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Operator’s Manual
Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire
to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.
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:
• Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for
your reference.
• Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
• Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety
of the vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
DaimlerChrysler AG
Choosing global or selective mode
on remote control ........................ 32
Opening the trunk ....................... 32
Panic button ................................. 33
Seat belts ...........................................52
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................53
Introduction
Product information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Problems with your vehicle ........... 14
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15
Fastening of seat belts .................54
Start lock-out .................................... 34 BabySmartTM airbag deactivation
system ...........................................58
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 34 Self-test BabySmartTM without
special child seat installed ........59
Supplemental restraint
Doors ................................................. 35
Central locking switch .................... 37
Automatic central locking .......... 38
accident ........................................ 39
Instruments and controls
system (SRS) ................................59
(ETR) .............................................60
Airbags ..............................................60
Front airbags ................................62
Side impact airbags .....................63
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor
and airbag .....................................66
Infant and child
restraint systems ..........................67
Adjusting steering column .............70
Storing steering column
position in memory .....................70
Rear view mirrors ............................ 71
Inside rear view mirror ............... 71
Instruments and controls ............... 18
Overhead control panel ...............21
Dashboard .....................................22
Center console ..............................24
Trunk ................................................. 39
Trunk lid release switch ................ 40
Power windows .................................41
Antitheft alarm system ................... 42
Tow-away alarm ............................... 43
Power seats ....................................... 44
Storing position in memory ....... 46
Backrest ............................................ 48
Multicontour seats .......................... 49
Seat heater ........................................ 50
Seat belts and integrated
Operation
Vehicle keys ......................................28
Remote control with folding
master key .....................................28
Central locking system ...................30
Remote control .............................30
Locking and unlocking ................ 31
restraint system .......................... 52
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Antiglare night position .............. 71 Engine oil level indicator in
Audio and telephone, operation ....98
Power windows ................................116
Express opening of
odometer display field ............... 82
Exterior rear view mirrors ..........72
Fuel consumption gauge ................ 83
Storing mirror positions in
memory ..........................................73 Engine oil temperature gauge ....... 83
Instrument cluster ........................... 74 Engine oil consumption ................. 83
door windows ...............................117
Synchronizing power
windows ........................................117
Roll bar .............................................118
Interior lighting .............................120
Interior lamps .............................120
Reading lamps ............................120
Indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................... 76
Exterior lamp switch ....................... 84
Standing lamps ............................ 85
Additional function indicator
Night security illumination ....... 85
Blocked windshield wiper .......... 88
Windshield wiper smears .......... 88
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .......... 88
Hazard warning flasher switch ..... 89
Automatic climate control .............. 90
Display and controls ................... 92
Basic setting - automatic mode . 93
Economy ........................................ 93
Special settings ............................ 94
Instrument lamps .........................77
Display illumination ....................77
Coolant temperature gauge ........78
Outside temperature
indicator ........................................78
Trip odometer ...............................79
Clock ..............................................79
Entrance lamps in footwells,
exit lamps in doors ....................120
Sunshade, manual .........................121
Power sunshade .............................122
Sun visors .......................................123
Illuminated vanity mirror ............123
Interior ............................................124
Tachometer ....................................79
Flexible service system (FSS) ........80
Storage compartment
Soft top ............................................ 143
Turning off ..................................167
(eyeglasses compartment)
in the dashboard .......................124
Interior central
locking system ............................125
Integration with vehicle
central locking system ..............126
Separate locking of storage
compartments .............................126
Armrest ...........................................127
Console storage
Cup holder ......................................128
Parcel net in
passenger footwell ....................128
Door pockets ...................................129
Rear storage compartment ...........129
Ashtray with lighter ......................130
Lighter ............................................. 131
Telephone, general ........................132
Garage door opener .......................133
Hardtop or panorama roof ............137
Removing hardtop ......................137
Attaching hardtop ......................140
Lowering soft top ....................... 144 Automatic transmission ...............168
Raising soft top .......................... 145
Wind screen ................................... 148
Antenna ...........................................151
Driving .........................................168
Accelerator Position ...................169
Selector lever positions .............169
Maneuvering ...............................172
Stopping .......................................172
Program mode
Driving
Control and operation of radio
selector switch ............................173
Emergency Operation ................ 174
Driving instructions ...................... 176
Drive sensibly - Save fuel .......... 176
Drinking and driving ................. 176
Pedals ........................................... 176
Power assistance ........................177
Brakes ..........................................177
Driving off ...................................178
Parking ........................................178
transmitters ................................153
Radio, telephone and
Telephones and
two-way radio ..............................153
