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Mercedes-Benz A Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Possible variations to your vehicle may not to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly updates their vehicles to Ihrem konkreten Fahrzeug könnten nicht berücksichtigt sein, da Mercedes-Benz model years.
  • Page 4 Thank you for choosing Mercedes-Benz. and pass them on to the new owner if you sell the vehicle. Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with your vehicle and read the Owner's Manual. The technical documentation team at This will help you to obtain the maximum...
  • Page 5 Contents Index............3 Introduction.......... 15 At a glance..........19 Safety............ 35 Controls..........59 Operation..........167 Practical advice......... 199 Technical data........273...
  • Page 6 Index Air conditioning Armrest Activating/deactivating....135 Front seat (adjusting)......67 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)..55 Activating/deactivating air-recir- Rear seat (adjusting)......68 Display message.... 204, 205, 206 culation mode......... 141 Removing/fitting......148 Warning lamp........224 Air-conditioning system....132 Ashtray..........162 Acceleration Controlling automatically....
  • Page 7 Index Axle load, maximum permissible Bonnet Tail lamp......... 250 ............. 287, 289 Bonnet catch........172 Turn signal lamp..... 249, 250 Opening/closing ......171 Bonnet release lever Release lever........171 Backrest Calling up a malfunction Brake Assist Removing/fitting......152 see Message memory menu see BAS Bag hook..........
  • Page 8 Index Changing a wheel Display message.... 213, 214, 215 Display message........ 202 see Flat tyre Mixture ratio........297 Service interval display....191 Child-proof locks Temperature gauge......97 Display messages Cornering light Rear doors........54 Symbol messages......212 Children Display message......216 Text messages........
  • Page 9 Index Driving safety systems Electronic Stability Program Engine oil ........... 296 Capacities........174 ® ..........56 see ESP ® Checking the oil level (dipstick)..174 Driving system........115 e mark..........275 Checking the oil level (on-board Active parking assist....... 123 Emergency key element computer)........
  • Page 10 Fording..........185 Fuses........... 271 Hill start assist........90 Frequencies Telephone........276 Front airbag.......... 40 Immobiliser........... 57 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts..274 Front-passenger airbag......40 Glove compartment......160 Indicator and warning lamp Front-passenger seat Gross vehicle weight, maximum Air conditioning (malfunction)..222...
  • Page 11 Index Indicator lamps Loss..........239 Switching off (display message)..218 see Warning and indicator lamps Malfunction........239 Turn signals........79 Instrument cluster....... 97 Modifying the programming....60 LIM indicator lamp Key positions Overview........... 26 Cruise control......... 116 Selecting the language (on-board Key...........
  • Page 12 Index Malfunction memory Installation........275 Oil level see Message memory menu Telephone menu (on-board com- Checking (dipstick)......174 Manual transmission......92 puter)..........113 Checking (on-board computer)..173 Modifying the programming Maximum speed On-board computer......98 Technical data........ 280 Key........... 60 Audio menu........
  • Page 13 Index Petrol Rear window Minimum grade....... 169 Cleaning......... 194 Padded table Plastic trim Rear window heating......140 Integrated child seat......51 Cleaning......... 195 Malfunction indicator lamp..... 223 Paint code number......276 Power supply (trailer)......190 Rear window wiper......83 Park Assist Power window switch Replacing the wiper blade....
  • Page 14 Index Coolant........... 297 Speedometer Windscreen washer fluid....300 Digital speedometer (on-board Seat Settings computer)........103 Adjusting........63, 65 Factory (on-board computer)..106 Setting the unit (on-board com- Correct driver's seat position... 76 Setting the unit (on-board computer) puter)..........108 Folding the rear bench seat Speedometer........
  • Page 15 Index Centre console....... 160 Tank TopTether..........49 Glove compartment......160 see Fuel tank Total distance recorder....26, 100 Luggage compartment....161 Tank capacity........292 Tow-away protection......58 Stowage space Technical data Towing..........269 Cup holder........144 Acceleration........281 Towing eye Submenu (on-board computer)..
  • Page 16 Index Trip meter......26, 100, 102 Washer fluid Resetting.......... 98 Display message......221 Variable Speedtronic......118 Turn signal lamps Washer fluid reservoir....... 300 Vehicle Display message......217 Filling capacity........ 300 Emergency unlocking..... 241, 242 Two-way radio Wearing seat belts....... 73 Individual settings (on-board com- Installation........
  • Page 17 Index Winter tyres........181 Limiting the speed (on-board com- puter)..........120...
  • Page 18 Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con- Mercedes-Benz will take back your H Environmental note sumption. Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ- Daimler's declared policy is one of integra- mentally-responsible manner, in accordance Remove roof racks once you no longer ted environmental protection.
  • Page 19 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use Vehicle registration G Risk of accident a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this A heavy impact to the underbody, tyres or purpose. Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres wheels, for example when bottoming out on...
  • Page 20 Introduction Operating safety Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change in address or vehicle own- ership. Correct use Observe the following information when using your vehicle: The safety notes in this manual The "Technical data" section in this manual...

  • Page 22: Table Of Contents

    At a glance Exterior view ........20 Cockpit ..........22 Instrument cluster ......26 Multi-function steering wheel .... 30 Centre console ........31 Overhead control panel ...... 33 Door control panel ......34...

  • Page 23: Exterior View

    At a glance Exterior view Exterior view...
  • Page 24 At a glance Exterior view Function Page Function Page Function Page Luggage compartment Demisting the windscreen Opening the bonnet Spare wheel Cleaning the windows Engine oil Vehicle tool kit Coolant Panorama roof* Rear window heating Front lights Panorama louvred sliding sunroof* Opening and closing the Fitting the front towing eye...

  • Page 25: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Left-hand-drive vehicles...
  • Page 26 At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page Function Page Opens the bonnet Multi-function steering Opens the glove compart- wheel ment Combination switch: Instrument cluster Centre console • main-beam headlamps Horn Ignition lock • turn signals Adjusts the steering wheel Parktronic* warning dis- •...
  • Page 27 At a glance Cockpit Right-hand-drive vehicles...
  • Page 28 At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Multi-function steering Adjusts the headlamp wheel range Parktronic* warning dis- Instrument cluster Ignition lock play Horn Adjusts the steering wheel Combination switch: • main-beam headlamps Opens the bonnet Centre console •...

  • Page 29: Instrument Cluster

    At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster, kilometres...
  • Page 30 At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page Engine diagnostics warning Depending on the setting in LIM indicator lamp* lamp the on-board computer: ® (Electronic Stability Reserve fuel warning lamp • Outside temperature Program) warning lamp Fuel filler cap location: the •...
  • Page 31 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster, miles...
  • Page 32 At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page Engine diagnostics warning Depending on the setting in LIM indicator lamp* lamp the on-board computer: ® warning lamp Reserve fuel warning lamp • Outside temperature Speedometer Fuel filler cap location: the •...

  • Page 33: Multi-Function Steering Wheel

    At a glance Multi-function steering wheel Multi-function steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multi-function display Audio 20*, Audio 50 APS* and COMAND APS*: in the æ - Audio*/DVD* menu, • selects submenus in the selects a stored station, an Settings menu audio track or a video •...

  • Page 34: Centre Console

    At a glance Centre console Centre console Function Page Function Page Upper section Switches the hazard warn- Deactivates/activates ing lamps on/off Parktronic* 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG Activates/deactivates the OFF warning lamp* seat heating* for the left- hand seat Controls COMAND APS* and the audio system* –...
  • Page 35 At a glance Centre console Lower section Function Page Opens the stowage com- partment Socket Opens the ashtray* Cigarette lighter Manual transmission: gear lever AUTOTRONIC*: selector lever Selects the drive program* Parking brake Adjusts the armrest* and opens the stowage com- partment* Opens the stowage com- partment/telephone com-...

  • Page 36: Overhead Control Panel

    At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page £ To switch the rear interior lighting on/off ¥ To switch the auto- matic interior lighting con- trol on/off a To open/close the panorama louvred sliding sunroof* X To switch the right- hand reading lamp on/off Rear-view mirror X To switch the left-...

