) Standard display Show route guid- ance instructions, current direction traveled Fuel consumption statistics since start Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Distance to empty Digital speed- ometer or outside temperature...

  • Page 157: Trip Menu

    Controls in detail Control system Trip menu In the Trip menu, you can show an addi- tional display for the speedometer and call up or reset your vehicle’s statistical data. The following information is available: Function Page Standard display Fuel consumption statistics since start Fuel consumption statistics since last reset...
  • Page 158 Fuel consumption statistics since last reset Press ( or & to select the Trip menu. Press % or $ to select Since Reset 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last reset 3 Average speed since last reset 4 Average fuel consumption since last reset After 9999 hours or 99999 miles (kilome-...

  • Page 159: Navi* Menu

    Controls in detail Control system Digital speedometer Press ( or & to select the Trip menu. Press % or $ to select the digital speedometer. 1 Digital speedometer Navi* menu Navi menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. Press ( or &...
  • Page 160 $ to select a channel. A subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio ser- vice provider is required for the satellite radio op- eration. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle. For more information on satellite radio opera- tion, see “Satellite radio*”...

  • Page 161: Tel Menu

    Controls in detail Control system Operating the CD player* Turn on the radio and select the CD mode ( page 213). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions. Press ( or & to select the Audio menu. The settings for the currently be- ing played CD appear in the multifunction display.
  • Page 162 Otherwise, you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could endanger your- self and others. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second.
  • Page 163 Controls in detail Control system Dialing a number from the phone book For using the phone book of the audio sys- tem you can import business cards (vCards) ® from external Bluetooth phones into your audio system's phone book ( page 233). If your telephone is ready to receive calls, you may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time.
  • Page 164 Redialing The control system stores ten of the last dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book. Log on to the network ( page 193). Press s to switch to the number and/or name last dialed in the redial memory.

  • Page 165: Service Menu

    Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages ( page 387).

  • Page 166: Settings Menu

    Press ( or & to select the Service menu. If conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded, the number of messages appears in the multifunction display: 1 Number of messages Press % or $ to select the mes- sage.
  • Page 167 Controls in detail Control system Resetting all settings You can reset most of the functions of the submenus to the factory settings. For safety reasons, the following function are not reset while driving: the Headlamp mode function in the Light- ing submenu Press ( or &...
  • Page 168 Instrument cluster Time/Date ( page 168) ( page 170) Select speedometer Set the time (hours) display mode Switch the additional Set the time (minutes) speedometer on or off (vehicles with manual transmission) Permanent display Set the date (month) (vehicles with automatic transmission*) Set the date (day) Set the date (year)
  • Page 169 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 speedometer display mode Switch the additional speedome- ter on or off (vehicles with manu- al transmission) Permanent display (vehicles with...
  • Page 170 Showing or hiding additional speedometer (vehicles with manual transmission) You can have an additional digital speed- ometer shown on the multifunction dis- play. The speed is shown in the unit of kilometers/hour (USA) or miles/hour (Canada). Press % or $ to select the Instr.
  • Page 171 Controls in detail Control system Time/date submenu Access the Time/date submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Time/Date submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: Function Page Set the time (hours) Set the time (minutes) Set the date (month) Set the date (day) Set the date (year)
  • Page 172 Press % or $ to select the date function. Press #. The current date appears in the multi- function display. To set a new date press # again. Press button ( or & to select the setting you wish to change: month, day or minutes.
  • Page 173 Controls in detail Control system Depending on the previous status, the daytime running lamps feature will be Enabled Disabled With Daytime Running Lamps mode abled selected and the exterior lamp switch at position M or *, the low beam headlamps are switched on when the engine is running.
  • Page 174 The locator lighting switches off when the driver’s door is opened. If you do not open a door after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey, the lamps will switch off automatically after approximately 40 seconds. Setting interior lighting delayed shut-off Use this function to set whether you would like the interior lighting to remain on for 10 seconds during darkness after you have...
  • Page 175 Controls in detail Control system Press #. The current setting Enabled Disabled is shown. Press # again if you would like to change the current status. Depending on the previous status, the automatic central locking feature will Enabled Disabled Convenience submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the...
  • Page 176 Press % or $ to select the Convenience submenu. Press #. Press % or $ to select the Easy Entry/Exit feature. Press #. The current setting Enabled Disabled is shown. Press # again if you would like to change the current status. Depending on the previous status, the easy-entry/exit feature will be Enabled...

  • Page 177: Audio System

    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 178: Operating Safety

    This condition might seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. We recommend that you have any service work on electronic components carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Audio system components With the audio system you can operate the following main functions:...
  • Page 179 Controls in detail Audio system Audio control unit overview...
  • Page 180 Item Page 1 Switching to radio mode Switching wavebands Switching to Sat* mode 2 Switching to CD audio or MP3 mode 3 Disc slot Loading CDs Ejecting CDs Updating the map software 4 Load/eject button 5 Clear button for deleting digit or entire entries Entering a passcode Entering a telephone...
  • Page 181 Controls in detail Audio system Audio display The audio display has a protective cover. Do not place any objects on the cover of the audio display. This may obstruct the movement when the cover is being opened/closed. The cover could be damaged. Do not place any ob- jects in front of the audio display and/or secure any objects to the audio display itself.
  • Page 182 Display The currently selected mode and the asso- ciated menus are shown on the audio dis- play. The audio display is divided into several areas. For example, radio selected 1 Menu bar 2 Main area 3 Status line The status line 3 displays the time and the current settings for radio and telephone mode.
  • Page 183 Controls in detail Audio system Instrument cluster multifunction display This section describes features and con- trols via the audio control unit, display and controller only. Please refer to the “Instrument cluster control system” section of this manual ( page 151) for function descriptions and operation of the instrument cluster multi- function display and multifunction steering wheel buttons as they relate to audio func-...
  • Page 184 Symbol How to use the audio controller Press briefly. Press and hold until the selected ac- tion has been carried out. Rotate. Slide. Slide. Slide and hold. Function Confirms the selecting of a menu item or list entry. Save a station. Move through vertical or horizontal menus or through lists.
  • Page 185 Controls in detail Audio system Back button 1 Back button í Switching to the next highest menu: Press button í briefly. The audio system switches to the next highest menu level within the currently active mode. You can also exit a menu or list by sliding the audio controller Switching to the main menu: Press and hold button í.

  • Page 186: Menu

    Menu The illustration below shows the structure of the modes and their menus. Button Mode/Basic menu Radio é Disc Telephone* ê System Each mode has a basic menu. In the menu line of the basic menu display are several menu items listed. Menu Radio (FM/AM) Weather Band...
  • Page 187 Controls in detail Audio system Calling up an operating mode Press the respective button (b, é, h, or ê) on the audio control unit. The basic menu of the selected mode appears in the audio display. The main area is active. The active area is highlighted.
  • Page 188 Example of how to use the audio system Example: direct frequency input, FM 104.5 MHz. In the descriptions below, the mode always serve as the starting point for locating the individual menu items. Example: Radio Enter Frequency The individual steps for the above-men- tioned example are described below.

  • Page 189: Operation

    Controls in detail Audio system Operation In the following descriptions, an operation step is described as in example below. Radio Enter Frequency is the short for Press button b on audio control unit repeatedly until desired waveband has been selected. Slide mr.
  • Page 190 Adjusting volume Rotary control/push button 1 Push button o 2 Rotary control Adjusting: Turn rotary control 2. The volume will increase or decrease depending on the direction turned. Adjusting volume for telephone calls In hands-free mode, you can adjust the vol- ume of a telephone call while the call is currently active.
  • Page 191 Controls in detail Audio system Example Bass To change setting: Slide rotate until desired treble or bass setting is reached. To save setting: Press n. The setting is stored and the menu is exited. To exit menu without saving: Press button í...
  • Page 192 ® The LOGIC7 On function of the ® harman/kardon LOGIC7 Surround Sound sys- tem permits the playback of discrete 5.1 and ste- reo recordings with an optimal surround sound platform for each passenger. ® The LOGIC7 distributes the 5.1 surround infor- mation over the 13-channel system architecture to provide the optimum sound experience from all seats.

  • Page 193: Sys Menu

    Controls in detail Audio system SYS menu SYS settings menu overview Menu Page System Display Brightness Day Mode Night Mode Automatic ® Activate Bluetooth Reset Language Display settings You can adapt the brightness of the audio display to the prevailing light conditions. Setting the display design ê...
  • Page 194 ® Activate or deactivate Bluetooth ê System Activate Blue- tooth You have activated or deactivated ® Bluetooth . A checkmark appears ® when Bluetooth is activated. Reset You can reset the audio system back to its factory settings. In this case, all personal data (e.g. address book entries), among other things, are deleted.

