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  • Page 1 Possible variations to your vehicle may not to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly updates their vehicles to Ihrem konkreten Fahrzeug könnten nicht berücksichtigt sein, da Mercedes-Benz model years.
  • Page 4 Thank you for choosing Mercedes-Benz. and pass them on to the new owner if you sell the vehicle. Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with your vehicle and read the Owner's Manual. The technical documentation team at Daim- ler AG wishes you safe and pleasant motor-...
  • Page 5 Contents Index ......3 Introduction ..... 14 At a glance .
  • Page 6 Index Air-recirculation mode with con- AUTO lights 1, 2, 3 ... venience opening/closing feature . 131 Display message ....183 7G–TRONIC ..... . 86 Controlling automatically .
  • Page 7 Index Removing/fitting ....232 Brake system Central locking Vehicle battery ....230 Display message .
  • Page 8 Index COMAND ......94 Dipped-beam headlamps Parktronic ....115 On-board computer .
  • Page 9 Index Emergency running mode Exterior lighting Frequencies Automatic transmission ..203 Delayed switch-off (on-board Garage door opener ... . 262 Emergency unlocking computer) .
  • Page 10 Immobiliser ..... 52 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..240 Operation ....225 Indicator and warning lamp Glove compartment .
  • Page 11 Index Locking Message memory ....100 Automatic ..... 57 Navigation .
  • Page 12 Index Overhead control panel Petrol Overview ..... 32 Minimum grade ....149 Navigation .
  • Page 13 Index Rear window heating Opening (switch) ....133 Coolant ..... 259 Malfunction indicator lamp .
  • Page 14 Index Speedometer Stowage space Technical data Digital speedometer (on-board Cup holder ....136 Acceleration ....245 computer) .
  • Page 15 Index Tow-away protection ....53 Towing ......236 Unladen weight .
  • Page 16 Index Windscreen washer system ..260 Windscreen wipers ....78 Cleaning ..... 167 Malfunction .
  • Page 17 Mercedes-Benz will take back your H Environmental note Remove roof racks once you no longer Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ- Daimler's declared policy is one of integra- need them. mentally-responsible manner, in accordance ted environmental protection.
  • Page 18 G Risk of accident required. Mercedes-Benz recommends A heavy impact to the underbody, tyres or that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service wheels, for example when bottoming out on Centre for this purpose. rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at G Risk of accident and injury high speed, could damage your vehicle.
  • Page 19 Introduction Correct use Vehicle registration Correct use Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres Observe the following information when using to carry out technical inspections on certain your vehicle: vehicles to improve their quality or safety. The safety notes in this manual If you did not purchase your vehicle from an The “Technical data”...

  • Page 20: Table Of Contents

    At a glance Exterior view ........18 Cockpit ..........20 Instrument cluster ......24 Multi-function steering wheel .... 28 Centre console ........29 Overhead control panel ...... 32 Door control panel ......33 Stowage compartments ..... 34...

  • Page 21: Exterior View

    At a glance Exterior view Exterior view...
  • Page 22 At a glance Exterior view Function Page Function Page Boot Opening the bonnet Opening and closing Engine oil Coolant Rear window heating Vehicle battery Fuel filler flap Front lights Fuel requirements Towing Doors Opening and closing Headlamp cleaning system Opening/closing in an Wheels and tyres emergency Tyre pressure loss warning...

  • Page 23: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Cockpit, left-hand-drive vehicles...
  • Page 24 At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page Function Page Adjusts the steering wheel Cruise control lever: Automatic transmission*: steering wheel gearshift electrically* • Cruise control paddles* Switches steering wheel • Speedtronic heating* on/off Multi-function steering wheel Adjusts the headlamp range Horn Opens the bonnet...
  • Page 25 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit, right-hand-drive vehicles...
  • Page 26 At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Opens/closes the side win- dows Parktronic* warning dis- Opens the bonnet play Ignition lock Cruise control lever: Adjusts the steering wheel • Cruise control manually • Speedtronic Adjusts the steering wheel Instrument cluster electrically* Horn...

  • Page 27: Instrument Cluster

    At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster, kilometres...
  • Page 28 At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 SRS warning lamp < Seat belt warning Status indicator, display depends on the settings in lamp - ABS warning lamp the on-board computer: A Main-beam indicator outside temperature LTurn signal indicator lamp digital speedometer...
  • Page 29 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster, miles...
  • Page 30 At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page SRS warning lamp Fuel gauge Speedometer ABS warning lamp Fuel filler flap location indi- Reset button cator: the fuel filler cap is to Turn signal indicator lamp, Adjustment button for the rear on the right-hand left instrument cluster illumina-...

  • Page 31: Multi-Function Steering Wheel

    At a glance Multi-function steering wheel Multi-function steering wheel Function Page Multi-function display Operating the on-board computer Accepts or rejects/ends a call æ - Selects submenus in the Settings menu • Adjusts the values • Adjusts the volume ÿ è Selecting menus: scrolls back and forth Scrolls back and forth...

  • Page 32: Centre Console

    At a glance Centre console Centre console Function Page Function Page Upper section Opens the stowage com- Deactivates/activates partment ® Opens the cup holder* Activates/deactivates the seat heating* for the left- Controls COMAND APS* hand seat and the audio system*, see Activates/deactivates the the respective operating instructions...
  • Page 33 At a glance Centre console Function Page Opens/closes the ash- tray* Opens/closes the stowage compartment * optional...
  • Page 34 At a glance Centre console Lower section Function Page Function Page Manual transmission: gear Selects the left-hand exte- lever rior mirror Adjusts the exterior mirrors Automatic transmission*: selector lever Selects the gearshift pro- Primes/deactivates the gram for automatic trans- interior motion sensor* mission* Roof switch Primes/deactivates ATA*...

  • Page 35: Overhead Control Panel

    At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page ð Switches the interior lighting on/off ¡ Switches the auto- matic interior lighting on/ X Switches the right- hand reading lamp on/off Transmitter buttons for garage door opener* Rear-view mirror X Switches the left- hand reading lamp on/off * optional...

  • Page 36: Door Control Panel

    At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Opens the door Opens/closes the side win- dow on right Opens/closes the side win- dow on left...

