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Page 3 Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time: •...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Introduction Panic button ......... 33 BabySmart airbag deactivation system ....64 Mechanical keys ......33 Product information ......7 Self-test BabySmart Doors ..........34 Operator’s manual ......8 without special child Central locking switch ....36 seat installed .........64 Where to find it ........ 13 Automatic central locking ..
Page 5 Contents Trip and main odometer, vehicle Exterior lamp switch ...... 114 Rear window sunshade ....151 speed, FSS and engine oil level Night security illumination ..115 Sun visors ........151 indicator ........92 Headlamp cleaning system ... 116 Illuminated vanity mirrors ... 152 Audio systems ........93 Combination switch .......
Page 6 Driving Brakes .......... 202 Instrument cluster display Driving off ........203 Control and operation of Malfunction and Parking ........203 radio transmitters ..... 174 indicator lamps in the Tires ..........204 instrument cluster ....226 The first 1 000 miles Snow chains ....... 206 (1 500 km) .........
Page 7 Contents Malfunction and indicator lamps in PARKING BRAKE ....... 236 Practical hints the center console .....230 ENGINE FAN ....... 236 First aid kit ........246 AIRBAG OFF COOLANT Shelf below rear window ....246 indicator lamp ......230 (coolant level) ......237 Stowing things in the vehicle ..246 Malfunction and warning COOLANT TEMP.
Page 8 Spare wheel, vehicle tools, Changing batteries in the Tar stains ........291 storage compartment ....255 electronic main key ....281 Engine cleaning ......292 Vehicle jack ........256 Synchronizing Vehicle washing ......292 remote control ......283 Wheels ..........257 Ornamental moldings ....292 Emergency operation of Tire replacement ......257 Headlamps, taillamps, sliding/pop-up roof ....
Page 9 Contents Technical data Engine oil additives ...... 303 Index Engine oils ........303 Spare parts service ......296 Index ..........309 Air conditioner refrigerant ..303 Warranty coverage ......296 Brake fluid ........303 Identification labels .......297 Premium unleaded gasoline ..304 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ....298 Fuel requirements ......
Page 10: Introduction
Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.
Page 11: Operator's Manual
Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle.
Page 12 The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
Page 13 Introduction Roadside assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number: 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Page 14 • gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:...
Page 15 If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.
Page 16: Where To Find It
Where to find it The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections: • Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. • Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation. •...
Page 17 If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your...
Page 18: Reporting Safety Defects
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Page 20: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ....18 Center console ......20 Overhead control panel ....21 Contents – Instruments and controls Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data...
Page 21: Instruments And Controls
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Instruments and controls Instruments and controls...
Page 22 For more detailed descriptions see Index on page 309. Center air outlets, adjustable For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate Air volume control for center air outlets control, see page 120. Left front seat heater switch, see page 55 Side air outlet, adjustable Headlamp washer switch, see page 116 Air volume control for side air outlet...
Page 23: Center Console
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Instruments and controls Center console ESP control switch, see page 219 Program mode selector switch, see page 198 Switch for rear window sunshade, see page 151 Airbag Off indicator lamp, see page 230 Left power window switch, see page 146 Trunk lid release switch, see page 40...
Page 24: Overhead Control Panel
Overhead control panel Interior lighting, see page 150 Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 148 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 178 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and voice recognition system. Rear view mirror, see page 78 Garage door opener, see page 164 P82.00-2049-27 Instruments and controls Instruments...
Page 25 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Contents – Operation Operation Tow-away alarm ....... 44 Airbags ..........66 Power seats, front ......45 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Vehicle keys ........24 emergency tensioning retractor Front head restraints ....51 Start lock-out ........27...
Page 26 Telephone .......... 96 Automatic climate control .... 120 Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder ... 152 Telephone book ......96 Display and controls ....122 Glove box ........153 Redialing ........98 Basic setting ....... 122 Storage compartments Incoming call ......100 Economy ........
Page 27: Vehicle Keys
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Central locking system Vehicle keys Warning! Included with your vehicle are: When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your •...
Page 28 Electronic main key When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations, it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control. To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4). The remote control transmitter is located in the electronic main key.
Page 29 The electronic reserve key is without remote control functions, but with removable mechanical key. Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. For security reasons, replacement keys can only be obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 30: Start Lock-Out
Contact an the steering lock. There could be a slight delay until authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR- the electronic main key can be turned in the MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Page 31: Central Locking System
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Central locking system Central locking system Radio frequency and infrared remote control The electronic main key has an integrated radio frequency and infrared remote control. Due to the extended operational range of the remote control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button.
Page 32 Infrared receiver in driver’s door handle Infrared receiver in passenger door handle Central locking system Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data...
Page 33 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Central locking system Locking and unlocking with remote control The presently active unlocking mode (selective or global) can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle Unlocking: with the remote control (see below for changing mode).
Page 34 Choosing global or selective mode on remote control Important! Press and hold transmit buttons ‹ and Œ Do not place remote control in trunk since trunk is simultaneously for approx. 6 seconds to reprogram the locked when the lid is closed if the vehicle is centrally remote control.
Page 35: Opening And Closing Windows And Sliding/Pop-Up Roof From Outside
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Central locking system Opening and closing windows and Note: sliding /pop-up roof from outside If the windows and sliding/pop-up roof cannot be operated automatically by pressing the transmit button Aim transmitter eye of remote control at a door receiver.
Page 36: Panic Button
Panic button Note: For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15, Subpart C, Section 209 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 37: Doors
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Central locking system Doors Opening – pull handle Important! Unlocking driver’s door The mechanical key does not operate the central locking system or antitheft alarm system. Locking driver’s door Individual door from inside: When you lock the driver’s door with the mechanical...
Page 38 If the vehicle has previously been locked from the To lock, push down lock button and turn mechanical key outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the in driver’s door lock to position 3. In addition lock the alarm.
Page 39: Central Locking Switch
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Central locking system Central locking switch If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch, while in the global remote control mode, the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from the inside.
Page 40: Automatic Central Locking
Automatic central locking If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or less with the automatic central The central locking switch also operates the automatic locking activated, the door will again be automatically central locking.
Page 41: Trunk
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Central locking system Trunk When the trunk is separately locked, it remains locked when centrally unlocking the vehicle. To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk, lock it separately with the mechanical key.
Page 42 Notes: In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the trunk can be unlocked individually. To unlock and open the trunk lid, turn mechanical key to position 1, hold and push to open. If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, see page 285. Important! Do not place mechanical key inside trunk, since trunk is locked when the lid is closed if the vehicle has been...
Page 43: Trunk Lid Release Switch
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Central locking system Trunk lid release switch A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid. To open the trunk, the vehicle must be at standstill. Pull up on switch until trunk lid is open.
Page 44: Trunk Lid Emergency Release
Trunk lid emergency release Note: The emergency release button (1) only unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing. Important! The emergency trunk lid release button (1) does not open the trunk lid, if: • the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected, •...
Page 45: Antitheft Alarm System
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Antitheft alarm system Antitheft alarm system The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed with the remote control by locking or unlocking the vehicle. The antitheft alarm is armed within approx. 10 seconds after locking the vehicle.
Page 46 The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of Notes: flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will We recommend that you carry the electronic reserve sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the key plus mechanical key with you and keep it in a safe activating element (a door, for example) is immediately place (e.g.
Page 47: Tow-Away Alarm
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Tow-away alarm Tow-away alarm The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the vehicle is immediately lowered.
Page 48: Power Seats, Front
Power seats, front Warning! Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. When leaving the vehicle always remove the Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your driver to lose control of the vehicle. vehicle.
Page 49 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Seats safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls. Note: Do not move the front passenger seat completely forward if objects are stored in the parcel net in the front passenger side footwell.
Page 50 Notes: Caution! Your vehicle is equipped with power head restraints, do Do not remove head restraints except when mounting not try to raise or lower them manually. seat covers. For removal see page 51. Whenever restraints have been removed be sure to reinstall them Only minor personal adjustments, as described below, before driving.
