Mercedes-Benz SLK 2012 Owner's Manual

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Rebecca

May 31, 2025

How to change the battery Also does this car have a battery in the trunk. 350 SLK conv

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Mr. Anderson

May 31, 2025

To change the battery in a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350:

1. Apply the electric parking brake and shift the transmission to position P.
2. Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g., radio, blower).
3. Turn the key to position 0 and remove it, or ensure the ignition is off if using KEYLESS-GO.
4. Open the bonnet.
5. The battery is located in the engine compartment on the front bulkhead under the water tank on the right-hand side when facing the direction of travel.
6. Turn the fasteners a quarter turn and remove the water tank to access the battery.
7. Disconnect the terminal clamps in the correct order.
8. Remove the battery and replace it with a tested and approved battery.
9. Ensure the surface of the new battery is clean and free of contamination.
10. Reconnect the battery and reassemble components in reverse order.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 does not have a battery in the trunk; it is located in the engine compartment.

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Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz SLK 2012

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 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz First of all, familiarise yourself with your vehi- cle. Read the Owner's Manual, particularly the safety and warning notes, before you drive off. This will help you to obtain the max- imum pleasure from your vehicle and avoid endangering yourself and others.
Page 6 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 25 Introduction ......... 20 Safety ........... 37 Opening and closing ......65 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..87 Lights and windscreen wipers ... 99 Climate control ......... 113 Driving and parking ......125 On-board computer and displays ..
Page 7 Index Setting the side air vents ....123 1, 2, 3 ... Switching AIRSCARF on/off .... 91 12 V socket Alarm system see Socket see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Alertness Assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST Ambient lighting (on-board com- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) puter) ..........
Page 8 Index Automatic headlamp mode ....101 Belt tensioner Automatic transmission Activation ......... 39 Accelerator pedal position ..... 138 Function ........... 46 Automatic drive program ....139 Bonnet Changing gear ....... 137 Active bonnet (pedestrian protec- Display message ......220 tion) ..........248 Driving tips ........
Page 9 Index Changing bulbs Dipped-beam headlamps ....108 Calling up a fault Important safety notes ....106 see Display messages Main-beam headlamps ....108 Capacities Overview of bulb types ....107 see Technical data Parking lamps (front) ..... 108 Removing/replacing the cover see Vehicle (front wheel arch) ......
Page 10 Index Switching on/off ......117 LIM indicator lamp ......151 Switching residual heat on/off ..122 Selecting ........152 Switching the rear window heat- Setting a speed ......153 ing on/off ........120 Storing and maintaining current Switching the ZONE function on/ speed ..........
Page 11 Index Lights ..........208 Driving abroad Safety systems ......200 Service24h ........253 Tyres ..........217 Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 100 Vehicle ........... 220 Driving on flooded roads ....150 Distance display (on-board com- Driving safety system puter) ..........189 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Distance recorder PLUS) ..........
Page 12 Index Running-in tips ....... 126 Emergency spare wheel Snow chains ........289 Inflating the collapsible spare Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 100 wheel ..........270 Tyre grip ........150 Notes/data ........297 Wet road surface ......149 Storage location ......262 DVD audio (on-board computer) ..
Page 13 Index ETS ..........56 Front foglamps Function/notes ........ 56 Display message ......210 Important safety guidelines ..... 56 Front windscreen Warning lamp ......... 228 see Windscreen ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..56 Fuel Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc- Additives ........305 tions) ..........
Page 14 Indicators Gearshift program see Turn signals SETUP (on-board computer) ..196 Insect protection on the radiator ..250 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..300 Instrument cluster Glove compartment ......236 Overview .......... 28 Settings ......... 190 Warning and indicator lamps ... 30 Instrument cluster lighting ....
Page 15 Index Convenience opening feature ..77 Headlamp range ......102 Display message ......222 Light switch ........100 Door central locking/unlocking ..66 Main-beam headlamps ....103 Emergency key element ....68 Motorway mode ......104 Loss ..........70 Parking lamps ........ 100 Modifying the programming .....
Page 16 Occupant safety Memory card (audio) ......186 Children in the vehicle ..... 47 Memory function ......... 96 Important safety notes ....38 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Odometer ........... 183 see Qualified specialist workshop see Total distance recorder Message memory (on-board com- see Trip meter puter) ..........
Page 17 Index Operating safety Power windows Diagnostics connection ....22 see Side windows Operating system ® PRE-SAFE (preventive occupant see On-board computer safety system) Outside temperature display ... 179 Display message ......206 Overhead control panel ...... 34 Operation ......... 43 ®...
Page 18 Index Refuelling Fuel gauge ........28 Safety Important safety notes ....142 Children in the vehicle ..... 47 Refuelling process ......143 Child restraint systems ....47 see Fuel Safety systems Releasing the parking lock man- see Driving safety systems ually (automatic transmission) ..
Page 19 Index Settings SPEEDTRONIC Factory (on-board computer) ..195 Deactivating variable ..... 155 On-board computer ....... 190 Display message ......216 Setting the air distribution ....119 Function/notes ......153 Setting the airflow ......119 Important safety notes ....153 SETUP (on-board computer) ..... 196 LIM indicator lamp ......
Page 20 Index Summer opening Towing see Convenience opening feature Important safety notes ....278 Summer tyres ........288 With the rear axle raised ....280 Sun visor ..........240 Towing away Fitting the towing eye ....279 Supplement Restraint System Removing the towing eye ....280 see SRS (Supplemental Restraint With both axles on the ground ..
Page 21 Index Display message ......217 Vehicle emergency locking ....73 Grip ..........150 Vehicle identification number Important safety notes ....286 see VIN Replacing ........294 Vehicle identification plate ....302 Service life ........287 Vehicle tool kit ........261 Storing ...........
Page 22 Index Windows Cleaning ......... 256 see Side windows Windscreen Demisting ........120 Windscreen washer fluid see Windscreen washer system Windscreen washer system ..... 252 Notes ..........309 Windscreen wipers Problem (malfunction) ....111 Replacing the wiper blades .... 110 Switching on/off ......109 Winter operation Important safety notes ....
Page 23 Our objectives are to use the natural resour- Mercedes-Benz will take back your ces which form the basis of our existence on Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ- this planet sparingly and in a manner which mentally responsible manner, in accordance...
Page 24 The specialist workshop must have the necessary specialist knowl- edge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a General notes Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- The following information applies to all com- pose.
Page 25 There is a tions risk of accident. work on electronic components Do not connect any equipment to the diag- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a nostics connection. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. WARNING Loose equipment or equipment cables that...
Page 26 Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions are not covered either by Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Data stored in the vehicle Fault data...
Page 28 Cockpit ..........26 Instrument cluster ......28 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 31 Centre console ........32 Overhead control panel ...... 34 Door control panel ......35...
Page 29 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift Adjusts the steering wheel paddles manually Cruise control lever Adjusts the steering wheel electrically Instrument cluster Combination switch Horn Electric parking brake PARKTRONIC warning dis- play Diagnostics connection Overhead control panel Opens the bonnet Climate control systems Light switch...
Page 30 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Opens the bonnet PARKTRONIC warning dis- Electric parking brake play Ignition lock Cruise control lever Start/Stop button Instrument cluster Adjusts the steering wheel manually Horn Adjusts the steering wheel Steering wheel gearshift electrically paddles Combination switch...
Page 31 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays and controls Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page Function Page Coolant temperature Speedometer with seg- Multifunction display ments Instrument cluster lighting Fuel gauge Rev counter...
Page 32 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster: miles Function Page Function Page Coolant temperature Speedometer with seg- Multifunction display ments Instrument cluster lighting Fuel gauge Rev counter...
Page 33 Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page L Dipped-beam head- % Diesel engine: pre- lamps glow M SPORT handling K Main-beam headlamp mode in AMG vehicles ® ÷ ESP ? Coolant ! Electric parking brake R Rear foglamp (red) N Front foglamps ! Electric parking brake...
Page 34 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Audio/COMAND display; see the separate operating Selects a submenu or instructions scrolls through lists Switches on LINGUA- Confirms a selection TRONIC; see the separate Hides display messages operating instructions Back Rejects or ends a call...