  • Page 37: Stowage Compartments

    At a glance Stowage compartments Stowage compartments...
  • Page 38 At a glance Stowage compartments Function Page Function Page Glove compartment Stowage compartment/ telephone compartment* Right door stowage com- under the armrest partment Stowage box in the rear wall Stowage well under the between the seats boot floor Left door stowage compart- ment Upper stowage compart- ment in the centre console...
  • Page 40 Safety Occupant safety ........38 Driving safety systems ....... 50 Anti-theft systems ......52...
  • Page 41 An airbag increases the protection of Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use vehicle occupants wearing a seat belt. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this However, airbags are only an additional purpose. restraint system which complements, but...
  • Page 42 Safety Occupant safety warning lamp in the instrument depending on the vehicle's rate of longitudi- In particular, work relevant to safety or on nal deceleration in a collision, in the first cluster lights up when the ignition is switched safety-related systems must be carried out stage the airbag control unit pre-emptively on.
  • Page 43 Safety Occupant safety ess is pre-emptive in nature as the airbag the deformation characteristics of the vehi- If the seat belt is also equipped with a belt must be deployed during – and not at the end force limiter, the force exerted by the seat of –...
  • Page 44 Safety Occupant safety In certain situations if the vehicle over- When the airbags are deployed, you will hear bag as possible. The driver's seat posi- turns, if the system determines that it can a bang, which will not cause any harm to your tion must allow the vehicle to be driven provide additional protection hearing, and a small amount of powder may...
  • Page 45 Safety Occupant safety Make sure there are no heavy or sharp- speed at which the airbag is required to G Risk of injury edged objects in pockets of clothing. deploy. The airbag parts are hot after the airbag has been deployed. Do not touch them, other- Do not lean forwards, e.g.
  • Page 46 If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes- Benz recommends that, for safety reasons, you only use seat covers that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The Driver's front airbag Head/thorax airbag seat covers must be equipped with a spe-...
  • Page 47 Benz Service Centre. a braking manoeuvre Children must never travel sitting on the It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care a sudden change of direction lap of another occupant. Due to the products to clean child restraint systems. forces occurring in the event of a sudden...
  • Page 48 For safety reasons, you should only use system on the front-passenger seat. child restraint systems which have been approved for use in Mercedes-Benz vehi- The front-passenger front airbag is not dis- cles. abled if:...
  • Page 49 Mercedes-Benz child seat with auto- tions correctly, never place objects (such recognition fitted. This means the front- matic child seat recognition has been fitted.
  • Page 50 Safety Occupant safety lamp will not light up if you turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2. Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Weight categories and ages Child restraint system on the front-passenger seat Group 0: up to 10 kg; as recommended 3, 4 Up to approximately 9 months...
  • Page 51 Safety Occupant safety "Universal" category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label. Example of an approval label on the child restraint system Recommended child restraint systems Weight categories and Manufacturer Type Approval number Daimler order num- Automatic child seat ages recognition...
  • Page 52 Safety Occupant safety Weight categories and Manufacturer Type Approval number Daimler order num- Automatic child seat ages recognition Group I: 9 to 18 kg; Britax-Römer E1 03 301133 A 000 970 11 00 DUO PLUS Between approximately 8 A 000 970 16 00 months and 4 years Group II/III: 15 to 36 kg;...
  • Page 53 Safety Driving safety systems Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) G Risk of accident If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when In this section, you will find information about ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way braking.
  • Page 54 Safety Driving safety systems ® To deactivate/activate ESP G Risk of accident ® Do not deactivate ESP under any cir- cumstances. If BAS has malfunctioned, the braking sys- ® is activated automatically when the tem remains available with full brake boost- Only depress the accelerator pedal as far engine is running.
  • Page 55 Safety Anti-theft systems ® If ESP is deactivated and one or more Anti-theft systems You should therefore always adapt your wheels start to spin, the warning lamp driving style to suit the prevailing road and Immobiliser ® in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP weather conditions.
  • Page 56 Safety Anti-theft systems Tow-away protection* An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while tow-away protection is primed. This happens if the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for example. Priming tow-away protection Lock the vehicle using the key.
  • Page 57 Safety Anti-theft systems Make sure that the boot lid is closed. To deactivate the interior motion sensor Interior motion sensor* Only then can the interior motion sensor be If the interior motion sensor is primed, a vis- Remove the key from the ignition lock. primed.
  • Page 58 Controls Opening and closing ......56 Driving and parking ......81 Key positions ........59 Transmission ........84 Seats ............ 59 Instrument cluster ......90 Steering wheel ........63 On-board computer ......91 Mirrors ..........65 Driving systems ........ 109 Air conditioning .........

  • Page 59: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing If you do not open either a door or the Opening and closing boot lid after you have unlocked the vehi- cle, it will automatically relock after approx- imately 40 seconds. The vehicle's equipment includes two keys with remote control.
  • Page 60 Controls Opening and closing The key now functions as follows: Automatic locking feature To unlock the driver's door: press the The vehicle will lock automatically once you button once. have pulled away. To unlock centrally: press the but- You can switch off the automatic locking ton twice.
  • Page 61 Controls Opening and closing Opening from the outside Closing from the outside You can only open the boot lid after unlocking G Risk of injury it first. Make sure that nobody can become trap- ped as you close the boot lid. You can only unlock the boot lid when the vehicle is stationary and the roof is fully opened or closed.

  • Page 62: Key Positions

    Controls Seats Locking the boot separately Key positions Seats You can lock the boot separately . If you then Points to remember unlock the vehicle centrally, the boot remains Depending on the vehicle's equipment, seat locked and cannot be opened. adjustments can be made either manually or Close the boot lid.
  • Page 63 Controls Seats Seat fore-and-aft adjustment Secure children as recommended; see the your neck if your head is not correctly sup- "Children in the vehicle" section. ported by the head restraint in the event of Lift handle and slide the seat forwards an accident.
  • Page 64 Controls Seats Seat cushion angle Adjusting the seat electrically* Adjust the angle so that your thighs are gently supported. Slide the button up or down in the direction of arrow 4. Backrest angle Slide the button forwards or back in the direction of arrow 1.
  • Page 65 Controls Seats Make sure the key is in position 2 in the AIRSCARF neck-level heating* ignition lock. The AIRSCARF neck-level heating function To activate: press button 1. blows warm air around the heads of car occu- Three red indicator lamps in the button light pants.

  • Page 66: Steering Wheel

    Controls Steering wheel Make sure that the key is in position 1 or Steering wheel Seat heating* 2 in the ignition lock. The three red indicator lamps in the button Points to remember To switch on: press button repeatedly indicate the heating level you have selected. Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can until the desired heating level is set.
  • Page 67 Controls Steering wheel When you adjust the steering wheel, make Pull handle out completely. Easy-entry/exit feature ( page 65) sure that: The steering column is unlocked. Storing settings ( page 68) the steering wheel can be reached with Set the desired steering wheel position. your arms slightly bent Push handle in completely until it...

  • Page 68: Mirrors

    Controls Mirrors Mirrors Never leave children unsupervised in the Easy-entry/exit feature* vehicle. They could open the driver's door The easy-entry/exit feature makes getting in Rear-view mirror and thereby unintentionally activate the and out of your vehicle easier. easy-entry feature and become trapped. Adjust the rear-view mirror by hand so you The steering wheel swings upwards when have a good overview of the traffic condi-...
  • Page 69 Controls Mirrors Make sure that the key is in position 1 or Exterior mirrors Adjustment button 2 in the ignition lock. Right-hand exterior mirror G Risk of accident Briefly press button 1. The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the Make sure that the key is in position 1 or Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
  • Page 70 Controls Mirrors The exterior mirrors fold in automatically as Make sure that parking position for the the draught stop is fitted, the mirrors' auto- soon as you lock the vehicle from the out- exterior mirror on the front-passenger side matic anti-dazzle function will not operate. side.

  • Page 71: Memory Functions

    Controls Memory functions* Calling up a stored setting Memory functions* G Risk of accident Storing settings Only activate the memory function on the You can store up to three different settings driver’s side when the vehicle is stationary. using the memory button. You could otherwise be distracted from the The following settings are stored as a single traffic conditions by the steering wheel and...

  • Page 72: Seat Belts

    Controls Seat belts Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and Storing a parking position Seat belts that the key is in position 2 in the ignition To make it easier to park, you can store the Seat belts are the most effective means of lock.
  • Page 73 Mercedes-Benz recommends strap could be damaged and tear in an of the vehicle's occupants. that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service accident and you or other vehicle occu- Centre for this purpose. pants could be injured.
  • Page 74 Controls Seat belts Engage belt tongue into buckle3. lamp then goes out if both the driver and the front passenger have fastened their seat belt. If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder section of the belt to tighten the belt across Further information about the <...
  • Page 75 Controls Seat belts Make sure that: It should: G Risk of accident Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehi- you are as far away from the driver's front fit snugly across your body cle is stationary. You will otherwise be dis- airbag as possible be routed across the middle of your tracted from the road and traffic conditions...