Page 51 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Seats Memory storing and recalling Storing Three sets of seat/head restraint and exterior rear view mirror positions may be programmed into memory. After the seat/head restraint and exterior rear view mirrors are positioned, push memory button (6), release, and within 3 seconds push position button “1”.
Page 52 Recalling Synchronizing power seats and head restraints To recall a seat/head restraint and exterior rear view If the power supply was interrupted (battery mirror position, push and hold position button “1”, “2” disconnected or empty), the power seats and head or “3”...
Page 53 Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should adjust Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the seat height for proper vision as well as fore/aft the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat,...
Page 54: Front Head Restraints
Front head restraints Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
Page 55: Head Restraints, Rear
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Seats Head restraints, rear P91.10-2055-20 P54.25-2035-26 Folding head restraints backward (with electronic key Important! in steering lock position 2): For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head Press symbol-side of rocker switch to release the head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats restraints.
Page 56: Backrest
Backrest Notes: The automatic seat slide is provided with a safety feature. The automatic process is interrupted, if the backrest of the sliding seat is pushed against an occupant or object. The seat will slide forward, stop, and make 3 attempts sliding backward. To halt the automatic process, activate the power seat switch.
Page 57: Multicontour Seat
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Seats Multicontour seat (optional) We recommend to adjust the multicontour seat in the following order: Seat cushion depth Slide the switch fore or aft until your legs are supported comfortably.
Page 58: Heated Seats
Heated seats (front) Press switch to turn on seat heater: Normal seat heating mode. One indicator lamp in the switch lights up. Rapid seat heating mode. Both indicator lamps in the switch light up. After approximately 5 minutes in the rapid seat heating mode, the seat heater automatically switches to normal operation and only one indicator lamp will stay on.
Page 59 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Seats Notes: When in operation, the seat heater consumes a large amount of electrical power. It is not advisable to use the seat heater longer than necessary. The seat heaters may automatically switch off if too many power consumers are switched on at the same time, or if the battery charge is low.
Page 60: Seat Belts And Integrated Restraint System
Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts for all seats, Children 12 years old and under must never ride in emergency tensioning retractors for the front seat belts, the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz dual front airbags, door mounted side impact airbags authorized BabySmart...
Page 61: Seat Belt Nonusage Warning System
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Restraint systems Warning! Warning! Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest Failure to wear and properly fasten and position reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of can be dangerous.
Page 62 Fastening of seat belts Push latch plate (1) into buckle (2) until it clicks. Do not twist the belt. A twisted seat belt may cause injury. To help avoid severe or fatal injuries, the lap belt must be positioned as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen.
Page 63 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Restraint systems Button for belt height adjustment Tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. To raise, slide belt height adjustment upward. The shoulder portion of the seat belt must be pulled snug and checked for snugness immediately after To lower, press button (4) and slide belt height...
Page 64 Warning! USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY. • Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident. •...
Page 65 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Restraint systems • Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, • Belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to crash, your body would move too far forward.
Page 66 Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz Children too big for child restraint systems must authorized BabySmart compatible child seat, ride in back seats using regular seat belts.
Page 67: Babysmart Tm Airbag Deactivation System
Special BabySmart compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at The passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the 7 indicator lamp remains illuminated. any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for use with the BabySmart airbag deactivation system.
Page 68: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) Airbags are intended as a supplement to seat belts. The seat belts for the front seats are equipped with Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus emergency tensioning retractors. These tensioning seat belts in impacts for which the airbags were retractors are located in each belt’s inertia reel and designed to operate, and do not afford any protection...
Page 69: Airbags
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Restraint systems Airbags AIRBAG AIRBAG Driver airbag Front passenger airbag The driver airbag is located in the steering wheel hub. The passenger front airbag is located in the dash board ahead of the front passenger.
Page 70 mounted side impact airbags can provide increased protection to belted front passengers on the impacted side of the vehicle in side impacts exceeding its preset threshold. Important! The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the indicator lamp “SRS” in the instrument cluster when turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Page 71 The front passenger airbag deploys only if the front Have the system checked at your authorized passenger seat is occupied and the indicator lamp on Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. the center console is not illuminated. In the operational mode, after the indicator lamp has...
Page 72 Side impact airbags Important! Airbags are designed to activate only in certain The side impact airbags are designed to activate only in frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side impact certain side impacts exceeding a preset threshold. Only the side impact airbag on the impacted side of the airbags) impacts which exceed preset thresholds.
Page 73 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Restraint systems Your vehicle was originally equipped with airbags Warning! which are designed to activate in certain impacts Airbags are designed to reduce the potential of exceeding a preset threshold to reduce the potential injury in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, and severity of injury.
Page 74 If Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart you have any problems, please see your compatible child seat, which operates with the authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 75: Safety Guidelines For The Seat Belt, Emergency Tensioning Retractor And Airbag
Use only belts installed or supplied by an off the passenger’s side impact airbag. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It should be noted however that there is a • Do not pass belts over sharp edges. possibility for a side airbag related injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly •...
Page 76 Work on the “SRS” must therefore only be or part of the “SRS”, the installation of performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz additional trim material, badges etc. over the Center. steering wheel hub, front passenger airbag •...
Page 77: Infant And Child Restraint Systems
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Restraint systems Infant and child restraint systems Important! The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in We recommend all infants and children be properly re- all 50 states and all Canadian provinces.
Page 78 Position Children 12 years old and under must never ride in shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve authorized BabySmart compatible child seat, proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs.
Page 79 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Restraint systems Installation of infant and child restraint systems This vehicle is provided with tether anchorages for a top To secure a tether strap to the anchorage, securely tether strap at each of the rear seating positions.
Page 80: Adjusting Telescoping Steering Column
Adjusting telescoping steering column Unlocking: Pull handle (1) out to its stop. The indicator lamp, located in the instrument cluster, comes on. Adjusting: To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull out or push in steering wheel. Locking: Push handle (1) in until it engages. The indicator lamp, located in the instrument cluster, goes out.
Page 81: Inside Rear View Mirror
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Rear view mirrors Inside rear view mirror Note: Manually adjust the mirror. The automatic antiglare function does not react, if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the Use your inside mirror to determine the size and mirror.
Page 82: Exterior Rear View Mirrors
Exterior rear view mirrors With the electronic key in steering lock position 2, the driver’s side mirror reflection brightness responds to changes in light sensitivity. With gear selector lever in position “R”, or with the interior lamp switched on, the driver’s side mirror brightness does not respond to changes in light sensitivity.
Page 83 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Rear view mirrors Storing mirror positions in memory Warning! The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass memory with the seat/head restraint position and can breaks.
Page 84 Parking position One passenger-side mirror position can be stored in memory. To do so: The passenger-side exterior mirror can be adjusted and programmed to assist the driver during parking 1. Turn electronic key to steering lock position 2. maneuvers (e.g. to observe the curb or other objects The vehicle must be stationary.
Page 85: Instrument Cluster
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Instrument cluster Instrument cluster...
Page 86 Push buttons V and W for intensity of Speedometer instrument lamps, see page 85 Trip odometer, see page 87 Push button J for resetting trip odometer, see Main odometer page 87, or to acknowledge a malfunction or warning message, see page 87 Multifunction indicator, see page 231 or FSS indicator, see page 109 Coolant temperature gauge, see page 86...
Page 87: Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Instrument cluster Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Telescoping steering column not locked, see page 230 High beam SRS malfunction, see page 228 ABS malfunction, see page 229 Engine malfunction indicator lamp.
Page 88 Activating instrument cluster display Instrument lamps The instrument cluster is activated by: • Opening the door. • Pressing button J, V or W on the instrument cluster. • Turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. •...
Page 89 (e.g. bank signs etc.). Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Adaptation to ambient temperature takes place in steps and depends on the prevailing driving conditions (stop-...
Page 90 Avoid this engine speed, as it may result in serious cluster. engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted appears if it is not displayed.
Page 91: Multifunction Steering Wheel, Multifunction Display
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display...