Page 35 Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page Audio system/COMAND £ Hazard warning Online; see the separate lamps operating instructions 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG c Seat heating ON/OFF indicator lamp ÒAIRSCARF ® å ESP c PARKTRONIC à Dynamic driving package with sports mode ¤...
Page 36 Centre console Centre console, lower section Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Roof switch cover Ashtrays Audio/COMAND control- Cigarette lighter ler; see the separate oper- Power socket ating instructions Selector lever Ú Selects the drive pro- gram Stowage compartment Ñ Selects the drive pro- Cup holders gram (AMG vehicles) Stowage compartment...
Page 37 Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page p Switches the left- Spectacles compartment hand reading lamp on/off ë Deactivates tow- c Switches the interior away protection lighting on/off Rear-view mirror µ Operates MAGIC SKY Buttons for the garage door CONTROL opener p Switches the right-...
Page 38 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door \ Selects the right exte- rior mirror %& Unlocks/locks the vehicle W Opens/closes the right side window Adjusts the seat electrically W Opens/closes the left r45= side window Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steer- 7 Adjusts the exterior...
Page 40: Table Of Contents
Useful information ......38 Occupant safety ........38 Children in the vehicle ......47 Driving safety systems ....... 53 Anti-theft systems ......61...
Page 41: Useful Information
Occupant safety occupants must wear their seat belt cor- Useful information rectly at all times, even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags. The airbags are not This Owner's Manual describes all models deployed in all types of accidents. For and all standard and optional equipment example, if the protective capacity of cor- available to your vehicle at the time of pub-...
Page 42: Occupant Safety
Occupant safety tentionally. For this reason, never make any In this case, have SRS checked immediately modifications to the restraint systems. at a qualified specialist workshop. Therefore, you must not tamper with elec- tronic components or their software. Triggering of belt tensioners, belt force limiters and airbags During the first stage of a collision, the airbag SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Page 43 Occupant safety How the airbag system works is deter- affect your hearing. The powder that is mined by the severity of the collision detec- released generally does not constitute a ted, especially the vehicle deceleration or health hazard. The 6 SRS warning lamp acceleration, and the apparent type of acci- lights up.
Page 44 Occupant safety AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must be con- WARNING tinuously lit. When an airbag deploys, a small amount of If you secure a forward-facing child powder is released. The powder may cause restraint system to the front-passenger short-term breathing difficulties to persons seat, you must move the front-passenger suffering from asthma or other pulmonary seat as far back as possible.
Page 45 WARNING ation in a lateral direction and determines If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes-Benz that deployment can offer additional protec- recommends that, for safety reasons, you tion to that provided by the seat belt.
Page 46 Occupant safety Headbags ® PRE-SAFE intervenes: when BAS PLUS intervenes powerfully on Headbags enhance the level of protection for vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS. the head, but not the chest or arms, of the vehicle occupants in the front of the vehicle if, on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS, the on the side on which the impact occurs.
Page 47 This provides better head support. WARNING Only use head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. The use of non-approved head restraint cov- ers may prevent NECK-PRO head restraints from triggering properly. Consequently, the NECK-PRO head restraints cannot provide the intended level of protection.
Page 48 This could mends that you only use seat belts which have result in severe or even fatal injuries to the been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your child and other occupants. vehicle. persons less than 1.50 m tall cannot wear the seat belts correctly.
Page 49 Occupant safety Releasing seat belts Adjust the seat and move the backrest to an almost vertical position ( page 88). Press release button ? ( page 45) and Pull the seat belt smoothly through belt guide belt tongue ; back towards belt loop :.
Page 50: Children In The Vehicle
Comply with safety regulations when dispos- by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant is ing of belt tensioners. Any Mercedes-Benz reduced. Service Centre can provide details of these The belt force limiters are synchronised with regulations.
Page 51 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Warning notice on the front-passenger sun visor It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products to clean child restraint systems. You can obtain information about this at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 52 The front-passenger seat sensor system for never secure a child on the front-passenger child restraint systems detects whether a seat in a rearward-facing child restraint sys- special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a tem. transponder for automatic child seat recog- always move the front-passenger seat to nition has been fitted.
Page 53 Children in the vehicle only use a forward-facing child restraint When you switch on the ignition, it is also system on the front-passenger seat and possible that: move the front-passenger seat to the rear- the 6 SRS warning lamp lights up most position.
Page 54 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The 4 PASSENGER A special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a transponder for auto- matic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front-passenger AIRBAG OFF indicator seat. The front-passenger airbag has therefore been disabled as lamp on the centre con- desired.
Page 55 Children in the vehicle Seat positions Front-passenger seat Weight categories Front-passenger airbag is The front-passenger air- not disabled: bag is disabled Group 0: up to 10 kg Group 0+: up to 13 kg Group I: 9 to 18 kg Group II: 15 to 25 kg Group III: 22 to 36 kg "Universal"...
Page 56 Driving safety systems Weight catego- Manufac- Type Approval Order num- Automatic ries turer number child seat (E1 ...) (A 000 ...) recognition Group 0: up to Britax BABY 03 301146 970 10 00 10 kg Römer SAFE 04 301146 PLUS up to approx- imately 6 months...
Page 57 Driving safety systems If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the Please note that the driving safety sys- brake pedal with force until the braking sit- tems described only work as effectively as uation is over. possible when there is adequate contact between the tyres and the road surface.
Page 58: Driving Safety Systems
Driving safety systems For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- radar sensor system must be switched on and tion ( page 53). operational; see "Radar sensor system" in the BAS PLUS assists you in braking during haz- index.
Page 59 Driving safety systems system remains available with full brake ® do not deactivate ESP under any circum- boosting effect and BAS. stances. only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away. Adaptive brake lamps adapt your driving style to suit the prevail- Adaptive brake lamps are only available in ing road and weather conditions.
Page 60 Driving safety systems ® Example: if ESP was deactivated before WARNING ® the engine was switched off, ESP remains ® is deactivated if the å warning lamp deactivated when the engine is switched on in the instrument cluster lights up continu- again.
Page 61 Driving safety systems ® Deactivating/activating ESP WARNING ® is activated automatically when the Deactivate SPORT handling mode and acti- engine is started. ® vate ESP as soon as the situations described above no longer apply. Otherwise, SPORT Vehicles with ECO start/stop function: handling mode will only be able to stabilise the ECO start/stop function switches the the vehicle to a limited degree if the vehicle...
Page 62 Driving safety systems the instrument cluster does not flash. In such EBD monitors and controls the brake pres- sure on the rear wheels to improve driving ® situations, ESP will not stabilise the vehicle. stability while braking. WARNING If EBD has malfunctioned, the braking system remains available with full brake boosting effect.
Page 63 Driving safety systems several seconds. The · distance warn- ® If you approach an obstacle and PRE-SAFE ing lamp then lights up in the instrument Brake detects a risk of a collision, the system cluster. will initially alert you both visually and acous- tically.
Page 64: Anti-Theft Systems
Anti-theft systems a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g. a the radar sensors checked at a qualified spe- motorbike cialist workshop. This also applies to colli- sions at slow speeds where there is no visible a vehicle travelling in front on a different damage to the front of the vehicle.
Page 65 Anti-theft systems To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or To prevent a false alarm, deactivate tow-away KEYLESS-GO. protection manually if your vehicle: Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm sys- is being transported tem is primed after approximately is being loaded onto a ferry or car trans- 15 seconds.
Page 66 Anti-theft systems the side windows are closed. Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS- the stowage compartment under the The interior motion sensor is deactivated. armrest is closed. This will prevent false alarms. The interior motion sensor remains deactiva- Make sure that the roof is closed.
Page 68 Useful information ......66 Key ............66 Doors ............ 71 Boot ............73 Side windows ........75 Roof ............78...
Page 69: Useful Information
Useful information can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside with This Owner's Manual describes all models the key. and all standard and optional equipment WARNING available to your vehicle at the time of pub- lication of the Owner's Manual.
Page 70 When it is dark, the surround lighting also KEYLESS-GO checks whether a valid key is in comes on if it is activated in the on-board the vehicle by periodically establishing a radio computer ( page 192). connection between the vehicle and the key. This happens: You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked.