  • Page 37: Door Control Panel

    At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page r Adjusts the exterior Opens the door mirrors % Selects the left exte- Z Folds the exterior mir- rior mirror rors in/out* & Selects the right exte- rior mirror = Opens/closes the front side windows...
  • Page 38 Safety Occupant safety ........36 Driving safety systems ....... 55 Anti-theft systems ......57...
  • Page 39 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use rectly at all times, even if the vehicle is Seat belts, together with belt tensioners, belt a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this equipped with airbags. This is because - on force limiters and airbags, are coordinated purpose.
  • Page 40 Safety Occupant safety The front airbags are only deployed if there is G Risk of injury carry out any modifications on the restraint an even higher rate of vehicle deceleration in systems. If SRS is malfunctioning, individual systems a longitudinal direction. Never tamper with electronic components may be activated unintentionally or not be Your vehicle has adaptive, dual stage front...
  • Page 41 Safety Occupant safety airbag deployment must take place during decisive role in the deployment of an airbag, The front belt force limiters are synchronised the impact and must be adapted to provide nor do they provide an indication of it. with the front airbags, which distribute the calculated, additional protection for the forces exerted by the belt force limiters on...
  • Page 42 Safety Occupant safety Comply with safety regulations when dis- against the backrest, which should be with automatic child seat recognition* is posing of belt tensioners. Any Mercedes- positioned as close to the vertical as pos- only disabled when a child restraint sys- Benz Service Centre can provide details of sible.
  • Page 43 Safety Occupant safety The driver's front airbag and front-passenger G Risk of injury do not lean on the doors from inside the front airbag are deployed: vehicle. When an airbag deploys, a small amount of powder is released. The powder may cause at the start of an accident with a high rate make sure that there are no people, ani- short-term breathing difficulties to persons...
  • Page 44 On vehicles with automatic child seat recog- Appropriate seat covers can be obtained nition in the front-passenger seat*, front- from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. passenger front airbag is only deployed if PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning...
  • Page 45 Benz Service Centre. The active head restraints are designed to If you have specified windowbags* as It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care increase protection to the driver's and front- optional equipment, the front seats of the products to clean child restraint systems.
  • Page 46 Child restraint systems seat, you must move the front-passenger Never place objects, e.g. a cushion, under Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only seat as far back as possible. the child restraint system. use the child restraint systems listed on...
  • Page 47 Safety Occupant safety approved for use in Mercedes-Benz vehi- rearward-facing child restraint system on cles. a suitable rear seat. Vehicles with a through-loading feature* in always move the front-passenger seat to the rear seat backrest: do not fit a rear-...
  • Page 48 This could special Mercedes-Benz child seat with auto- lead to a system malfunction. This may To ensure that the automatic child seat rec- matic child seat recognition has been fitted.
  • Page 49 Safety Occupant safety front-passenger airbag does not deploy the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning during an accident. It is also possible that lamp will not light up briefly if you turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2. Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Weight categories and ages Child restraint system on the...
  • Page 50 Safety Occupant safety "Universal" category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label. Example of an approval label on the child restraint system Recommended child restraint systems Weight categories and Manufacturer Type Approval number Daimler order num- Automatic child seat ages recognition...
  • Page 51 ISOFIX child seat securing der belt. system which have been recommended for ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for use in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. specially-designed child restraint systems on G Risk of injury An incorrectly fitted child restraint system the rear seats.
  • Page 52 Safety Occupant safety TopTether could result in serious or even fatal injuries to the secured child in the event of an acci- TopTether provides an additional connection dent, heavy braking or a sudden change in between the child restraint system secured direction.
  • Page 53 ECE Regulation 44.03. until it engages. system. Information about other child Mercedes-Benz recommends the integrated The red lock verification indicator is no lon- restraint systems is available from any child seat for children from approximately ger visible ( page 151).
  • Page 54 The belt strap must not be trapped or You can obtain the approved padded table twisted, nor rub against any sharp edges. with ECE approval number 03301101 from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre under the order number B6 687 0096. * optional...
  • Page 55 On the rear seats, only use the padded table observe the following description when which is recommended for Mercedes-Benz Do not subject the padded table to unnec- fitting the padded table. vehicles.
  • Page 56 Safety Occupant safety Make sure that the padded table is not Pull the belt smoothly from the inertia reel. Hook trapped or damaged, for example when Guide the lower section of the belt through Left leg you: hook 4. Integrated child seat close the doors Attach the lower and upper sections of the Right leg...
  • Page 57 Safety Occupant safety Child-proof locks If children are travelling in the vehicle, you can activate the child-proof locks for the rear doors. Child-proof locks on the rear doors (5- door vehicles) The child-proof locks on the rear doors enable you to secure each door individually. A locked door cannot be opened from the inside.
  • Page 58 Safety Driving safety systems Driving safety systems from other road users and objects on the To make a full brake application: road. depress the brake pedal with full force. Overview of driving safety systems G Risk of accident In this section, you will find information about If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) the following driving safety systems:...
  • Page 59 Safety Driving safety systems the parking brake is being tested using a G Risk of accident ® (Electronic Stability Program) dynamometer If BAS has malfunctioned, the braking sys- ® monitors driving stability and traction, tem remains available with full brake boost- the vehicle is being towed with the front i.e.
  • Page 60 Safety Anti-theft systems Anti-theft systems steering assistant STEER CONTROL. The steering continues to function with power Immobiliser assistance. The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct key. To activate: remove the key from the igni- tion lock. To deactivate: turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
  • Page 61 Safety Anti-theft systems Deactivating tow-away protection and Tow-away protection* and interior interior motion sensor motion sensor* To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the tow- When tow-away protection and the interior away protection and the interior motion sen- motion sensor have been primed, a visual and sor if your vehicle: audible alarm is triggered, if: motion is detected in the vehicle interior,...
  • Page 62 Controls Opening and closing ......60 Driving and parking ......87 Key positions ........62 Transmission ........92 Seats ............ 63 Instrument cluster ......97 Steering wheel ........70 On-board computer ......98 Mirrors ..........70 Driving systems ........ 115 Seat belts ..........

  • Page 63: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing To change the setting: press the Opening and closing buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice. The key centrally locks/unlocks: The key now functions as follows: the doors To unlock the driver's door: press the the tailgate button once.
  • Page 64 Controls Opening and closing Opening the doors from the inside Automatic locking feature You can open a door from the inside at any The vehicle will lock automatically once you time, even if it has been locked. have pulled away. You can switch off the automatic locking function via the on-board computer page 111).

  • Page 65: Key Positions

    Controls Key positions Opening from the outside Key positions You can only open the tailgate after unlocking it first. To unlock centrally: press the but- ton on the key. Pull the tailgate down using recess 1. Push the tailgate closed from the outside. To remove the key Lock the vehicle if necessary with Power supply for some consumers, such...

  • Page 66: Seats

    Seat height trapped when adjusting a seat. be removed ( page 66). Backrest angle Please contact a Mercedes-Benz Service G Risk of accident Centre for more information. Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehi- Seat fore-and-aft adjustment cle is stationary. You will otherwise be dis-...
  • Page 67 Controls Seats Backrest angle Head restraint angle Relieve the pressure on the backrest. Turn handwheel forwards or backwards. Seat height Pull up or push down handle repeatedly until the seat has reached the desired height. Release catch Seat cushion angle* To raise: pull the head restraint up to the Adjust the angle so that your thighs are lightly Push or pull the upper edge of the head...
  • Page 68 Controls Seats Seat height Slide the button up or down in the direction Adjusting the seat electrically* of arrow 1. Slide the button up or down in the direction of arrow 5. Head restraint angle Seat cushion angle Adjust the angle so that your thighs are gently supported.
  • Page 69 Controls Seats Fitting and removing the rear-compart- To raise: pull the head restraint up to the Rear seat head restraints ment head restraints desired height. Adjusting the head restraint height To lower: press release catch and push G Risk of injury G Risk of injury the head restraint down until it is in the Occupants should only travel sitting on...
  • Page 70 Controls Seats Folding the front seat backrests for- Armrest* between the front seats wards/EASY-ENTRY feature (3-door You can slide the armrest forwards or back- vehicle) wards. G Risk of injury There is a risk of entrapment when you move the armrest. There is a small stowage compartment underneath the armrest at the rear.
  • Page 71 Controls Seats Folding the backrest forwards Lumbar support* Push the backrest backwards slightly, pull The lumbar support for the front seats can be seat release forwards and fold the back- adjusted to provide optimum support for your rest forwards until it engages. back.
  • Page 72 Controls Seats Upper back support The system automatically switches down Multi-contour backrest* from level 2 to level 1 after approximately Use button to adjust the upper back You can adjust the contour of the front seats ten minutes. support to the desired position. individually so as to provide optimum support The system automatically switches off for your back.

  • Page 73: Steering Wheel

    Controls Mirrors Steering wheel Mirrors Rear-view mirror G Risk of accident Adjust the rear-view mirror by hand so you Only adjust the steering wheel when the have a good overview of the traffic condi- vehicle is stationary and do not pull away tions.
  • Page 74 Controls Mirrors Adjusting the exterior mirrors and incident light from headlamps strikes the Exterior mirrors sensor in the rear-view mirror. G Risk of accident The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the reverse gear is engaged and the interior light- image.
  • Page 75 Controls Mirrors Resetting the exterior mirrors ror is set to a position which provides you can only fold out the exterior mirrors again with a good overview of traffic conditions. using button 1. If the battery has been disconnected or has become discharged, the exterior mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in or out must be reset.