Page 92 Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, you may use the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to call required system is displayed. up, control and set the following systems in the Pressing the è button advances the display to the multifunction display: next system.
Page 93 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Turn the electronic key in steering look to position 1 or 2. Press button: è for next system 120 140 ÿ...
Page 94 Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the Notes: required system is displayed. The displays in the multifunction display can be set to Pressing the è advances the display to the next German, English, French, Italian or Spanish language. system.
Page 95: Trip And Main Odometer, Vehicle Speed, Fss And Engine Oil Level Indicator
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Trip and main odometer, vehicle speed, FSS and Trip odometer and main odometer engine oil level indicator See page 87 for instructions on resetting the trip odometer.
Page 96: Audio Systems
Audio systems Audio system is switched off. Radio The radio is switched on. Wave band setting and memory location number, where appropriate. Station frequency. This only appears when “MEMORY” rather than “FREQUENCY” has been selected in the Individual settings. See page 106. The radio must be switched on.
Page 97: Cd Player
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display CD player (optional) Audio system is switched off. The CD player is switched on. The number of the CD currently playing is displayed if you are using a CD changer.
Page 98: Cassette Player
Cassette player Audio system is switched off. The cassette player is switched on. Side being played. The radio must be switched on. The cassette player must be switched on. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display (2) appears. Pressing the j button fast forwards on to the next track.
Page 99: Telephone
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Telephone The telephone is switched off. Telephone book The vehicle is currently outside the transmitter or receiver range. The telephone is ready for use. Name selected from the telephone book.
Page 100 Press the í button when the name you require The telephone must be switched on. appears in the display (4). The telephone number (5) is Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the dialed. display (3) appears. See the separate telephone instructions manual.
Page 101: Redialing
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Redialing The telephone is ready for use. Number or name stored in the redial memory. Number in the redial memory – redialing has commenced.
Page 102 Press the í button when the required number or The telephone must be switched on. name appears in the display (2). Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the The telephone number (3) is dialed. display (1) appears. Once dialing is completed the name (4) is displayed if Pressing the í...
Page 103: Incoming Call
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Incoming call “CALL” — you are being called Press the í button to answer the call. Press the ì button to hang up or if you do not wish to answer the incoming call.
Page 104: Navigation System
Navigation system (optional) The navigation system is switched off. The navigation system is switched on but no destination has been specified. The navigation system is switched on and destination guidance is active. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the required system is displayed.
Page 105: Trip Computer
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Trip computer “AFTER START” – trip odometer records distance from first start after more than five hours of electronic key not in steering lock position 2 “AFTER RESET”...
Page 106 Press the button è or ÿ repeatedly until the To reset the “AFTER START” (1) or “AFTER RESET” (2) display (1, 2 or 3) appears. odometer memory at any time: Press the j or k button until the “AFTER START” Call up the relevant display (1 or 2) using the j or k button and press the J button in the instrument short distance memory (1), the “AFTER RESET”...
Page 107: Malfunction Message Memory
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Malfunction message memory There are no messages stored in the system Number of messages stored in the system Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the malfunction message memory (1 or 2) is displayed.
Page 108 Pressing the J button in the instrument cluster, Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and immediately switches to the next malfunction message. warning messages. See page 231. The malfunction or warning message memory will be cleared when the electronic key is turned in the steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Page 109: Individual Settings
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Individual settings...
Page 110 Preliminary display of the individual settings “STATION SEARCH USING” – radio adjustment “FREQUENCY” – use the j or k button to “SET TIME HOURS” (Only vehicles without COMAND) select a frequency “MEMORY” – use the j or k button to select “SET TIME MINUTES”...
Page 111: Setting The Audio Volume
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the To return setting menus (4 to 8) to their factory settings: individual setting preliminary display (1) appear.
Page 112: Flexible Service System (Fss)
Flexible service system (FSS) The message is displayed for approx. 10 seconds when (service indicator) turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 2, or while driving when reaching the service warning threshold. The symbols and messages indicate the type of service 120 140 to be performed: 9 Service A...
Page 113 Any such days not counted by the FSS can be added by your Calling up service indicator manually: Mercedes-Benz Center. Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 1. The interval between services is determined by the type of driving for which the vehicle is used.
Page 114 Following a completed A or B service the The multifunction display will show the question: Mercedes-Benz Center sets the counter mileage to “DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTERVAL? – 10 000 miles (Canada: 15 000 km) and 365 days.
Page 115: Engine Oil Level Indicator
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Engine oil level indicator Engine oil level indicator Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 2. To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press button è...
Page 116: Engine Oil Consumption
Engine oil consumption cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not Engine oil consumption checks should only be made covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. after the break-in period. During the break-in period, The message “PERF. SERV. ON TIME” (perform service higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal.
Page 117: Exterior Lamp Switch
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Exterior lamp switch B Parking lamps plus low beam or high beam Exterior lamp switch headlamps (combination switch pushed forward) ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one stop) ‚...
Page 118: Night Security Illumination
When exiting the vehicle after driving with the exterior lamps on, they switch on again for added illumination for approximately 30 seconds after closing the last door. The lamp-on time period can be changed at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Exterior lamp switch Instruments Instrument...
Page 119: Headlamp Cleaning System
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Headlamp cleaning system Headlamp cleaning system (optional) The switch is located in the center console. The headlamp washer can be activated with the electronic key in steering lock position 2. Briefly press symbol side of switch.
Page 120: Combination Switch
Combination switch High beam flasher (high beam available independent of exterior lamp switch position) Turn signals, right Turn signals, left To signal minor directional changes, such as changing lanes on a highway, move combination switch to the point of resistance only and hold it there. To operate the turn signals continuously, move the combination switch past the point of resistance (up or down).
Page 121 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Combination switch Windshield wiper 0 Wiper off Intermittent wiping (vehicles with optional rain sensor: One initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by a rain sensor monitoring the wetness of the windshield.) Notes: With switch in this position, one wipe occurs...
Page 122: Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
Windshield wiper smears Hazard warning flasher switch If the windshield wiper smears the windshield, even during rain, activate the washer system as often as necessary. The fluid in the washer reservoir should be mixed in the correct ratio, see page 254. Blocked windshield wiper If the windshield wiper becomes blocked (for example, due to snow), switch off the wiper.
Page 123: Automatic Climate Control
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Automatic climate control Automatic climate control P83.40-2156-29...
Page 124 Air volume control for center air outlets, turn wheel The temperature selector should be left at the desired up to open. temperature setting. The temperature selected is reached as quickly as possible. Air volume control for side air outlet. The system will not heat or cool any quicker by setting a To open air outlets: Turn wheel to position i.
Page 125: Display And Controls
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Automatic climate control P Defrost Display and controls O Air recirculation F Rear window defroster b Air distribution, manual S Economy mode ï Air volume, manual T Residual engine heat utilization Basic setting - automatic mode Press left and right U button for automatic mode.
Page 126: Economy
Economy Defrosting Turn wheels (2) to position i to open left and right The function of this setting corresponds to the side air outlets (4). Adjust side air outlets upward. automatic mode. However, because the air conditioning compressor will not engage (fuel savings), it is not Press P button.
Page 127: Rear Window Defroster
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Automatic climate control Rear window defroster Air distribution Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2. To select, press F button. Press b button for each side repeatedly until the To cancel, press F button again.
Page 128: Air Recirculation
Air recirculation Residual engine heat utilization This mode can be selected to temporarily reduce the With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue entry of annoying odors or dust into the vehicle’s heating the interior for a short while. interior.
Page 129: Dust Filter
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Automatic climate control Dust filter Important! Nearly all dust particles and pollen are filtered out This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner system before outside air enters the passenger compartment that uses R–134a (HFC: hydrofluorocarbon) as a through the air distribution system.
Page 130: Audio And Telephone, Operation
Audio and telephone, operation Operating safety These instructions are intended to help you become Warning! acquainted with your Mercedes-Benz vehicle radio. They contain useful tips and a detailed description of Any alternations made to electronic components the user functions. can cause malfunctions.