Page 71 To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS- If the setting of the locking system is GO: press the Start/Stop button in the igni- changed within the signal range of the vehi- tion lock. The key must be in the vehicle. cle, pressing the & or % button locks or unlocks the vehicle.
Page 72 Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish. They must be collected sep- arately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible recycling system. Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Take discharged Press emergency key element ;...
Page 73 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control using the key. function of the key. Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % / &...
Page 74: Doors
Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low. started using the key. Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary page 273).
Page 75 Doors vehicle. Deactivate the interior motion sensor page 62) before you lock the vehicle with the key. The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside with the key. To unlock: press button :. To lock: press button ;.
Page 76: Boot
Boot You can also switch the automatic locking Open the driver's door. function on and off using the on-board com- Close the front-passenger door and the puter ( page 193). boot lid. Press the locking button ( page 72). Check whether the locking knob on the Unlocking the driver's door (emer- front-passenger door is still visible.
Page 77 Boot Closing WARNING Exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle interior WARNING if the engine is running and the boot lid is Make sure that nobody can become trapped open. This could poison you. Therefore, you when closing the boot lid. should make sure that the boot lid is always closed when the engine is running.
Page 78: Side Windows
Side windows Deactivate the interior motion sensor before you lock the vehicle with the key. The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside with the key. ! The boot lid swings upwards when opened.
Page 79 Side windows Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi- lock. cle. Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for You can continue to operate the side win- a short time.
Page 80 Side windows Convenience closing with KEYLESS-GO will remain open. To close the other side windows, you must pull the switch on the WARNING centre console and hold it. The front side When using the convenience closing feature, window will close first, then the rear side make sure that nobody can become trapped.
Page 81 Roof Pull the corresponding switch on the door If a side window is obstructed again during control panel until the side window is com- closing and reopens again slightly: pletely closed. ( page 76). Immediately after the window blocks, pull Hold the switch for an additional second.
Page 82: Roof
Roof ! Never sit on the rear shelf or store heavy Opening and closing objects there. You will otherwise damage the roof and the rear shelf of your vehicle. ! Do not forget that the weather can change abruptly. Make certain that the roof is closed when you leave the vehicle.
Page 83 Roof Locking the roof again parts such as the boot lid, the hinged roof or the roof linkage. The roof is not locked if: If there is a risk of entrapment, immediately the K symbol and Vario-roof in release the % or & button on the key. operation message appear in the multi- The roof folding mechanism stops immedi-...
Page 84 Roof Opening and closing To close: pull back boot separator : by the handle in the direction of the arrow until it engages on both sides in the eyelets on the luggage compartment lip. To open: grip the handle of boot separa- tor :.
Page 85 Roof Problems with the roof Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The roof will not open or The boot separator is not closed and not properly engaged. close. Close the boot separator ( page 81). The boot lid is open. Close the boot lid ( page 73).
Page 86 Roof Fitting and removing the draught stop Prepare for fitting ( page 83). Hold draught stop : at an angle and slide Preparing for fitting it with locked latch ; in the direction of arrow ? into the bracket of the opposite roll bar.
Page 87 Roof Operating AIRGUIDE Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Removing from the left side of the vehicle (exam- ple) Pull draught stop ; out of the bracket of the opposite roll bar in the direction of the Folding out from the left side of the vehicle (exam- arrow.
Page 88 Roof The MAGIC SKY CONTROL control unit has a yellow high-voltage warning sticker. The high- voltage cables are orange. DANGER The MAGIC SKY CONTROL electrical system works under high voltage. If the covering behind the overhead control panel is damaged or removed, electric com- ponents of the MAGIC SKY CONTROL system will be exposed.
Page 90 Useful information ......88 Correct driver's seat position .... 88 Seats ............ 89 Steering wheel ........92 Mirrors ..........94 Memory function ......... 96...
Page 91: Useful Information
Correct driver's seat position you have moved the backrest to an Useful information almost vertical position. you have set the seat cushion angle so This Owner's Manual describes all models that your thighs are gently supported. and all standard and optional equipment available to your vehicle at the time of pub- you can depress the pedals properly.
Page 92: Seats
Seats do not transport heavy loads on the Seats seats. Do not place sharp objects on the Important safety notes seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by WARNING passengers, if possible. The seats can still be adjusted when there is when the seat heating is in operation, do no key in the ignition lock.
Page 93 Seats Backrest angle Adjusting the head restraints Relieve the pressure on the backrest. Pull handle ; and adjust the backrest to the desired angle. Release handle ; again. The backrest must audibly engage. Seat height Pull handle = upwards or push it down repeatedly until the seat has reached the desired height.
Page 94 Seats Problems with the seat heating temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may The seat heating has switched off prema- be affected or they may even suffer burn-like turely. The vehicle's electrical system voltage injuries.
Page 95 Steering wheel Make sure that the key is in position 2 in anism being locked in position. As a result, the ignition lock. you could be distracted from road and traffic To activate: press button :. conditions by an unintentional movement of the steering wheel and thereby cause an acci- Three red indicator lamps in the button light dent.
Page 96: Steering Wheel
Steering wheel Adjusting the steering wheel electri- Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cally cle. They could open the driver's door and thereby unintentionally activate the EASY- ENTRY feature and become trapped. Position of the steering wheel when the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings upwards when you:...
Page 97 Mirrors it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants. The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only operational after an accident if the EASY- EXIT/ENTRY feature is activated in the on- board computer. Mirrors Rear-view mirror Make sure that the key is in position 1 or Rear-view mirror (manual anti-dazzle) 2 in the ignition lock.
Page 98: Mirrors
Mirrors Setting the exterior mirrors Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or com- WARNING pletely discharged, the exterior mirrors must If incident light from headlamps is prevented be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise from striking the sensor in the rear-view mir- not fold in when you select the "Fold in mir- ror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in rors when locking"...
Page 99: Memory Function
Memory function Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position: side moves to the preset parking position. as soon as you exceed a speed of Use adjustment button = to adjust the 10 km/h exterior mirror.
Page 100 Memory function Adjust the seat ( page 90). On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel ( page 93) and the exterior mirrors page 94). Press memory button M and one of the storage position buttons 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds.
Page 102 Useful information ......100 Exterior lighting ........ 100 Interior lighting ......... 105 Replacing bulbs ......... 106 Windscreen wipers ......109...
Page 103: Useful Information
Vehicles with halogen headlamps Important safety notes It is not necessary to switch your headlamps For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- to symmetrical dipped beam when driving in mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some coun-...
Page 104: Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting ing lights or the parking and dipped-beam Automatic headlamp mode/daytime 4Ã headlamps are switched on. driving lights When the dipped-beam headlamps are Dipped-beam/main-beam head- switched on, the L indicator lamp in the lamps instrument cluster lights up. Rear foglamp In vehicles with the Intelligent Light Sys- Foglamps tem, the daytime driving lights are switched...
Page 105 Exterior lighting Adjusting the headlamp range (halogen wise not be visible and you could endanger headlamps) yourself and others. The headlamp range control allows you to To switch on the foglamps: turn the key adjust the cone of light from the headlamps in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the to suit the vehicle load.
Page 106 Exterior lighting The K indicator lamp in the instrument Combination switch cluster lights up when the main-beam head- Turn signals lamps are switched on. To switch off the main-beam head- lamps: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Page 107 Exterior lighting Cornering light function over 10 km/h again after a full brake appli- cation. The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off. Intelligent Light System Important notes The Intelligent Light System is a system that adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit the prevailing driving and weather conditions.
Page 108: Interior Lighting
Interior lighting Motorway mode increases the range of the Have the headlamps checked at a qualified beam. specialist workshop. Active: if you are driving at speeds above Interior lighting 110 km/h and do not make any large steer- ing movements for 1000 m Overview of interior lighting if you are driving at speeds above 130 km/h...
Page 109 Replacing bulbs The interior lighting automatically switches cone of light from the xenon bulbs moves on if you: from the top to the bottom and back again when you start the engine. For this to be unlock the vehicle observed, the lights must be switched on open a door before starting the engine.