  • Page 195: Radio Operation

    Controls in detail Audio system The language select in the Audio system is also used for the displays and messages in the multifunction display. Available languages: German English Spanish French Italian Radio operation Warning! Please devote your attention first and fore- most to the traffic situation you are in.
  • Page 196 Menu overview The components and operating principles of the audios system can be found on ( page 187). Information about sound settings can be found on( page 189). Radio Presets (except Weather Band) (except Weather Band) Enter frequency Autostore Station information List of stored stations (in FM waveband only) Channel...
  • Page 197 Controls in detail Audio system Switching to radio mode Press button b on audio control unit. The radio basic menu appears in the audio display once you have switched to radio mode. You will hear the station/channel last tuned in the previ- ously selected waveband, provided that the station/channel can be re- ceived.
  • Page 198 Selecting a station/channel You have the following selection options: The station search function The channel list (Weather Band) Station memory (except Weather Band) The manual frequency entry (except Weather Band) The station search proceeds in the following frequency increments: 200 kHz in FM range 10 kHz in AM range Tuning to a station/channel via station/channel search function...
  • Page 199 Controls in detail Audio system Tuning to a station by entering the fre- quency manually This function is not available for Weather Band. Radio Enter Frequency The menu for manual frequency entry appears. Press button ó, on the keypad in audio control unit briefly.
  • Page 200 Storing stations manually with station memory menu Tune in desired station. Basic menu is shown in the audio display. Press n when the main area is active. Select Presets The station memory display appears in the audio display. The dot R in front of a memory position indicates that the currently tuned station is stored there.

  • Page 201: Satellite Radio

    Controls in detail Audio system Satellite radio* Warning! Please devote your attention first and fore- most to the traffic situation you are in. Before your journey, please familiarize your- self with the radio functions. Only use the audio system when road and traffic conditions permit you to do so.
  • Page 202 SIRIUS Satellite Radio service provider are required for the satellite radio oper- ation described in this chapter. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle. SIRIUS Satellite Radio provides over 130 channels of digital-quality radio, in- cluding 100% commercial-free music, sports, news and entertainment.
  • Page 203 Controls in detail Audio system Satellite radio service is not activated The telephone number of the SIRIUS Ser- vice Center and the twelve-digit electronic serial number (SIRIUS-ID) of the particular receiver are required when calling the SIRIUS Service Center for an activation re- quest.
  • Page 204 Main satellite radio menu 1 Main area with channel display 2 Selected program category 3 Number of selected channel 4 Selected channel 5 Sound settings 6 To select program category 7 Current artist and title 8 Channel information 9 Preset options a Satellite radio options Main area 1 can show all channels includ- ed in your subscription.
  • Page 205 Controls in detail Audio system Tuning in channels You have the following selection options: The channel skip function The manual channel number entry The channel list The channel presets Tuning in channels using channel search function Slide or rotate when the main area in the basic menu is active.
  • Page 206 Channel number is valid, but channel is not included in subscription: The mes- sage Please call SIRIUS to subscribe pops up ( page 202). Press n to close the message in the audio display. Tuning in channels using the satellite ra- dio channel list Channel List The channel list appears.
  • Page 207 Controls in detail Audio system Storing channels There are ten preset positions available. Press n when the main area is select- Presets In both cases, the preset menu will appear in the audio display. The dot R in front of a preset position indicates that the chan- nel currently selected is stored there.
  • Page 208 Calling SIRIUS Service Center It may be necessary to call the SIRIUS Ser- vice Center if, for example: You want to cancel the subscription or re-subscribe at a later date. You forget to pay the bill. You sell the car to another person. Service The telephone number of the SIRIUS Service Center and the twelve-digit...

  • Page 209: Cd Mode

    Controls in detail Audio system CD mode Submenu overview CD or MP3 Track list (Audio CD) or Folder (MP3) Normal Track Sequence Select track (CD mode only) Random Tracks Select folder and/or tracks (CD mode only) (MP3 mode only) Random Folders (MP3 mode only) The components and operating principles of the audio system can be found on ( page 187).
  • Page 210 CD drive or CD changer*. In certain situations, the CDs can no longer be ejected and can cause damage to the drive. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 211 CDs with an adapter may cause damage to the CD drive. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Only use round, 12 cm diameter discs. Should excessively high or low tempera- tures occur while in CD changer mode*,...
  • Page 212 Multisession CDs For multisession CDs, the first session type of the CD determines how the audio system will process the CD. For example, if the first session type is ac- cording to the audio CD standard and the second session type is according to the data CD standard containing MP3 tracks, the audio system will treat the CD as a con- ventional audio CD.
  • Page 213 Controls in detail Audio system You must observe the following when as- signing track names: Track names must have at least one character. Track names must have the extension “mp3”. There must be a period between the track name and the extension. Example of a correct track name: Track1.mp3 The audio system is unable to recognize an...
  • Page 214 If a CD is already loaded, it must be ejected before inserting a new CD. Inserting a second CD in the slot with another CD still loaded will cause damage to the CD drive not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 215 Controls in detail Audio system Ejecting a CD: Press eject/load button 2. The system ejects the CD. Please Remove Disc appears in the display. Remove CD from CD slot 1. NO Disc appears in the display. If you do not take the CD out of the CD slot 1 within approximately.
  • Page 216 If the audio CD is printed on one side, this side must face upwards when loaded. If neither side is printed, the side to be played must face downwards. If a CD has been inserted incorrectly or cannot be read, Disc Unreadable appears in the display.
  • Page 217 Controls in detail Audio system Filling an empty magazine compart- ments: Press eject/load button 2. A menu indicates which magazine com- partments are currently loaded. The first available magazine compartment is indicated by a red number. Slide to select the menu bar. Slide or rotate the audio...
  • Page 218 If you eject a CD while another is being played, the audio system interrupts playback. Playback will continue once the CD has been ejected completely. Ejecting one CD: Press eject/load button 2. The magazine menu with active main area appears in the audio display. The magazine compartment with the cur- rent CD is highlighted.
  • Page 219 Controls in detail Audio system Playing CDs The following section is valid for the single CD player and the CD changer*. The illustrations show the audio display of the CD changer*. Additional button functions In CD mode, you can use two additional buttons on the telephone keypad: ô...
  • Page 220 Selecting a track Skipping forwards or backwards to or slide omp. a track: Rotate Briefly press button G or H on audio control unit. Skipping forwards through the tracks skips to the next track. Skipping backwards through the tracks skips to the beginning of the current track if the track has been playing for more than 8 seconds.

  • Page 221: Audio Aux Mode

    An external audio source (Aux) can be con- nected to the audio system. The cinch-connector for connecting the exter- nal audio source (Aux) is located in the glove box. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for more informa- tion 1 External audio source (Aux) cinch-connector...
  • Page 222 Warning! Only operate an external audio source (Aux) when the vehicle is stationary. There is a risk of accident by being distracted from road and traffic conditions if you operate an ex- ternal audio source (Aux) while the vehicle is in motion.

  • Page 223: Telephone

    ( page 237) Audio controller Audio control unit buttons s and t on the multi- function steering wheel ( page 152) mobile phone keypad Please note that these functions are only available with Mercedes-Benz approved telephones.
  • Page 224 Phone book Further information on suitable telephones ® and on connecting Bluetooth enabled telephones to the audio system are avail- able at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Calls disconnected while the vehicle is in motion Interruptions to the connecting may occur ®...
  • Page 225 Please note that these functions are only available with Mercedes-Benz approved telephones. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on features available for your telephone of choice. In order for the functions described in this ®...
  • Page 226 1.0 or higher (see telephone oper- ating instructions). Not all telephones on the market are suit- able. Further information on suitable telephones ® and on connecting Bluetooth enabled tele- phones to the audio system are available from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 227 Controls in detail Audio system ® Activating Bluetooth Switch on the telephone (see telephone operating instructions). Enter the PIN (not necessary at each telephone or network). ® Activate Bluetooth connection on the telephone (see telephone operating in- structions) Press button h on the audio control unit to call up the telephone mode.
  • Page 228 ® Authorizing a Bluetooth device Select the desired unauthorized device from the telephone list by pushing the audio controller. Select Options Authorize The input menu for the passcode appears. The passcode is any one- to sixteen-digit number, which you can set yourself. For the quality of coding of the connection it is recom- mend to use a passcode of at least four digits.
  • Page 229 Controls in detail Audio system With keypad on audio control unit: Entering passcode: Press the desired numbers on the keypad. Confirming passcode: Press button s or button ô in the au- dio control unit to confirm. Deleting digits: Briefly press button î...
  • Page 230 Displaying details on a telephone Phone List Select the telephone from the list. Select Options Details The details screen for the device is shown in the audio display. To close details screen: Slide the audio controller or press button í in the center console.
  • Page 231 Find out about the opti- mum settings for your mobile phone at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Changes may result in significant impair- ments to the transmission quality. These set- tings may not be changed during an active phone call.