Page 131 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Audio system Operating and display elements On/off, volume, see page 131 Display panel, see page 135 The cassette slot is located behind the display panel. Telephone mode selector, see page 143 For notes on playing cassettes, see page 135 Seek, see page 133, 137 and 141...
Page 132 Soft keys for radio band selection, see page 133 tone controls, see page 131 scan, see page 134 Tape eject, see page 136 Tape track select, see page 136 Dolby, see page 138 CD random/repeat, see page 142 Tape mode selector, see page 135 Anti-theft system If the power supply to the radio has been interrupted,...
Page 133 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Audio system Entering the code number Button and soft key operation Switch on the radio. “CODE” will appear on the display. In these instructions, the alpha-numeric keypad (right Using the buttons on the alpha-numeric keypad, enter side of radio face) and the function buttons (left side of the five digit code.
Page 134 Operation Audio functions The AUD key is used to select the BASS, TREBLE and Switching on and off BALANCE functions. Settings for bass and treble are stored separately for the cassette and CD modes. Tone Press the control knob level settings are identified by the vertical bars. The The radio is switched off when the ignition key is turned center (flat) setting is shown by one longer bar in the to position 0 or removed from the ignition.
Page 135 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Audio system Fader Centering all audio functions Press the AUD key repeatedly Push and hold down the until “FADER” appears on the “AUD” key. All audio display.
Page 136 Radio mode Manual tuning Press either the Selecting radio mode button. Step-by-step tuning in ascending or descending Press button. order of frequency will take place. Selecting the band The first three tuning steps will take place without muting. The radio will then be muted and high-speed Press the key located below tuning will take place until the button is released.
Page 137 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Audio system Scan tuning Storing stations Press the SC key. Each strong Hold the number button down for approximately receivable station on the band 2 seconds. The currently displayed frequency is stored selected will be tuned in for on the selected station button.
Page 138 Cassette mode Notes: Do not press directly on the radio display face. Note: Return the display panel to its normal position by Vehicles equipped with the COMAND system do not folding it back up and pressing gently on the display come with a factory installed cassette mechanism.
Page 139 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Audio system The radio will switch to Cassette eject cassette mode. Track 1 will be Press the eject (EJ) key. The display will fold down and played and “SIDE 1”...
Page 140 Track search forwards/backwards Fast forward/reverse Press the button. Press the button. “SEEK FWD” will be shown on “FORWARD” will appear on the display and the track the display and fast forward search will run the tape will start. forwards to the start of the Press the button.
Page 141 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Audio system Scanning Dolby NR (noise reduction system) Press the “SC” key. Each track To enable optimum on the cassette will be played reproduction of cassettes for 8 seconds in ascending recorded using the Dolby B order.
Page 142 CD mode Replace the CD in its container after use. Protect CDs from heat and direct sunlight. General notes on CD mode Warning! Should excessive temperatures occur while in CD mode, The CD changer is a Class 1 laser product. There is “TEMP HIGH”...
Page 143 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Audio system CD changer installed Loading/emptying the CD magazine Slide the changer door to the right and press the eject button . The magazine will be ejected. Remove the magazine.
Page 144 If there is no CD in the Fast forward/reverse selected magazine slot, Press the button and hold it down for audible fast “NO CD” and the forward. corresponding slot number Press the button and hold it down for audible will be displayed reverse.
Page 145 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Audio system Random play/repeat function Direct track selection The tracks of the current CD are played in random order Tracks can be selected directly using the buttons on the alpha-numeric keypad.
Page 146 Telephone operation Entering telephone number and starting dialing process Various functions of the Mercedes-Benz integrated cellular telephone can be performed and displayed via Enter the desired telephone the car radio. Further instructions for operating the car number using the alpha- telephone can be found in the operation guide for the numeric keypad.
Page 147 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Audio system Switching between name search and number search Placing a call When a number or a name Press ABC key - Name search has been selected using the Press NUM key - Number search method described above, press the SND key.
Page 148 SND key to answer the call. system. Failure of one of the components can lead to malfunctions of the other components. Please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Accepting incoming call in tape, CD or radio mode 1-800-FOR-MERCedes for more information in the event If the telephone is activated in the background of a malfunction.
Page 149: Power Windows
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Interior equipment Power windows Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. Press switch in to resistance point: k to open j to close Release switch when window is in desired position.
Page 150 Express opening and closing of front door windows Note: Press switch k or j past resistance point and The power windows can also be closed with the infrared release — window opens or closes completely. remote control while locking the vehicle doors or trunk, see page 32.
Page 151: Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Interior equipment Sliding /pop-up roof (optional) Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. The switch is illuminated when the exterior lamps are switched on (except standing lamps).
Page 152 Synchronizing sliding/pop-up roof If the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or low), or if the sliding/pop-up roof is blocked during closing/opening procedure, the system has to be synchronized. To do so, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2, move and hold switch in direction (3) until the sliding/pop-up roof is completely raised at rear, and hold for additional 1 second.
Page 153: Interior Lighting
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Interior equipment Interior lighting Press to switch interior and reading lamps on or off. Press to switch rear passenger compartment lamp on or off. Press to switch reading lamp on or off. Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors The lamps are switched on and off by the door contact switches.
Page 154: Rear Window Sunshade
Rear window sunshade (optional) Sun visors P54.25-2032-26 The switch is located on the center console. Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage visor from inner mounting, pivot it to the side, and slide Hold to raise it to the desired position.
Page 155: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Interior equipment Illuminated vanity mirrors Interior Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible.
Page 156: Glove Box
Glove box Storage compartments in center console P68.00-2067-26 Unlocking: Turn mechanical key to vertical position To open compartment in armrest: and remove. Press button (4) and lift lid. Locking: Turn mechanical key to the right and To open compartment under armrest: remove.
Page 157 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Interior equipment Cup holder in center console Notes: The right claw is adjustable to accommodate most container sizes. An additional second (smaller size) container can be placed in the cup holder.
Page 158 Cup holder in rear bench armrest Caution! Keep cup holder closed while traveling. Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. Do not fill containers to a height where the contents could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot liquids.
Page 159: Ashtrays
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Interior equipment Ashtrays Prior to removing the ashtray insert, move the gear selector lever to position “N”. Warning! Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still.
Page 160 Rear Seats To remove ashtray: Push cover (2) down and pull out insert (3). To install ashtray: Push ashtray down to engage. Interior equipment Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data...
Page 161: Lighter
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Interior equipment Lighter Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. Push in lighter (1); it will pop out automatically when hot. Warning! Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter, they are extremely hot, hold at knob only.
Page 162: Enlarged Cargo Area - Split Folding Rear Seat Backrest
Enlarged cargo area – split folding rear seat backrest Locking handle, left backrest Indicator, right backrest lock, visible in unlocked position Locking handle, right backrest Indicator, left backrest lock, visible in unlocked Pass-through position The two sections can be folded down separately to enlarge the cargo area.
Page 163: Loading Instructions
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Interior equipment Fold down: Loading instructions Pull locking handle and fold backrest forward. Set up: Pull backrest up until it locks in its upright position. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest.
Page 164 Always place items being carried against front or rear Warning! seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden The heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around as low as possible since it influences the handling inside the vehicle, and can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in...
Page 165: Cargo Tie Down Rings
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Interior equipment Cargo tie down rings Parcel net in front passenger footwell A small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell. It is for small and light items, such as road maps, mail, etc..
Page 166: Telephone, General
The vehicle is prepared for the installation of a cellular Warning! telephone. For further information and installation contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/ her primary focus when driving. For your safety...
Page 167: Garage Door Opener
If you should experience difficulties with programming the transmitter, contact Signal transmitter keys your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA Indicator lamp only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Portable remote control transmitter...
Page 168 For operation in the USA only: This device complies 3. Using both hands, simultaneously push the hand- with Part 15, Subpart C, Section 209 of the FCC Rules. held transmitter button and the desired integrated Operation is subject to the following two conditions: remote control button.