  • Page 76: Seat Belts

    Controls Seat belts Seat belts hip joints – not across your abdomen. If Children less than 1.50 m tall or under necessary, push down the belt strap 12 years of age cannot wear the seat Wearing seat belts slightly and then retighten it in the roll-up belts properly.
  • Page 77 Choose a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary special- ist knowledge and tools for the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only use seat belts which...
  • Page 78 Controls Seat belts Route the belt over the centre of the shoul- Belt warning for driver and front Belt height adjustment der without twisting it. passenger 5-door vehicles only: you can adjust the Engage belt tongue into buckle 3. < seat belt warning lamp in the instru- seat belt height on the driver's seat and front- 5-door vehicle: if necessary, adjust the...
  • Page 79 Controls Seat belts The status indicator for the rear-compart- Rear seat belt status indicator G Risk of accident ment seat belts is only available for certain Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehi- The rear-compartment seat belt status indi- countries.

  • Page 80: Lights

    Check whether steering wheel is adjus- countries. You can obtain information ted properly ( page 70). about this from any Mercedes-Benz Service Make sure that: Centre. you can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent you can move your legs freely...
  • Page 81 Controls Lights while the ignition is switched off (ignition When you turn the light switch to any key in position 0). position other than or U, the cor- responding light goes on. Switch off the side lamps and parking lamp when you leave the vehicle. This pre- Automatic headlamp mode vents the battery from discharging.
  • Page 82 Controls Lights Starting the engine: the dipped-beam head- To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the Combination switch (turn signals, lamps are also switched on or off automat- light switch to or C. main-beam headlamps and headlamp ically, depending on the brightness of the flasher) On vehicles with front foglamps*, pull the ambient light.
  • Page 83 Controls Lights Main-beam headlamps Hazard warning lamps Adjusting the headlamp range (halo- gen headlamps) Turn the ignition key to position 2 in the ignition lock or start the engine. The headlamp range control allows you to adjust the cone of light from the headlamps Turn the light switch to to suit the vehicle load.
  • Page 84 Controls Lights When in reverse gear: the cornering lamp Cornering light function* (bi-xenon Position Load on the outside of the bend comes on. headlamps*) Driver's seat, front passenger Specially designed headlamps light up the seat and rear seats occupied, Deactivating area into which you are driving when turning luggage compartment laden corners.
  • Page 85 Controls Lights Interior lighting Front overhead control panel (vehicles with but- Rear-compartment overhead control panel tons*) To switch the reading lamp* off Front overhead control panel (vehicles with a £ To switch the rear interior lighting To switch the reading lamp* on rocker switch) on/off ð...

  • Page 86: Windscreen Wipers

    Controls Windscreen wipers cle, open a door or remove the key from the If the windscreen becomes dirty in dry Windscreen wipers ignition lock. weather conditions, the windscreen wipers Switching the windscreen wipers on/ may be activated inadvertently. This could The interior lighting switches off after a delay.

  • Page 87: Side Windows

    Controls Side windows To switch on intermittent wiping Side windows & leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short time. To switch off intermittent wiping Opening/closing the side windows To wipe with washer fluid G Risk of injury G Risk of injury Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition Do not leave children unsupervised in the...
  • Page 88 Controls Side windows Related topics: Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition If a side window blocks during closing and lock. reopens slightly: convenience opening ( page 86) Immediately after the window blocks, pull You can still operate the side windows convenience closing ( page 86) on the corresponding switch again until the...
  • Page 89 Controls Side windows Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition Convenience closing* lock. When you lock the vehicle, you can simulta- Pull the corresponding switch until the side neously: window is closed. close the side windows Hold the switch for an additional second. close the panorama louvred sliding sun- If the side window opens again slightly: roof*...

  • Page 90: Driving And Parking

    Controls Driving and parking Point the tip of the key at the driver's door If you depress the brake when starting the Driving and parking handle. engine, pedal travel will be unusually long Starting the engine and there will be less pedal resistance. Lock the vehicle with the button.
  • Page 91 Controls Driving and parking Starting the engine Further information about the manual trans- mission ( page 92). Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*: You can also use the touch-start function. AUTOTRONIC* To do this, turn the key to position 3 and release it immediately. The engine then starts automatically.
  • Page 92 Controls Driving and parking Change gear in good time and avoid spin- Automatic engine start (ECO start/ Pulling away ning the wheels. You could otherwise dam- stop function) Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use age the vehicle. The ECO start/stop function automatically the engine's full performance until it has switches on the engine as soon as you pre- reached operating temperature.
  • Page 93 Controls Driving and parking Hill start assist Parking brake the vehicle is secured with the parking brake. Hill start assist helps you when pulling away ® is malfunctioning. on uphill gradients. It holds the vehicle for a short time after you have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
  • Page 94 Controls Driving and parking To release: depress the brake pedal and Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC* Shift to neutral N and release the clutch keep it depressed. pedal. Move the selector lever to P. On vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*, the selec- Depress the brake pedal and keep it Turn the key to position 0 ( page 62) in tor lever lock is released.

  • Page 95: Transmission

    Controls Transmission Neutral Nwith ECO Start-Stop-Func- Transmission Manual transmission tion*activated Notes on the transmission 5-speed manual transmission The transmission must be in neutral N for the G Risk of accident engine to switch off when: The movement of the pedals must not be the engine is running below a certain impaired in any way.
  • Page 96 Controls Transmission 6-speed manual transmission use the braking effect of the engine, so less braking will be required to prevent the vehi- cle from gaining speed. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly.
  • Page 97 Controls Transmission Selector lever positions AUTOTRONIC* (continuously variable automatic transmission) ì Park position AUTOTRONIC is an electronically controlled, Prevents the vehicle from rolling continuously variable automatic transmis- away when stopped. Only move the sion. The transmission ratio is changed con- selector lever to P when the vehicle tinuously.
  • Page 98 Controls Transmission Deactivating manual operation To shift down: briefly press the selector ë Neutral lever to the left towards D–. Press and hold the selector lever towards No power is transmitted from the The transmission shifts down to the next D+ until D is shown again in the multi-func- engine to the drive wheels.
  • Page 99 Controls Transmission Program selector button Trailer towing the vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears, unless the Drive in the middle of the engine speed The button is on the lower section of the accelerator pedal is depressed fully. range on uphill gradients.

  • Page 100: Instrument Cluster

    Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particu- lar, work relevant to safety or on safety- related systems must be carried out at a...

  • Page 101: On-Board Computer

    Controls On-board computer Resetting the trip meter Clock On-board computer Select the Standard display menu On vehicles without an audio system or with Points to remember page 103). Audio 5*/Audio 20*, you can set the time The on-board computer is activated as soon using the on-board computer ( page 109).
  • Page 102 Controls On-board computer j k Audio 20*, Audio 50 APS* and COMAND APS*: Scrolls back/forth within a menu Press and hold: in the Audio*/ j k Audio 5*: DVD* menu, selects the next/previ- Press briefly: in the Audio* menu, ous station or selects an audio track selects an audio track or, depending using rapid scrolling.
  • Page 103 Controls On-board computer Unlike other menus, the Settings menu con- Multi-function display tains a number of submenus ( page 106). Values, settings and display messages are shown in the multi-function display. Display area for menus or submenus Status bar with outside temperature or speed ( page 108)
  • Page 104 Controls On-board computer Menus and submenus...
  • Page 105 Controls On-board computer Audio 20*, Audio 50 APS* and COMAND Function Function APS*: 1 Operation menu ( 4 Message memory page 102) menu (Display Depending on the audio system* fitted, the messages) ( page 106) trip meter and total distance Audio*, Navigation* and Telephone* recorder (standard display) menus are slightly different.
  • Page 106 Controls On-board computer Selecting a radio station ASSYST PLUS service interval display page 191) You can only store new stations using the engine oil level* ( page 173) audio system* or COMAND APS* (see sepa- rate operating instructions). Standard display Switch on the audio system* or COMAND APS* and select Radio (see separate oper- ating instructions).
  • Page 107 Controls On-board computer Audio 20*, Audio 50 APS*or COMAND DAB* radio mode (Digital Audio Broad- casting) (see separate operating instruc- APS*: tions). To select a stored station: briefly press button. Operating the CD player (Audio 5*) To select a channel from the channel list: press and hold the but- You can play MP3/WMA CDs in the...
  • Page 108 Controls On-board computer medium (see separate operating instruc- Operating the DVD video* Navigation* menu tions). Switch on COMAND and select DVD video In the Navigation menu, the navigation Use the è · button to select the (see separate operating instructions). instructions from the navigation system Audio/DVD menu.
  • Page 109 Controls On-board computer The direction of travel appears in the multi- Press the è · button repeatedly Message memory menu function display. until either the original menu or the Mes- Previous display messages can be called up sage memory menu appears. in the Message memory menu.
  • Page 110 Controls On-board computer Submenus in the Settings menu menu will only be reset if the vehicle is sta- Press the æ ç button to change tionary. the setting. Press the è · button to select the The changed setting is stored. Press the è...
  • Page 111 Controls On-board computer Selecting the unit of measurement for Selecting the language Lighting submenu distance Press the è · button to select the Constant headlamp mode (daytime driv- The selected unit of measurement for dis- Settings menu. ing lights) ( page 109) tance applies to: Press the...
  • Page 112 Controls On-board computer Setting the date Press the æ ç button to select the A B C status line display: outside temperature Press the button to select Date Set Set using the on-board com- (Outside temp.) or speed (Speed). day (or Date Set month or Date Set puter The selected display now appears con- year).
  • Page 113 Controls On-board computer Press the æ ç button to select the Press the æ ç button to select the Press the è · button to select the Lighting submenu. Lighting submenu. Settings menu. Press the button to select submenus. Press the button to select Headlamp Press the button to select Surround...
  • Page 114 Controls On-board computer switch off function is activated, the interior Press the æ ç button to select the Press the button to select Automatic lighting remains on for 10 seconds if it is dark. Vehicle submenu. door lock. Press the è...
  • Page 115 Controls On-board computer Press the button to select Fold in Press è · to select After mirrors when locking. start. Press the æ ç button to activate Press to select After or deactivate Fold in mirrors when reset. locking. Press the j, è...
  • Page 116 Controls On-board computer Resetting Switch on the mobile phone and audio Telephone menu* equipment* or COMAND APS* (see sepa- Using è or ·, select From start. Functions and displays depend on the rate operating instructions). optional equipment installed in your vehicle. Press the button to select the Press the...
  • Page 117 Controls On-board computer Accepting a call Redialling rate operating instructions). If your mobile phone is operational, you can select and dial If you receive a call while you are in the Tele- The on-board computer stores the most a number from the phone book at any time. phone menu, the multi-function display recently dialled names and numbers from the Press the...