Page 110: Replacing Bulbs
Replacing bulbs eye protection and gloves when you are changing them. Overview of bulb replacement – bulbs You can replace the following bulbs. The details for the bulb type can be found in the legend. Tail lamps Reversing lamp: W 16 W Replacing the front bulbs Fitting/removing the cover on the front wheel arch...
Page 111 Replacing bulbs Dipped-beam headlamps (halogen Switch off the lights. headlamps) Open the bonnet. Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and pull it out. At the bulb holder, push the bulb upwards, disconnect it and pull it out of bulb holder ;. Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;, push it down and secure it in place.
Page 112: Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen wipers Replacing the rear bulbs Windscreen wipers Reversing lamp Switching the windscreen wipers on/ WARNING The windscreen will not longer be wiped prop- erly if the wiper blades are worn. This could prevent you from observing the traffic condi- tions, thereby causing an accident.
Page 113 In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate of the impact. wiping frequency is set automatically accord- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have ing to the intensity of the rain. In the Å the wiper blades changed at a qualified position, the rain sensor is more sensitive specialist workshop.
Page 114 Windscreen wipers Press both release clips ;. Select another wiper speed on the combi- nation switch. Fold wiper blade : in the direction of Have the windscreen wipers checked at a arrow = away from wiper arm ?. qualified specialist workshop. Remove wiper blade : in the direction of arrow A.
Page 116 Useful information ......114 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 114 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 117 Adjusting the air vents ..... 122...
Page 117: Useful Information
Overview of climate control systems this reason, you should always observe the Useful information interval for replacing the filter, which is specified in the Service Booklet. As it This Owner's Manual describes all models depends on environmental conditions, e.g. and all standard and optional equipment heavy air pollution, the interval may be available to your vehicle at the time of pub- shorter than stated in the Service Booklet.
Page 118: Overview Of Climate Control Systems
Overview of climate control systems Control panel for air-conditioning system Sets the temperature ( page 118) Activates/deactivates the residual heat function ( page 122) Sets the air distribution ( page 119) Demists the windscreen ( page 120) Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( page 117) Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( page 121)
Page 119 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (2-zone) Sets the temperature, left ( page 118) Demists the windscreen ( page 120) Switches the ZONE function on/off Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( page 117) Activates/deactivates the residual heat function ( page 122) Switches the rear window heating on/off ( page 120)
Page 120 Operating the climate control system partment as well. The indicator lamp in the THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- trol á button goes out. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition Use the residual heat function if you want lock. to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the ignition is switched off.
Page 121 Operating the climate control system ant does not contain chlorofluorocarbons, Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition and therefore does not damage the ozone lock. layer. Set the desired temperature. To activate: press the Ã button. Activating/deactivating The indicator lamp in the Ã button lights up.
Page 122 Operating the climate control system Air-conditioning system Setting the air distribution Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition Air distribution settings lock. Air-conditioning system Press one or more of the P, O, ¯ Directs the airflow through the demis- ¯...
Page 123 Operating the climate control system When the buttons or controls for tempera- midification function remains on. Air-recir- ture, airflow or air distribution are activated, culation mode remains deactivated. the temperature setting for the driver's side is not adopted for the other climate control Press the Ã...
Page 124: Operating The Climate Control System
Operating the climate control system If the battery voltage is too low, the rear win- Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition dow heating may switch off. lock. To activate: press the g button. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition The indicator lamp in the g button lights lock.
Page 125 Adjusting the air vents Convenience closing feature: press and To deactivate: press the Ì or Á hold the g button until the side win- button. dows are closed. The indicator lamp in the Ì or Á The indicator lamp in the g button lights button goes out.
Page 126: Adjusting The Air Vents
Adjusting the air vents To open the side air vent: turn the Setting the centre air vents adjuster in side air vent ? in the direction of the arrow to position 1. To close the side air vent: turn side air vent adjuster ? in the direction of the arrow to position 2, until it engages.
Page 128 Useful information ......126 Running-in notes ....... 126 Driving ..........126 Manual transmission ......135 Automatic transmission ....136 Refuelling ........... 142 Parking ..........146 Driving tips ........148 Driving systems ........ 151...
Page 129: Useful Information
Driving Vehicles with automatic transmission: Useful information Try to avoid depressing the accelerator This Owner's Manual describes all models pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick- and all standard and optional equipment down). available to your vehicle at the time of pub- The shift ranges 3, 2 or 1 should only be lication of the Owner's Manual.
Page 130 Driving Key positions not be able to brake, declutch or accelerate as intended. This could lead to accidents and injury. WARNING Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface. This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid.
Page 131 Driving If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi- ately. Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition lock ;. When you insert Start/Stop button : Position 0: if Start/Stop button : has not into ignition lock ;, the system needs yet been pressed, this corresponds to the approximately two seconds recognition key being removed from the ignition.
Page 132 Driving Manual transmission Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine Depress the brake pedal and keep it WARNING depressed. Your vehicle can be started using a valid KEY- Fully depress the clutch pedal. LESS-GO key. For this reason, children should Shift to neutral N. never be left unsupervised in the vehicle.
Page 133 Driving and depress it before the vehicle begins to Follow the shift recommendations in the roll. multifunction display for an economical driving style ( page 136). WARNING The vehicle locks centrally once you have Never leave the vehicle when it is held by hill pulled away.
Page 134 Driving General notes This means that the engine will only oper- ate with four cylinders. The ECO start/stop function switches the If cylinder shut-off is not active, the engine engine off automatically if the vehicle stops will operate with all eight cylinders. In this moving.
Page 135 Driving the system detects moisture on the wind- AMG vehicles: the engine can be screen when the air-conditioning system is switched off automatically a maximum of switched on. three times in succession. The automatic engine switch-off is then available again the battery's charge status is too low.
Page 136 Driving engine will then not be switched off auto- display. In addition, the Stop/Start matically when the vehicle stops. active message is shown in the AMG menu in the multifunction display. The ECO start/stop function is activated If not all conditions have been fulfilled for every time you restart the engine, and the automatic engine switch-off ( page 131),...
Page 137 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. start. Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 165) or DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 156). Try to start the engine again. The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
Page 138: Manual Transmission
Manual transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant tempera- The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine ture display is showing is no longer being cooled sufficiently. more than 120 †. The Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant coolant warning lamp to cool down.
Page 139 Automatic transmission Neutral N with ECO start/stop func- Automatic transmission tion activated Important safety notes In neutral N, the engine is switched off if the WARNING vehicle speed is below a certain threshold and the clutch pedal is not depressed. The movement of the pedals must not be impaired in any way.
Page 140 Automatic transmission Selector lever Transmission positions Overview of transmission positions Park position This prevents the vehicle from roll- ing away when stopped. Do not shift the transmission into position page 146) unless the vehicle is stationary. The key can only be removed if the transmission is in position P.
Page 141 Automatic transmission the position of the accelerator pedal the road speed Driving tips Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the auto- matic transmission shifts gear: little throttle: early upshifts Example: program selector button more throttle: late upshifts On AMG vehicles, drive program E is called Double-clutch function drive program C.
Page 142: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission Drive program S is characterised by the fol- Steering wheel gearshift paddles lowing: sporty engine and transmission settings the vehicle pulling away in first gear the automatic transmission shifting up later as a result of the later automatic transmis- sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos- sibly being higher Shift ranges...
Page 143 Automatic transmission If the engine exceeds the maximum Manual drive program engine speed when shifting down, the auto- Activating the manual drive program matic transmission protects against engine damage by not shifting down. Manual drive program M differs from drive program S with regard to spontaneity, If the maximum engine speed for the shift responsiveness and the smoothness of the...
Page 144 Automatic transmission Switching off the manual drive program Press the program selector button page 138) repeatedly until E (C in AMG vehicles) or S appears in the multifunction display. Gear indicator Upshift indicator Shift up a gear if the colour in the multi- function display in the speedometer changes to red and the display message...
Page 145 Refuelling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work- shop immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating.
Page 146: Refuelling
Refuelling Refuelling Switch off the engine before refuelling. Fuel filler flap WARNING Avoid contact with fuels. It is hazardous to your health if your skin comes into direct contact with fuels or you breathe in fuel vapours. WARNING Do not use petrol to refuel a diesel tank. Never mix diesel with petrol.
Page 147 Refuelling Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak out. Closing Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly. Close fuel filler flap :.