Page 169 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Garage door opener Rolling code programming: 3. Firmly press and release the programmed integrated remote control transmit button. Press To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code and release same button a second time to complete devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these the training process.
Page 170 Operation of remote control: Erasing the remote control memory: 1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. or 2. 2. Select and press the appropriate button to activate 2.
Page 171: Ski Sack
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Ski sack Ski sack (optional) P91.10-2056-26 P91.10-2061.26 4. Swing flap (3) in trunk up (a magnet will hold flap Unfolding and loading in its top position). 1.
Page 172 P91.10-2063-26 6. Wrap strap around ski sack and armrest (4). 8. Connect snap hook (6) of front strap to eye (7) located on center tunnel in front of rear seat bench. 7. Close clasp (arrow up) and pull strap (5) tight (arrow down) to immobilize skis.
Page 173 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Ski sack P91.10-2048-26 P91.10-2058-26 Unloading and folding 4. Fold and flatten ski sack lengthwise. 5. Wrap strap with snap hook around ski sack. 1. Loosen strap, open clasp by pressing tabs (arrows) together, and unload skis.
Page 174 P91.10-2057-26 P91.10-2060-26 7. Place rear strap in fold of ski sack. 8. Place folded ski sack inside recess of backrest. Ski sack Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data...
Page 175 Ski sack Removal of ski sack For removal of ski sack we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while the ski sack is removed. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.
Page 176 Driving Brakes .......... 202 Driving off ........203 Control and operation of Parking ........203 radio transmitters ..... 174 Tires ..........204 The first 1 000 miles Snow chains ....... 206 (1 500 km) ......... 175 Winter driving instructions ..207 Maintenance ........
Page 177: Control And Operation Of Radio Transmitters
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Control and operation of radio transmitters Control and operation of radio transmitters COMAND, radio and telephone Telephones and two-way radio Warning! Warning! Please do not forget that your primary Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a responsibility is to drive the vehicle.
Page 178: The First 1 000 Miles (1 500 Km)
During this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle driving) and excessive engine speeds. serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Service Booklet at the times called Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It is not recommended for by the FSS.
Page 179: Catalytic Converter
Catalytic converter Catalytic converter Caution! Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic type To prevent damage to the catalytic converters, use only catalytic converters, an important element in premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle. conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve...
Page 180: Emission Control
Moreover, the these conditions, drive only with at least one specified service jobs must be carried out regularly window fully open. according to Mercedes-Benz servicing requirements. For details refer to the Service Booklet. Emission control Instruments...
Page 181: Tele Aid
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Tele Aid Tele Aid The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted when using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel, for raising press button æ and for Important! lowering press button ç.
Page 182 If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the (determined by the GPS satellite location system), system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as vehicle model, identification number and color are soon as possible.
Page 183 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Tele Aid The Tele Aid system is available if: Warning! • it has been activated and is operational. Activation If the indicator lamp in the “SOS” button is requires a subscription for monitoring services and illuminated continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established,...
Page 184 Initiating an emergency call manually Warning! If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, vehicle in a dangerous road location), please do not wait for voice contact after you have pressed the emergency button.
Page 185 See system self-check on page 178 when the indicator Roadside assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a lamp does not light up in red or stays on longer than qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow approximately 10 seconds. your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center. For...
Page 186: Information Button
ASSISTANCE – CALL FAILED” appears in the operation of your vehicle, the nearest Mercedes-Benz multifunction display. Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is available to you. Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated using the ì button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Page 187 If certain initiate a call. Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center and information such as vehicle identification number or have the system checked or contact the Response Center...
Page 188 CD) pauses. The optional cellular phone (if 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in installed) switches off. If you must use this phone, the Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance at vehicle must be parked. Disconnect the coiled cord and 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or place the call.
Page 189 In the case you have your vehicle locked unintentionally relevant cellular phone network is available. (e.g. key inside vehicle), and the reserve key is not handy, contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at The SOS button will flash and the message 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in “EMERGENCY CALL –...
Page 190 Select “Yes”. With the vehicle stopped in a safe to the police who will issue a numbered incident report. location press SVC, then select “View Info Service of Pass this number on to the Mercedes-Benz Response mm.dd.yyyy hh.mm”. Messages will be retained for Center.
Page 191: Steering Lock
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Steering lock Steering lock Steering is unlocked. (If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the electronic key to be turned clockwise to position 1.) Most electrical consumers can be operated.
Page 192 Important! Notes: A warning sounds when the driver’s door is opened If the electronic key is left in the steering lock position 0 while the electronic key is in steering lock position 1 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be or 0.
Page 193: Starting And Turning Off The Engine
“P” or “N”. Turn electronic key in (-20°C) we recommend that an engine block heater be steering lock to position 2. installed. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will advise you on this subject. Starting Do not depress accelerator.
Page 194: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, dependent upon • Selector lever position • Program mode selector • Accelerator position • Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, dependent on the driving style, the driving situation and the road characteristics.
Page 195 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Automatic transmission Driving Important! The selector lever is automatically locked while in After selecting any driving position from “N” or “P”, position “P”. To move the selector lever out of wait a moment to allow the gear to fully engage before position “P”, the service brake pedal must be firmly accelerating, especially when the engine is cold.
Page 196 Stopping Rocking a vehicle free in this manner may cause the ABS or traction system malfunction indicator lamp to For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, leave the come on. Turn off and restart the engine to clear the transmission in gear and hold vehicle with the service malfunction indication.
Page 197 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Automatic transmission Selector lever position Park position The park position is to be used when parking the vehicle. Engage only with the vehicle stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked.
Page 198 Briefly press selector lever in the æ direction: Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The transmission will shift from the current gear range The transmission automatically upshifts through to the next higher gear range. If the transmission is 5th gear.
Page 199 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Automatic transmission Press and hold selector lever in the æ direction: During the brief warm-up period this delayed upshift The transmission will shift from the current gear and increased engine noise might be perceived as a directly to gear range “D”.
Page 200 Gear ranges: Upshift through 2nd gear only. For driving in mountainous regions or under extreme operating Upshift through 4th gear only. Suitable for conditions. This gear selection will allow use of performance driving. the engine’s braking power when descending Upshift through 3rd gear only. Suitable for steep grades.
Page 201 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Automatic transmission Program mode selector switch Accelerator Operation: Fast on = depressing the accelerator pedal quickly (not into kickdown position) while driving continuously, rather than depressing the accelerator pedal in the usual manner, will cause the automatic transmission to shift down into a lower gear.
Page 202 “R” (for reverse gear). position “R”, the ratio of power transmission changes. Have the transmission checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Emergency operation (Limp home mode) With a malfunction in the vehicle’s electrical system the If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no selector lever may be locked in position “P”.
Page 203: Parking Brake
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Parking brake Parking brake To engage, firmly depress parking brake pedal. When the electronic key is in steering lock position 2, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should come on brightly.
Page 204: Driving Instructions
• avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration, Pedals • have all maintenance work performed at regular intervals by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times. Objects weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in hilly stored in this area may impair pedal movement.
Page 205: Power Assistance
All checks and service work on the brake system should After driving in heavy rain for some time without be carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. applying the brakes or through water deep enough Install only brake pads and brake fluid recommended by to wet brake components, the first braking action Mercedes-Benz.
Page 206: Driving Off
Important! switched off. Doing so may cause serious damage to the It is advisable to set the parking brake whenever drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz parking or leaving the vehicle. In addition, move Limited Warranty. selector lever to position “P”.
Page 207: Tires
Inspect the tires and under the vehicle for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for repairs. Warning! Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread Do not allow your tires to wear down too far.
Page 208 Specified tire pressures must be maintained. This Tire traction applies particularly if the tires are subjected to high The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is loads (e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high ambient always lower than on a dry road. temperatures).
Page 209: Snow Chains
Use only snow chains that are tested and recommended which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding the tire speed rating.
Page 210: Winter Driving Instructions
Winter driving instructions If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt treated roads, the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to possible after driving is resumed while observing the drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration, braking safety rules in the previous paragraph.
