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• Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against you neck or off your shoulder. In a crash, your body would move too far forward. That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries. The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen. • Each seat belt must never be used for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects. • Belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces. The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries. • Pregnant women should also use a lapshoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid pressure on the abdomen. • Never place your feet on the instrument panel or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat. Warning! USE CHILD RESTRAINTS PROPERLY. Children 12 years old and under must never ride in this vehicle, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. Infants and small children must be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions. A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Adjust the passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied. BabySmart TM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. Restraint systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 57 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index

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Product information 7	4
Operator’s manual 8	4
Where to find it 13	4
Problems with your vehicle 14	4
Reporting Safety Defects 15	4
Instruments and controls	4
Instruments and controls 18	4
Door control panel 20	4
Door control panel 20	4
Overhead control panel 21	4
Dashboard 22	4
Center console 24	4
Operation	4
Vehicle keys 28	4
Remote control with folding master key 28	4
Remote control with folding master key 28	4
Central locking system 30	4
Remote control 30	4
Remote control 30	4
Locking and unlocking 31	4
Choosing global or selective mode on remote control 32	4
Opening the trunk 32	4
Panic button 33	4
Start lock-out 34	4
General notes on the central locking system 34	4
Doors 35	4
Central locking switch 37	4
Automatic central locking 38	4
Automatic central locking 38	4
Emergency unlocking in case of accident 39	4
Trunk 39	4
Trunk lid release switch 40	4
Power windows 41	4
Antitheft alarm system 42	4
Tow-away alarm 43	4
Power seats 44	4
Storing position in memory 46	4
Storing position in memory 46	4
Backrest 48	4
Multicontour seats 49	4
Seat heater 50	4
Seat belts and integrated restraint system 52	4
Seat belts 52	4
Seat belt nonusage warning system 53	4
Seat belt nonusage warning system 53	4
Fastening of seat belts 54	4
BabySmart	4
Self-test BabySmart	4
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 59	4
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 60	4
Airbags 60	4
Front airbags 62	4
Front airbags 62	4
Side impact airbags 63	4
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 66	4
Infant and child restraint systems 67	4
Adjusting steering column 70	4
Storing steering column position in memory 70	4
Storing steering column position in memory 70	4
Rear view mirrors 71	4
Inside rear view mirror 71	4
Inside rear view mirror 71	4
Antiglare night position 71	5
Exterior rear view mirrors 72	5
Storing mirror positions in memory 73	5
Instrument cluster 74	5
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 76	5
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 76	5
Additional function indicator lamps 77	5
Instrument lamps 77	5
Display illumination 77	5
Coolant temperature gauge 78	5
Outside temperature indicator 78	5
Trip odometer 79	5
Clock 79	5
Tachometer 79	5
Flexible service system (FSS) 80	5
Engine oil level indicator in odometer display field 82	5
Fuel consumption gauge 83	5
Engine oil temperature gauge 83	5
Engine oil consumption 83	5
Exterior lamp switch 84	5
Standing lamps 85	5
Standing lamps 85	5
Night security illumination 85	5
Combination switch 86	5
Blocked windshield wiper 88	5
Blocked windshield wiper 88	5
Windshield wiper smears 88	5
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio 88	5
Hazard warning flasher switch 89	5
Automatic climate control 90	5
Display and controls 92	5
Display and controls 92	5
Basic setting - automatic mode 93	5
Economy 93	5
Special settings 94	5
Audio and telephone, operation 98	5
Power windows 116	5
Express opening of door windows 117	5
Express opening of door windows 117	5
Synchronizing power windows 117	5
Roll bar 118	5
Interior lighting 120	5
Interior lamps 120	5
Interior lamps 120	5
Reading lamps 120	5