  • Page 232: 911" Emergency Call

    This function places a call to the local 911 provider. It does not initiate a Tele Aid call. The following describes how to dial a “911” emergency call using the audio system head unit when a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile phone* is connected via the Blue- ® tooth interface to the audio system.
  • Page 233 Controls in detail Audio system If no SIM card is in the mobile phone, with a few types of mobile phones NO SERVICE ap- pears in the audio display. In that case, you only can make an emergency call on the mobile phone itself, without the use of the audio control unit.

  • Page 234: Phone Book

    Phone book You can save telephone numbers in the au- dio system's phone book. These entries are retained even if you use the audio system with another mobile phone. You should delete these entries before handing over or selling your vehicle. Receiving business cards (vCards) You can import business cards (vCards) ®...
  • Page 235 Controls in detail Audio system Switching from the search speller to the list: Slide qm repeatedly or press and hold n until the search speller is hidden. Select d. Switching from the list to the search speller: Press button í. Selecting an entry Selecting via search speller Switch if necessary from the list to the...
  • Page 236 To delete an entire entry: Select õ and press and hold n un- til the entire entry has been deleted. Press and hold î until the entire en- try has been deleted. Ending search: Switch from the search speller to the list. The top list entry is highlighted auto- matically.

  • Page 237: Call Lists

    Controls in detail Audio system Call lists The audio system displays the calls re- ceived (including missed calls) or made during phone mode in their own lists. The particular menu item can only be select- ed if calls have already been received or made from audio system.

  • Page 238: Making Calls

    Making calls Press button h on the audio control unit to call up the telephone mode. When the mobile phone is ready for opera- tion, the display will look like this: Initiating an outgoing call Entering phone number via the audio control unit You can enter numbers and special charac- ters via the telephone keypad.
  • Page 239 Controls in detail Audio system To delete entire phone number: Slide or rotate select õ, press and hold n until the phone number has been deleted. Press and hold î until the entire en- try has been deleted. Press button t. To initiate a call: Slide rotate the audio controller to se-...
  • Page 240 Rejecting or accepting calls You will be notified of an incoming call by the ringing tone and a message on the dis- play. Depending on the mobile phone you are us- ing, the audio system's ringing tone may differ from the one you have set on your phone. You may hear the ringing tone set on the mobile phone the audio system's preset ringing tone...

  • Page 241: Functions During A Single Call

    Controls in detail Audio system Functions during a single call Switching hands-free microphone on or The menu bar changes when you make or receive a call. Instead of the Call Lists menu item, Mic Off Mic On will appear. To switch off: Select Mic Off The following message will flash up on the display:...

  • Page 242: Driving Systems

    Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are de- scribed on the following pages: Cruise control, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed. Hill start assist system which helps you to start off smoothly on a hill. For information on the ABS, Adaptive ®...
  • Page 243 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Setting current or higher speed Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to re- sistance point) or 5 mph increments (past resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h) 2 Setting current or lower speed Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to re- sistance point) or 5 mph increments (past resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h)
  • Page 244 1 Segments On uphill grades, the cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed. On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains the set speed by braking with the vehicle’s braking system.
  • Page 245 Controls in detail Driving systems Vehicles with automatic transmission*: Setting the automatic transmission to N while driving cancels the cruise control. However, the gear selector lever should not be moved to position N while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g. on icy roads).
  • Page 246 Setting a lower speed Warning! If you decrease the set vehicle speed, keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has the vehicle has reached the set speed. Decelerate the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit.

  • Page 247: Hill Start Assist System

    Controls in detail Driving systems Briefly pull the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 4 ( page 242). The cruise control resumes to the last set speed or if no speed is stored, it will set and store the current speed. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

  • Page 248: Air Vents

    Air vents Item 1 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side air vent 3 Left side defroster vent, fixed 4 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left center air vent Item 5 Left center air vent, adjustable 6 Right center air vent, adjustable 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent...

  • Page 249: Opening And Closing Air Vents

    Controls in detail Air vents Warning! When operating the automatic climate con- trol, the air that enters the passenger com- partment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold (depending on the set tem- perature). This may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
  • Page 250 Side air vents Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheels 2 and/or 9 up- ward or downward. Adjusting air distribution: Push the slide for the left side air vent 1 or right side air vent a to the left, right, up, or down. The air flow is directed in the corre- sponding direction.

  • Page 251: Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control

    Controls in detail Dual-zone automatic climate control Dual-zone automatic climate control panel Item 1 Temperature control, driver’s side 2 ´ Automatic climate control on/off 3 MAX COOL on/off (USA only) z Adopting driver’s side set- tings for all zones (Canada only) Item 4 2 AC cooling on/off 5 y Front defroster...
  • Page 252 Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The air conditioning will not engage (no cooling) if the A/C mode is deactivated ( page 258).

  • Page 253: Deactivating The Climate Control System

    Controls in detail Dual-zone automatic climate control Keep the air intake grille in front of the wind- shield free of snow and debris. Do not obstruct air flow by placing objects on the air flow-through exhaust slots below the rear window.

  • Page 254: Operating The Climate Control System In Automatic Mode

    Operating the climate control system in automatic mode When operating the climate control system in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume and air distri- bution. In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is switched on. This function can be switched off if necessary ( page 258).

  • Page 255: Adjusting Air Distribution

    Controls in detail Dual-zone automatic climate control Adjusting air distribution Use button Z ( page 250) to adjust the air distribution manually. The following symbols are shown in display b: Symbol Function Directs air to the windshield and the side defroster vents Directs air through the center, side and rear passenger compartment air vents...

  • Page 256: Front Defroster

    Front defroster You can use this setting to defrost the windshield, for example if it is iced up. You can also defog the windshield and the side windows. Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the side windows are clear again. Activating: Press button y ( page 250).

  • Page 257: Maximum Cooling Max Cool (Usa Only)

    Controls in detail Dual-zone automatic climate control Maximum cooling MAX COOL (USA only) You can use this setting to provide the fast- est possible cooling of the vehicle interior (when windows and tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding panel* are closed). Activating: Press button 3 ( page 250).

  • Page 258: Air Recirculation Mode

    Deactivating: Press button ¯ ( page 250). The indicator lamp in the button goes out. The rear window defroster is automatically deactivated after some time of operation de- pending on the outside temperature. If the rear window defroster switches off too soon and the indicator lamp goes out, this indi- cates that too many electrical consumers are op- erating simultaneously and the load on the...

  • Page 259: Air Conditioning

    CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer. If the air conditioning cannot be turned on again, this indicates that the air conditioning is losing refrigerant. The compressor has turned it- self off. Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 260: 3-Zone Automatic Climate Control* (Canada Only)

    3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only) 3-zone automatic climate control panel, front Item 1 Temperature control, driver’s side 2 U Air distribution and air vol- ume (automatic mode) 3 ´ Automatic climate control on/off 4 z Adopting driver’s side set- tings for all zones 3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only) Item...
  • Page 261 Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The air conditioning will not engage (no cooling) if the A/C mode is deactivated ( page 267).

  • Page 262: Deactivating Climate Control System

    Deactivating climate control system Warning! When the climate control is switched off, the outside air supply and circulation are also switched off. Only choose this setting for a short time. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others.

  • Page 263: Setting The Temperature

    Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only) Deactivating: Press button U ( page 259) again. The indicator lamp in the button goes out. The automatic operation of air vol- ume and air distribution switches off. The symbols of air distribution and air volume appear in display d.

  • Page 264: Adjusting Air Distribution

    Adjusting air distribution Use right a and/or left e button Z ( page 259) to adjust the air distribution manually for each side of the passenger compartment. The following symbols are shown in display d: Symbol Function Directs air to the windshield and the side defroster vents Directs air through the center, side and rear passenger...

  • Page 265: Front Defroster

    Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only) Front defroster You can use this setting to defrost the windshield, for example if it is iced up. You can also defog the windshield and the side windows. Keep this setting selected only until the windshield is clear again.

  • Page 266: Rear Window Defroster

    Rear window defroster Activating: Switch on the ignition. Press button ¯ ( page 259). The indicator lamp in the button comes The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep battery drain to a min- imum, switch off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear.

  • Page 267: Residual Engine Heat And Ventilation

    Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only) Activating: Press button , ( page 259). The indicator lamp in the button comes The air recirculation mode is activated auto- matically at high outside temperatures. The indicator lamp on button , is not lit when the air recirculation mode is automatically switched on.

  • Page 268: Air Conditioning

    CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer. If the air conditioning cannot be turned on again, this indicates that the air conditioning is losing refrigerant. The compressor has turned it- self off. Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 269: Rear Climate Control

    Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only) Rear climate control Warning! Follow the recommended settings for heat- ing and cooling as given in the instructions for the front 3-zone automatic climate con- trol ( page 259). Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility for the driv- er and endangering you and others.