  • Page 118: Driving Systems

    Controls Driving systems Driving systems G Risk of accident Cruise control* Cruise control cannot take account of road Cruise control maintains a constant road Overview of driving systems and traffic conditions. speed for you. You must select a low gear in The vehicle's driving systems are described Always pay attention to traffic conditions good time on long and steep downhill gradi-...
  • Page 119 Controls Driving systems Selecting cruise control The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control When selecting another gear, press the lever indicates which system you have selec- accelerator pedal slightly to increase the Check whether LIM indicator lamp is off. ted: smoothness of the gear change.
  • Page 120 Controls Driving systems Setting a speed Deactivating cruise control Speedtronic* Press the cruise control lever up for a There are several ways to deactivate cruise Speedtronic is used to make sure that you do control: higher speed or down for a lower speed. not exceed a stored speed.
  • Page 121 Controls Driving systems Selecting variable Speedtronic You can set a variable or permanent limit variable Speedtronic is selected speed: You can use the cruise control lever to limit Check whether LIM indicator lamp is on. variable for speed limits, e.g. in built-up the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while If it is on, variable Speedtronic is already areas...
  • Page 122 Controls Driving systems Storing the current speed Deactivating variable Speedtronic Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you 3. You can use the cruise control lever to limit There are several ways to deactivate variable the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while Speedtronic: Making adjustments in 10 km/hincre- the engine is running.
  • Page 123 Controls Driving systems Permanent Speedtronic* Parktronic* You can use the on-board computer to limit G Risk of accident the speed permanently to a value between Parktronic is only an aid and may not detect 160 km/h (e.g. for driving with winter tyres) all obstacles.
  • Page 124 Controls Driving systems Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash, a lorry's compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic drill could cause Parktronic to malfunction. Minimum distance Centre Approximately 20 cm Corners Approximately 20 cm If there is an obstacle within this range, all Example: sensors in the front bumper, Top view warning displays light up and a tone sounds.
  • Page 125 Controls Driving systems Manual transmission: two seconds. You have reached the mini- mum distance. Gear lever in Warning display Rear area: from the sixth segment onwards, Forwards gear Front area activated you will hear an intermittent warning tone. At the seventh segment, you will hear a continuous warning tone for a maximum of Neutral two seconds.
  • Page 126 Controls Driving systems Parktronic is automatically activated G Risk of accident when the parking space is measured. These when you turn the key to position 2 in the are not taken into account when the park- Active parking assist is merely an aid and ignition lock.
  • Page 127 Controls Driving systems Detecting parking spaces Use Active parking assist for parking spaces Make sure that the tyre pressures are always correct. This has a direct influence that are parallel to the direction of travel. Active parking assist is switched on automat- on the parking characteristics of the vehi- ically when driving forwards.
  • Page 128 Controls Driving systems Parking To cancel the procedure: press the button on the multi-function steering wheel G Risk of accident or pull away. Parktronic and Active parking assist are merely parking aids and may not detect all To park using active parking assist: press obstacles.
  • Page 129 Controls Driving systems Cancelling active parking assist In tight parking spaces, you will achieve ate and brake the vehicle yourself appears. the best parking results by reversing as far You can cancel active parking assist at any as possible. When doing so, also observe time.
  • Page 130 Controls Driving systems A warning tone sounds. the multi-function the battery is sufficiently charged ECO start/stop function* display shows the message: Park Assist the brake vacuum is stable The ECO start/stop function automatically cancelled. switches off the engine as soon as you stop When active parking assist is cancelled, you Conditions for the automatic engine the vehicle and restarts the engine as soon as...
  • Page 131 Controls Driving systems Activating/deactivating the ECO start/ If indicator lamp is off, the ECO start/stop stop function function is deactivated. The engine will then not be switched off automatically when the vehicle stops. The next time that the engine is started using the key, the ECO start/stop function is automatically reactivated.

  • Page 132: Air Conditioning

    Controls Air conditioning Air conditioning Overview of air-conditioning systems The vehicle is equipped with one of the following air-conditioning systems: Heatmatic Air-conditioning system* Thermotronic* Heatmatic is a heating and ventilation system The air conditioning combines a heating and The Thermotronic automatic air-conditioning without a cooling system.
  • Page 133 Controls Air conditioning Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period interval for replacing the filter, which is General notes specified in the Service Booklet. As it during warm weather, e.g. using the con- The air-conditioning system*/ depends on environmental conditions, e.g. venience opening feature ( page 86).
  • Page 134 Controls Air conditioning Overview of air-conditioning system functions Heatmatic Function Function Function Sets the temperature Sets the airflow Sets the air distribution P Demists the windscreen Switches the air conditioning on/ P Demists the windscreen Ä Activates/deactivates air- P Demists the windscreen recirculation mode 1 Switches the rear window heating on/off...
  • Page 135 Controls Air conditioning Notes and recommendations on optimum outside odours or when in a tunnel. Oth- erwise, the windows could mist up due air conditioning: to a lack of fresh air in air-recirculation Activate the air conditioning by turning mode. control knob clockwise to the desired position (except position 0).
  • Page 136 Controls Air conditioning Only use the "demisting" function until Function Function the windscreen is clear again. Sets the temperature 1 Switches the rear window Only use the "air-recirculation mode" heating on/off briefly, e.g. when there are unpleasant P Demists the windscreen outside odours or when in a tunnel.
  • Page 137 Controls Air conditioning Thermotronic* Function Function Function Q Sets the airflow ´ Switches the air conditioning T Switches the residual heat on/off function on/off U Controls the air conditioning $ Increases the temperature, Sets the air distribution automatically right œ Switches cooling with air | Demists the windscreen 1 Switches the rear window dehumidification on/off...
  • Page 138 Controls Air conditioning Thermotronic* Switching the air conditioning on/off Function Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition When the air conditioning is switched off, Display lock. the air supply and air circulation are also % Reduces the temperature, left switched off.
  • Page 139 Controls Air conditioning To switch on: press the œ button. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition Switching cooling with air dehumidi- lock. The indicator lamp in the œ button lights fication on/off Set the desired temperature. The "cooling with dehumidification" function To deactivate: press the œ...
  • Page 140 Controls Air conditioning Adjusting the side air vents Thermotronic* ice, snow and foliage, to guarantee the sup- ply of fresh air into the vehicle interior. Different temperatures can be set for the never cover the vents or air inlet and outlet driver's and front-passenger sides.
  • Page 141 Controls Air conditioning Setting the rear-compartment air vents midification" if the outside temperature is Setting the air distribution high. Otherwise, temperature-sensitive Heatmatic/air-conditioning system* items stored in the glove compartment could be damaged. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
  • Page 142 Controls Air conditioning Thermotronic* Setting the airflow Demisting the windscreen Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition You should only select the "demisting" Heatmatic/air-conditioning system* lock. function until the windscreen is clear again. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition To activate: press the button.
  • Page 143 Controls Air conditioning Demisting the windows Switching the rear window heating on/off Press one of the temperature Windows misted up on the inside buttons. G Risk of accident The indicator lamp in the button goes Activate the "cooling with air dehumidifica- Clear all windows of ice or snow before set- out.
  • Page 144 Controls Air conditioning To deactivate: press the Ä button. Activating/deactivating air-recircula- window moves. If there is a risk of entrap- The indicator lamp in the Ä button goes tion mode ment, press the Ä button again. Press out. the button for stopping, opening or closing You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if the side windows in the opposite direction unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle...