Entrance lamps in footwells, exit lamps in doors 120	5
Sunshade, manual 121	5
Power sunshade 122	5
Sun visors 123	5
Illuminated vanity mirror 123	5
Interior 124	5
Storage compartment (eyeglasses compartment) in the dashboard 124	6
Interior central locking system 125	6
Interior central locking system 125	6
Integration with vehicle central locking system 126	6
Separate locking of storage compartments 126	6
Armrest 127	6
Console storage compartments 127	6
Cup holder 128	6
Parcel net in passenger footwell 128	6
Door pockets 129	6
Rear storage compartment 129	6
Ashtray with lighter 130	6
Lighter 131	6
Telephone, general 132	6
Garage door opener 133	6
Hardtop or panorama roof 137	6
Removing hardtop 137	6
Removing hardtop 137	6
Attaching hardtop 140	6
Soft top 143	6
Lowering soft top 144	6
Lowering soft top 144	6
Raising soft top 145	6
Wind screen 148	6
Antenna 151	6
Driving	6
Control and operation of radio transmitters 153	6
Radio, telephone and two-way radio 153	6
Radio, telephone and two-way radio 153	6
Telephones and two-way radio 153	6
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) 154	6
Maintenance 154	6
Tele Aid 155	6
Catalytic converter 163	6
Emission control 164	6
Steering lock 165	6
Starting and turning off the engine 167	6
Before starting 167	6
Before starting 167	6
Starting 167	6
Turning off 167	6
Automatic transmission 168	6
Driving 168	6
Driving 168	6
Accelerator Position 169	6
Selector lever positions 169	6
Maneuvering 172	6
Stopping 172	6
Program mode selector switch 173	6
Emergency Operation 174	6
Parking brake 175	6
Driving instructions 176	6
Drive sensibly - Save fuel 176	6
Drive sensibly - Save fuel 176	6
Drinking and driving 176	6
Pedals 176	6
Power assistance 177	6
Brakes 177	6
Driving off 178	6
Parking 178	6
Tires 179	6
Aquaplaning 180	6
Tire traction 180	6
Tire speed rating 181	6
Snow chains 181	6
Vehicles with sport package 181	7
Winter driving instructions 182	7
Winter driving 183	7
Block heater 183	7
Deep water 184	7
Traveling abroad 184	7
Cruise control 185	7
Brake assist system (BAS) 188	7
Antilock brake system (ABS) 190	7
ABS control 191	7
ABS control 191	7
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 192	7
Synchronizing ESP 193	7
Synchronizing ESP 193	7
ESP Control Switch 194	7
Level control system 196	7
Level control switch positions 196	7
Level control switch positions 196	7
Normal Level 197	7
Wheel Change Switch 198	7
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) 199	7
Adaptive damping system adjustment 199	7
Adaptive damping system adjustment 199	7
What you should know at the gas station 200	7
Fuel supply 200	7
Fuel supply 200	7
Fuel 200	7
Check regularly and before a long trip 202	7
Instrument cluster display	7
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 204	7
On-board diagnostic system Check engine malfunction indicator lamp 204	7
On-board diagnostic system Check engine malfunction indicator lamp 204	7
Brake warning lamp 204	7
Brake pad wear indicator lamp 205	7
Seat belt warning lamp 206	7
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp 206	7
Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning 207	7
Electronic stability program (ESP) - warning lamp 207	7
BAS-/ESP malfunction indicator lamp 207	7
ABS malfunction indicator lamp 208	7
Low engine coolant level warning lamp 209	7
Low windshield and headlamp washer system fluid level warning lamp 210	7
Low engine oil level warning lamp 210	7
Charge indicator lamp 211	7
Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp 211	7
Roll bar warning lamp 212	7
ADS indicator lamp 212	7
High beam indicator lamp 213	7
Additional function indicator lamps (in the odometer display) 213	7
Malfunction and indicator lamp (in the dashboard) 213	7
Passenger airbag indicator lamp 213	8
Passenger airbag indicator lamp 213	8
Practical hints	8
First aid kit 215	8
Stowing things in the vehicle 215	8
Vehicle tools 216	8
Vehicle jack 217	8
Fuses 218	8
Hood 219	8
Automatic transmission fluid level 221	8
Checking engine oil level 221	8
Coolant level 223	8
Adding coolant 224	8
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio 225	8
Wheels 226	8
Tire replacement 226	8
Rotating wheels 227	8
Spare wheel 228	8
Changing wheels 230	8
Tire inflation pressure 234	8
Battery 236	8
Battery Recycling 237	8
Battery Recycling 237	8
Jump starting 238	8
Towing the vehicle 240	8
Exterior lamps 242	8
Headlamp assembly (Halogen) 243	8
Headlamp assembly (Halogen) 243	8
Taillamp assemblies 249	8
Changing batteries in the remote control 251	8
Synchronizing 252	8
