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Summarization of Contents
Introduction
Product information
Recommendations for using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories.
Vehicle equipment
Description of standard and optional equipment, noting country-specific differences.
Service and literature
Information on warranty coverage and service documents.
At a glance
Exterior view
Identification of exterior components and their functions.
Cockpit
Identification of interior controls and functions.
Instrument cluster
Overview of instrument cluster components and functions.
Multifunction steering wheel
Identification of steering wheel buttons and their functions.
Center console
Identification of center console controls and functions.
Overhead control panel
Identification of overhead control panel buttons and functions.
Door control panel
Identification of door control panel buttons and functions.
Safety
Occupant safety
Key facts about the vehicle's restraint system components.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Explanation of SRS system and its components.
Safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems like ABS, BAS, ESP.
Anti-theft systems
Information on immobilizer and ATA system.
Opening and closing
SmartKey
Important safety notes and functions of the SmartKey.
Doors
Safety notes on doors, including child-proof locks and unlocking.
Cargo compartment
Safety notes on cargo compartment access and warnings.
Side windows
Safety notes on side windows operation and entrapment risks.
Sliding sunroof
Safety notes for the sliding sunroof, including warnings.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Correct driver's seat position
Guidelines for adjusting seat, head restraint, and steering wheel.
Seats
Important safety notes on seat adjustment and child safety.
Steering wheel
Information on steering wheel adjustment, heating, and EASY-ENTRY/EXIT.
Mirrors
Instructions for adjusting exterior mirrors and notes on anti-glare.
Memory functions
How to store and recall seat, steering wheel, and mirror settings.
Lights and windshield wipers
Exterior lighting
Safety notes and guidance for exterior lighting, including driving abroad.
Interior lighting
Overview and operation of interior lighting systems.
Changing bulbs
Safety notes and instructions for changing various bulbs.
Windshield wipers
Safety notes and instructions for operating wipers and replacing blades.
Climate control
Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes and description of climate control systems.
Operating the control systems
Instructions for operating climate control systems.
Setting the air vents
Instructions for setting air distribution and airflow.
Driving and parking
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
Guidelines for the first 1000 miles (1500 km).
Driving
Important safety notes and general tips for driving.
Automatic transmission
Safety notes and operation of the automatic transmission.
Refueling
Safety notes regarding refueling gasoline, diesel, and AdBlue®.
Parking
Safety notes on parking and switching off the engine.
Driving tips
General driving tips, sensible driving for fuel economy, and safety warnings.
Driving systems
Overview of driving safety systems like Cruise Control and DISTRONIC.
Towing a trailer
Safety notes and guidelines for towing a trailer.
On-board computer and displays
Important safety notes
Critical safety notes regarding driver attention and the multifunction display.
Displays and operation
Information on tachometer, temperature display, and general display operation.
Menus and submenus
Overview of menus and submenus accessible via the multifunction display.
Display messages
List of display messages, their causes, and solutions.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Explanations of warning and indicator lamps and their meanings.
Loading, stowing and features
Loading guidelines
Critical safety guidelines for securely fastening items and distributing load.
Stowage compartments
Safety notes regarding careful storage of objects.
Stowage areas
Details on parcel nets, stowage compartments, and luggage compartment enlargement.
Features
Information on features like cup holders, sun visors, and ashtrays.
Roadside assistance
After an accident
What to do in case of an accident, including fuel leaks and damage assessment.
Where will I find...?
Location of essential items like the first-aid kit and how to access them.
Flat tire
Instructions for dealing with a flat tire, including TIREFIT kit usage.
Battery
Safety notes regarding battery handling, charging, and jump-starting.
Jump-starting
Detailed instructions and safety warnings for jump-starting.
Towing and tow-starting
Critical safety notes and procedures for towing and tow-starting.
Fuses
Safety notes and instructions for locating and replacing fuses.
Tires and wheels
Important safety notes
Safety warnings regarding tire replacement, condition, and accessories.
Directives to be observed
Guidelines for mounting tires and wheels, including rotation and cleaning.
Maintenance and care of wheels and tires
Procedures for checking wheels and tires for damage and wear.
Tire pressures
Recommended tire inflation pressures and warnings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
Explanation of U.S. government standards for tire quality.
Definitions for tires and loading
Definitions of tire terms like aspect ratio and load index.
Wheel/tire combinations
Information on approved wheel and tire combinations and safety recommendations.
Technical data
Vehicle equipment
Overview of vehicle equipment, parts, and warranty.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Importance of using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.
Warranty
Details on vehicle warranty coverage.
Vehicle identification plates
Location and explanation of VIN and paint code.
Service products and capacities
Information on service products like fuels, lubricants, and capacities.
Vehicle data
Specific vehicle dimensions and weights for different models.
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