  • Page 270: Trunk

    Trunk Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the en- gine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, such as blocked visibility, ex- haust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. These fumes are damaging to your health. Opening trunk You can open the trunk if the vehicle is sta- tionary.

  • Page 271: Closing Trunk

    Controls in detail Trunk Closing trunk Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk will lock automatically after closing it. All turn signal lamps flash three times and an acoustic signal sounds three times to confirm locking.

  • Page 272: Trunk Emergency Release

    Trunk emergency release With the emergency release button, the trunk can be opened from inside the trunk. 1 Emergency release button Briefly press emergency release button 1. The trunk opens. The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion.

  • Page 273: Valet Locking

    Controls in detail Trunk Valet locking To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk, e.g. when you valet park the vehicle, lock it separately with the mechanical key. Leave only the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) less its mechanical key with the vehicle.

  • Page 274: Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof

    Please keep in mind that weather conditions can sometimes change rapidly. Make sure to close the tilt/sliding sunroof when leaving the vehicle. If water enters the vehicle interior, vehi- cle electronics could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 275 Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof When the tilt/sliding sunroof is open, reso- nance noises may result in addition to the usual wind noises. They are caused by minimal pres- sure changes in the passenger compartment. To reduce or eliminate these noises, change the po- sition of the tilt/sliding sunroof or open a side window slightly.

  • Page 276: Synchronizing

    Express-operation: To open, close, raise or lower, move the switch past the resistance point in the required direction 1 to 3 and release. The tilt/sliding sunroof opens or closes completely. Stopping during Express-opening/ closing: Move the switch in any direc- tion.

  • Page 277: Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel

    Controls in detail Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Roller sunblinds The roller sunblinds are designed to pro- tect you from excessive sunlight streaming in through the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. The front roller sunblind only operates with the tilt/sliding panel closed.

  • Page 278: Opening And Closing Panorama

    If water enters the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics could be damaged which is not cov- ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is open, resonance noises may result in addition to the usual wind noises.

  • Page 279: Synchronizing

    Controls in detail Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Roof panel switch 1 Push up to raise at the rear 2 Push back to open 3 Pull down to close Switch on the ignition. To open, close, raise, or lower the tilt/sliding panel, move the roof panel switch to resistance point in the re- quired direction of arrows 1 to 3.
  • Page 280 Tilt/sliding panel and roller sunblind Switch on the ignition. 1 Push up to raise at the rear 2 Push back to open 3 Pull down to close Move and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 3 until the roller sunblinds are fully retracted.

  • Page 281: Loading And Storing

    Controls in detail Loading and storing Roof rack* Warning! Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Otherwise, an improperly attached roof rack system or its load could become detached from the vehicle.

  • Page 282: Split Rear Bench Seat

    Split rear bench seat* To expand the cargo area, you can fold down the left and right rear seat backrests. The two sections can be folded down separately. Warning! When expanding the luggage compartment, always fold the seat cushions fully forward. Unless you are transporting cargo, the back- rests must remain properly locked in the up- right position.

  • Page 283: Loading Instructions

    Controls in detail Loading and storing Setting up rear seat backrest 1 Rear seat backrests Fold backrest 1 rearward until it en- gages. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest. Take care not to clamp the seat belt. Warning! Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied, or the ex-...

  • Page 284: Storage Compartments

    Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible. The heaviest portion of the cargo should al- ways be kept as low as possible since it in- fluences the handling characteristics of the vehicle.
  • Page 285 Controls in detail Loading and storing Storage compartments in the front pas- senger compartment Glove box 1 Glove box lid release The glove box can be unlocked and locked with the mechanical key ( page 424). Opening: Pull glove box lid release 1. Closing: Push the lid up until it engaged.
  • Page 286 Opening small and large storage compartment: Press button 1 or 2 the armrests opens automatically to the left and right side. There is a small and a large storage compart- ment located underneath the left armrest. The small storage compartment can be removed for the purpose of emptying.
  • Page 287 Controls in detail Loading and storing Storage compartments in rear passen- ger compartment Armrest with integrated storage compartment Before storing the armrest in the backrest, close the storage compartment cover. Do not sit on or lean your body weight against the armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it.

  • Page 288: Cup Holders

    Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When not in use, keep the cup holders closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.

  • Page 289: Trunk

    Controls in detail Loading and storing Closing: Open the armrest storage compartment. Swing cup holder 2 backward until it engaged. Trunk Retaining hooks Two hooks are located on the upper edge of the trunk and can be used to attach car- go items such as bags.

  • Page 290: Useful Features

    Useful features Sun visors Warning! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others. 1 Vanity mirror lamp 2 Mounting 3 Document holder 4 Vanity mirror 5 Vanity mirror cover...

  • Page 291: Rear Window Sunshade

    Controls in detail Useful features Rear window sunshade* The switch is located in the center console. 1 Rear window sunshade switch Make sure the movement of the rear win- dow sunshade is not restricted by objects on the rear window shelf. Otherwise, the sunshade or the objects could be damaged.

  • Page 292: Ashtrays

    Ashtrays Center console ashtray Warning! Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Depress the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Move gear selector lever to position P (man- ual transmission: second gear). With the au- tomatic transmission* set to P (manual transmission: second gear), turn off the engine.

  • Page 293: Cigarette Lighter

    Controls in detail Useful features Rear seat ashtray 1 Ashtray insert 2 Cover 3 Button Opening: Pull at top of cover 2. Removing ashtray insert: Push button 3 to disengage ashtray insert 1 and remove it. Reinstalling ashtray insert: Push the ashtray insert 1 down into the retain- er until it engages.

  • Page 294: Power Outlet In The Glove Box

    Tap the front of the cover plate 1. The cover will retract and the ashtray will close. The lighter socket can accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories (up to a maximum of 85 W) designed for use with the standard “ciga- rette lighter”...

  • Page 295: Floormats

    Controls in detail Useful features Floormats* Warning! Whenever you are using floormats, make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormats are securely fastened. Floormats should always be securely fas- tened using the eyelets and the retainer pins. Before driving off, check that the floormats are securely in place and adjust them if nec- essary.

  • Page 296: Ltele Aid

    lTele Aid* The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the sub- scriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the Information button* }. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated.
  • Page 297 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...
  • Page 298 All information relevant to the emergency, such as the location of the vehicle (deter- mined by the GPS satellite location sys- tem), vehicle model, identification number and color are generated. During the emergency call message Emer- gency Call Activated is displayed, opera- tion from audio system or COMAND* is not possible.
  • Page 299 Controls in detail Useful features Initiating an emergency call manually 1 Cover 2 SOS button Briefly press button on cover 1 to open. Cover 1 will open. Press SOS button 2 (for longer than 2 seconds). The indicator lamp in SOS button 2 will flash until the emergency call is concluded.
  • Page 300 1 Roadside Assistance button b Press and hold Roadside Assistance button b (for longer than 2 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:...

  • Page 301: Information Button

    Assistance Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle will be estab- lished. Information regarding the operation of your vehicle, 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 302 (in red) at any time, the Tele Aid system has detected a fault or the service is not current- ly activated, and may not initiate a call. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possi- ble.
  • Page 303 Just prior to reaching a vehicle maintenance milestone, Tele Aid transmits important ve- hicle maintenance information that alerts your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center of required service. This is automatic and does not require driver intervention. This feature allows your preferred...

  • Page 304: Garage Door Opener

    Garage door opener* The integrated remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices. It provides a convenient way to re- place up to three hand-held remote con- trols used to operate devices such as garage door openers, gate openers, or oth- ®...
  • Page 305 Controls in detail Useful features Do not run the engine while programming the integrated remote control. Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Programming integrated remote con- trol Step 1:...
  • Page 306 If indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly for about 2 seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with programming steps 8 through 12 as your garage door opener may be equipped with the “rolling code” feature. Step 7: To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.
  • Page 307 Controls in detail Useful features If you live in Canada or if you are having difficulties programming a gate operator (regardless of where you live) by using the programming procedures, replace step 4 with the following: Step 4: Press and hold the signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4).
  • Page 308 If you should experience further difficulties with programming the integrated remote control, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

  • Page 310: 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 311: 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 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 312: Driving Instructions

    Mainte- nance Booklet and as required by the Maintenance System. Contact an au- thorized 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 area.

  • Page 313: Brakes

    Operation Driving instructions Brakes Warning! After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through wa- ter deep enough to wet brake components, the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to obtain expected braking effect.
  • Page 314 Operation Driving instructions This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty. After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately park, so that the air stream can cool down the brakes faster.

  • Page 315: Driving Off

    ® period with the ESP switched off. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited War- ranty. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear.

  • Page 316: Tires

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

  • Page 317: Tire Traction

    Exercise appro- priate caution. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be obeyed.

  • Page 318: Winter Driving Instructions

    ( page 348). If you are uncertain about the correct read- ing of the information given on a tire’s side- wall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to assist you. For information on speed ratings for winter tires, see ( page 351) and ( page 360).