  • Page 76: Lights

    Light switch Switch off the side lamps, parking lamps For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- or dipped-beam headlamps when you leave mends that you drive with the lights switched the vehicle. This prevents the battery from on even during the daytime.
  • Page 77 Controls Lights Make sure that constant headlamp mode The automatic headlamp feature is only an you start your journey. Otherwise, your has been set with the on-board computer aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle vehicle may not be visible and you could page 101).
  • Page 78 Controls Lights To switch off the front foglamps/rear To switch on: press the combination Main-beam headlamp foglamp: push in the light switch to the switch in the direction of arrow or 2. Turn the light switch to or U. stop. The corresponding turn signal indicator To switch on: press the combination The corresponding indicator lamp goes out.
  • Page 79 Controls Lights Hazard warning lamps Adjusting the headlamp range (vehi- Headlamp cleaning system* cles with halogen headlamps) The headlamps are cleaned automatically The headlamp range control allows you to if the "Wipe with windscreen washer fluid" adjust the cone of light from the headlamps function is operated five times while the according to how your vehicle is laden.
  • Page 80 Controls Lights Switch off the fog lights. Automatic function Interior lighting To switch on/off: press the ¡ button. Switch on the turn signal. The cornering light on the same side as the ¡ button pops up or goes down. turn signal comes on, even if you turn the The interior lighting switches on if it is dark steering wheel in the opposite direction when you:...

  • Page 81: Windscreen Wipers

    Controls Windscreen wipers Manual control If the windscreen becomes dirty in dry Windscreen wipers weather conditions, the windscreen wipers Interior lighting may be activated inadvertently. This could To switch on/off: press the ð button. then damage the windscreen wiper blades or scratch the windscreen.

  • Page 82: Side Windows

    Controls Side windows Wiping with washer fluid Side windows G Risk of injury Do not leave children unsupervised in the Press the combination switch beyond the Opening/closing the side windows vehicle, even if they are secured in a child pressure point in the direction of arrow restraint system.
  • Page 83 Controls Side windows the front-passenger side window on the front- Opening/closing the front side win- If a side window locks up again during closing dows passenger door. and has reopened again slightly: Immediately after the window locks up, pull To open or close: press the switch down the switch upwards until the window is fully or pull it up beyond the pressure point and closed.

  • Page 84: Driving And Parking

    Controls Driving and parking To open side windows: Pull back the roof Resetting the side windows Driving and parking switch twice in rapid succession in the Each side window must be reset if the battery Starting the engine direction of the arrow 1. was disconnected or discharged.
  • Page 85 Controls Driving and parking Manual transmission release it immediately. The engine then Automatic transmission* starts automatically. Turn the key to position 3 ( page 59) in the ignition lock and release it as soon as the engine is running. Pulling away Warm up the engine quickly.
  • Page 86 Controls Driving and parking You can open the doors from the inside at Release the brake pedal. Handbrake any time. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. You can also deactivate the automatic lock- ing feature ( page 105). Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds after a cold start.

  • Page 87: Transmission

    Controls Transmission To apply: pull handbrake up firmly. Vehicles with automatic transmission* Transmission indicator lamp in the instrument Move the selector lever to P. Introduction to the transmission cluster lights up if the engine is running. Turn the key to position 0 ( page 59) in G Risk of accident the ignition lock and remove it.
  • Page 88 Controls Transmission Move the gear lever firmly to the left Manual transmission Gearshift program (S/C) or (S/C/M)* beyond the point of resistance and then The current shift range and gearshift program forwards. (S/C) or (S/C/M)* appear in the display of the speedometer.
  • Page 89 Controls Transmission gram selected. This also extends the shift Shift ranges ë Neutral range. When the selector lever is in position D, it is Releasing the brakes will allow you possible to restrict or derestrict the shift to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to To shift down: briefly press the selector range for the automatic transmission.
  • Page 90 Controls Transmission Driving tips ç To use the braking effect of the S Sport For all normal driving con- engine on downhill gradients and ditions Accelerator pedal position for driving: Your style of driving influences how the auto- C Comfort For comfort mode on steep mountain roads matic transmission shifts gear:...
  • Page 91 Controls Transmission Upshifting selected, the automatic transmission will Steering wheel gearshift paddles* resume the relevant gearshift program and manual gearshift program* Pull right-hand paddle 2. when you restart the engine. The automatic transmission shifts up to the The full range of functions of the steering next gear.
  • Page 92 Controls Transmission Vehicles with AMG engines Pull the left-hand paddle on the steering S Sport For all normal driving con- wheel ( page 88). ditions In manual gearshift program M, the auto- The automatic transmission shifts down to matic transmission does not shift up auto- C Comfort For comfort mode the next gear.

  • Page 93: Instrument Cluster

    Mercedes-Benz recom- ment through increased emissions. of the instrument cluster ( page 24). mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particu- The brightness of the instrument cluster lar, work relevant to safety or on safety- lighting changes by one level.

  • Page 94: On-Board Computer

    Controls On-board computer Outside temperature display On-board computer Multi-function steering wheel You can control the multi-function display and G Risk of accident Points to remember the settings in the on-board computer with The road surface may be icy, especially in The on-board computer is activated as soon the buttons on the multi-function steering wooded areas or on bridges, even if tem-...
  • Page 95 Controls On-board computer You can think of the configuration of the Multi-function display Briefly press: in a menu to menus and the functions within a menu as a scroll forwards or back. circle: Accepts or rejects a call* Select a stored station, an Press the è...
  • Page 96 Controls On-board computer Status bar with outside temperature or speed ( page 103) Display area for menus or submenus...
  • Page 97 Controls On-board computer Menus and submenus...
  • Page 98 Controls On-board computer Depending on the audio system fitted, the Function Function Audio*, Navigation* and Telephone* menus are slightly different. The examples 1 Standard display menu 4 Navigation* menu (NAV) given in this Owner's Manual apply to vehicles page 95) page 100) equipped with COMAND APS*.
  • Page 99 Controls On-board computer You can select the following functions in the concentration, the reading may rise to AMG* menu Basic display menu by pressing the 120 †. These functions are only available on AMG button: At high outside temperatures and when driv- vehicles.
  • Page 100 Controls On-board computer The engine oil temperature gauge flashes if Storing the lap time and starting a new lap the engine oil temperature has not reached It is possible to store a maximum of nine laps. 80 †. Avoid driving at full engine output dur- Press the ç...
  • Page 101 Controls On-board computer Resetting the current lap Press the æ button to stop the RACE- TIMER. Press the ç button to reset the lap time to "0". Deleting all laps RACETIMER overall evaluation If you have switched off the engine, the RACE- Total time driven Lap time TIMER is reset to "0"...
  • Page 102 Controls On-board computer Use the è · button to select the or medium, see the separate operating instructions. Audio/DVD menu. To select the next or previous track: briefly press the or the button. Selecting a radio station To select a channel from the channel list You can only store new stations using the (fast scrolling): press and hold the audio system* or COMAND APS*.
  • Page 103 Controls On-board computer Route guidance inactive Message memory menu The multi-function display shows the direc- Previous display messages can be called up tion of travel. in the Message memory menu. You will only see the Message memory menu if there are any display messages.
  • Page 104 Controls On-board computer Press the è · button repeatedly Resetting to factory settings Submenus in the Settings menu until either the original menu or the Mes- For safety reasons, not all functions are reset: Press è · to select the Set- sage memory menu appears.
  • Page 105 Controls On-board computer find additional information on the pages cruise control Vehicle submenu shown. Speedtronic Permanent Speedtronic ( page 114) Instrument cluster submenu Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the ana- Automatic locking feature ( page 105) logue speedometer and the digital speedom- Unit of measurement for distance eter always show different units.
  • Page 106 Controls On-board computer Press the æ ç button to select the Press the è · button to select the You can see which audio system* is fitted in your vehicle by referring to the separate Instr. cluster submenu. Settings menu. operating instructions.
  • Page 107 Controls On-board computer Setting the time Turning the light switch to a different position Switching the surround lighting on or switches on the corresponding lights. Use the button to select Clock, In countries in which constant headlamp hours Press R to confirm (or Clock, If the surround lighting is switched on, the mode is a legal requirement, Constant is the minutes Press R to confirm).
  • Page 108 Controls On-board computer Press the æ ç button to switch Press the è · button to select the Activating or deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off the Surround lighting function on or Settings menu. off. Press the button to call up the selec- The Interior lighting delayed switch- Press the j, è...
  • Page 109 Controls On-board computer lock centrally from a speed of about Activating or deactivating the fold-in G Risk of injury 15 km/h upwards. mirrors when locking* function When the easy-entry/exit feature is active, the steering wheel moves. There is a risk of For more information on automatic lock- The Fold in mirrors when locking func- occupants becoming trapped.
  • Page 110 Controls On-board computer Press the æ ç button to activate or deactivate the Fold in mirrors when locking feature. Press the j, è ÿ button to select a different display. Time Kilometres Trip computer menu Average fuel consumption Time You can use the Trip computer menu to call Average speed Average fuel consumption up or reset statistical data for your vehicle.
  • Page 111 Controls On-board computer and the amount of fuel remaining in the Use the buttons on the multi-function steer- Accepting a call tank. ing wheel. If someone calls you while you are in the Tel- If there is only a small amount of fuel left in Switch on the mobile phone and audio sys- ephone menu, the following message the fuel tank, the display shows a vehicle...