Page 148 Refuelling Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the Risk of explosion or fire vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and remove it ( page 127).
Page 149 Parking Parking As a result, you might lose control of the vehi- cle, cause an accident and injure yourself and Important safety notes others. Therefore, do not switch off the engine while WARNING you are driving. Only remove the key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is stationary, as you cannot Vehicles with manual transmission steer the vehicle when the key is removed.
Page 150: Parking
Parking the engine is switched off. Electric parking brake the driver's door is open and the seat belt General notes is not fastened. The electric parking brake carries out a the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy function check at regular intervals when period.
Page 151 Driving tips During braking: Short journey a warning tone sounds. ! Vehicles with a diesel particle filter: if Release parking brake message the vehicle is mostly driven for short dis- appears. tances, it is possible that malfunctions may occur during the automatic cleaning of the the red ! indicator lamp in the instru- diesel particle filter.
Page 152: Driving Tips
After driving on a wet road or having the vehi- standard. Brake pads/linings which have not cle washed, brake firmly while paying atten- been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or tion to the traffic conditions. This will warm which are not of an equivalent quality could up the brake discs, thereby drying them more affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Page 153 An aggressive driving style will lead the maximum permissible still water depth to high wear. You can obtain further informa- is 12 cm. tion about this from your Mercedes-Benz you should drive no faster than at walking Service Centre. pace.
Page 154: Driving Systems
Driving systems Slippery road surfaces Use cruise control only if road and traffic con- ditions make it appropriate to maintain a WARNING steady speed for a prolonged period. You can Do not shift down for additional engine brak- store any road speed above 30 km/h. ing on a slippery road surface.
Page 155 Driving systems Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. Briefly press the cruise control lever up : or down ?. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Cruise control is activated. The vehicle automatically maintains the speed. Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients.
Page 156 Driving systems Setting a speed you shift into neutral in a vehicle with man- ual transmission while driving or depress Press the cruise control lever up : for a the clutch pedal for longer than six sec- higher speed or down ? for a lower speed. onds.
Page 157 Driving systems cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid. You can set a variable or permanent limit speed: variable for speed limits, e.g. in built-up areas permanent for long-term speed restric- tions, e.g. when driving with winter tyres fitted ( page 156) To store the current speed or a higher...
Page 158 Driving systems Making adjustments in 10 km/h incre- It is not possible to deactivate variable ments SPEEDTRONIC by braking. Briefly press the cruise control lever Storing the current speed beyond the pressure point, up : for a You can use the cruise control lever to limit higher speed or down ? for a lower speed.
Page 159 Driving systems Permanent SPEEDTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS does not react in particular You can use the on-board computer to limit the speed permanently to a value between pedestrians 160 km/h(e.g. for driving on winter tyres) and stationary obstacles on the road, e.g. stop- the maximum speed ( page 193).
Page 160 Driving systems Otherwise, you may fail to recognise dangers in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others. The radar sensor system is automatically deactivated near radio telescope facilities page 312). If you want DISTRONIC PLUS to assist you, the radar sensor system must be activated page 194) and operational.
Page 161 Driving systems To activate DISTRONIC PLUS, the following vehicle in front will then not be maintained. conditions must be fulfilled: You will be driving at the speed you deter- mine by the position of the accelerator for vehicles not equipped with a navigation pedal.
Page 162 Driving systems If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle recognise dangers in time, cause an accident in front is driving faster, it accelerates your and injure yourself and others. vehicle, but only up to the speed you have Vehicles with COMAND Online stored.
Page 163 Driving systems The electric parking brake secures the vehicle DISTRONIC PLUS must also never be oper- automatically if DISTRONIC PLUS is activated ated, activated or deactivated by a passenger and: or from outside the vehicle. DISTRONIC PLUS does not replace the elec- the driver's door is open and the driver's tric parking brake and must not be used for seat belt is unfastened.
Page 164 Driving systems Setting a speed Setting the specified minimum distance Press the cruise control lever up : for a You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span higher speed or down A for a lower speed. between one and two seconds.
Page 165 Driving systems Displaying DISTRONIC PLUS in the speedometer ® Symbol for activated PRE-SAFE Brake Vehicle in front, if detected Distance indicator: current distance to When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or the vehicle in front two segments ; in the set speed range light Specified minimum distance to the vehi- cle in front;...
Page 166 Driving systems Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS you switch off the radar sensor system page 194). you pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the front- passenger door is open. the vehicle has skidded. If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone.
Page 167 Driving systems Vehicles travelling on a different line way, because of its narrow width. The dis- tance to the vehicle in front will be too short. Obstructions and stationary vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles travelling on a different line. The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short.
Page 168 Driving systems stored even if you remove the key from the HOLD function ignition lock. General notes The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations: when pulling away, especially on steep slopes when manoeuvring on steep slopes when waiting in traffic The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal.
Page 169 Driving systems WARNING the electrical system in the engine com- partment, the battery or the fuses are tam- The vehicle's brakes are applied when the pered with. HOLD function is activated. For this reason, deactivate the HOLD function if the vehicle is the battery is disconnected.
Page 170 Driving systems The vehicle is not locked until the HOLD func- tion is deactivated. If the engine has been switched off, it cannot be started again until the HOLD function has been deactivated. PARKTRONIC Important safety notes Example: sensors in the front bumper, WARNING left-hand side PARKTRONIC is only an aid and may not...
Page 171 Driving systems Front sensors Centre approximately 100 cm Corners approximately 60 cm Rear sensors Centre approximately 120 cm Corners approximately 80 cm ! When parking, pay particular attention to Warning display for the front area objects above or below the sensors, such Segments on the left-hand side of the as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
Page 172 Driving systems Automatic transmission: Transmission Warning display position Front area activated R, N or the vehicle Rear and front areas is rolling back- activated wards No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
Page 173 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
Page 174 Driving systems lead you across or onto the kerb. If neces- might therefore issue steering instructions sary, cancel the parking procedure with too soon. This may lead to a collision. For this Parking Guidance. reason, you should avoid using Parking Guid- ance in such situations.
Page 175 Driving systems Parking Guidance will only detect parking spaces: that are parallel to the direction of travel that are at least 1.5 m wide that are at least 1.3 m longer than your vehicle A parking space is displayed while you are driving past it, and until you are approx- imately 15 m away from it.
Page 176 Driving systems specified direction until the arrow is white WARNING and a warning tone sounds. ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid and may To reverse into the parking space: main- detect your tiredness or lapses in concentra- tain the steering wheel angle and reverse tion too late or not at all.
Page 177 Driving systems Warning and display messages in the Speed Limit Assist multifunction display Important safety notes Speed Limit Assist shows you detected speed limits in the multifunction display. Data from the navigation system is also used for this purpose. If a traffic sign indicating a speed limit or the end of a speed limit is detected, it is shown in the multifunction display.
Page 178 Driving systems Permanently showing detected traffic the traffic signs are poorly illuminated. signs in the multifunction display there are ambiguous traffic signs, for instance near roadworks or on multi-lane Display Speed Limit Assist using the on- roads. board computer ( page 189).
Page 180 Useful information ......178 Important safety notes ....178 Displays and operation ....178 Menus and submenus ...... 182 Display messages ......199 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......224...
Page 181: Useful Information
Displays and operation Useful information make sure that your vehicle is safe to use. You could otherwise cause an accident by driving This Owner's Manual describes all models an unsafe vehicle. and all standard and optional equipment WARNING available to your vehicle at the time of pub- lication of the Owner's Manual.
Page 182: Displays And Operation
Displays and operation The reading may rise up to 120 † under nor- One or two segments in the set speed range mal driving conditions if the coolant has been light up. filled correctly. DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front: At high outside temperatures and when driv- The segments between the speed of the vehi- ing uphill, the coolant temperature may rise...
Page 183 Displays and operation Left control panel Adjusts the volume Calls up the menu and menu bar Mute Press briefly: Back button Scrolls through lists Press briefly: Selects a submenu or function In the Audio menu: selects a Back stored station, an audio track or Switches off LINGUATRONIC;...