  • Page 319: Standing Water

    Any such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Passenger compartment Warning! Always fasten items being carried as secure- ly as possible.

  • Page 320: Control And Operation Of Radio Transmitters

    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 321: Emission Control

    These systems will function properly only when maintained strictly according to fac- tory specifications. Any adjustments on the engine should, therefore, be carried out only by qualified Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter authorized technicians. Engine adjustments should not be altered in any way. The specified service proce-...

  • Page 322: 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 323: At The Gas Station

    In case that the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap, or the opening mechanism is clamping, notify Roadside Assis- tance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 To open fuel filler flap 2 To insert fuel filler cap...
  • Page 324 “Premium unleaded gasoline” ( page 481) or the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) in your vehicle literature portfolio, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Turn off the engine. Vehicles with automatic transmission*: Move the gear selector lever to position P ( page 140).

  • Page 325: Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip

    Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see “Practical hints”...

  • Page 326: 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. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and/or others. Opening Warning! If you see flames or smoke coming from the...
  • Page 327 Operation Engine compartment The hood lock release lever is located to the left of the steering wheel under the dashboard. 1 Release lever Pull release lever 1 downwards. The hood is unlocked. To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield.

  • Page 328: Engine Oil

    Do not use any special lubricant additives, as these may damage the drive assemblies. Us- ing special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. More information on this subject is available at any Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 329: Transmission Fluid Level

    Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Filler cap Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to overfill with oil.

  • Page 330: Coolant Level

    Coolant level The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine must be cool. Warning! In order to avoid potentially 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-...

  • Page 331: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System

    Operation Engine compartment Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* The washer fluid reservoir is located on the left-hand side of the engine compartment when looking in the direction of travel. It supplies the windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system with wash- er fluid.

  • Page 332: Tires And Wheels

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

  • Page 333: Tire Care And Maintenance

    Operation Tires and wheels Tire care and maintenance Warning! Regularly check the tires for damage. Dam- aged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have sustained damage, replace them.
  • Page 334 Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths of less than in (3 mm). Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approx- imately...

  • Page 335: Direction Of Rotation

    Operation Tires and wheels Direction of rotation Unidirectional tires offer added advan- tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor- mance. To benefit, however, you must make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified. An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of rotation (spinning) of the tire.
  • Page 336 Tire and Loading Information Warning! Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or total load limit as indi- cated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar. Over- loading the tires can overheat them, possi- bly causing a blowout.
  • Page 337 Operation Tires and wheels 1 Seating capacity information on the Tire and Loading Information placard Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
  • Page 338 Example Combined weight Number of limit of occupants occupants and cargo from (driver and Tire and Loading passengers) Information placard 1500 lbs 1500 lbs 1500 lbs The higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available.
  • Page 339 The tongue load typically is 10 percent of the trailer weight and every- thing loaded in it. Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. Mercedes-Benz does not recom- mend trailer towing with your vehicle.

  • Page 340: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure

    Recommended tire inflation pressure Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being over- heated. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation...
  • Page 341 Operation Tires and wheels 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures The Tire and Loading Information placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for maximum loaded vehicle weight. The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment.

  • Page 342: Checking Tire Inflation Pressure

    Checking tire inflation pressure Regularly check the tire inflation pressure at least once a month. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
  • Page 343 Operation Tires and wheels Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) While the vehicle is being driven, the Run Flat Indicator monitors the set tire inflation pressures by evaluating each wheel’s rota- tional speed. This allows the system to de- tect a significant loss of pressure in a tire. If a wheel’s rotational speed changes due to falling tire inflation pressure, you will see a corresponding warning message in...
  • Page 344 Restart the Run Flat Indicator The tire inflation pressure monitor must be restarted in the following situations: If you have changed the tire inflation pressure If you have replaced the wheels or tires If you have installed new wheels or tires Using the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar...
  • Page 345 Operation Tires and wheels If you wish to cancel activation: Press button $ or % to select Press button # to confirm. The previous settings will not be changed Wait until the message Run Flat Indicator? Restart disappears. Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System...

  • Page 346: Tires And Wheels

    Warning! Each tire, including the Minispare, should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard or, if available, on the tire inflation pressure label. If your ve- hicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard or, if available, the tire...
  • Page 347 Operation Tires and wheels Tire inflation pressure warnings If the system detects a significant loss of tire inflation pressure in one or more than one tire, a message appears in the multi- function display. Example illustration In addition, a warning signal sounds. Restarting the TPMS Warning! It is the driver’s responsibility to calibrate...
  • Page 348 Press button $ or % to select Press button # to confirm. The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Tire Press. Monitor Reactivated After driving a few minutes the current tire inflation pressure values are accepted as reference pressures and then monitored.

  • Page 349: Tire Labeling

    Operation Tires and wheels Tire labeling Besides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire. Following are some explanations for the markings on your vehicle’s tires: 1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards ( page 354) 2 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( page 352)
  • Page 350 General: Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter preceding the tire size designation. No letter preceding the size designation (as illustrated above): Passenger car tire based on European design standards. Letter “P”...
  • Page 351 Operation Tires and wheels Warning! The tire load rating must always be at least half of the GAWR ( page 357) of your vehi- cle. Otherwise, tire failure may be the result which may cause an accident and/or seri- ous personal injury to you or others. Always replace rims and tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part.
  • Page 352 the service description for the tire must be referred to. The service description is comprised of the tire load rating 5 ( page 348) and the tire speed rating 6 ( page 348). If your tire includes “ZR” in the size designation and no service description 5 and 6 ( page 348) is given, the tire manufacturer must be...

  • Page 353: Load Identification

    Operation Tires and wheels Load identification 1 Load identification For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. In addition to tire load rating, special load identification 1 may be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designat- ing the tire speed rating 6 ( page 348).

  • Page 354: Maximum Tire Load

    Manufacturer’s identification mark The manufacturer’s identification mark 2 ( page 352) denotes the tire manufacturer. New tires have a mark with two symbols. Retreaded tires have a mark with four sym- bols. For more information on retreaded tires ( page 331). Tire size The code 3 ( page 352) indicates the tire size.

  • Page 355: Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure

    Operation Tires and wheels Maximum tire inflation pressure 1 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure for the tire.
  • Page 356 All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rat- ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For ex- ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 ) times as well on the...

  • Page 357: Tire Ply Material

    Operation Tires and wheels Tire ply material 1 Plies in sidewall 2 Plies under tread For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
  • Page 358 DOT (Department of Transportation) A tire branding symbol which denotes the tire meets requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
  • Page 359 Operation Tires and wheels PSI (Pounds per square inch) A standard unit of measure for air pressure -> bar, kilopascal (kPa). Recommended tire inflation pressure The recommended tire inflation pressure is listed on Tire and Loading Information placard located on driver’s door B-pillar for normal driving conditions and provides best handling, tread life and riding com- fort.

  • Page 360: Rotating Tires

    Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm). Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims. For information on wheel change, see the “Practical hints” section ( page 440).

  • Page 361: Winter Driving

    Such notices are available at your tire dealer or any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 362: Snow Chains

    Operation Winter driving Only use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized 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 363: Maintenance

    Operation Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet at the times called for by the maintenance service indicator. Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet and...

  • Page 364: Calling Up The Maintenance Service Indicator Display

    Service A Exceeded by XXXX miles (km) Service A Exceeded by XXX days In addition, a signal sounds when the mes- sage appears. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the maintenance service indicator following a completed maintenance service. Calling up the maintenance service...

  • Page 365: Vehicle Care

    Your vehicle has been treated at the facto- ry with a wax-base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifetime of the vehicle. Post-production treatment is neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility...
  • Page 366 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 an 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 367 Hand-wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight. Only use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo. Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif- fused jet of water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake.
  • Page 368 Vehicle care Headlamps, tail lamps, side markers, turn signal lenses Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water. Only use window cleaning solutions that are suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Window clean- ing solutions which are not suitable may damage the plastic lamp lenses of the headlamps.
  • Page 369 Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the windows and the wiper blades The windshield wipers must be in a vertical position before folding them away from the wind- shield. They could otherwise damage the hood. Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward.
  • Page 370 Chrome-plated exhaust tip* Regular cleaning and care of chrome-plat- ed exhaust tips will help to maintain their shine and the classy appearance. Use Mercedes-Benz approved Chrome Polishing Paste each time the vehicle has been washed, especially during the winter. Do not use alkaline cleaners such as wheel...
  • Page 371 To do so, please drive your vehicle for several minutes to allow the brakes to dry. When applying Mercedes-Benz approved Tire Care and Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care products, take care not to spray them on the brake disks.
  • Page 372 These can damage or even destroy the audio display screen. Steering wheel Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thor- oughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Carpets Use Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet and Fabric Care for cleaning the car- pets.
  • Page 373 Warning! Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat or head restraint covers may interfere with or prevent the activation of the active head restraints.