  • Page 112: Driving Systems

    Controls Driving systems Press the button to call up Press the button to call up the most Driving systems the phone book. recently dialled number in the redial mem- Your vehicle's driving systems are described ory. Press the button to select the on the following pages: Press the button to select the...
  • Page 113 Controls Driving systems G Risk of accident roads). You could otherwise cause an accident. Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface. This on slippery roads. Braking or accelerat- could cause the drive wheels to lose their ing could cause the drive wheels to lose grip and the vehicle could skid.
  • Page 114 Controls Driving systems When selecting another gear, press the Setting a speed G Risk of injury accelerator pedal slightly to increase the Cruise control brakes automatically in Press the cruise control lever up for a smoothness of the gear change. order to avoid exceeding the set speed.
  • Page 115 Controls Driving systems Making fine adjustments in 1 km/h ® is intervening or you deactivate G Risk of accident increments ® Never depress the brake pedal continu- ously while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. you depress the clutch pedal for more than Briefly press the cruise control lever up never cause the brakes to rub by applying for a higher speed or down...
  • Page 116 Controls Driving systems If it is not, press the cruise control lever in The speed indicated in the speedometer the direction of arrow 5. may differ slightly from the limit speed stored. LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever lights up. Variable Speedtronic is selected.
  • Page 117 Controls Driving systems Storing the current speed Making fine adjustments in 1 km/h more than 20 km/h from the stored speed. increments You will hear a warning tone if this is the case. You can use the cruise control lever to limit G Risk of accident the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while For a higher speed: briefly pull the cruise...
  • Page 118 Controls Driving systems Press the æ ç button to select the Parktronic* Vehicle submenu. G Risk of accident Press the button to select Speed Parktronic is only an aid and may not detect limit (winter tyres). all obstacles. It does not relieve you of the responsibility to pay attention.
  • Page 119 Controls Driving systems in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle or the objects. Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash, a lorry's compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic drill could cause Parktronic to malfunction. Minimum distance Centre Approximately 20 cm Corners...
  • Page 120 Controls Driving systems Manual transmission: ing tone for a maximum of two seconds. If indicator lamp is on, Parktronic is deac- You have reached the minimum distance. tivated. Gear lever in Warning display Rear area: from the first segment onwards, Parktronic is automatically activated Forwards gear Front area activated...

  • Page 121: Air Conditioning

    Controls Air conditioning Air conditioning Overview of air-conditioning systems The vehicle is equipped with one of the following air-conditioning systems: Heatmatic 2-zone Thermatic* Thermotronic * Heatmatic is a heating and ventilation system 2-zone Thermatic combines a heating and The Thermotronic automatic air-conditioning without a cooling system.
  • Page 122 Controls Air conditioning specified in the Service Booklet. As it Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period General notes depends on environmental conditions, e.g. during warm weather. This will speed up the 2-zone Thermatic*/Thermotronic* controls heavy air pollution, the interval may be cooling process and the desired interior the temperature and the humidity of the vehi- shorter than stated in the Service Booklet.
  • Page 123 Controls Air conditioning Overview of air-conditioning functions Heatmatic Function Recommendation/Notes 1 Sets the temperature, left Set the temperature to 22 †. page 127) 2 Q Sets the airflow page 129) Q Activates/deactivates Heatmatic page 126)
  • Page 124 Controls Air conditioning Function Recommendation/Notes 3 Sets the air distribution page 129) 4 Sets the temperature, right page 127) Set the temperature to 22 †. 5 ¯ Switches the rear window heating on/off page 130) At very low temperatures, the rear window heating is only switched on once the vehicle interior has warmed 6 y Activates/deactivates the demisting function for page 130)
  • Page 125 Controls Air conditioning 2-zone Thermatic* Function Recommendation/Notes 1 Sets the temperature, left Set the temperature to 22 †. page 127) 2 Q Sets the airflow page 129) Q Activates/deactivates Thermatic page 126) Activate Thermatic. 3 Sets the air distribution page 129) 4 Sets the temperature, right page 127) Set the temperature to 22 †.
  • Page 126 Controls Air conditioning Function Recommendation/Notes 5 ¯ Switches the rear window heating on/off page 130) At very low temperatures, the rear window heating is only switched on once the vehicle interior has warmed 6 y Activates/deactivates the demisting function for page 130) Only use the "demisting"...
  • Page 127 Controls Air conditioning Thermotronic * Function Recommendation/Notes 1 Q Sets the airflow page 129) 2 U Controls the air conditioning automatically page 127) Activate automatic air conditioning. The indicator lamp in the U button comes on. 3 y Activates/deactivates the demisting function for page 130) Only use the "demisting"...
  • Page 128 Controls Air conditioning Function Recommendation/Notes 4 $ Increases the temperature, left-hand side page 127) Set the temperature to 22 †. 5 ´ Activates/deactivates Thermotronic page 126) Activate Thermotronic. The indicator lamp in the ´ button goes out. 6 $ Increases the temperature, right-hand side page 127) Set the temperature to 22 †.
  • Page 129 Controls Air conditioning Function Recommendation/Notes d % Reduces the temperature, left-hand side page 127) Set the temperature to 22 †. e , Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode page 131) Only use this operating mode for a short time, e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows can mist up due to lack of fresh air.
  • Page 130 Controls Air conditioning Controlling the air conditioning auto- Setting the temperature H Environmental note matically The cooling system uses the refrigerant Different temperatures can be set for the R134A. This refrigerant does not damage driver's and front-passenger sides. Only Thermotronic* features the "control air the earth's ozone layer.
  • Page 131 Controls Air conditioning Setting the centre air vents locking point or beyond the first locking Adjusting the air vents point to the stop. G Risk of injury To close the swivelling centre air vents: Very hot or very cold air can flow from the turn thumbwheels down.
  • Page 132 Controls Air conditioning Setting the AIRSCARF* vents Thermotronic * Setting the air distribution Turn thumbwheel to the corresponding The symbols for the air distribution have the G Risk of injury following meanings: symbol ( page 124). The thumbwheel can When AIRSCARF is in operation, very hot air also be turned to the area between two can flow from the vents in the head Symbol...
  • Page 133 Controls Air conditioning Windows misted up on the outside Demisting the windscreen midification function remains on. Air- recirculation mode remains deactivated. Activate the windscreen wipers. You should only select the "demisting" function until the windscreen is clear again. Turn the air distribution thumbwheel to the Press the button.
  • Page 134 Controls Air conditioning switches itself off automatically after To activate: press the button. Air-recirculation mode with the conve- nience opening/closing feature between six and seventeen minutes. The indicator lamp in the button comes on. G Risk of injury If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window heating may switch off.