  • Page 145: Roof

    Controls Roof If you open the side windows or the pan- To deactivate: press the button. Roof The indicator lamp in the button goes orama louvred sliding sunroof* manually Panorama roof* after closing with the convenience closing out. feature, they will remain in this position G Risk of injury The residual heat automatically switches when opened using the convenience open-...
  • Page 146 Controls Roof Ventilation position Only open the panorama louvred sliding Opening and closing the cover* sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Other- To ventilate the vehicle, you can lift the rear wise, malfunctions may occur. edge of the first pane on the panorama Do not allow anything to protrude from the louvred sliding sunroof.

  • Page 147: Loading And Stowing

    50 kg. Always adapt your driving style to the prevailing road, traffic and weather con- ditions and drive with particular care if the roof is laden. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Cup holder only use roof rack systems which have been tested and approved for Mercedes-...
  • Page 148 Controls Loading and stowing Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent dam- Observe the manufacturer's installation G Risk of poisoning age to the vehicle. instructions. Keep the tailgate closed when the engine is Position the load on the roof rack in such a running.
  • Page 149 Controls Loading and stowing Always place the load against the rear seat compartment floor will be increased when backrests or the seat cushions if these the load is lashed down. have been folded forwards. The maximum load capacity of the stowage Securing a load well under the luggage compartment floor Lashing eyelets...
  • Page 150 Controls Loading and stowing Securing loads in the luggage compart- Securing a load when the seats have been The load must not protrude above the ment removed upper edge of the door trim. There are four lashing eyelets in the luggage Long loads must only be placed low down compartment.
  • Page 151 Controls Loading and stowing Removing the armrest To enable you to use the maximum through- loading opening and to prevent the armrest from becoming dirty or being damaged, the armrest should be removed ( page 148). Opening the through-loading facility Cover in the luggage compartment Locking mechanism Armrest...
  • Page 152 Controls Loading and stowing Pull release upwards and hold it Align the armrest. EASY-VARIO system* securely. Slide the armrest back until it engages. On 3-door vehicle variants, the "Variable lug- The release drops down. Make sure that the Pull armrest out towards the front.
  • Page 153 Controls Loading and stowing Folding the rear bench seat forwards Pull seat cushion release handle 1. Enlarging the luggage compartment The seat cushion is unlocked. The left-hand and right-hand rear seats can Fold the right-hand or left-hand seat cush- be folded down to increase the luggage com- ion forward.
  • Page 154 Controls Loading and stowing 3 and 5-door vehicles Swinging back the rear bench seat G Risk of injury Make sure that the backrest is correctly locked in position. The red lock verification indicators on the left and right sides should no longer be visible.
  • Page 155 Controls Loading and stowing Grasp release handle and pull seat cush- Vehicles with emergency spare wheel*, upwards. loud speaker system* or sound system*: You cannot stow any seat cushions under Remove seat cushion 3. the variable luggage compartment floor*. Fitting rear seat cushions* Fold hinge upwards if necessary.
  • Page 156 Controls Loading and stowing Press seat belt buckle on the grooved Pull left-hand or right-hand release handle on backrest 5. surface and remove seat belt buckle Corresponding backrest is unlocked. from holder 3. Fold backrest forwards past the vertical When the ignition is switched on an indi- to an angle of approximately 20°.
  • Page 157 Controls Loading and stowing Place the backrest, starting with the front Fit the seat cushions as required. Stowage well under the luggage com- seat feet, onto the locking bolts in recesses partment floor Swing the seat cushion backwards. Adjust the head restraints if necessary . The maximum load capacity of the stowage If red lock verification indicator is visible,...
  • Page 158 Controls Loading and stowing To fit: insert the luggage compartment sharp braking, a sudden change in direction floor into the guide rail at an angle of or an accident. approximately 45°. Fold the luggage compartment floor down. Adjusting the height of the luggage compartment floor* Opening/closing the luggage compart- The stowage well under the luggage compart-...
  • Page 159 Controls Loading and stowing Raise luggage compartment floor using Move the front-passenger seat to its rear- Removing/fitting the removable most position. handle in the direction of the arrow front-passenger seat* and tug it upwards sharply. Disconnect connector 1. Removing the front-passenger seat A signal sounds.
  • Page 160 Controls Loading and stowing Open cable box and place connector inside. Close cable box 3. G Risk of injury The front-passenger seat which has been removed contains an active sidebag. Do not attach a power source to the connector on the seat, otherwise the airbag could inflate.
  • Page 161 Controls Loading and stowing Folding back the front-passenger seat Guide the seat through the front-passenger Folding backrest on the front- backrest door opening. passenger seat* Move the seat into position over the mount- Push the backrest down slightly and pull Folding the front-passenger seat back- ing cups.
  • Page 162 Controls Loading and stowing Rolling up the luggage compartment To close: press bag hook until it Make sure that luggage compartment cover cover is rolled up. engages. Press the handle on the right underside in Unclip luggage compartment cover the direction of the arrow 2. guide it forwards.
  • Page 163 Controls Loading and stowing In the glove compartment there are stow- brake sharply age spaces for the following: change direction suddenly coins are involved in an accident pens Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not credit cards and service cards be placed in the luggage net. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, Glove compartment you will find installed in the glove compart-...
  • Page 164 Controls Loading and stowing Stowage compartment in the rear com- To open: briefly press the cover of stowage To open: raise the stowage box slightly and partment compartment 1. pull it out using handle 3. Stowage compartment opens. Several CD jewel cases can be stacked in the stowage box.

  • Page 165: Features

    Controls Features Mirror in the sun visor Features objects being thrown around the vehicle interior in the event of sharp braking, a sud- Mirror light* only comes on if the sun visor Sun visors den change in direction or an accident. is clipped into retainer and mirror cover G Risk of accident...
  • Page 166 Controls Features To open: slide cover forwards. Make sure that the key is in position 2 in Cigarette lighter* the ignition lock. Ashtray opens. G Risk of injury and fire Slide cover forwards. To remove the insert: pull the insert up Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its and out.
  • Page 167 Mercedes-Benz tions equipment in a vehicle. recommends the use of an approved exterior If it is permitted by law to operate commu- aerial.
  • Page 168 Controls Features mobile phone bracket installation instruc- Floormat on the driver's side tions. G Risk of accident Insert the mobile phone into the mobile Make sure that there is sufficient clearance phone bracket; see the separate mobile around the pedals when floormats are phone bracket installation instructions.
  • Page 170 Operation Running-in notes ....... 168 Refuelling ........... 168 Engine compartment ......171 Tyres and wheels ......176 Winter driving ........181 Driving tips ........183 Driving abroad ........185 Trailer towing* ........186 Service ..........191 Care ............ 192...

  • Page 171: Running-In Notes

    Operation Refuelling ing from adding the wrong fuel is not cov- Running-in notes Refuelling ered by the warranty. The first 1,500 km Refuelling Do not start the engine if you accidentally If you treat the engine with sufficient care G Risk of explosion refuel with the wrong fuel.
  • Page 172 Operation Refuelling the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi- To close: replace the fuel filler cap and turn Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the petrol cle. it clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly may be mixed with the additive recommen- engages.
  • Page 173 Your vehicle must EN 590 can increase wear and damage the approved by Mercedes-Benz can be obtained be refuelled with this winter diesel at temper- engine and the exhaust system.

  • Page 174: Engine Compartment

    Operation Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicles with a petrol engine: Make sure that the windscreen wipers are The electronic ignition system uses high switched off and that the key has been Bonnet voltage. For this reason, you must never pulled out of the ignition lock before open- touch components of the ignition system ing the bonnet.
  • Page 175 Operation Engine compartment The handle for opening the bonnet is located Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a above the radiator grille. 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 176 Operation Engine compartment Checking the engine oil level Eng. oil level Reduce oil level To do so: Have excess oil siphoned off. the vehicle should be parked on level ground There is a risk of damage to the engine or the catalytic converter if there is excess oil the engine should be switched off for at in the engine.
  • Page 177 Operation Engine compartment Topping up the engine oil ature (if the engine was only started briefly), before measuring. If you wish to cancel the measurement, press the button on the multi- function steering wheel. Using the oil dipstick Example: vehicles with a turbo/diesel engine Oil dipstick Example: vehicles with a petrol/diesel engine Maximum mark...
  • Page 178 Operation Engine compartment Checking the coolant level Top up the coolant if necessary. H Environmental note Replace cap and tighten all the way to When topping up the oil, take care not to The coolant expansion tank is located in the the stop.