  • Page 374: Practical Hints

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

  • Page 375: What To Do If

    Read and observe messages in the mul- tifunction display ( page 387). Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
  • Page 376 If the ABS indicator lamp does not go out: Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increas- es the risk of an accident.
  • Page 377 Read and observe messages in the mul- tifunction display ( page 387). Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increas- es the risk of an accident.
  • Page 378 Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe loca- tion or as soon as it is safe to do so. Depress the parking brake ( page 134). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
  • Page 379 Suggested solution Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. An on-board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system. It allows the accurate identification of system malfunctions through the read- out of diagnostic trouble codes.
  • Page 380 ® If the ESP cannot be switched on: Continue driving with added caution. Observer additional messages that may appear in the multifunction display ( page 389). Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
  • Page 381 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause/consequence ® The yellow ESP warning The ESP lamp flashes while driving. into operation because of detected trac- tion loss in at least one tire. The cruise control is deactivated. The yellow fuel tank re- The fuel level has gone below the reserve serve warning lamp in the mark.
  • Page 382 Problem < You hear a warning chime for a maximum of 6 seconds af- ter starting the engine. < The red seat belt telltale comes on while the vehicle is standing still and the engine is running or during driving. <...
  • Page 383 SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be deployed when needed in an acci-...
  • Page 384 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display. Have the TPMS checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. After the malfunction has been remedied the combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after few minutes driving.
  • Page 385 Practical hints What to do if …? Warning! Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar ( page 334) or, if available, the tire inflation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap ( page 322).

  • Page 386: Air Bag Off Indicator Lamp

    Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution The system is malfunctioning. Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Also read and observe any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps ( page 387). Practical hints...
  • Page 387 If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front pas- senger seat until the system has been repaired.

  • Page 388: Vehicle Status Messages In The Multifunction Display

    Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, please do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
  • Page 389 Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to repair condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property dam- age or personal injury. Switching on the ignition causes all instru-...
  • Page 390 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. ®...
  • Page 391 ( page 64). Wait until the system cools down. Have the cruise control checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Make sure the correct tire inflation pressure is set for each tire ( page 339). Then restart the Run Flat Indicator ( page 343).
  • Page 392 Display Possible cause/consequence Check The Run Flat Indicator indicates that the Tire Pressure Soon pressure is too low in one or more tires. (Canada only) Warning! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle.
  • Page 393 Have the TPMS checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the wheel sensors installed at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. As soon as the causes of the malfunction have been removed, the TPMS automatically be- comes active again after a few minutes driving.
  • Page 394 Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Front passenger front air bag is Airbag Disabled deactivated while driving even See Operator’s Manu- though an adult or someone larger than a small individual is occupying the front passenger seat. Forces acting on the seat may make the system sense a decrease in weight.
  • Page 395 ( page 41), the out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. front passenger seat even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
  • Page 396 Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Front passenger front air bag is Airbag Enabled activated while driving even See Operator’s Manu- though a child, small individual, or object below the system’s weight threshold is on the front passenger seat, or the front pas- senger seat is empty.
  • Page 397 ( page 41), the out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. front passenger seat even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
  • Page 398 Symbol messages Display ABS and ESP Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual Possible cause/consequence ® ABS and ESP are not available due to a malfunction. BAS and the hill start assist are also switched off. It is possible that the self-diagnostics have not yet been complet- The brake system still functions normally.
  • Page 399 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, re- ducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possi- ble. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
  • Page 400 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is intact: Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible.
  • Page 401 Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Depress the parking brake ( page 134). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the...
  • Page 402 Release the parking brake ( page 130). Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, re- ducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
  • Page 403 Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster ( page 26). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Do- ing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 404 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is intact: 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 405 Restart the engine. If this message disappears from the multi- function display: Drive immediately to the nearest autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. If this message does not disappear from the multifunction display: Call Roadside Assistance. Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster ( page 26).
  • Page 406 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 Lim- ited Warranty. Do not drive without a sufficient amount of cool- ant in the cooling system. The engine will over- heat, causing major engine damage.
  • Page 407 Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refuel at the next gas station ( page 322). Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do Close the hood ( page 326).
  • Page 408 Display Possible cause/consequence Key Not The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada Detected only) is not recognized while the engine is running because the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) is not in the vehicle. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) is not recognized while the engine is running because there is strong radio-fre- quency interference.
  • Page 409 Possible solution Replace the batteries ( page 428). Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* out of the vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. Remove KEYLESS-GO* button (Canada only) from the starter switch ( page 83). Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch.
  • Page 410 In the instrument cluster control system, set lamp operation to manual mode. Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp switch. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible.
  • Page 411 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible.
  • Page 412 The right reverse lamp is malfunctioning. Right Reverse Lamp Practical hints What to do if …? Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible.
  • Page 413 The left tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunc- tioning. The right tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunc- tioning. Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible.
  • Page 414 Turn Signal Practical hints What to do if …? Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible.
  • Page 415 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Check Left Mirror Turn Signal Check Right Mirror Turn Signal Switch Off Lights Turn Lights Off Remove Key Possible cause/consequence The turn signal in the left exterior rear view mirror is malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working.
  • Page 416 The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol dis- played could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limit- ed Warranty. Practical hints What to do if …?
  • Page 417 In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Possible cause/consequence There is a malfunction in the supplemental restraint systems. The air bags or emergen-...
  • Page 418 In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Possible solution immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be deployed...
  • Page 419 Possible solution Have the Tele Aid* system checked at an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required ( page 339). Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
  • Page 420 Display Possible cause/consequence Ê You are driving with the trunk open. Check The water level has dropped to approx. Washer Fluid 1.1 US qts (1.0 l). Practical hints What to do if …? Possible solution Close the trunk ( page 270). Add washer fluid ( page 330).

  • Page 421: Where Will I Find

    Practical hints Where will I find ...? First aid kit Check expiration dates and contents for completeness at least once a year and replace missing/expired items. Depending on the equipment configura- tion, the first-aid kit will be located either in the open storage department in the trunk or behind the cover panel on the left-hand side of the trunk.
  • Page 422 1 Tab 2 Removing 3 Vehicle tool kit, jack and collapsible wheel chock 4 Opening 5 Tab 6 Luggage bowl Removing: Lift up trunk floor cover and engage trunk floor handle in upper edge of trunk. Pull tab 1 in direction of arrow 2 and lift up vehicle tool kit 3.
  • Page 423 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Storage position Remove vehicle jack from its compartment. Turn crank handle in direction of arrow as far as it will go. Operational position Turn crank handle clockwise. Before storing the vehicle jack in its compartment: It should be fully collapsed.
  • Page 424 Removing the Minispare wheel Remove vehicle tool kit 1 ( page 421). Turn luggage bowl 2 counterclock- wise and remove it. Remove Minispare wheel 3. Setting up the collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to additionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while changing the wheel.

  • Page 425: Unlocking/Locking In An Emergency

    Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only), unlock the driver’s door and the trunk us- ing the mechanical key. Unlocking the vehicle with the mechanical key and opening the driver’s door or the trunk with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system ( page 66).

  • Page 426: Locking The Vehicle

    Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.90 m) is required to open the trunk lid. 1 Unlocking in an emergency 2 Mechanical key Insert the mechanical key 2 into the trunk lid lock until it stops. Turn mechanical key 2 all the way counterclockwise to position 2.

  • Page 427: Fuel Filler Flap

    Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency This procedure does not arm the anti-theft alarm system nor does it lock the fuel filler flap. Fuel filler flap Open the fuse box in the trunk ( page 458). 1 Release cable Pull on the release cable 1. Open the fuel filler flap.

  • Page 428: Resetting Activated Head Restraints

    Warning! For safety reasons, have the active head restraints checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end collision. Warning! When pushing back the head restraint cush- ion, take care that your fingers do not be- come caught between the head restraint cushion and the cover.

  • Page 429: Replacing Smartkey Batteries

    If the batteries in the SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are discharged, the ve- hicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommended to have the batteries re- placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive substances.
  • Page 430 3 Batteries 4 Contact springs Pull out batteries 3. Using a line-free cloth, insert new bat- teries 3 under contact springs 4 with the positive terminal (+) side facing up. Return battery compartment 2 into housing until it locks into place. Slide the mechanical key back into the SmartKey.

  • Page 431: Replacing Bulbs

    Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp adjustment. If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity, driving the vehicle a distance with the lights on should clear up the fogging.

  • Page 432: Bulbs

    Bulbs Front lamps Lamp Type 1 Additional turn signal lamp 2 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W 3 Halogen headlamp: Low beam H7 (55 W) Bi-Xenon* headlamp: Low and high beam D1S-35 W 4 Halogen headlamp: High beam/high beam H7 (55 W) flasher Bi-Xenon* headlamp: High beam flasher...