  • Page 135: Opening/Closing The Roof

    Controls Opening/closing the roof Make sure that the key is in position 0 in If you open the side windows manually Opening/closing the roof the ignition lock or that it has been after closing using the convenience closing feature, it will remain in this position when removed.
  • Page 136 Controls Opening/closing the roof damage the roof and the rear shelf of your Opening Using the roof switch vehicle. Make sure that the roof and rear window G Risk of injury are dry before opening the roof. Otherwise, When opening and closing the roof, make When opening or closing the roof, make water could enter the interior or boot.
  • Page 137 Controls Opening/closing the roof Opening Before driving on With the key Point the tip of the key at the door handle. Make sure that the key is in position 2 in G Risk of injury the ignition lock. Press and hold the button until the When opening or closing the roof, make roof is fully opened.
  • Page 138 Controls Opening/closing the roof Pull the boot separator up out of the eyelets Fitting on the luggage compartment lip. Push the boot separator forwards by the handle in the opposite direction of the arrow. Draught stop* The draught stop is a wind protection device for driving with the soft top open.

  • Page 139: Loading And Stowing

    Controls Loading and stowing Removing Loading and stowing Pull draught stop off the roll-over bars. Cup holder G Risk of injury Keep the cup holder closed while the vehi- cle is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occu- pants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you: brake sharply change direction suddenly...
  • Page 140 Stowage well under the boot floor roof is laden. Rear mounting point for the roof rack The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Push cover firmly at the corrugated end. located in the stowage compartment.
  • Page 141 Controls Loading and stowing To open: Swing boot floor up by the Stowage compartment under the arm- Do not carry hard objects in the ruffled rest opening 2. pockets. Objects must not protrude over the top of the ruffled pockets. The stowage compartment is locked and unlocked via the central locking.
  • Page 142 Controls Loading and stowing Upper stowage compartment in the Lower stowage compartment in the Stowage box in the rear wall between centre console centre console the seats Stowage compartment Stowage compartment Opening button Stowage box To open: press the cover of stowage com- To open: press the cover of stowage com- partment 1.

  • Page 143: Features

    Controls Features park ticket in slot 3, make sure that it is Features Ashtray* not blown out by the wind. Sun visors G Risk of accident Mirror in the sun visor Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered Mirror light only comes on if the sun visor while driving.
  • Page 144 Controls Features 12V socket Cigarette lighter* Mobile phone* The socket can be used for accessories with G Risk of injury and fire G Risk of accident a maximum power consumption of 180 watts. Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its Observe the legal requirements of the knob.
  • Page 145 Mercedes-Benz rec- Do not attempt to remove the mobile ommends the use of an approved exterior mobile phone bracket 3. phone and the telephone bracket together.
  • Page 146 Controls Features switched on for approximately ten minutes For information on how to create a phone existing mobile phone bracket and then fit the (run-on time). If you make a call during this book entry, refer to the mobile phone oper- new one.
  • Page 147 Example illustration HomeLink ® and/or compatible products is Transmitter button Contact plate available from: Transmitter button Recesses any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Transmitter button Mobile phone bracket ® the HomeLink hotline G Risk of accident Insert mobile phone bracket into (0) 08000 466 354 65 (free of charge) or...
  • Page 148 Controls Features Erase the memory of the integrated remote tion for at least 20 seconds before trying You will find further information in the control ( page 146)before programming another position. garage door opening system's operating it for the first time. instructions, e.g.
  • Page 149 Controls Features after a maximum of 20 seconds and indi- sary. A floormat which is not properly cator lamp will flash. Press the trans- secured can slip and thereby interfere with mitter button again if necessary. the movement of the pedals. Do not place floormats on top of one another.
  • Page 150 Operation The first 1,500 km ......148 Refuelling ........... 148 Engine compartment ......150 Tyres and wheels ......155 Winter driving ........160 Driving tips ........162 Driving abroad ........164 Service ..........165 Care ............ 166...

  • Page 151: The First 1,500 Km

    Operation Refuelling You should also observe these notes if the The first 1,500 km Refuelling engine or rear axle transmission on your Refuelling vehicle has been replaced. If you treat the engine with sufficient care from the very start, it will reward you with G Risk of explosion excellent performance for a very long period Fuel is highly flammable.
  • Page 152 In such cases, and in consultation with a Overfilling the tank could damage the fuel Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the petrol system. may be mixed with the additive recommen- To close: replace the fuel filler cap and turn ded by Mercedes-Benz (part no.

  • Page 153: Engine Compartment

    Operation Engine compartment formance and increase petrol consump- Engine compartment The electronic ignition system uses high tion. You must avoid driving at full throttle. voltage. For this reason you must never Bonnet touch components of the ignition system In emergencies, only when the recom- (ignition coil, ignition cable, spark plug con- G Risk of accident mended fuel is not available, you may also...
  • Page 154 Operation Engine compartment The bonnet release lever is located in the The handle for opening the bonnet is located Engine oil driver's footwell. in the middle of the radiator grille. Depending on how it is driven, the vehicle consumes a maximum of 0.8 l oil per 1,000 km.
  • Page 155 Operation Engine compartment Other messages in the multi-function dis- The following message appears if the engine Via the on-board computer* play is running: Make sure that the key is in position 2 in If the engine is at normal operating tempera- Engine oil level Not when engine on the ignition lock ( page 59).
  • Page 156 Operation Engine compartment Using the oil dipstick The difference in quantity between lower mark and upper mark is approxi- mately 2 litres. Topping up the engine oil Example (SLK 350) Cover Example (SLK 350) Oil dipstick Unscrew cap and remove it. Upper mark Top up by the amount of oil required.
  • Page 157 Operation Engine compartment Checking the coolant level Top up the coolant if necessary. Coolant Replace cap and tighten all the way to The expansion tank is located in the engine G Risk of injury the stop. compartment on the right-hand side of the The cooling system is pressurised.

  • Page 158: Tyres And Wheels

    Points to remember until it clicks into place. G Risk of fire For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- Windscreen washer concentrate is highly ommends that you only use tyres and flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking wheels which have been approved by...
  • Page 159 Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor After fitting new tyres, run them in at mod- road trips or after travelling on rough roads. recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since erate speeds for the first 100 km as they Damaged wheels could cause a loss of tyre...
  • Page 160 You could otherwise lose control of the Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates vehicle and cause an accident due to the its correct direction of rotation.
  • Page 161 Operation Tyres and wheels If the vehicle is to be heavily laden or driven The pressure of warm tyres should only be Tyre pressure loss warning system* at high speeds, the tyre pressure must be corrected if it is too low for the current oper- G Risk of accident adapted according to the specifications given ating conditions.
  • Page 162 Operation Tyres and wheels message will appear in the multi-function dis- tyres is set correctly for the operating con- Yes Cancel play. ditions concerned. If you wish to confirm the restart: The function of the tyre pressure loss warning Also observe the notes in the section on Press the æ...