Page 211: Winter Driving
Have your vehicle winterized at your authorized antilock brake system (ABS) or of the electronic stability Mercedes-Benz Center before the onset of winter. program (ESP) can only be achieved with M+S rated • Change the engine oil if the engine contains an oil radial-ply tires and/or snow chains recommended by which is not approved for winter operation.
Page 212: Passenger Compartment
Abroad, there is a widely-spread Mercedes-Benz service Warning! network at your disposal. If you plan to travel into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Always fasten items being carried as securely as Center directory, you should request pertinent possible.
Page 213: Cruise Control
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Driving systems Cruise control Accelerate and set: Lift lever briefly to set speed. Hold lever up to accelerate. Decelerate and set: Depress lever briefly to set speed. Hold lever down to decelerate.
Page 214 • The use of cruise control can be dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz conditions do not allow safe driving at a steady Center as soon as possible.
Page 215 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Driving systems Notes: Nevertheless, in some cases you may have to step on the brake pedal to slow down. In this case the cruise control If the engine does not brake the vehicle sufficiently is switched off.
Page 216: Brake Assist System (Bas)
Brake assist system (BAS) The BAS is designed to maximize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers by having maximum power boost applied to the brakes Warning! more quickly in emergency braking conditions than BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics might otherwise be afforded solely by the driver’s from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking style.
Page 217 If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system If a BAS warning message is displayed, have the BAS or functions in the usual manner, but without BAS. ESP checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 218: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Antilock brake system (ABS) At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode. Keep Warning! firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while Do not pump the brake pedal, rather use firm, experiencing the pulsation.
Page 219 The ABS malfunction indicator lamp - in the Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. instrument cluster comes on with the electronic key in steering lock position 2 and should go out with the Warning! engine running.
Page 220: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
Electronic stability program (ESP) Important! If the ESP warning lamp v flashes: Warning! • During take-off apply as little throttle as possible. ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics • While driving ease up on the accelerator. from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded.
Page 221 If the BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp comes on In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the continuously with the engine running, a malfunction ESP is only achieved with Mercedes-Benz recommended has been detected in either system. Only partial engine M+S rated radial-ply tires and/ or snow chains.
Page 222 ESP control switch To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, switch off ESP by pressing the upper half of the ESP switch. The ESP warning lamp v, located in the speedometer dial, is continuously illuminated.
Page 223 Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To return to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP: press lower half of the switch (the ESP warning lamp in the speedometer dial goes out).
Page 224: What You Should Know At The Gas Station
What you should know at the gas station Open flap by pushing near front (arrow). Turn fuel cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has been released, then remove cap. Failure to remove slowly could result in personal injury. Manual release of fuel filler flap, see page 285.
Page 225 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data What you should know at the gas station Fuel tank capacity approx. 16.4 US gal (62.0 l). • Air conditioner This includes approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 l) reserve. Use R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, see premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane Index 91 page 302.
Page 226: Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip
Check regularly and before a long trip Engine oil level See “Checking engine oil level” on page 112 and page 251. Coolant level See “Coolant level” on page 252. Brake fluid See “Brake fluid” on page 303. Windshield washer system Headlamp cleaning system For refilling reservoir see page 254.
Page 228 Instrument cluster display Telescoping steering column – PARKING BRAKE .......236 indicator lamp ......230 ENGINE FAN .......236 Malfunction and Seat belt warning lamp ..... 230 COOLANT indicator lamps in the Malfunction and indicator lamps in (coolant level) ......237 instrument cluster ....226 the center console ....
Page 229: Malfunction And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster
An on-board diagnostic connector is located in the recommend that you have the system checked at your passenger compartment near to the parking brake authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. pedal, allowing the accurate identification of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble If the “CHECK ENGINE”...
Page 230: Brake Warning Lamp
Brake warning lamp Warning! Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated BRAKE Except Canada can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on. Don’t add brake fluid before checking the Canada only brake system.
Page 231: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Indicator Lamp
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can See page 66 for notes on airbags, see page 65 for belt also cause the “CHECK ENGINE”...
Page 232: Electronic Stability Program (Esp) - Warning Lamp
(BAS) and page 217 for notes on the electronic stability program (ESP). Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. See page 215 for notes on the antilock brake system (ABS).
Page 233: Telescoping Steering Column - Indicator Lamp
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Malfunction and indicator lamps Telescoping steering column – indicator lamp Malfunction and indicator lamps in the center console The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the electronic key in steering lock position 2 and should go out with the AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp...
Page 234: Malfunction And Warning Messages In The Multifunction Display
They are then stored in the malfunction message authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. memory. See page 104. Failure to repair condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property damage or personal injury. Malfunction and warning messages...
Page 235: Display Defective (Engine Control Unit)
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Malfunction and warning messages DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) Line 1 Line 2 Line 1 Line 2 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP! DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP! This message is displayed to indicate that the...
Page 236: Battery/Alternator
Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is Line 1 Line 2 not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. BATTERY/ALTERNATOR VISIT WORKSHOP! OVERVOLTAGE VISIT WORKSHOP! UNDERVOLTAGE...
Page 237: Abs-System
A malfunction has been detected in the system. The without antilock assistance. brake system functions in the usual manner, but With the ABS malfunctioning, the BAS and ESP are also without BAS. switched off. Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 238: Brake Lining Wear
Have your brake system checked Have the brake system checked at your authorized immediately. Don’t add brake fluid before checking Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire.
Page 239: Parking Brake
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Malfunction and warning messages PARKING BRAKE ENGINE FAN Line 1 Line 2 Line 1 Line 2 PARKING BRAKE RELEASE BRAKE! ENGINE FAN VISIT WORKSHOP! Parking brake, see page 200. 1 The cooling fan for the coolant is faulty.
Page 240: Coolant (Coolant Level)
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. In cases of major or frequent minor coolant loss, have the cooling system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Notes: Do not drive without coolant in the cooling system. The Line 1 Line 2 engine will overheat causing major engine damage.
Page 241: Coolant Temp
Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 242: Lighting System
LIGHTING SYSTEM When the message appears after starting the engine, or if it comes on while driving, this indicates a failure in the parking lamp, taillamp, stop lamp, or low beam headlamp. See page 273 for instructions on replacing bulbs. If an exterior lamp fails, the message will appear only when that lamp is switched on.
Page 243: Light Sensor
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Malfunction and warning messages LIGHT SENSOR STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door Line 1 Line 2 open, a warning sounds and the message “SWITCH OFF LIGHTS!”...
Page 244: Engine Oil Level
Extended driving with the symbol displayed could level indicator on page 112. result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 2 There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage. Malfunction and warning messages...
Page 245: Elec. Stabil. Prog
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Malfunction and warning messages ELEC. STABIL. PROG. REMOVE KEY (Electronic stability program) P54.30-3573-21 Line 1 Line 2 Line 1 Line 2 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP! REMOVE KEY! 1, 2, 3 ELEC.
Page 246: Washer Fluid
WASHER FLUID When this message appears while the engine is running, the level of the reservoir has dropped to approx. of the total volume. The reservoir should be refilled with the prescribed mixture of MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water or the Concentrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperature, at the next opportunity.
Page 247: Tele Aid
Tele Aid system. In some cases it may not be possible to initiate an Emergency, Roadside Assistance or Information call. See page 178 for notes on the Tele Aid. If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 248 Practical hints Spare wheel, vehicle tools, Changing batteries in the storage compartment ....255 electronic main key ....281 First aid kit ........246 Vehicle jack ........256 Synchronizing Shelf below rear window ....246 remote control ......283 Wheels ..........257 Stowing things in the vehicle ..246 Emergency operation of Tire replacement .......
Page 249: First Aid Kit
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data First aid kit First aid kit Shelf below rear window Warning! The shelf below the rear window should not be used to carry objects. This will avoid such objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident or sudden maneuver.