Page 184 Displays and operation Description field Menu bar Outside temperature or speed page 191) Time To show menu bar ?: press the = or ; button on the steering wheel. Menu bar ? disappears after a few seconds. Text field = shows the selected menu or submenu as well as display messages.
Page 185 Menus and submenus Menus and submenus Menu overview The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle. Function : Trip( page 183)menu Navi menu (navigation instructions) ( page 184) Audio menu ( page 186) menu (telephone) ( page 187) Assist.
Page 186: Menus And Submenus
Menus and submenus Depending on the audio system fitted, the display messages in the Audio, Navi menus differ slightly. The examples given in this Owner's Manual apply to vehicles equipped with COMAND Online. Trip menu Standard display Example: "From start" trip computer Distance Time Average speed...
Page 187 Menus and submenus Resetting values You can reset the values of the following func- tions: trip meter trip computer "From start" trip computer "From reset" Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Trip menu.
Page 188 Menus and submenus Route guidance not active Change of direction announced without a lane recommendation Direction of travel Road to which the change of direction Current street leads Distance to change of direction and visual Activated route guidance distance display Change-of-direction icon No change of direction announced When a change of direction has been...
Page 189 Menus and submenus Switch on Audio 20 or COMAND Online Lane recommendation (see the separate operating instructions) Change-of-direction icon and select Radio. On multi-lane roads, lane recommendation Press the = or ; button on the steer- = may be shown for the next change of ing wheel to select the Audio menu.
Page 190 Mercedes Benz Service Centre ing wheel to select the Audio menu. on the Internet at http:// www.mercedes-benz.com/connect WARNING Observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are currently driving regarding the use of mobile phones in the vehicle.
Page 191 Menus and submenus Rejects or ends a call allow. Otherwise, you may be distracted from the traffic conditions, cause an accident and Press the ~ button on the steering injure yourself and others. wheel. If you are not in the menu, you can still Switch on the mobile phone and Audio 20 or COMAND Online (see the separate oper-...
Page 192 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- Press :. ing wheel to select the menu. The current selection is displayed. Press the 6 button to switch to the To activate or deactivate: press a. redial memory. If Speed Limit Assist is operational and the Press the 9 or : button to select the message function is activated, the multifunc-...
Page 193 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating ATTENTION Settings menu ASSIST Introduction Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the Assist. menu. Press the 9 or : button to select Attention Asst.. Press a. The current selection is displayed. To activate/deactivate: press a again.
Page 194 Menus and submenus Press the a button to confirm. Press : or 9 to select the Perma‐ nent display function. Press the : or 9 button to select the You will see the selected setting: outside Display unit Speed-/odometer func- temperature Dig.
Page 195 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to select the Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting Intell. Light System: function. You will see the selected setting: Press the = or ; button on the steer- off. ing wheel to select the Settings menu.
Page 196 Menus and submenus Press the a button to confirm. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Settings menu. Press the : or 9 button to select the Press the : or 9 button to select the Surround lighting function.
Page 197 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to select the vating the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature, make Acoustic Lock feedback: function. sure that nobody can become trapped. You will see the selected setting: Activa‐ Do not leave children unsupervised in the or Deactivated.
Page 198 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 button to select the Press the a button to confirm. Belt adjustment function. Reset all settings? message You will see the selected setting: appears. off. Press the : or 9 button to select Press the a button to save the setting.
Page 199 Menus and submenus SETUP ® SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) mode and the SPORT handling mode. Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the menu. Press the 9 button repeatedly until SETUP is displayed.
Page 200 Menus and submenus Deleting all laps If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER is reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are deleted. You cannot delete individual stored laps. If you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap does not have to be reset.
Page 201 Menus and submenus Press the 9 or : button to select a different lap evaluation. RACETIMER overall evaluation Total time driven Average speed Distance covered Top speed Lap evaluation This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER.
Page 202: Display Messages
Display messages Display messages General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Owner's Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Owner's Manual.
Page 203 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ Risk of accident ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- currently unavail‐ ® gram), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function and hill able See Owner's start assist are temporarily unavailable.
Page 204 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If the display message continues to be displayed: Drive on carefully. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. !÷ Risk of accident ® ® ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function and hill start inoperative See assist are not available due to a malfunction.
Page 205 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ Risk of accident ® ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function and hill start assist are inoperative See not available due to a malfunction. Owner's Manual ® The adaptive brake lights, BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE Brake may also have failed.
Page 206 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. Parking brake See To apply: Owner's Manual Switch the ignition off. Press the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds. Vehicles with manual transmission: engage first gear.
Page 207 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red ! indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warning lamp is lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.
Page 208 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or release the electric parking brake, the red ! indicator lamp flashes. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
Page 209 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red ! indicator lamp is lit. You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the igni- Turn on the igni‐ tion was switched off. tion to release Key: turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock. the parking brake KEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition.
Page 210 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE Risk of accident Functions cur‐ ® PRE-SAFE Brake is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: rently limited See the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille is dirty. Owner's Manual function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
Page 211 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of injury SRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The 6 Front left malfunc‐ warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. tion Consult work‐ shoporFront right Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 212 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Front left indica‐ page 106). Front right indicator Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is faulty.
Page 213 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The licence plate lamps are faulty. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Number plate lamp page 106). Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The left-hand or right-hand front foglamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Left fog lamp page 106).
Page 214 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The exterior lighting is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Malfunction See Owner's Manual The light sensor is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. AUTO lights inoper‐ ative The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds.
Page 215 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: faulty alternator torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf- fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
Page 216 Display messages Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions À Based on specific criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has determined that the driver is tired or paying less attention. A warning tone also Attention Assist: sounds. Drowsiness detec‐ If necessary, take a break. During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get enough rest.
Page 217 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The HOLD function is deactivated. When the brake pedal is firmly depressed, an activation condition is not fulfilled. A warning tone also sounds. Check the activation conditions for the HOLD function page 165).
Page 218 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Parking Guidance Parking Guidance is deactivated. Possible causes: cancelled the vehicle is skidding. the sensors are dirty. A malfunction has occurred. A warning tone also sounds. Reactivate Parking Guidance later ( page 170).
Page 219 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: currently unavail‐ able See Owner's the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille is dirty. Manual function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
Page 220 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise control and Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC are malfunctioning. SPEEDTRONIC A warning tone also sounds. inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. While depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point Limit (kickdown), SPEEDTRONIC cannot be activated.
Page 221 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Run Flat Indicator The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty. inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The tyre pressure monitor is measuring the tyre pressure. Tyre pressures will be displayed Drive on.
Page 222 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Wheel sensor(s) There is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or several wheels. The pressure of the affected tyre is not displayed in the missing multifunction display. Have the faulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Page 223 Display messages Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in To start engine, position R or D. shift to either P or N Shift the transmission to position P or N. A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or DIS- TRONIC PLUS is active.
Page 224 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The power steering assistance is faulty. Power steering mal‐ You will need to use more force to steer. function See Own‐ er's Manual A warning tone also sounds. Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
Page 225 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row. The roof drive has been switched off automatically for safety reasons. You can open and close the roof again after approximately 10 minutes.
Page 226 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The KEYLESS-GO key is not detected while the engine is running because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves. A warning tone also sounds. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 227: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. Only for certain coun- tries: the red seat belt Fasten your seat belt (...
Page 228 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of injury The red seat belt warn- The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. At ing lamp flashes and an the same time, you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly intermittent audible driven faster than 25 km/h.
Page 229 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The red brake system There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir. warning lamp comes on Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying while the engine is run- attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 230 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The yellow ABS warning ® ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP lamp is lit while the ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE engine is running.
Page 231 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions J÷å! Risk of accident The red brake warning ® ABS and ESP are malfunctioning. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, ® lamp, the yellow ESP ® ® EBD, PRE-SAFE , PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, hill start ®...
Page 232 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident AMG vehicles only: ® SPORT handling mode is activated. ESP only stabilises the vehi- The yellow SPORT han- ® cle in extreme situations. ESP intervention may not be able to dling mode warning provide sufficient assistance in such situations, and the vehicle...
Page 233 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷å Risk of accident ® The yellow ESP ® ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function and hill start assist are ® OFF warning temporarily unavailable. lamps are lit while the ®...