  • Page 163: Winter Driving

    Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified if they have the same dimensions: for exam- Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz ple size, offset, etc. the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel Service Centre, at the onset of winter.
  • Page 164 In such circumstances, you should also page 51). This way you can allow the by Mercedes-Benz or are of a corresponding restrict the maximum speed of the vehicle wheels to spin in a controlled manner, ach- standard of quality.

  • Page 165: Driving Tips

    Operation Driving tips Vehicles with manual transmission: engage Downhill gradients Driving tips neutral. On long and steep downhill gradients, espe- Rolling with the engine switched off Vehicles with automatic transmission*: cially if the vehicle is laden, you must shift to G Risk of accident shift the selector lever to N.
  • Page 166 Brake pads/linings which have not been the braking distance and can lead to the G Risk of accident approved for Mercedes-Benz or which are not brakes failing completely. The layer of salt on the brake discs and the of an equivalent quality could affect your vehi-...

  • Page 167: Driving Abroad

    Because of this, it is impossible to state a on the road surface, there is a danger of aqua- mileage that will be valid under all circum- An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network planing occurring, even if: stances. An aggressive driving style will lead is also available in other countries.

  • Page 168: Service

    You will also hear a warning tone. A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a The letter indicates how much time the work- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the shop will require to carry out the service work. service indicator after the necessary service The letters displayed range from A for a short work has been carried out.

  • Page 169: Care

    Switch on the ignition. of your vehicle. Press è ÿ to select the Basic Do not affix: It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care display menu ( page 95). stickers products. Press the button to select the films Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected service information.
  • Page 170 Operation Care sensor may otherwise be activated, for Tyres It is preferable that you use car washes instance, leading to inadvertent wiper that do not use high-pressure cleaning. Door joint sweeps being triggered. This could cause With car washes that use high water pres- Electrical components damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 171 (e.g. a microfibre cloth). tion about anti-glare film can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Light soiling: use a low-foaming soap (e.g. Fold the wiper arms away from the wind- a light liquid hand soap) diluted in water.
  • Page 172 Use the chrome cleaning agent recommen- cockpit and steering wheel boss. Cleaners how long it has been there. ded by Mercedes-Benz for cleaning. Infor- containing solvents cause the surface to mation about chrome cleaning agents can become porous and in the event of an air-...
  • Page 173 Operation Care Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and do not scrub. You will otherwise scratch or damage the sensors. If you intend to use a high-pressure cleaner or a steam cleaner to clean the sensors, observe the instructions issued by the equipment manufacturer concerning the distance to be maintained between the nozzle of the high-pressure...
  • Page 174 Practical advice Where will I find...? ......172 Display messages ......174 Troubleshooting ........ 190 Locking/unlocking in an emer- gency ..........210 Changing the batteries ..... 212 Changing the bulbs ......213 Replacing the wiper blades ....217 Flat tyre ..........218 Battery ..........

  • Page 175: Where Will I Find

    Practical advice Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle Where will I find...? Vehicle tool kit, TIREFIT kit, jack and collapsible wheel* (spare wheel) Warning triangle The vehicle tool kit, TIREFIT kit, etc. are loca- The warning triangle is secured on the inside ted in the stowage well underneath the boot of the boot lid.
  • Page 176 Practical advice Where will I find...? against rolling away, e.g. when a wheel is Valve extractor being changed. Electric air pump Vehicles with a collapsible spare wheel* Vehicle tool kit Folding wheel chock Jack To fold the plates upwards Sheet for faulty wheel To fold out the lower plate Centring pin To insert the plate...

  • Page 177: Display Messages

    Practical advice Display messages First-aid kit Display messages Fire extinguisher* The first-aid kit is located in the boot under Notes Have the fire extinguisher refilled after the inner floor. each use and checked every one or two The on-board computer shows warnings or years.
  • Page 178 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. If this work is not...
  • Page 179 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The maximum speed has been excee- Drive more slowly. 120 km/h Maximum speed exceeded Drive on carefully. ABS, ESP inopera- G Risk of accident tive See Owner's Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi- ®...
  • Page 180 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Drive on carefully. unavailable See G Risk of accident Owner's Manual Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi- ® is unavailable due to undervoltage. ately. BAS might also be deactivated. It is pos- sible that the battery is not being charged.
  • Page 181 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Stop the vehicle without making any sudden Tyre pressure Check tyres The tyre pressure loss warning system* steering or braking manoeuvres. Pay attention has detected a significant pressure loss. to the traffic conditions as you do so. Check the tyres.
  • Page 182 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. If this work is not carried out correctly, the operating safety of your vehicle could be compromised.
  • Page 183 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The cooling fan for the coolant is faulty. If the coolant temperature is less than 120†, you can continue driving to the nearest quali- fied specialist workshop. In doing so, avoid heavy loads on the engine (e.g.
  • Page 184 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution You are driving with the handbrake Release the handbrake. Release parking applied. brake The boot separator is open. Close the boot separator ( page 134). Close boot separa- The coolant is too hot. Stop the vehicle.
  • Page 185 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The poly-V-belt may have torn. Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic Coolant Stop, conditions as you do so. switch engine off Switch off the engine. Check the poly-V-belt. If it has torn: do not drive on.
  • Page 186 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The light sensor is faulty. Constant head- Switch the lights to manual control in the on- AUTO lights inop- lamp mode is switched on. board computer ( page 104). erative Switch the lights on and off using the light switch.
  • Page 187 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The left-hand or right-hand brake lamp is Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Brake/tail lamp faulty. This message will only appear if all left LEDs have failed. Brake/tail lamp right The third brake lamp is faulty. This mes- Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 188 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The front left-hand or right-hand foglamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Front foglamp, is faulty. left Front foglamp, right The rear foglamp is faulty. Replace the bulb ( page 213). Rear foglamp Back- up bulb on The front left-hand or right-hand parking...
  • Page 189 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The left-hand or right-hand tail lamp is Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Left-hand tail faulty. lamp Back-up bulb Right-hand tail lamp Back-up bulb Check eng. oil Vehicles with an oil dipstick: the engine oil Check the engine oil level ( page 151) and top level has dropped to a critical level.
  • Page 190 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Vehicles without an oil dipstick: you have Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the Engine oil level added too much engine oil. There is a risk specified level. Observe the legal require- Reduce oil level of damaging the engine or catalytic con- ments.
  • Page 191 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The Bluetooth connection between your If desired, activate the Bluetooth connection Bluetooth ready between your mobile phone and the audio sys- mobile phone and the audio system* or tem* or COMAND APS* – please refer to the COMAND APS* is not activated.
  • Page 192 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Top up washer fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid Top up the washer fluid ( page 154). reservoir has dropped below the mini- mum.