  • Page 179: Tyres And Wheels

    Fire, naked flames and smoking are ded or when driving with snow chains. This prohibited when handling washer fluid con- For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- could result in damage to the tyres or the centrate. ommends that you only use tyres and vehicle.
  • Page 180 14 days, as well as after driving and make. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. off-road or on rough roads. Damaged Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the When parking your vehicle, make sure that wheels could cause a loss of tyre pressure.
  • Page 181 Operation Tyres and wheels Tyre tread Tyre pressures MOExtended run-flat system* The MOExtended run-flat system allows you G Risk of accident You will find a table of tyre pressures for to continue driving the vehicle even when one various operating conditions on the inside Bear in mind that: or more tyres lose all air pressure.
  • Page 182 Operation Tyres and wheels Driving with tyre pressure that is too high or Tyre pressure loss warning system Check the tyre for foreign bodies. too low can: Check whether the wheel is losing air or While the vehicle is in motion, the tyre pres- shorten the service life of the tyres the valve is leaking.
  • Page 183 Operation Tyres and wheels tyres is set correctly for the operating con- Restart Run Flat Indicat.? Yes Can- fully. Do not make any sudden steering ditions concerned. movements when doing so. Also observe the notes in the section on If you wish to confirm the restart: The function of the tyre pressure loss warning tyre pressures ( page 178).

  • Page 184: Winter Driving

    Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified if they have the same dimensions: for exam- direction of tyre rotation. specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz ple size, offset, etc. Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and Service Centre, at the onset of winter.
  • Page 185 Active Park Assist* ( page 123). Once you have fitted the winter tyres: by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding Do not exceed the maximum permissible standard of quality. speed of 50 km/h.

  • Page 186: Driving Tips

    Operation Driving tips Downhill gradients Vehicles with manual transmission: engage Driving tips neutral. On long and steep downhill stretches, espe- Rolling with the engine switched off Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*: shift the cially if the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer, selector lever to N.
  • Page 187 Brake pads/linings which have not on the ice when you brake, considerably G Risk of accident been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or reducing tyre grip. Drive with particular The layer of salt on the brake discs and the which are not of an equivalent quality could care in such weather conditions.

  • Page 188: Driving Abroad

    Driving abroad Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Driving on wet roads Driving abroad only use genuine Mercedes-Benz masking If water has accumulated to a certain depth Points to remember tape. Your headlamps could otherwise be on the road surface, there is a danger of aqua- damaged.

  • Page 189: Trailer Towing

    Fitting the ball coupling Make a note of the ball coupling key num- ber. You can use this number to obtain a replacement key from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G Risk of injury If the ball coupling does not engage prop-...
  • Page 190 Operation Trailer towing* Pull protective cap down in the direction of the arrow out of the ball coupling recess. Place protective cap into the ball cou- pling recess. Ball coupling recess Handwheel Protective cap Green mark on the handwheel Pull handwheel away from the ball cou- Green area on the ball coupling pling and turn it clockwise until it engages.
  • Page 191 Benz recommends that you use a trailer Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- pose. In particular, work relevant to safety You will find the applicable permissible val- or on safety-related systems must be car-...
  • Page 192 Operation Trailer towing* Driving tips not use a noseweight of less than 50 kg, This also applies if you have activated otherwise the trailer may come loose. cruise control* or Speedtronic*. In Germany, the maximum permitted speed Bear in mind that the payload and the rear This will use the braking effect of the engine, for vehicle/trailer combinations is 80 km/h.
  • Page 193 Operation Trailer towing* note that the power output of the engine, Pull out the ball coupling downwards. brake sharply and consequently the vehicle's gradient- Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty. change direction suddenly climbing capability, decrease with increas- Vehicles without ECO start/stop func- have an accident ing altitude.

  • Page 194: Service

    Operation Service specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Fold down socket . Service Service Centre. Open the socket cover. ASSYST PLUS service interval display To switch the switched power supply on Insert the connector with lug into or off: turn the key in the ignition lock to...

  • Page 195: Care

    Note down the service due date displayed Service A overdue by .. km before disconnecting the battery. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care You will also hear a warning tone. products. A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a...
  • Page 196 Operation Care Make sure that the side windows are com- H Environmental note Vehicle care pletely closed, that the ventilation/heater Dispose of empty packaging, cleaning Do not park the vehicle for a long period blower is fully turned off and that the wind- cloths and polishing wads in an environ- of time directly after cleaning, especially if screen wiper switch is set to 0.
  • Page 197 Fold the wiper arms away from the wind- tion about anti-glare film can be obtained trim elements screen. from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Damaged seals or electrical components Wipe the windscreen and wiper blades with can lead to failures or leaks.
  • Page 198 Cleaning the trim strips (three-door 986 59 71 10. You can purchase this solvent-free and non-corrosive. Mercedes- vehicles) from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Benz recommends that you use a Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products, Mercedes-Benz cleaning product for this...
  • Page 199 Parktronic* sensors in the left-hand side Use the chrome-cleaning agent recommen- of the front bumper. ded by Mercedes-Benz for cleaning. Infor- mation about chrome-cleaning agents can Clean sensors in the bumper with water, be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz car shampoo and a soft cloth.
  • Page 200 Observe the note on care provided by the trailer manufacturer. Maintenance of the ball coupling and trailer coupling can also be performed by any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. H Environmental note Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi- ronmentally-responsible manner.
  • Page 202 Practical advice Where will I find...? ......200 Display messages ......202 Troubleshooting ........ 222 Locking/unlocking in an emer- gency ..........241 Changing the batteries ..... 244 Changing the bulbs ......245 Replacing the wiper blades ....251 Flat tyre ..........253 Battery ..........

  • Page 203: Where Will I Find

    Practical advice Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle Where will I find...? Vehicle tool kit and folding wheel chock TIREFIT kit Vehicle tool kit, TIREFIT kit, jack, first- aid kit, warning triangle and folding wheel chock First-aid kit The vehicle tool kit, TIREFIT kit, jack, first-aid Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit kit, warning triangle and folding wheel chock...
  • Page 204 Practical advice Where will I find...? Setting up the foldable wheel chock Fire extinguisher* Spare wheel*/"Minispare" emer- gency spare wheel* The folding wheel chock serves as an addi- Have the fire extinguisher refilled after tional measure for securing the vehicle Open the luggage compartment floor each use and checked every one or two against rolling away, e.g.

  • Page 205: Display Messages

    Mercedes-Benz recom- Notes mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particu- The on-board computer shows warnings or lar, work relevant to safety or on safety- malfunctions in the multi-function display.
  • Page 206 Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, all work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 207 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution 120 km/h Maximum speed The maximum speed has been excee- Drive slower. exceeded ABS, ESP unavaila- Carefully drive a short, lightly curving stretch G Risk of accident of road at a speed above 20 km/h. ble See Owner's ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) and ESP ®...
  • Page 208 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Drive on carefully. G Risk of accident Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi- ® ABS and ESP are temporarily unavailable ately. due to undervoltage. The battery is, for Observe the additional messages in the multi- example, not being charged.
  • Page 209 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABS, ESP inopera- Drive on carefully. G Risk of accident tive See Owner's Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi- ® ABS and ESP are unavailable due to a Manual ately. fault.
  • Page 210 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution unavailable See Carefully drive a short, lightly curving stretch G Risk of accident of road at a speed above 20 km/h. Owner's Manual ® is temporarily unavailable. The self- If the display message disappears, ESP ®...
  • Page 211 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Drive on carefully. G Risk of accident Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi- ® is unavailable due to undervoltage. ately. The battery is, for example, not being Observe the additional messages in the multi- charged.
  • Page 212 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution inoperative See Drive on carefully. G Risk of accident Owner's Manual Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi- ® is unavailable due to a malfunction. ately. The following systems are also unavaila- ble: the steering assistant STEER CONTROL hill start assist...
  • Page 213 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution No Service Your vehicle is outside the network pro- Wait until the operational readiness symbol vider transmitter/receiver range. appears in the multi-function display page 113). Park Assist cancelled The driver’s door is open and the driver's Repeat the parking process with the seat belt seat belt has not been fastened.
  • Page 214 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tyre press. Check tyres Stop the vehicle without making any sudden G Risk of accident steering or braking manoeuvres. Pay attention The tyre pressure loss warning system has to traffic conditions as you do so. detected a significant loss in pressure.
  • Page 215 Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, all work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 216 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The engine fan is faulty. If the coolant temperature is less than 120 †, you can continue driving to the nearest quali- fied specialist workshop. Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain, and stop-and- go driving.
  • Page 217 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check brake fluid Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying G Risk of accident attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not level There is insufficient brake fluid in the continue driving under any circumstances.
  • Page 218 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The poly-V-belt may have torn. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Check the poly-V-belt. If the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving.
  • Page 219 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Cornering light The left-hand or right-hand cornering Change the bulb ( page 245). left light* is faulty. Cornering light right Dipped-beam left Vehicles with the light and visibility pack- Halogen headlamp: replace the bulbs page 245).
  • Page 220 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Turn signal rear The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn Change the bulb ( page 245). signal is faulty. left Turn signal rear right Turn signal left The turn signal in the left-hand or right- Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 221 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Main-beam left Vehicles with light and visibility pack- Change the bulb ( page 245). age*: the left-hand or right-hand high beam is faulty. Main-beam right Vehicles with the lights and visibility pack- Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 222 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Reversing lamp Vehicles with lights and visibility pack- Change the bulb ( page 245). left age*: the left-hand or right-hand reversing light is faulty. Reversing lamp right Add 1.0 litreof Vehicles with a diesel engine: the oil level Check the oil level ( page 173).
  • Page 223 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Engine oil level Vehicles with a diesel engine: you have Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the added too much engine oil. There is a risk specified level. Observe the legal require- Reduce oil level of damage to the engine or to the catalytic ments.
  • Page 224 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Bluetooth ready The Bluetooth connection between your If desired, activate the Bluetooth connection between the mobile phone and the audio sys- mobile phone and the audio system* or tem* or COMAND APS* (see separate operat- COMAND APS* is not activated.