Page 250: Fuses
Fuses Fuse box in engine compartment Before replacing a blown fuse, determine the cause of the short circuit. Spare fuses are supplied inside the main fuse box (1). Observe amperage and color of fuse. A special fuse puller is supplied with the vehicle tools. Always use a new fuse for replacement.
Page 251 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Fuses Auxiliary fuse box below the trunk floor Auxiliary fuse box in the dashboard Auxiliary fuse box below the trunk floor. Auxiliary fuse box to left of exterior lamp switch. To gain access, lift trunk floor.
Page 252: Hood
Hood The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils, Warning! spark plug sockets, diagnostic socket) of the To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of ignition system moving parts when the hood is open and the engine •...
Page 253 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Engine compartment P88.40-2025-26 P88.40-2017-26 To open: Pull handle (2) to its stop out of radiator grill and open hood (do not pull up on handle). To unlock the hood, pull release lever (1) under the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
Page 254: Checking Engine Oil Level
2.1 US qt (2.0 l). Do not overfill the engine. Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned. It could cause damage to engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Oil dipstick See malfunction and warning messages on page 231 if...
Page 255: Automatic Transmission Fluid Level
For this reason the dipstick is omitted. If you notice fluid leaks or gear shifting malfunctions, have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the transmission fluid level. P20.30-2032-26 To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine stopped.
Page 256: Adding Coolant
Adding coolant • Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if engine temperature is above 194°F If coolant has to be added, a 50/50 mixture of water and (90°C). Allow engine to cool down before MB anticorrosion/antifreeze should be added. removing cap.
Page 257: Windshield Washer/Headlamp Cleaning System
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Engine compartment Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may burn. You can be seriously burned.
Page 258: Spare Wheel, Vehicle Tools, Storage Compartment
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment Lift trunk floor and engage handle in upper edge of the trunk. To remove spare tire: Turn luggage bowl counterclockwise and remove. To store spare tire: Place spare tire in wheel well and secure it with luggage bowl.
Page 259: Vehicle Jack
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Spare wheel, vehicle jack Vehicle jack Before storing the jack on the felt in the spare wheel well, the jack arm must be lowered almost to the base of the jack.
Page 260: Wheels
Replace rims or tires with the same designation, whenever wheels are mounted. manufacturer and type as shown on the original part. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further For rim and tire specifications, refer to “Technical Data” information. (page 300).
Page 261: Rotating Wheels
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Tires, Wheels Rotating wheels Notes: The wheels can be rotated according to the degree of Thoroughly clean the inner side of the wheels any time tire wear while retaining the same direction of travel.
Page 262: Spare Wheel
Spare wheel If the arrow on tire side wall does not point in direction of vehicle forward movement when using the spare Important! wheel, observe the following restriction: • Drive to the nearest tire repair facility as soon as The spare wheel rim is mounted with a full size tire of possible.
Page 263: Changing Wheels
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Tires, Wheels Changing wheels Move vehicle to a level area which is a safe distance from the roadway. Warning! 1. Set parking brake and turn on hazard warning The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the flasher.
Page 264 4. Using the wrench, loosen but do not yet remove the 5. Remove the protective cover from the jack support wheel bolts. tube opening by inserting the screwdriver (supplied in the tool kit) in the opening and prying it out. The tube openings are located directly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings.
Page 265 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Tires, Wheels P40.10-2169-26 P40.10-2167-26 6. Insert jack arm fully into the tube hole up to the 8. Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and install stop. Place jack on firm ground. Position the jack so alignment bolt (1) supplied in the tool kit.
Page 266 10. Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub. 11. Lower vehicle. Remove jack and insert jack tube Install spare wheel on wheel hub. Insert wheel bolts cover. and tighten them slightly. 12. Using the wrench, tighten the five bolts evenly, following the sequence illustrated, until all bolts are To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt.
Page 267 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Tires, Wheels Warning! Warning! Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use rusted. for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km) (aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Page 268: Tire Inflation Pressure
Increased inflation A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire inflation pressures for heavy loads produce favorable handling pressures specified for Mercedes-Benz recommended characteristics with lighter loads and are perfectly tires as well as for the varying operating conditions.
Page 269: Battery
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Battery If a tire constantly loses air, it should be inspected for Battery damage. Warning! The spare tire should be checked periodically for condition and inflation. Spare tire will age and become Failure to follow these instructions can result in worn over time even if never used, and thus should be severe injury or death.
Page 270 Therefore, we strongly recommend that you have the Note: battery charge checked frequently, and corrected if After reconnecting the battery also set the clock (see necessary, especially if you use the vehicle less than page 106), resynchronize the front seats (see page 49), approximately 200 miles (300 km) per month, front seat head restraints (see page 49), the express mostly for short distance trips, or if it is not used for...
Page 271: Jump Starting
Read all instructions before proceeding. by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The battery is located in the trunk under the trunk floor.
Page 272 Make sure the cable clamps starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest do not touch any other metal parts. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Excessive unburned fuel may damage the catalytic 4. Clamp one end of the second jumper cable to the converter.
Page 273: Towing The Vehicle
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Towing Towing the vehicle Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make certain that the electronic key is in steering lock position 2. If the electronic key is left in the steering lock position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the lock.
Page 274 We recommend that the vehicle be transported using Note: flat bed equipment. This method is preferable to other To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning types of towing. flasher in use, turn electronic key in steering lock to The vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground position 2 and activate combination switch for left or and the selector lever in position “N”...
Page 275: Transmission Selector Lever, Manually Unlocking
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Towing Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking To do so, insert a pin (1), e.g. ball point pen, into the covered opening below the position D of the shift pattern.
Page 276: Exterior Lamps
Exterior lamps To prevent a possible electrical short circuit, switch off lamp prior to replacing a bulb. Headlamp adjustment When replacing bulbs, install only 12 volt bulbs with the specified watt rating. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. When replacing halogen bulbs do not touch glass Check and readjust headlamps at regular intervals and portion of bulb with bare hands.
Page 277: Headlamp Assembly
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Exterior lamps Headlamp assembly (Halogen) Headlamp assembly (Xenon) P82.10-2394-26 P82.10-2395-26 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw Bulb socket for turn signal lamp Cover for low beam headlamp Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb Cover for high beam headlamp, parking and Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb...
Page 278 Bulbs for low or high beam Turn signal lamp H7 (55 W) 1156 NA (26.9/5 W/32/4 cp bulb) Open hood. Open hood. Rotate cover (2 or 3) counterclockwise and remove. Pull Twist bulb socket (4) counterclockwise and pull out. off electrical connector (5 or 6). Unhook clamping ring Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and and remove bulb.
Page 279: Taillamp Assemblies
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Exterior lamps Taillamp assemblies P82.10-2080-26 P82.10-2083-26 Driver’s side: Open trunk lid. Rear fog lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) Swing cover aside (bulbs 1, 2 and 3). Backup lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) Turn signal lamp (21 W/24 cp bulb) Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out.
Page 280 Side marker lamp, front (5 W/4 cp bulb) Carefully slide lamp towards front (arrow), and remove back and first. Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. Push bulb socket, turn counterclockwise and remove. Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise. Reinstall bulb socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Page 281 Please note: Have the system checked at an authorized • Low beam adjustments simultaneously aim the high Mercedes-Benz Center if a fault or defect occurs. beam. • Vehicle should have a normal trunk load. 1. Park vehicle on level surface approximately 25 ft.
Page 282 (1250 mm). If the distance does not the resulting height from the floor. It must be at a check, have the system verified at an authorized 90° angle to the vertical centerline. Mercedes-Benz Center. 4. Open hood. Exterior lamps Instruments...
Page 283 (8 and 9). The left and right headlamps must be adjusted individually. Note: If it is not possible to obtain a proper headlamp adjustment, have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 284: Changing Batteries In The Electronic Main Key
Changing batteries in the electronic main key P80.20-2201-26 P80.35-2029-26 Transmit buttons Changing batteries Lamp for battery check and function control Move locking tab (3) in direction of right arrow and remove mechanical key (4, left arrow). Checking batteries If one of the transmit buttons (1) is pressed, the battery check lamp (2) lights up briefly –...