  • Page 193: Troubleshooting

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. If this work is not carried out correctly, the operating safety of your vehicle could be compromised.
  • Page 194 The 75 PASSENGER A special Mercedes-Benz child seat with automatic child seat AIRBAG OFF warning lamp on the recognition has been fitted to the centre console is lit.
  • Page 195 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The 75 PASSENGER Remove electronic equipment from the front-passenger seat, e.g.: G Risk of injury AIRBAG OFF warning lamp on the Notebooks There is no child seat fitted to the centre console is lit. front-passenger seat.
  • Page 196 Practical advice Troubleshooting Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions - The yellow ABS warning Drive on carefully. G Risk of accident lamp comes on while the Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display ABS has been deactivated due to engine is running.
  • Page 197 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions v The yellow ESP Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pull- ® warning G Risk of accident ing away. lamp flashes while the ® , ABS or traction control has vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 198 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions 3 The red brake system Do not continue driving under any circumstances. G Risk of accident warning lamp comes on Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. There is insufficient brake fluid in while the engine is run- the fluid reservoir.
  • Page 199 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions < The red seat belt warning Fasten your seat belt ( page 69). G Risk of injury lamp lights up after start- The warning lamp goes out. The driver or front passenger has ing the engine, as soon as not fastened their seat belt.
  • Page 200 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions A The yellow reserve fuel The fuel level has fallen below the Refuel at the nearest filling station. warning lamp comes on reserve range. while the engine is run- ning. Warning tones Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions...
  • Page 201 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions You hear a warning tone. Fasten your seat belt ( page 69). G Risk of injury The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. You hear a warning tone. Vehicles with automatic trans- Move the selector lever to P.
  • Page 202 Practical advice Troubleshooting Accident Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. Switch off the ignition immediately. G Risk of fire Remove the ignition key. The fuel line or the fuel tank has been damaged. Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. The leaking fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 203 Practical advice Troubleshooting Fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and G Risk of fire remove it. The fuel line or the fuel tank is Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
  • Page 204 Practical advice Troubleshooting Engine Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The engine will not start. You can There is a malfunction in the Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before the next hear the starter motor operating. engine electronics.
  • Page 205 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions A coolant temperature of over The coolant level is too low. The Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to 120 °C is displayed. coolant is too hot and the engine cool down.
  • Page 206 Practical advice Troubleshooting Automatic transmission* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The transmission has problems The transmission is losing oil. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop shifting gear immediately. The acceleration ability is deteri- The transmission is in emergency Stop the vehicle.
  • Page 207 Practical advice Troubleshooting Parktronic* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Only the red segments in the Parktronic has malfunctioned If problems persist, have Parktronic checked at a qualified spe- Parktronic warning display are lit. and has switched itself off. cialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
  • Page 208 Practical advice Troubleshooting Headlamps and turn signals Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The headlamps or the turn signals Air humidity is very high. Drive with the headlamps switched on. in the exterior mirrors are misted The headlamps are demisted after a short distance. up on the inside.
  • Page 209 Practical advice Troubleshooting Windows Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions A side window will not close. An object is blocking the side win- Remove the object(s). dow and preventing it from clos- Close the side window. ing. You cannot see the cause. Close the side window with increased force or without the anti- entrapment feature ( page 80).
  • Page 210 You have lost a key. Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. If necessary, have the manual locks changed too.
  • Page 211 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The key cannot be turned in the The key has been in position 0 for Remove the key and reinsert it into the ignition lock. ignition lock. a considerable time. Check the starter battery and recharge it if necessary page 232).
  • Page 212 Practical advice Troubleshooting Parking up the vehicle Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The vehicle is to be left parked up Damage resulting from nonuse Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice. for longer than six weeks. may occur if the vehicle is parked Disconnect the battery ( page 231).

  • Page 213: Locking/Unlocking In An Emergency

    Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Releasing and removing the emergency Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle key element If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked cen- Emergency key trally with the key: If the vehicle can no longer be locked or Remove the emergency key element from unlocked with the key, use the emergency the key (...
  • Page 214 Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Insert the emergency key element fully into Locking the vehicle the lock of the driver's door. If the vehicle can no longer be locked cen- Turn the emergency key element clockwise trally with the key: as far as it will go to position $.

  • Page 215: Changing The Batteries

    Do not dispose of batteries with the house- hold rubbish. They contain highly toxic sub- stances. Take discharged batteries to a qualified Selector lever cover specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Release button Service Centre, or to a special collection point for old batteries. Press selector lever cover to the right and remove it upwards.

  • Page 216: Changing The Bulbs

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this G Risk of injury purpose. In particular, work relevant to Bulbs and lamps can be very hot. You...
  • Page 217 These bulbs must be replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicles with halogen headlamps Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps*: always have these bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. * optional...
  • Page 218 Open the bonnet. Have the headlamp setting checked reg- ularly at a qualified specialist workshop, Turn housing cover anti-clockwise and e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. remove it. Turn bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it. Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 5.
  • Page 219 Practical advice Changing the bulbs Insert bulb holder into the lamp and turn Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 4. Changing the rear bulbs it clockwise. Insert bulb holder into the lamp. Changing the tail lamps Align housing cover and turn it clock- wise.

  • Page 220: Replacing The Wiper Blades

    Practical advice Replacing the wiper blades Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and Insert licence plate lamp . Replacing the wiper blades turn it clockwise. Replace and tighten the screws 1. G Risk of accident Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise. The windscreen will no longer be properly Close the cover of the tail lamps.

  • Page 221: Flat Tyre

    Practical advice Flat tyre Removing Fitting Flat tyre Make sure that the key is in position 1 or Place the new wiper blade onto the wiper Your vehicle may be equipped with: 2 in the ignition lock. arm. a TIREFIT kit ( page 172) Set the windscreen wipers to position II Swing the wiper blade back onto the wiper...
  • Page 222 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use Make sure that they are not endangered as supported by the jack. If you do not raise a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this they do so. the vehicle as described, it could slip off the purpose.
  • Page 223 Practical advice Flat tyre Affix part of the sticker within the driv- If you get TIREFIT on your clothing, have it Version 1 cleaned as soon as possible with perchloro- er's field of vision. ethylene. Affix part of the sticker near the valve on the wheel with the defective tyre.
  • Page 224 Practical advice Flat tyre Screw air pump hose onto flange Press on/off switch on the electric air TIREFIT sealant filler bottle 1. pump to I. The electric air pump is switched on. The Place TIREFIT sealant filler bottle head tyre is inflated. downwards into recess of the electric air pump.
  • Page 225 The vehicle's handling characteristics may out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- be affected. ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
  • Page 226 Practical advice Flat tyre Version 2 Press on/off switch on the electric air pump to I. The electric air pump is switched on. The tyre is inflated. First, TIREFIT is pumped into the tyre. The pressure can briefly rise to around 5 bar. Do not switch off the electric pump dur- ing this phase.
  • Page 227 Drive to the nearest workshop and have the out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- tyre changed there. ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz...
  • Page 228 Benz recommends that you use a to change. It is thus important to ensure that the jack Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- On downhill gradients: place chocks or is positioned correctly in the respective pose. In particular, work relevant to safety similar under both wheels of the other axle.
  • Page 229 Practical advice Flat tyre remove any dirt that may have collected in the jacking points. The jacking points for the jack are located behind the wheel housings of the front wheels and in front of the wheel housings of the rear wheels.
  • Page 230 Mercedes- Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or Service 24h for this purpose. In particular, work rel- evant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist...
  • Page 231 Practical advice Flat tyre Unscrew the centring pin. Do not operate the electric air pump for Electric connector with cable longer than six minutes without a break. Air pump hose with pressure gauge and Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger- Otherwise, it may overheat.
  • Page 232 Practical advice Flat tyre is provided with the collapsible emergency Unscrew the valve insert from the valve and spare wheel. release the air. Pack the faulty wheel in the protective film Fully deflating the tyres can take a few included with the collapsible emergency minutes.

  • Page 233: Battery

    Have the battery charge checked more fre- your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. These bat- quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short Immediately rinse acid teries provide increased impact protection...
  • Page 234 Battery Have the battery checked and, if neces- sary, replaced at a qualified specialist Negative terminal workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Positive terminal Centre, every two years or at least every Water tank 20,000 km. Fastener Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have all work involving the battery, e.g.
  • Page 235 Remove the cover from the positive termi- tery charger which has been tested and To do this, follow the steps described in nal clamp. approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery "Removing the battery" ( page 232) in chargers allow the battery to be charged Remove the positive terminal clamp from reverse order.
  • Page 236 Automatic transmission*: move the must carry out the following tasks: about jump-starting can be obtained from selector lever to P. any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Set the time ( page 104). All vehicles: switch off all electric consum- Reset the function for folding the exterior ers.