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) ..................................154
Maintenance ...................................154
Tele Aid ............................................155
Catalytic converter .........................163
Emission control .............................164
Steering lock ...................................165
Starting and turning off
the engine ...................................167
Before starting .............................167
Starting .........................................167
Tires .............................................179
Aquaplaning ...............................180
Tire traction ................................180
Tire speed rating ........................ 181
Snow chains ................................ 181
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Vehicles with sport
package ........................................ 181
Winter driving
instructions .................................182
Winter driving ............................183
Block heater ................................183
Adaptive damping system
Electronic stability program
(ESP) - warning lamp .................207
BAS-/ESP malfunction
indicator lamp .............................207
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................208
Low engine coolant
adjustment ...................................199
What you should know at the gas
station .........................................200
Fuel supply ................................. 200
Fuel ..............................................200
Deep water ..................................184 Check regularly and before
level warning lamp ....................209
washer system fluid level
warning lamp .............................. 210
Low engine oil level
warning lamp .............................. 210
Charge indicator lamp ............... 211
Exterior lamp failure
indicator lamp ............................. 211
Roll bar warning lamp ............... 212
ADS indicator lamp .................... 212
High beam indicator lamp ........ 213
Additional function
indicator lamps
(in the odometer display) .......... 213
Malfunction and indicator
a long trip ..................................202
Traveling abroad ........................184
Brake assist system (BAS) ............188
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....... 190
ABS control ................................. 191
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) ........................................... 192
Synchronizing ESP ....................193
ESP Control Switch ....................194
Level control system ......................196
Level control switch
positions ...................................... 196
Normal Level ............................... 197
Wheel Change Switch ...............198
Adaptive Damping System
Instrument cluster display
Malfunction and indicator
lamps in the instrument
cluster .........................................204
On-board diagnostic system
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 204
Brake warning lamp ..................204
Brake pad wear
indicator lamp ............................ 205
Seat belt warning lamp .............206
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) indicator lamp .... 206
Fuel reserve and fuel cap
(ADS) ........................................... 199
lamp (in the dashboard) .......... 213
placement warning ................... 207
Passenger airbag
indicator lamp ............................. 213
Battery Recycling .......................237
Jump starting ................................. 238
Towing the vehicle ........................ 240
Exterior lamps ............................... 242
Headlamp assembly
(Halogen) ....................................243
Taillamp assemblies ..................249
Changing batteries in
the remote control .................... 251
Synchronizing ............................ 252
Replacing wiper blade insert ...... 257
Manual release of
fuel filler flap ............................ 259
Trunk lamp .....................................259
Vehicle washing .........................263
Ornamental moldings ................263
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................263
Window cleaning .......................264
Light alloy wheels ......................264
Instrument cluster .....................264
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................264
Cup holder ...................................264
Headliner, shelf behind
Practical hints
First aid kit ..................................... 215
Stowing things in the vehicle ...... 215
Vehicle tools .................................... 216
Vehicle jack ..................................... 217
Fuses ................................................ 218
Hood ................................................. 219
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................221
Checking engine oil level .............221
Coolant level ...................................223
Adding coolant ...............................224
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio ........225
Wheels .............................................226 Cleaning and care
Tire replacement ............................226
Rotating wheels ..............................227
Spare wheel ....................................228
Changing wheels ...........................230
Tire inflation pressure ..................234
Battery .............................................236
roll bars, and other hard
plastic trim items .......................265
Soft top .........................................265
Headliner .....................................266
Wind screen ................................266
Automatic antenna .....................266
Wiper blade .................................266
Headlamp cleaning system .......266
Leather upholstery .....................267
Plastic and rubber parts ............267
Illuminated door sill panels .....267
Vehicle care
of the vehicle ............................. 261
Power washer .............................262
Tar stains ....................................262
Paintwork, Painted Body
Components ................................262
Engine cleaning .........................263
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -
Technical data
Index
capacities ....................................276
Engine oils ...................................... 278
Engine oil additives ......................278
Air conditioner refrigerant ..........278
Brake fluid ...................................... 278
Premium unleaded gasoline ........279
Fuel requirements ........................ 279
Coolants ..........................................280
Consumer information ................. 282
Spare parts service ........................269
Warranty coverage .........................269
Identification labels .......................270
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............271
Engine ..............................................272
Rims - Tires .....................................273
Main Dimensions ...........................275
Index ................................................285
Product information
Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:
We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories
explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special
suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible
for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other
agencies should exist. 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.