Page 285 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Electronic main key P80.35-2025-26 P80.35-2027-26 Insert mechanical key (4) in side opening (5) to open Change batteries (7), inserting new ones under contact latch. Press briefly (do not use mechanical key as lever) spring (8) with plus (+) side facing up.
Page 286: Synchronizing Remote Control
Important! Synchronizing remote control Batteries contain materials that can harm the The remote control may have to be resynchronized, if environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked. batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For To synchronize insert electronic key in steering lock.
Page 287: Emergency Operation Of Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or closed To slide the roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear: manually should an electrical malfunction occur.
Page 288: Manual Release For Fuel Filler Flap
Manual release for fuel filler flap Replacing wiper blade insert For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering lock before replacing the wiper blade, otherwise the motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury. Notes: Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward. Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted.
Page 289 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Replacing wiper blade insert P82.30-0333-26 Removal: Installation: Fold wiper arm forward. Press safety tab down (1), push Slide (direction of arrow) wiper blade insert into wiper blade downward (2) and remove.
Page 290: Trunk Lamp
P82.20-2029-26 If the trunk is to remain open for a long period of time, Use only those roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz to the trunk lamp can be switched off by pulling out the avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manufacturer’s plunger in the switch (arrow).
Page 292 Vehicle care Window cleaning ....... 293 Wiper blade ........ 293 Cleaning and care Light alloy wheels ..... 293 of the vehicle ......290 Instrument cluster ..... 293 Power washer ......291 Steering wheel and Paintwork, painted body gear selector lever ..... 293 components .........
Page 293: Cleaning And Care Of The Vehicle
Post-production treatment is neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz Such damage is caused not only by extreme and varying because of the possibility of incompatibility between...
Page 294: Power Washer
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due Paintwork, painted body components to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should be applied or repaired with the car-care products recommended when water drops on the paint surface do not “bead up”, here.
Page 295: Engine Cleaning
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses Vehicle washing Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water. Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight. Use only a mild car wash detergent, such as To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the lenses.
Page 296: Window Cleaning
Window cleaning Light alloy wheels Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for Use a window cleaning solution on all glass surfaces. An regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels. automotive glass cleaner is recommended. If possible, clean wheels once a week with Mercedes-...
Page 297: Cup Holder
MB Tex Upholstery Hard plastic trim items Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure. lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.
Page 298 Technical data Engine oil additives ...... 303 Engine oils ........303 Spare parts service ......296 Air conditioner refrigerant ..303 Warranty coverage ......296 Brake fluid ........303 Identification labels .......297 Premium unleaded gasoline ..304 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ....298 Fuel requirements ......
Page 299: Spare Parts Service
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties, Important! copies of which are available at any Mercedes-Benz The use of non-genuine parts and accessories not Center. authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle...
Page 300: Identification Labels
Identification labels Certification label Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers. Technical data Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data...
Page 301: Layout Of Poly-V-Belt Drive
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) Automatic belt tensioner Engine number Crankshaft Body number and paintwork number Air conditioner compressor Emission control label Coolant pump Information label, California version...
Page 302: Technical Data
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. Technical data Instruments Instrument Technical...
Page 303 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Technical data Rims – Tires Electrical system Rims (light alloy) 7 J x 16 H 2 Generator (alternator) 14 V/115 A Wheel offset 1.46 in (37 mm) Starter motor 12V/1.7 kW All season tires:...
Page 304 Weights (see certification tag) Main dimensions Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Overall vehicle length 180.2 in (4577 mm) Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Overall vehicle width 67.8 in (1722 mm) Overall height 54.0 in (1371 mm) Wheel base 105.9 in (2690 mm) Track, front...
Page 305: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc. - Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Page 306: Engine Oil Additives
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil, otherwise damage to the system will occur. additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Brake fluid Engine oils...
Page 307: Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirements Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM Caution! standard D 439: To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, The octane number (posted at the pump) must be premium unleaded gasoline must be used.
Page 308: Gasoline Additives
Gasoline additives Coolants A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon The engine coolant is a mixture of water and build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: recommends the use of only quality gasoline containing • corrosion protection, additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits.
Page 309 Therefore the following product is strongly heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze. Anticorrosion/antifreeze agent.
Page 310: Consumer Information
Consumer information Treadwear This has been prepared as required of all manufactures The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on of passenger cars under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 311 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Consumer information Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Page 312 Index Ashtray Center console, front ..........156 Rear seats ..............157 Audio system Anti-theft system ............129 ABS (Antilock brake system) ........215 Button and soft key operation ......... 130 Malfunction indicator lamp ........229 Cassette mode ............135 ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction CD changer ..............140 and warning messages ..........234 CD mode ..............
Page 313 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Index Basic setting ..............122 Battery ................266 Defogging windows ..........123 Battery recycling ............267 Defrosting ..............123 BATTERY/ALTERNATOR - malfunction and warning messages ..........233 Display and controls ..........122 Block heater ..............
Page 314 Cargo tie-down rings ............. 162 COMAND, radio, telephone and two-way radio ............. 174 Catalytic converter ............176 Combination switch ............117 Cellular telephone ............163 Consumer information ..........307 Center console ..............20 Control and operation of Central locking switch ............36 radio transmitters ............. 174 Central locking system ...........
Page 315 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Index Electronic stability program (ESP) Control switch ............219 Daytime running lamps ..........115 Malfunction and warning messages ..... 242 Deep water Malfunction indicator lamp ........229 Driving instructions ..........208 Synchronizing ............
Page 316 ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction Parking lamps ........... 114, 275 and warning messages ..........241 Replacing bulbs ............273 Engine oil level indicator ..........112 Side marker lamp, front .......... 277 ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON Standing lamps ..........114, 275 (measuring) - multifunction indicator ....113 Taillamp assemblies ..........276 Engine oils ..............303...
Page 317 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Index Garage door opener ............164 Identification labels ............297 Gasoline Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........152 Additives ..............305 Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ....84 Fuel requirements ............304 Individual settings ............106 Premium unleaded ...........304 Infant and child restraint systems ........
Page 318 Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) .....199 Loading instructions ............160 Keys, vehicle ..............24 Locking and unlocking ............30 Low engine coolant level warning ......237 Lamps, exterior Fog lamps ..............114 Maintenance ..............175 Headlamp, adjusting ..........278 Malfunction and indicator lamps Headlamps ..... 114, 239, 240, 274, 278, 292 in the instrument cluster ........
Page 319 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Index PARKING BRAKE ............236 REMOVE KEY ............242 Navigation system - Multifunction display ....101 STEER. WHEEL ADJUST..........240 Night security illumination .......... 115 TELE AID ..............244 WASHER FLUID ............243 Malfunction message memory ........
Page 320 Power windows ............... 146 Reporting Safety Defects ..........15 Express opening and closing ........147 Reserve key ...............26 Opening and closing ..........32 Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ....125 Synchronizing ............147 Roadside assistance ............10 Problems with your vehicle ........... 14 Roadside assistance call Product information ............
Page 321 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Index Sliding/pop-up roof ............148 Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder ............152 Emergency operation ..........284 Stowing things in the vehicle ........246 Express opening ............149 Sun visors ................
Page 322 Redialing ..............98 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ..........272 Telephone book ............96 Traveling abroad ............209 Telephones and two-way radios ........174 Trip computer ..............102 Telescoping steering column Trip odometer ..............87 Adjusting ..............77 Trunk .................38 Indicator lamp ............230 Opening ................
Page 323: Index
Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Index Warranty coverage ............296 WASHER FLUID (headlamp cleaning system) - malfunction and warning messages ......243 Washing the vehicle ............292 What you should know at the gas station ....221 Wheels ................257 Light alloy wheels .............293 Rims and tires ............300...
Page 324: Service And Literature
If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 325 Order No. 6515 1250 13 Part No. 208 584 85 83 USA Edition B 2001...

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