  • Page 237: Towing And Tow-Starting

    Do not switch the lights on however, have it towed to the nearest qualified spe- the voltage supply or the vehicle's elec- as this will overload the battery. cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz trical system is damaged Service Centre. Remove the jump lead from earth...
  • Page 238 Practical advice Towing and tow-starting You cannot switch on the ignition right-hand side of the vehicle when viewed in Opening the rear cover the direction of travel. You cannot move the selector lever to N (on vehicles with automatic trans- mission*) You have no support when braking Switch off the automatic locking feature...
  • Page 239 Practical advice Towing and tow-starting Towing the vehicle Tow-starting (emergency engine Removing the towing eye starting) Take the wheel wrench from the vehicle You may tow the vehicle for a maximum Please note: tool kit ( page 172). of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must not be exceeded.

  • Page 240: Fuses

    A circuit overload could other- wise cause a fire. Have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe- cialist workshop, e.g.
  • Page 241 Practical advice Fuses Prise off cover on the recess (arrow), for Before changing a fuse Clamps example using a blunt object as a lever. Park the vehicle. Remove moisture from the fuse box using Pull cover outwards and remove. a dry cloth. Switch off all electrical consumers.
  • Page 242 Technical data Introduction to technical data ..240 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..240 Vehicle electronics ......241 Vehicle identification plates .... 242 Engine ..........244 Performance ........245 Tyres and wheels ......246 Vehicle dimensions ......253 Vehicle weights ......... 253 Service products and capacities ..

  • Page 243: Introduction To Technical Data

    Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi- Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and approved cles, even if they have been independently or conversion parts and accessories are availa- officially approved.

  • Page 244: Vehicle Electronics

    Mercedes- from fitting equipment not approved health of others. Using an exterior aerial Benz recommends that you use a by Mercedes-Benz is not covered by the takes into account current scientific dis- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Mercedes-Benz warranty.

  • Page 245: Vehicle Identification Plates

    Technical data Vehicle identification plates phones/wireless devices in the vehicle. Vehicle identification plates This also ensures that interference Vehicle identification plate with vehi- between these devices and the vehicle's cle identification number (VIN) and electronics is kept to a minimum. If instal- paint code number led, the exterior aerial conducts the elec- tromagnetic fields transmitted by a mobile...
  • Page 246 The engine number is stamped on the engine fication plate, the vehicle identification num- block (crankcase). More information can be ber (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service body. It is located in the centre tunnel on the Centre. front-passenger's side.

  • Page 247: Engine

    Technical data Engine Engine SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Rated output 135 kW (184 bhp) 170 kW (231 bhp) 224 kW (305 bhp) 265 kW (360 bhp) At engine speed 5,500 rpm 6,000 rpm 6,500 rpm 5,750 rpm Rated torque 250 Nm...

  • Page 248: Performance

    Technical data Performance Performance Speeds Manual transmission SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR SLK 280 SLK 350 Maximum speed SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR SLK 55 AMG Automatic transmission* SLK 280 SLK 350 Maximum speed 250 km/h Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h SLK 55 AMG SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR SLK 280 SLK 350...

  • Page 249: Tyres And Wheels

    MO = Mercedes-Benz Original MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Exten- ded* (with run-flat characteristics) If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can- not accept any responsibility for damage which may occur. Information about tyres can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 250 7.5J x 18 H2 ET 36 Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor* activated. Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain makes of tyre are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information. * optional...
  • Page 251 7J x 16 H2 ET 34 Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor* activated. Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain makes of tyre are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information. * optional...
  • Page 252 Technical data Tyres and wheels SLK 200 SLK 280 KOMPRESSOR Summer tyres 225/50 R16 92V 225/50 R16 92W Rear axle Light-alloy wheels 8J x 16 H2 ET 30 8J x 16 H2 ET 30 SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR SLK 55 AMG SLK 280 SLK 350 Front axle...
  • Page 253 Technical data Tyres and wheels SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR SLK 55 AMG SLK 280 SLK 350 Summer tyres 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL Rear axle Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 30 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 30 AMG equipment* SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR / SLK 280 / SLK 350 Front axle...
  • Page 254 Technical data Tyres and wheels Performance Package SLK 55 AMG Front axle Summer tyres 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 18 H2 ET 37 Summer tyres 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL Rear axle Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 30 Both axles Winter tyres 225/40 R18 92H XL M+S...
  • Page 255 Technical data Tyres and wheels Spare wheel* Depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a collapsible emergency spare wheel*. Vehicles with MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with the TIREFIT kit by the factory. All models, except SLK 55 AMG Performance Package Collapsible emergency Tyres...

  • Page 256: Vehicle Dimensions

    Technical data Vehicle weights Vehicle dimensions SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Vehicle length 4,103 mm 4,103 mm 4,103 mm 4,099 mm (ECE) Vehicle width 2,012 mm 2,012 mm 2,012 mm 1,969 mm including exte- rior mirrors Vehicle height 1,296 mm 1,296 mm...
  • Page 257 Technical data Vehicle weights SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Maximum permissible front axle 840 kg 900 kg 910 kg 910 kg load Maximum permissible rear axle 935 kg 940 kg 940 kg 940 kg load Maximum roof load 50 kg 50 kg...

  • Page 258: Service Products And Capacities

    To protect your health, do not allow service and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for damaging to your health. products to come into contact with your your vehicle and are listed in the Mercedes- eyes or open wounds.
  • Page 259 Technical data Service products and capacities age to the injection system. Damage result- at very low temperatures related to fuel consumption and therefore ing from adding diesel is not covered by the depend on: in urban traffic warranty. efficient use of the fuel by the engine on short trips More information about refuelling and fuels driving style...
  • Page 260 Technical data Service products and capacities Fuel consumption The information does not refer to a specific vehicle, but serves as a means of comparing the different vehicle types. Manual transmis- SLK 55 AMG SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR SLK 280 SLK 350 sion Urban —...
  • Page 261 Engine oil A list of engine oils tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Approval by Mercedes-Benz is also often indicated by the MB Sheet number on the oil container. The table...
  • Page 262 There is more information about coolant The cooling system contains a lifetime and topping it up on Mercedes-Benz Spec- supply which must be renewed after 15 ifications for Service Products Sheet years, or after 250, 000 km at the latest.
  • Page 263 6.1 l (approximately 55%) Brake fluid Windscreen washer system approved by Mercedes-Benz and have this confirmed in the Service Booklet. Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs The washer fluid reservoir holds approxi- moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling mately 7 litres.
  • Page 264 Technical data Service products and capacities Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside tem- peratures. G Risk of fire Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when windscreen washer concentrate is being handled.

  • Page 265: Frequencies For Garage Door Open- Ers

    Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio registration number Frequency range MHz Egypt W-KLE-17 / 08 March 06 27, 30, 40, 418, 433, 868 Andorra 20 July 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 Australia 28 June 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 Barbados...
  • Page 266 Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio registration number Frequency range MHz United Kingdom Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May 05 27, 40, 418, 433, 868 Guadeloupe Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668 13 May 05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 Ireland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868...
  • Page 267 Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio registration number Frequency range MHz Lebanon Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 27.4-1B-1609 6 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868 Liechtenstein Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 14357 27 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868 Lithuania Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE27.4-1B-1609 6 May 05...
  • Page 268 Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio registration number Frequency range MHz Saudi Arabia 11_02_05/5024-5-6 418, 433 Sweden Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868 Switzerland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE14357 27 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868 Slovakia Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE...

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