  • Page 433: Replacing Bulbs For Front Lamps

    Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehicle. Only have the LEDs replaced at an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Replacing bulbs for front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a...
  • Page 434 Front lamps halogen-type 1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb 2 Housing cover for parking and standing lamp 3 Housing cover for parking and standing lamp 4 Housing cover for high beam headlamp 5 Housing cover for low beam headlamp 6 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp bulb 7 Bulb holder of high beam bulb...
  • Page 435 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Align housing cover 4 and turn it clockwise. Front turn signal lamp bulb 1 Mark 2 Handle 3 Bulb socket Turn bulb socket 3 with handle 2 counterclockwise and remove it. Press gently onto the bulb and turn counterclockwise out of bulb socket 3.
  • Page 436 1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb 2 Housing cover for parking and standing lamp 3 Housing cover for parking and standing lamp 4 Housing cover for high beam flasher 5 Housing cover for Bi-Xenon headlamp 6 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp bulb 7 Bulb holder for high beam flasher bulb 7 Bulb holder for high beam bulb...

  • Page 437: Replacing Bulbs For Rear Lamps

    If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func- tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re- placed. Have the additional turn signal unit replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Front side marker lamp Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs...
  • Page 438 ( page 437) until it engage. Reinstall trim panel. License plate lamp Since replacing the license plate lamp bulbs is a technically highly demanding process, we recommend you have the li- cense plate lamp bulbs replaced at an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 439: Replacing Wiper Blades

    Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the wind- shield glass without a wiper blade inserted. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 440: Removing Wiper Blades

    Removing wiper blades Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear. Make sure the vehicle’s on-board elec- tronic have status 0 ( page 82). Fold the wiper arm forward until it snaps into place. 1 Right angle 2 Removing Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to wiper arm (arrow 1).

  • Page 441: Flat Tire

    50 mph (80 km/h). Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to have the Minispare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel. Never operate the vehicle with more than one Minispare wheel mounted.

  • Page 442: Mounting The Minispare Wheel

    Warning! When jacking up the vehicle, only use the jack which has been specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle. Make sure the jack arm is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket.
  • Page 443 Practical hints Flat tire Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects. One wheel chock is included with the vehicle tool kit ( page 422). Changing wheel on a level surface Changing rear wheel on passenger side (Example illustration) Place the wheel chock in front of and another sizeable object behind the...
  • Page 444 Jacking up Take the wheel wrench out of the vehicle tool kit tray. On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts (approximately one full turn with wheel wrench). The jack take-up brackets are located directly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings as indicated by the arrows.
  • Page 445 Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight- ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
  • Page 446 Guide the Minispare wheel onto the wheel hub and push it on. Insert wheel bolts and tighten them slightly. Lowering the vehicle Lower vehicle by turning crank counterclockwise until vehicle is resting fully on its own weight. Remove the jack. 1 - 5 Wheel bolts 6 Wheel wrench Practical hints...

  • Page 447: 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 448 Have the battery checked regularly at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for maintenance intervals or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. Warning! Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit.

  • Page 449: Disconnecting The Battery

    Practical hints Battery Starter battery 1 Battery 2 Positive terminal 3 Negative terminal 4 Ventilation hose If the battery is discharged, you must use the mechanical key to unlock ( page 424) or lock ( page 425) the vehicle. Disconnecting the battery Warning! With a disconnected battery you will no longer be able to turn the...

  • Page 450: Removing The Battery

    Removing the battery For your convenience, have the starter bat- tery removed by a Mercedes-Benz Center. Remove the screw securing the battery. Remove the battery support and bracket. Pull out the battery ventilation hose 4 from the battery (depending on battery...

  • Page 451: Reconnecting The Battery

    Practical hints Battery Reconnecting the battery Always connect the starter battery in the or- der described below. Otherwise, the vehicle’s electronics could be damaged. Turn off all electrical consumers. Remove SmartKey from starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only): Open the driver’s door. Never invert the terminal connections.

  • Page 452: Jump Starting

    Only use a12-volt battery to jump start your vehicle. Jump starting with a high- er voltage battery could damage the ve- hicle’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 453 3 and 1. You can now switch on the headlamps. Slide red cover 2 from positive under hood terminal 3 back. Close the hood ( page 326). Have the battery checked at the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 454: Towing The Vehicle

    Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
  • Page 455 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Warning! Without the engine running, there is no pow- er assistance for the brake and steering sys- tems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

  • Page 456: Installing Towing Eye Bolt

    Installing towing eye bolt 1 Cover on right side of front bumper 1 Cover on right side of rear bumper Removing cover Press mark on cover 1 in the direction of arrow. Lift cover off to reveal the threaded hole for towing eye bolt. Installing towing eye bolt Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench out of the vehicle tool kit in the trunk...

  • Page 457: Fuses

    (recognizable by its color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage recommended in the fuse chart. Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. Switch off the vehicle’s internal electrical functions ( page 448) when you are working on the fuses.

  • Page 458: In Passenger Compartment

    Fuse box in passenger compartment Do not use sharp objects such as a screw driver to open the fuse box cover in the dash- board, as this could damage it. 1 Cover 2 Remove cover 3 Release cover Opening Open the driver’s door. Using your hands, pull cover 1 in the direction of arrow 3 and remove 2.

  • Page 459: Fuse Box In The Trunk

    Practical hints Fuses Fuse box in the trunk 1 Release 2 Cover Opening Open the trunk. Turn release 1 clockwise. Pull cover 2 downward in direction of arrow. Closing Press cover 2 backward. Turn release 1 counterclockwise.

  • Page 460: Technical Data

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

  • Page 461: Parts Service

    Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should be installed. The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s durability or safety.

  • Page 462: Warranty Coverage

    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 Parts and Accessories warranties, copies of which are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Technical data Warranty coverage...

  • Page 463: Identification Labels

    Technical data Identification labels 1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found in the following locations: on the certification label embossed underneath the carpet in front of the front passenger seat. on the lower edge of the windshield Example certification label (U.S.
  • Page 464 4 Carpet 5 VIN Move the front passenger seat to the rear as far as possible. Fold carpet 4 in direction of arrow. VIN 5 is visible. Example illustration from C 350 6 Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards 7 Engine number (engraved on engine)

  • Page 465: Layout Of Poly-V-Belt Drive

    Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive C 300/C 350 1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator (alternator)

  • Page 466: Engine

    Firing order Poly-V-belt 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. Canada only. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
  • Page 467 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 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. Canada only. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

  • Page 468: Rims And Tires

    MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment tires Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Using tires other than those approved by...

  • Page 469: Same Size Tires

    Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires Model C 230 C 230 4MATIC Rims (light alloy) 7 J x16 H2 Wheel offset 1.85 in (47 mm) All-season tires 205/55 R16 91H M+S Winter tires 205/55 R16 91H M+S. Canada only. Radial-ply tires.

  • Page 470: Mixed Size Tires

    Mixed size tires Model C 230 Sport C 230 4MATIC Sport C 300 Sport C 300 4MATIC Sport C 350 C 350 4MATIC Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 7.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1.85 in (47 mm) All-season tires 225/45 R17 91H M+S Rear axle: Rims (light alloy)
  • Page 471 Technical data Rims and tires Model C 350 Sport* C 350 4MATIC Sport* Front axle: AMG rims (light alloy) 7.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1.85 in (47 mm) Summer tires – All-season tires 225/45 R17 91H M+S Rear axle: AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset...

  • Page 472: Minispare Wheel

    Minispare wheel Model C 230 C 230 Sport C 230 4MATIC C 230 4MATIC Sport C 300 C 300 Sport C 300 4MATIC C 300 4MATIC Sport Rim (steel) 3.5 B x 16 H2 Wheel offset 0.79 in (20 mm) Tire T 125/90 R16 98M Canada only.
  • Page 473 Technical data Rims and tires Please compare the recommended tire in- flation pressure for your vehicle with the tire in- flation pressure on the yellow label located on the Minispare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the Minispare wheel tire to the recommended...

  • Page 474: Electrical System

    Electrical system Model C 230 C 230 Sport C 230 4MATIC C 230 4MATIC Sport Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A Starter motor 12 V/1.4 kW Battery 12 V/84 Ah Spark plugs NGK PLKR 6A Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP 33 Electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm) Tightening torque...

  • Page 475: Main Dimensions And Weights

    Technical data Main dimensions and weights Main dimensions Model C 230 Overall vehicle length 180.6 in (4586 mm) Overall vehicle width (exterior 79.5 in (2020 mm) rear view mirrors folded out) Overall vehicle width (exterior 69.7 in (1770 mm) rear view mirrors folded in) Overall vehicle height 56.85 in (1444 mm) Wheelbase...