  • Page 225: Troubleshooting

    Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, all work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 226 Vehicles with automatic child A special Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition on the front- seat with automatic child seat passenger seat: recognition has been fitted to the front-passenger seat.
  • Page 227 Practical advice Troubleshooting Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions - The yellow ABS warning Drive on carefully. G Risk of accident lamp comes on while the Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is engine is running.
  • Page 228 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions ® Therefore, ESP , BAS, the steer- ing assistant STEER CONTROL, hill start assist and the tyre pres- sure loss warning system are also deactivated. The brake system continues to function normally, but without electronic support.
  • Page 229 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions v The yellow ESP ® Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pull- warning G Risk of accident ing away. lamp flashes while the ® or traction control has vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 230 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions H The red brake system Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to road and G Risk of accident warning lamp comes on traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstan- There is insufficient brake fluid in while the engine is run- ces.
  • Page 231 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions < The red seat belt warning The seat belt warning lamp Fasten your seat belt ( page 73). lamp lights up for 6 sec- reminds the driver and front onds after the engine passenger to fasten their seat belts.
  • Page 232 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions < The red warning lamp Fasten your seat belt ( page 73). G Risk of injury flashes and an intermit- The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning The driver or front passenger has tent audible warning ceases.
  • Page 233 Practical advice Troubleshooting Warning tones Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions You have opened the vehicle with Switch off the alarm ( page 57). The anti-theft warning alarm* is the anti-theft alarm system still triggered. activated*. You hear a warning tone. A message appears in the multi- See the explanations for the display message ( page 202).
  • Page 234 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions You hear a warning tone. Move the selector lever to P. Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*: You have: switched off the engine opened the driver's door not moved the selector lever to position P Accident Problem Possible cause/consequence...
  • Page 235 Practical advice Troubleshooting Fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. Turn the key to position 0 ( page 62) in the ignition lock immedi- G Risk of explosion or fire ately and remove it. The fuel line or the fuel tank is Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
  • Page 236 Practical advice Troubleshooting Engine Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The engine will not start. You can The engine electronics system Turn the key back to position 0 ( page 62) in the ignition lock hear the starter motor operating. is malfunctioning. before the next starting attempt.
  • Page 237 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Vehicles with a petrol engine: There is a malfunction in the Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly. engine electronics or a mechani- The engine is not running Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work- cal component of the engine con- smoothly and is misfiring.
  • Page 238 Practical advice Troubleshooting AUTOTRONIC* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The transmission has problems The transmission is losing oil. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop shifting gear immediately. The acceleration ability is deteri- The transmission is in emergency Stop the vehicle.
  • Page 239 Practical advice Troubleshooting Parktronic* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Only the red segments in the Parktronic has malfunctioned If problems persist, have Parktronic checked at a qualified spe- Parktronic warning display are lit. and has switched itself off. cialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
  • Page 240 Practical advice Troubleshooting Headlamps Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The headlamps or the turn signals Air humidity is very high. Drive with the headlamps switched on. in the exterior mirrors are misted The headlamps are demisted after a short distance. up on the inside.
  • Page 241 Practical advice Troubleshooting Side windows Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions A side window will not close. Objects are trapped between the Remove the objects. window and the door frame. Close the side window. There are objects in the window Remove the objects. guide rail which are preventing Close the side window.
  • Page 242 You have lost a key. Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. If necessary, have the manual locks changed too.
  • Page 243 Practical advice Troubleshooting Trailer towing Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The ball coupling cannot be Remove the ball coupling and clean it ( page 196). If the ball cou- G Risk of accident locked. pling still cannot be locked, remove the ball coupling. It must no The ball coupling is dirty.

  • Page 244: Locking/Unlocking In An Emergency

    Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Releasing and removing the emergency Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle key element If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked cen- Emergency key trally with the key: If the vehicle can no longer be locked or Remove the emergency key element from unlocked with the key, use the emergency the key (...
  • Page 245 Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Turn the emergency key element back and Make sure that you have the key with you Emergency fuel filler flap release remove it. and have not left it in the vehicle. G Risk of injury Pull the door handle again.
  • Page 246 Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Vehicles with the CLASSIC or AVANT- Pull emergency release in the direction Vehicles with the ELEGANCE*design/ of the arrow. GARDE*design/trim level trim level or with the optional front The fuel filler flap is unlocked. compartment armrest* Open the fuel filler flap.

  • Page 247: Changing The Batteries

    Take discharged batteries to a qualified Remove old batteries from the battery specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz tray. Service Centre, or to a special collection Insert the new batteries underneath con- point for old batteries.

  • Page 248: Changing The Bulbs

    G Risk of injury Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use Bulbs and lamps can be very hot. You a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this should therefore allow them to cool down purpose. In particular, work relevant to before you change them. Otherwise, you safety or on safety-related systems must be could be burned if you touch them.
  • Page 249 Vehicles with halogen headlamps. Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps* Vehicles with xenon headlamps*: always have these bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. These bulbs must be replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 250 Screw in retaining screw 1. ber and fit washer fluid reservoir into changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. bracket 3. Removing/fitting the washer fluid res- Turn retaining screw clockwise.
  • Page 251 Practical advice Changing the bulbs Turn bulb holder anti-clockwise and pull Remove the washer fluid reservoir Switch off the lights. page 247). it out. Open the cover in the front wheel arch Press retaining lug down and remove page 247). Remove the bulb from bulb holder 4.
  • Page 252 Practical advice Changing the bulbs Replacing the turn signal lamps Insert the new bulb into bulb holder turn clockwise while applying slight pres- sure. Insert bulb holder and turn it clockwise. Changing the rear bulbs Opening and closing the side trim pan- You must open the side trim panel in the lug- Right-hand side trim panel gage compartment before you can change...
  • Page 253 Practical advice Changing the bulbs Changing the tail lamps Changing the bulbs in the licence plate lamps Switch off the lights. Open the luggage compartment. Open the side trim panel ( page 249). Bulb holder Brake lamp Reversing lamp Switch off the lights. Turn signal lamp Open the tailgate.

  • Page 254: Replacing The Wiper Blades

    Practical advice Replacing the wiper blades Position the new wiper blade with Replacing the wiper blades recess on lug 5. Windscreen wiper blades Fold wiper blade in the direction of arrow onto the wiper arm, until retaining G Risk of accident clips engage in bracket 4.
  • Page 255 Practical advice Replacing the wiper blades Removing Turn wiper blade parallel to the wiper arm. Fold the wiper arm back onto the rear win- dow. Adjusting the spraying nozzles Check the spraying nozzles setting regularly. If they have moved, you can readjust them yourself.

  • Page 256: Flat Tyre

    Observe legal require- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use Switch on the hazard warning lamps. ments. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this Apply the handbrake. purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be...
  • Page 257 Practical advice Flat tyre Do not remove any foreign objects which Your vehicle may be equipped with one of If TIREFIT comes into contact with your have penetrated the tyre, e.g. screws or two different air pumps. Version 1 can be eyes or skin, immediately rinse thor- nails.
  • Page 258 First, TIREFIT is pumped into the tyre. The out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- pressure can briefly rise to around 5 bar. * optional...
  • Page 259 Practical advice Flat tyre H Environmental note ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particu- Service Centre for this purpose. In particu- lar, work relevant to safety or on safety- Have the used TIREFIT kit disposed of pro-...
  • Page 260 Let the electric pump run for five minutes. sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry The tyre should then have a pressure of at out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- least 1.8 bar. ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particu-...
  • Page 261 (see fuel filler flap for values). years at a qualified specialist workshop, out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. To increase the tyre pressure: switch on ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz the electric air pump.
  • Page 262 On level ground: place chocks or similar carry out the work required. Mercedes- items under the front and rear of the wheel Benz recommends that you use a that is diagonally opposite the wheel you Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- wish to change. * optional...
  • Page 263 Practical advice Flat tyre Otherwise, the jack will not be able to ach- ieve its load-bearing capacity due to the restricted height. Do not start the engine at any time while the wheel is being changed. Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being supported by the jack.
  • Page 264 Mercedes- Benz recommends that you use a Take ratchet ring spanner and socket Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or Service out of the vehicle tool kit. 24h for this purpose. In particular, work rel- Take ratchet ring spanner...
  • Page 265 Practical advice Flat tyre Lowering the vehicle You must not exceed a maximum speed of could work loose if they are not tightened 80 km/h. to a torque of 130 Nm. Place the ratchet ring spanner onto the hexagon nut of the jack so that the lettering G Risk of accident Turn the jack back to its initial position and AB is visible.