Page 234 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There may be a fault, for example: The yellow engine diag- in the engine management nostics warning lamp in the fuel injection system lights up while the in the exhaust system engine is running.
Page 235 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The red coolant warn- If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator ing lamp comes on may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be mal- while the engine is run- functioning.
Page 236 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Driving systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions · Risk of accident The red distance warn- The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed ing lamp lights up while selected.
Page 238 Useful information ......236 Stowage areas ........236 Features ..........239...
Page 239 Stowage areas Useful information This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment available to your vehicle at the time of pub- lication of the Owner's Manual. Country- specific deviations are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.
Page 240 Stowage areas Spectacles compartment Stowage compartment in front of the arm- rest To open: press marking :. To open: slide cover : back. Stowage compartment in the centre con- sole Stowage compartment/telephone com- partment under the armrest Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a 12 V socket, a USB port, and an AUX-IN jack or a Media Interface are installed in the stowage compartment.
Page 241 ! This vehicle is not designed to transport items on the roof. Roof carriers and other Luggage nets are located in the front- systems fitted to the roof which are not passenger footwell and on the rear wall expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for behind the driver's seat.
Page 242 Features this model may not be used, as they could damage the vehicle and the vario-roof. At the time of going to print, Mercedes- Benz does not offer any roof carrier or other roof-fitted systems for this model. ! This vehicle is not designed to transport any items on the boot lid or to allow luggage carriers or equipment of any kind to be fit- ted to the boot lid.
Page 243 Features If you have inserted a car park ticket into retaining strip =, make sure that it is not blown away by the wind. Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer ; and mirror cover A has been folded up.
Page 244 Features ensures that there is sufficient power to Make sure that children travelling in the vehi- start the engine. cle are not able to injure themselves on the hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire with it. Socket under the armrest Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition Open the stowage space under the armrest lock.
Page 245 Insert the mobile phone into the mobile electromagnetic fields. phone bracket (see the separate installa- Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an tion instructions for the mobile phone fit- approved exterior aerial. This ensures: ting).
Page 246 ® HomeLink and/or compatible products is already been programmed, indicator available from: lamp : will only start flashing yellow at a any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre rate of once a second after ten seconds ® the HomeLink hotline have elapsed. (0) 08000 466 354 65 (free of charge) or Release button ;, = or ?.
Page 247 Features Point garage door remote control A Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. towards buttons ; to ? on the rear-view mirror at a distance of 5 to 20 cm. Press the programming button of the door or gate drive (see the door or gate drive The required distance between remote operating instructions, e.g.
Page 248 Features ton B on remote control A again before transmission ends. Align the aerial cable of the garage door opener unit. This can improve signal recep- tion/transmission. Opening or closing the garage door Once programmed, the integrated garage door opener will assume the function of the garage door system's remote control.
Page 249 Features Frequencies for the garage door opener The radio type approval number and the frequency range for the garage door opener can be found on the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung. Floormat on the driver's side WARNING Make sure that there is sufficient clearance around the pedals when floormats are used, and that the floormats are properly secured.
Page 250 Useful information ......248 Engine compartment ......248 Maintenance ........252 Care ............ 253...
Page 251: Useful Information
Engine compartment Useful information Some engine components can become very hot. This Owner's Manual describes all models To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those and all standard and optional equipment components described in the Owner's Manual available to your vehicle at the time of pub- and observe the relevant safety notes.
Page 252: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment WARNING The radiator fan between the radiator and the engine can start automatically, even if the key has been removed from the ignition lock. For this reason, you must not reach into the fan rotation area. You could otherwise be injured. Vehicles with a petrol engine: The elec- tronic ignition system uses high voltage.
Page 253 Engine compartment Checking the oil level using the oil dip- Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a stick height of approximately 20 cm. Check that the bonnet has engaged prop- erly. If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is not properly engaged.
Page 254 Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Checking and adding other service Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service products Centre. Damage to the engine or exhaust system is Checking the coolant level...
Page 255: Maintenance
If you report this displayed information to a qualified specialist workshop, for example a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, they can inform you of the costs the service will incur. The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not take into account any periods of time during which the battery is disconnec- ted.
Page 256: Care
Wheel cleaners could cause play has been inadvertently reset, this set- increased corrosion of the brake discs and ting can be corrected at a Mercedes-Benz brake pads/linings. For this reason, you Service Centre. should drive for a few minutes after clean- Have service work carried out as described ing.
Page 257 Use a soft sponge to clean. Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. wash from the very start. Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a ! Lock the vehicle when washing it in an gentle jet of water.
Page 258 Care the correct distance is available from the Remove impurities immediately, where equipment manufacturer. possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard. Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle Soak insect remains with insect remover around when cleaning your vehicle. and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. Do not aim directly at any of the following: Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Page 259 Deposits such as leaves, petals cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car and pollen may under certain circumstan- shampoo. Or clean the exterior lighting ces prevent water from draining away. This with cleaning cloths.
Page 260 Mercedes-Benz. Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car Interior care shampoo. Cleaning cloths may be used as well. Cleaning the display...
Page 261 Care ! Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain these or sunscreen to come in contact with the from a qualified specialist workshop. plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality look of the surfaces.
Page 262 Useful information ......260 Where will I find...? ......260 Flat tyre ..........263 Battery ..........273 Jump-starting ........277 Towing and tow-starting ....278 Electrical fuses ......... 281...
Page 263: Useful Information
Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle Useful information This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment available to your vehicle at the time of pub- lication of the Owner's Manual. Country- specific deviations are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.
Page 264: Where Will I Find
Where will I find...? Tyre sealant filler bottle Pull tab ; upwards. Fuse allocation chart Remove fire extinguisher :. Tyre inflation compressor Have the fire extinguisher refilled after Towing eye each use and checked every one or two Vehicles with a collapsible emergency years.
Page 265 Otherwise, the collapsible emergency spare wheel will not fit in the boot in the intended manner. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. ! Only place the collapsible emergency spare wheel in the vehicle when it is dry.
Page 266: Flat Tyre
Observe legal characteristics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT requirements. kit can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Stop the vehicle as far away as possible TIREFIT kit...
Page 267 Flat tyre There is a risk of accident. Immediately change out of clothing which has come into contact with tyre sealant. Do not drive any further. Contact a qualified specialist workshop. If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical attention immediately. Do not remove any foreign objects which have penetrated the tyre, e.g.
Page 268 Flat tyre Remove the cap from valve C on the faulty Very slowly drive forwards or reverse approximately 10 m. tyre. Pump up the tyre again. Screw filler hose D onto valve C. After a maximum of ten minutes, the tyre Insert plug = into the socket of the ciga- pressure must be at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar, rette lighter (...
Page 269 The filler hose stays on the tyre sealant In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with bottle. the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone Stow the tyre sealant bottle, the tyre infla- number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's tion compressor and the warning triangle.
Page 270 =. required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle, e.g. wheel chock, wheel wrench or centring pin, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Prepare the vehicle as described page 263).
Page 271 Mercedes-Benz. If used incor- rectly, the jack could tip over with the vehi- cle raised. Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on...
Page 272 Flat tyre Vehicles with AMG equipment: the vehicle Make sure that the base of the jack is posi- tioned directly under the jacking point. has covers fitted to protect the vehicle body next to the jacking points on the outer sills. Turn crank A clockwise until jack ? sits completely on jacking point = and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
Page 273 For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the Pull plug ? out of the housing. respective wheel. Take the air hose out of the housing.
Page 274 Flat tyre Make sure that the key is in position page 127) in the ignition lock. Press on/off switch A on the tyre inflation compressor to ON. The tyre inflation compressor is switched on. The tyre is inflated. The tyre pressure is read at pressure gauge =.
Page 275 Flat tyre MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics), you can continue to drive your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tyres. MOExtended tyres may only be used in con- junction with an activated tyre pressure loss warning system or with an activated tyre pres- sure monitor.
Page 276 Environmental note Only replace a battery with a battery that has Batteries contain pollutants. been recommended by Mercedes-Benz. It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish. Consult a qualified specialist workshop if you They must be collected sep-...
Page 277 You may otherwise dam- energy, thus conserving battery power. age the vehicle electronics. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you do not In vehicles with automatic transmission, carry out work on batteries yourself, e.g. the transmission is locked in position P removing or charging.