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Operator’s manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize
yourself with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings
contained in this 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. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment,
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
• New Car Limited Warranty,
• Emission System Warranty,
• Emission Performance Warranty,
• California, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty
(California, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),
• State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).
Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA,LLC or its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties
after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of
the vehicle. A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer (1) if the vehicle is out of service by
reason of repair of substantial nonconformities for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days or (2) the same
substantial non-conformity has been subject to repair four or more times and you have at least once directly
notified us in writing of the need to repair the non-conformity and have given us an opportunity to perform the
repair ourselves. Notifications should be sent to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Regional Office listed in the
Service and Warranty Information Booklet.
Maintenance
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.
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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.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can
contact you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
• Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,
• unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage
the catalysts,
• 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:
In the USA:
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
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We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make
changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they
are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your
vehicle.
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.
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.
• Driving: Important information on driving.
• Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.
• Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.
• Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.
• Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.
• Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.
Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
Explanation of color used:
Warning notices for the protection of yourself and
others appear on red background.
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Problems with your vehicle
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
satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if
necessary contact us at the following addresses:
In the USA: Client Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations,
Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
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,
Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393
(or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. Youcanalsoobtainotherinformationaboutmotorvehiclesafetyfrom
the Hotline.
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Instruments and controls
Instruments and controls ............... 18
Door control panel .......................20
Overhead control panel ...............21
Dashboard .....................................22
Center console ..............................24
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1 Door control panel, see page 20
3 Dashboard, see page 22
2 Overhead control panel, see page 21
4 Center console, see page 24
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Door control panel
20
1 Door handle, pull to open, see page 35
2 Front seat adjustment, see page 44
Memory function (for storing seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror
settings), see page 46
Overhead control panel
1 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, and optional
telephone with voice recognition system
2 Interior lighting, see page 120
3 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 155
4 Rear view mirror, see page 71
5 Garage door opener, see page 133
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1 Side air outlet, adjustable, see page 91
16 Non-heated/cooled air supply button - center air
outlet, see page 91
2 Level control switch and wheel change switch,
see page 196
17 Storage/eyeglasses compartment, see page 124
18 Air volume control for left air outlet, see page 91
20 Air volume control for right air outlet, see page 91
21 Airbag off indicator lamp, see page 213
5 Hood lock release, see page 219
6 Parking brake pedal, see page 175
7 Combination switch, see page 86
8 Cruise control switch, see page 185
9 Horn
22 Automatic climate control, see page 90
Rear window defroster switch, see page 95
24 Trunk lid release switch, see page 40
10 Airbag, see page 60
25 Switch for tow-away alarm, see page 43
Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system,
see page 42
11 Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
12 Instrument cluster, see page 74
26 Central locking switch, see page 37
13 Steering lock with ignition/starter switch,
27 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 89
see page 165
28 Adaptive damping system adjustment switch,
14 Center air outlets adjustable, see page 91
see page 199
15 Heated air supply button - center air outlet,
29 ESP control switch, see page 194
see page 91
30 Roll bar operation switch, see page 118
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