  • Page 266: Battery

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use To prevent damage from corrosion, only splashes off with clean a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this replace the battery with one that has a central water. Consult a doctor if purpose. In particular, work relevant to ventilation cover.
  • Page 267 Practical advice Battery Take them to a Mercedes-Benz Service step out of the vehicle first and touch the Centre or to a special collection point for bodywork. old batteries. Do not wipe the battery using a cloth. The battery could be destroyed as a result of...
  • Page 268 Greater braking force will then be specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz required and the brake pedal travel will Service Centre. be longer. If necessary, depress the brake pedal with maximum force.

  • Page 269: Jump-Starting

    Observe the following points: Switch off all electrical consumers. approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery chargers allow the battery to be charged Connect the positive terminal clamp and Jump-starting may only be performed when while it is still installed.
  • Page 270 Gases escaping from the battery during jump-starting may cause minor explosions. Have the battery checked at a qualified Avoid creating sparks. Keep naked flames specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Positive terminal of donor battery away from the battery, and do not smoke. Service Centre.

  • Page 271: Towing And Tow-Starting

    If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle, have it towed to the nearest qualified spe- It is better to have the vehicle transported cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz than to have it towed. Service Centre. * optional...
  • Page 272 Practical advice Towing and tow-starting Opening the rear cover Fitting the towing eye Towing the vehicle Vehicles with a trailer tow hitch: if you You may tow the vehicle for a maximum intend to use the vehicle for towing, fit the ball of 50 km.
  • Page 273 Practical advice Towing and tow-starting Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC* Tow the vehicle or let it roll. Transporting the vehicle Shift to a suitable gear and bring the clutch Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition The towing eyes or trailer coupling* can be pedal up slowly.

  • Page 274: Fuses

    Have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified specialist work- Lift up cover 1. shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Remove the cover mat from the battery. If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe- cialist workshop, e.g.
  • Page 275 Practical advice Fuses Fuse allocation chart Main fuse box...
  • Page 276 Technical data Introduction to technical data ..274 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..274 Vehicle electronics ......275 Vehicle identification plates .... 276 Engine ..........278 Performance ........280 Tyres and wheels ......282 Vehicle dimensions ......286 Vehicle weights ......... 286 Trailer coupling* .......

  • Page 277: Introduction To Technical Data

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

  • Page 278: Vehicle Electronics

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

  • Page 279: Vehicle Identification Plates

    Technical data Vehicle identification plates phones/wireless devices in the vehicle. Vehicle identification plates This also ensures that interference Vehicle identification plate with vehi- between these devices and the vehicle's cle identification number (VIN) and electronics is kept to a minimum. If instal- paint code number led, the exterior aerial conducts the elec- tromagnetic fields transmitted by a mobile...
  • Page 280 (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle body. It is located in the engine compartment Engine number below the windscreen frame. The engine number is stamped on the engine block (crankcase). More information can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle identification number (VIN)

  • Page 281: Engine

    Technical data Engine Engine A 150 A 170 A 200 A 200 TURBO A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY Rated output 70 kW (95 bhp) 85 kW (116 bhp) 100 kW (136 bhp) 142 kW (193 bhp) At engine speed 5,200 rpm 5,500 rpm 5,500 rpm...
  • Page 282 Technical data Engine A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI Displacement 1,991 cm 1,991 cm 1,991 cm Maximum engine 4,800 rpm 4,800 rpm 4,800 rpm speed...

  • Page 283: Performance

    Technical data Performance Performance Speeds Manual transmission A 150 A 170 A 200 A 200 TURBO A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY Maximum speed 175 km/h 188 km/h 200 km/h 228 km/h Manual transmission A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI Maximum speed 170 km/h...
  • Page 284 Technical data Performance Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h A 150 A 150 A 170 A 170 A 200 BlueEFFICIENCY BlueEFFICIENCY Manual transmission 12.6 seconds 12.6 seconds 10.9 seconds 10.9 seconds 9.8 seconds 13.5 seconds – 11.5 seconds – 9.9 seconds AUTOTRONIC* A 200 A 160 CDI...

  • Page 285: Tyres And Wheels

    Mercedes- Benz Service Centre. will find further information about tyre pres- If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can- sures in the "Operation" section not accept any responsibility for damage If you fit tyres other than those tested and page 178).
  • Page 286 Technical data Tyres and wheels Tyres A 150 / A 200 / A 200 TURBO A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY / A 200 CDI A 170 / A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY / A 160 CDI / A 160 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY / A 180 CDI 15"...
  • Page 287 Tyres with run-flat characteristics, only available in conjunction with tyre pressure loss warning system and tyre pressure monitor*. Not available from the factory. You can obtain further information from a specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Not on steel wheels.
  • Page 288 Technical data Tyres and wheels Spare wheel* Your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT, a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel* or a spare wheel*, depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted. Vehicles with MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. A 150 / A 200 / A 200 TURBO...

  • Page 289: Vehicle Dimensions

    Technical data Vehicle weights Vehicle dimensions A 150 A 150 A 170 A 170 A 200 BlueEFFICIENCY BlueEFFICIENCY Vehicle length (ECE) 3,883 mm 3,883 mm 3,883 mm 3,883 mm 3,883 mm Vehicle width including exte- 2,040 mm 2,040 mm 2,040 mm 2,040 mm 2,040 mm rior mirrors...
  • Page 290 Technical data Vehicle weights A 150 A 150 A 170 A 170 A 200 BlueEFFICIENCY BlueEFFICIENCY Unladen weight 5-door vehi- 1,225 kg 1,245 kg 1,240 kg 1,260 kg 1,270 kg (in accordance with EC directive) 3-door vehi- 1,195 kg 1,215 kg 1,210 kg 1,230 kg 1,240 kg...
  • Page 291 Technical data Vehicle weights A 150 A 150 A 170 A 170 A 200 BlueEFFICIENCY BlueEFFICIENCY Maximum roof 50 kg 50 kg 50 kg 50 kg 50 kg load Maximum lug- 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg gage compart- ment load A 200 TURBO...
  • Page 292 Technical data Vehicle weights A 200 TURBO A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI Maximum per- 5-door vehi- 890 kg 900 kg 895 kg 900 kg missible rear axle load 3-door vehi- 890 kg 900 kg 895 kg 900 kg Towing a trailer 5-door vehi-...

  • Page 293: Trailer Coupling

    Mercedes- Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be car- ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 294 Technical data Trailer coupling* Trailer loads A 150 A 170 A 200 A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 150 A 170 A 200 TURBO A 200 CDI BlueEfficiency BlueEfficiency 1,000 kg 1,300 kg 1,500 kg 1,000 kg 1,500 kg Permissible trailer load, braked Permissible trailer load, unbraked 595 kg...

  • Page 295: Service Products And Capacities

    To protect your health, do not allow service and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for damaging to your health. products to come into contact with your your vehicle and are listed in the Mercedes- eyes or open wounds.
  • Page 296 Technical data Service products and capacities adding the wrong fuel is not covered by the The consumption figures have been deter- H Environmental note warranty. mined according to EU Directive (carbon dioxide) is the gas which sci- RL 80 / 1268 / EEC. More information about refuelling and fuels entists believe to be principally responsible can be found on (...
  • Page 297 Technical data Service products and capacities Fuel consumption The consumption figures have been determined according to applicable EU Directives and do not refer to one specific vehicle. Deviations from these values may occur under normal operating conditions. Manual transmission A 150 A 150 A 170 A 170...
  • Page 298 Technical data Service products and capacities A 150 A 170 A 200 A 200 TURBO AUTOTRONIC* Overall (NEDC) 6.6 – 7.0 l/100 km 6.6 – 7.1 l/100 km 7.2 – 7.4 l/100 km 7.9 – 8.1 l/100 km emissions 157 – 166 g/km 157 –...
  • Page 299 Engine oil A list of engine oils tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Engine oils which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz have the MB Sheet number indicated on the oil container.
  • Page 300 More information on coolant and refilling sufficiently protected from corrosion, and anti-corrosion protection can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Speci- the boiling point will be too low. antifreeze protection fications for Service Products, sheet no. If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in 310.1 and is available from any Mercedes-...
  • Page 301 Mercedes-Benz recom- mends an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor which has been approved for Mercedes-Benz. The cooling system contains a filling which must be renewed after 15 years, or after 250, 000 km at the latest.
  • Page 302 Technical data Service products and capacities Capacities The following values indicate the total cooling system capacities. A 150 A 150 A 150 A 170 A 170 A 170 Manual trans- BlueEFFICIENCY Manual trans- BlueEFFICIENCY AUTOTRONIC* AUTOTRONIC* mission mission Coolant 6.3 l 6.3 l 6.5 l 6.3 l...
  • Page 303 Further information on windshield washer approved by Mercedes-Benz and have this fluid and the mixing ratio can be found on confirmed in the Service Booklet. page 175).

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