Page 278: Battery
! Only charge the installed battery with a vehicle electronics. battery charger which has been tested and Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery radio, blower, etc.). chargers allow the battery to be charged Connect the positive terminal clamp and while still installed in the vehicle.
Page 279 Battery ! Only use battery chargers with a maxi- mum charging voltage of 14.8 V. ! Only charge the battery using the jump- start connection point. The jump-starting connection point is in the engine compartment ( page 277). Open the bonnet ( page 248).
Page 280: Jump-Starting
Jump-starting Jump-starting WARNING There is a risk of acid burns when jump-starting a vehicle due to the gases which escape from the battery. Do not lean over the battery while the engine is being jump-started. WARNING Gases escaping from the battery during jump-starting may cause minor explosions. Avoid cre- ating sparks.
Page 281 Towing and tow-starting Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow. Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B using the jump lead, beginning with your own battery.
Page 282: Towing And Tow-Starting
Towing and tow-starting When towing a vehicle with an automatic The power assistance for the steering and the transmission, the transmission must be in brake force booster do not work when the position N. engine is not running. You will need more The battery must be connected and charged.
Page 283 Towing and tow-starting Switch on the hazard warning lamps page 103). Turn the key in the ignition lock to position 0 and remove the key from the ignition lock. When leaving the vehicle, take the key or the KEYLESS-GO key with you. Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground It is important that you observe the safety...
Page 284: Electrical Fuses
WARNING may otherwise be damaged. Only use fuses that have been approved for You can find information on "Jump-starting" Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the at ( page 277). correct fuse rating for the systems con- cerned. Do not attempt to repair or bridge faulty fuses.
Page 285 If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe- cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ! Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned.
Page 286 Electrical fuses To open: release cover : on the right and left-hand sides with a flat object. Open cover : downwards in the direction of the arrow.
Page 288 Useful information ......286 Important safety notes ....286 Operation ........... 286 Winter operation ....... 288 Tyre pressure ........289 Changing a wheel ......294 Wheel and tyre combinations ..295...
Page 289: Useful Information
While driving, pay attention to vibrations, Accessories that are not approved for your noises and unusual handling characteris- vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may indi- used correctly can impair the operating cate that the wheels or tyres are damaged.
Page 290 (aquaplaning). the standard valve cap or other valve caps Replace the tyres after six years at the lat- approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehi- est, regardless of wear. This also applies to cle. the emergency spare wheel/spare wheel.
Page 291: Winter Operation
M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very factors, including the following: cold temperatures could cause tears to form, thereby damaging the tyres permanently. driving style Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility tyre pressure for this type of damage. mileage M+S tyres MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat At temperatures below +7 †, use winter tyres...
Page 292: Tyre Pressure
Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- unevenly, which can severely impair tyre sponding standard of quality. traction.
Page 293 Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps gency spare wheel is stated on the spare specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for wheel and in the chapter on "Wheel-tyre com- your vehicle onto the tyre valve.
Page 294 Tyre pressure warm tyres and only correct it if it is too low The tyre pressure loss warning system does for the current operating conditions. not replace the need to regularly check your vehicle's tyre pressures, since an even loss of Driving with tyre pressure that is too high or pressure on several tyres at the same time too low can:...
Page 295 Tyre pressure Make sure that the key is in posi- If there is a substantial loss of pressure, the tion 2( page 127) in the ignition lock. warning threshold for the warning message is aligned to the reference values entered. Press the = or ;...
Page 296 Tyre pressure Checking tyre pressure electronically Each tyre that is affected by a significant loss of pressure is highlighted in the pressure dis- Make sure that the key is in posi- play. tion 2( page 127) in the ignition lock. If the Please correct tyre pressure Press the = or ;...
Page 297: Changing A Wheel
The radio type approval number for the tyre tion of tyre rotation. pressure monitor can be found online at: Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and http://www.mercedes-benz.de/ the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel betriebsanleitung. is interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and, if necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss warning system or the tyre pressure monitor.
Page 298: Wheel And Tyre Combinations
MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended observed. (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer- An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates tain AMG tyres) its correct direction of rotation.
Page 299 Wheel and tyre combinations Notes on the vehicle equipment – always fit the vehicle: with tyres of the same size on a given axle (left/right) with the same type of tyres at a given time (summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended tyres) Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
Page 300 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 37.5 — — — 205/55 R16 91 V 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 — — — 205/55 R16 91 V 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 37.5 —...
Page 301 Wheel and tyre combinations Collapsible emergency spare wheel Tyres Steel wheel 145/70-17 92P 4.5 B x 17 H2 ET 12 — Tyre pressure: 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi) 175/55 - 18 95P 6.0 B x 18 H2 ET 25 — —...
Page 302 Useful information ......300 Notes on the technical data ..... 300 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..300 Vehicle electronics ......301 Identification plates ......302 Service products and capacities ..303 Vehicle data ........310 Boot lid opening dimensions ... 311 24 GHz radar sensor system (coun- try overview) ........
Page 303: Useful Information
Do not carry out Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for repairs or welding. You could impair the the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi- operating efficiency of the restraint sys- cles, even if they have been independently or tems.
Page 304: Vehicle Electronics
Always specify the vehicle identification num- transmission ber (VIN) ( page 302) and the engine num- output (PEAK) ber ( page 303) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts. Short wave (f < 54 MHz) 30 W 4 m waveband 15 W Vehicle electronics 2 m waveband...
Page 305: Identification Plates
Deviations with respect to aerial locations, Open the right-hand door. output and frequencies must be approved by You will see vehicle identification plate :. Mercedes-Benz. The following can be used in the vehicle with- out restrictions: RF transmitters with a maximum transmis-...
Page 306: Service Products And Capacities
Components and service products must be matched. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro- priate section. You can identify service products approved...
Page 307 Residue Fuel grade could build up as a result. In such cases, and in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz ! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a Service Centre, the petrol may be mixed petrol engine.
Page 308 In this case, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends the use of additives that have been E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Page 309 (EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These Only use flow improvers tested and approved documents are delivered with your vehicle. by Mercedes-Benz. During use, please The consumption figures were in each case observe the information on operation. based on the currently applicable version:...
Page 310 Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved MB Approval 229.1 engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz ACEA A3 engines. This may only be topped up once, and the Further information on tested and approved quantity must not be greater than 1.0 l.
Page 311 SAE classification. Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications Brake fluid for Service Products, MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter- WARNING net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Page 312 If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with Fit. Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor- temperatures. rosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom- Down to Ò10 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to mends an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor con- 2 parts water.
Page 313: Vehicle Data
Vehicle data Vehicle data SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY Vehicle width excluding 1810 mm Please note that for the specified vehicle exterior mirrors data: the heights specified may vary as a result Vehicle height 1301 mm Vehicle height, when 1560 mm tyres opening/closing the roof load Unladen weight, manual...
Page 314: Boot Lid Opening Dimensions
Boot lid opening dimensions SLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Vehicle height, when 1560 mm opening/closing the roof Unladen weight SLK 55 AMG Vehicle length (ECE) 4141 mm Vehicle length (ECE), 4329 mm when opening/closing the roof Vehicle width including 2006 mm exterior mirrors Vehicle width excluding 1817 mm...
Page 315 ( page 194). The current country overview can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicles with a navigation system: the radar sensor system is deactivated automatically near radio telescope facilities.
Page 316: 24 Ghz Radar Sensor System
24 GHz radar sensor system (country overview) Country Radio telescope Geographical latitude and Distance to be facilities longitude maintained from the facility Floirac 44°50'10" N, 00°31'37" W 35 km Gibraltar – – – Greece – – – United Kingdom Cambridge 52°09'59"...
Page 317 24 GHz radar sensor system (country overview) Country Radio telescope Geographical latitude and Distance to be facilities longitude maintained from the facility New Zealand – – – Netherlands – – – Norway – – – Oman – – – Austria –...
Page 318 24 GHz radar sensor system (country overview) Country Radio telescope Geographical latitude and Distance to be facilities longitude maintained from the facility – – – United Arab Emi- – – – rates Cyprus – – –...

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