  • Page 476: Weights

    Model C 300 Sport C 300 4MATIC Sport C 350 Sport Overall vehicle length 182.3 in (4630 mm) Overall vehicle width (exterior 79.5 in (2020 mm) rear view mirrors folded out) Overall vehicle width (exterior 69.7 in (1770 mm) rear view mirrors folded in) Overall vehicle height 56.3 in (1429 mm) Wheelbase...

  • Page 477: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc

    Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Model Engine with oil filter All models Manual transmission...
  • Page 478 Model Automatic transmission C 230 (all models) C 300 C 300 Sport C 300 4MATIC C 300 4MATIC Sport C 350 C 350 Sport C 350 4MATIC C 350 4MATIC Sport Rear axle C 230 (all models) C 300 (all models) C 350 (all models) Front axle C 230 4MATIC (all mod-...
  • Page 479 All models including a reserve of Air conditioning system All models For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 0.85 US qt. (0.8 l)
  • Page 480 Model Windshield washer C 230 (all models) C 350 4MATIC C 350 4MATIC Sport C 300 (all models) C 350 C 350 Sport Canada only. Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point.

  • Page 481: Engine Oils

    For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Approved Ser- vice Products pamphlet (USA only), or con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica- tion other than those expressly required for the...

  • Page 482: 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 deposits. After an extended period of using fuels...

  • Page 483: Fuel Requirements

    Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not cov- ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For a listing of approved products, refer to the...
  • Page 484 Use of E85 may reduce your driving range. Maintenance Please inform your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you use or have used E85 fuel when your vehicle is deliv- ered for maintenance or repairs. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

  • Page 485: Coolants

    Add premixed coolant solution only. Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty. If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the cool- ant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).
  • Page 486 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 an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

  • Page 487: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System

    Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* Both the windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning systems are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The windshield washer reservoir has a ca- pacity of approximately 6.34 US qt (6.0 l). Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit”...

  • Page 488: Index

    ABS 27, 59 Indicator lamp 59, 374 Messages in display 389, 398 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 142 Accessory weight 356 Accident 132 Air bags 36 Children 51 Front 39 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 29, 45 OCS 41 Safety guidelines 38 Side impact 40 Window curtain 40, 41...
  • Page 489 Index Phone cook 233 Radio operation 194 Satellite radio* operation 200 Sound settings 189 Surround sound* (Canada only) 190 SYS menu 192 ® SYS menu, Bluetooth settings 192 SYS menu, display settings 192 SYS menu, language settings 193 SYS menu, reset to factory settings 193 Telephone menu* 222 Volume 189...
  • Page 490 ® Bluetooth Settings (Audio system) 192 Telephone* (Audio system) 222 Brake assist system (BAS) 60 Brake fluid 324, 478, 480 Brake lamp High mounted 431 Replacing bulbs 431, 436 Brake pads Message in display 399 Brake warning lamp 27 Brakes 312 Warning lamp 27, 376 Break-in period 310 Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs...
  • Page 491 Index Dual-zone automatic climate control 250 Front defroster 255 Rear climate control 268 Rear window defroster 256, 265 Residual engine heat and ventilation 266 Setting the temperature 262 Temperature 253 Windshield, defogging 255 Clock 151 Setting time 170 Cockpit 24 Cold weather performance 483 COMAND* see separate COMAND operating instructions...
  • Page 492 Date display, setting 170 Daytime running lamp mode 110 Setting 171 Deep water see Standing water Defogging Windshield 255 Defrosting 264 Defrosting, Front 255 Delayed shut-off Interior lighting 173 Department of Transportation see DOT Difficulties While driving 132 While starting 129 Digital clock see clock Digital speedometer 158 Additional speedometer 169, 170...
  • Page 493 Index Dual-zone automatic climate control Maximum cooling MAX COOL 256 Dual-zone automatic climate control see Climate control system Easy-entry/exit feature* (Canada only) 95, 174 EBP 61 Electrical fuses see Fuses Electrical outlet Glove box 293 Rear passenger compartment 293 Electrical system, Technical Data 473 Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP ®...
  • Page 494 ® Four wheel electronic traction system ® with ESP Messages in display 389, 397, 398 Warning lamp 27, 376, 379, 380 ETD 49 Safety guidelines 38 Ethanol fuel At the gas station 322 Switching fuels 483 Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting 97 Auto-dimming on the driver’s side 99, 100...
  • Page 495 Index Fuel cap Message in display 406 Fuel consumption statistics From start 156 Resetting 157 Since last reset 157 Fuel filler flap 322 Locking/Unlocking 322 Fuel tank Capacity 478 Filler flap 322 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities 476 Fuses 456 Fuse box in engine compartment 457 Fuse box in passenger compartment 457...
  • Page 496 Halogen headlamp see Headlamps Hands-free microphone 31 Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 370 Hazard warning flasher 114 Head restraints 89 Active head restraints 50 Adjustment 89 Front seat 89 Rear seat, Removing and installing 90 Resetting activated active head restraints 427 Headlamp cleaning system 112, 330 Washer fluid 479, 486 Headlamps...
  • Page 497 Index Interior rear view mirror Adjusting 97 Auto-dimming 99, 100 Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments Jack 421 Jump starting 451 Key, Mechanical 424 Loss of 79 Key, SmartKey 70 Battery check lamp 70, 72 Factory setting 71 Global locking and unlocking 71 Lock button 70 Locking and unlocking 70 Loss of 79...
  • Page 498 Labels 462 Certification 462 Emission control information 463 Tire and Loading Information 335 Lamps, exterior 431 Light sensor 409 Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 27, 59, 374 Air bag Off 40 Battery check lamp (SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 77 Battery check lamp (SmartKey) 72 Brake warning lamp 27 Brakes 376 Engine diagnostics 27, 378...
  • Page 499 Index Maintenance 11, 362 Automatic Call (Tele Aid*) 302 Calling up service indicator display 363 Clearing service indicator message 362 Maintenance System 362 Resetting service indicator 363 Service indicator message 362 Service term exceeded 363 Vehicles with E85 fuel 483 Manual headlamp mode 108 Manual transmission 136, 137 Gearshift lever 126, 137...
  • Page 500 Restraint systems 416 Run Flat Indicator 390 Side marker lamps 412 SRS 416 Tele Aid* 418 TPMS* (Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys- tem), (USA only) 392, 418 Trunk 419 Turn signals 413 Windshield washer fluid 419 Multifunction steering wheel 28, 152 Button operation 152 Navigation system* 158 See separate COMAND* operating...
  • Page 501 Index Passenger compartment 318 Electrical outlet, glove box 293 Electrical outlet, rear seat ashtray 293 Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 311 Performance Cold weather 483 Hot weather 483 Phone* see Telephone* Plastic parts, cleaning 370 Poly-V-belt drive 464 Layout 464 Potential problems associated with under- inflated and overinflated tires 347 Power assistance 311...
  • Page 502 Replacing bulbs 430 Additional turn signals 431 Backup lamps 431, 436 Brake lamps 431 Corner-illuminating front fog lamp* 431 Fog lamps 431, 436 Headlamp bulbs 432 Headlamps 431 High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 431, 435 High beam flasher (Halogen) 431, 433 High beam headlamps (Bi-Xenon*) 431 High beam headlamps...
  • Page 503 Index Seats 85 Adjustment 85 Easy entry/exit feature* (Canada only) 95 Head restraints 89 Heating*, front seats 91 Lumbar support 91 Memory function* (Canada only) 102 Split rear bench seat* 281 Selector lever see Gear selector lever* Self-test OCS 45 Tele Aid* 296 Service and warranty information 10 Service intervals see Maintenance service...
  • Page 504 SRS 47 Indicator lamp 27, 382 Messages in display 416 Standing lamps 434, 436 Replacing bulbs 431 Standing water, Driving through 318 Starter switch 82 Positions 82 Starting difficulties, Engine 129 Starting, Engine 126 Steering wheel 93, 94 Adjustment, electrical 94 Adjustment, manual 93 Buttons 28 Cleaning 371...
  • Page 505 Index services 302 System self-check 296 Telephone* 28, 152 “911” emergency call (Audio system) 231 Answering/ending a call 163 Hands-free microphone 31 Operation 160 Operation (Audio system) 222 Phone book 162 Redialing 163 Redialing (Instrument cluster control system) 163 Switching on/off (Audio system) 226 Temperature Display mode 158 Interior temperature 253...
  • Page 506 Tools 420 Top tether Children in the vehicle 54 Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 420, Towing the vehicle 453 Tow-start 451, 453 TPMS, Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (USA only) 344 Traction 316, 355, 358 Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever* Transmission see Automatic transmission*...
  • Page 507 Index Washing 364, 366 Weights 475 With flexible fuel 482 Vehicle data recording 18 Vehicle jack 421 Vehicle loading 280, 334 Instructions 282 Load limit 335 Roof rack* 280 Split rear bench seat* 281 Terminology 356 Vehicle maximum load on the tire 359 Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele Aid*) 302 Vehicle status message memory 164...

  • Page 508: Service And Literature

    If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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