Synchronizing 252	8
Raising soft top manually 253	8
Replacing wiper blade insert 257	8
Manual release of fuel filler flap 259	8
Trunk lamp 259	8
Vehicle care	8
Cleaning and care of the vehicle 261	8
Power washer 262	8
Power washer 262	8
Tar stains 262	8
Paintwork, Painted Body Components 262	8
Engine cleaning 263	8
Vehicle washing 263	8
Ornamental moldings 263	8
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses 263	8
Window cleaning 264	8
Light alloy wheels 264	8
Instrument cluster 264	8
Steering wheel and gear selector lever 264	8
Cup holder 264	8
Seat belts 265	8
Headliner, shelf behind roll bars, and other hard plastic trim items 265	8
Soft top 265	8
Headliner 266	8
Wind screen 266	8
Automatic antenna 266	8
Wiper blade 266	8
Headlamp cleaning system 266	8
Leather upholstery 267	8
Plastic and rubber parts 267	8
Illuminated door sill panels 267	8
Technical data	9
Spare parts service 269	9
Warranty coverage 269	9
Identification labels 270	9
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 271	9
Engine 272	9
Rims - Tires 273	9
Weights 275	9
Main Dimensions 275	9
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities 276	9
Engine oils 278	9
Engine oil additives 278	9
Air conditioner refrigerant 278	9
Brake fluid 278	9
Premium unleaded gasoline 279	9
Fuel requirements 279	9
Gasoline additives 280	9
Coolants 280	9
Consumer information 282	9
Index	9
Index 285	9
Introduction	10
Introduction	10
Introduction	10
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:	10
We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories expli...	10
We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability f...	10
We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible f...	10
Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are avail...	10
Operator’s manual	11
Operator’s manual	11
Operator’s manual	11
This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefu...	11
For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instruction...	11
Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may f...	11
Service and warranty information	11
Service and warranty information	11
The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties c...	11
• New Car Limited Warranty,	11
• New Car Limited Warranty,	11
• Emission System Warranty,	11
• Emission Performance Warranty,	11
• California, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Massachuse...	11
• State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).	11
Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	12
Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	12
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purc...	12
Maintenance	12
Maintenance	12
The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at reg...	12
Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Be...	12
Roadside assistance	13
Roadside assistance	13
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the even...	13
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Representatives 24hours a day, 365days a year.	13
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in you...	13
Change of address or ownership	13
Change of address or ownership	13
If you change your address, be sure to send in the	13
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to t...	13
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the	13
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:	14
• Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,	14
• Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,	14
• unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leade...	14
• gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.	14
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Pro...	14
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In Canada:	14
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Mercedes-Benz usa, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350	14
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario...	14
We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the...	15
Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever ne...	15
If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, you...	15
The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the veh...	15
Where to find it	16
Where to find it	16
Where to find it	16
The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:	16
• Instruments and controls:	16
• Instruments and controls:	16
• Instruments and controls:	16
• Operation:	16
• Operation:	16
• Driving:	16
• Driving:	16
• Instrument cluster display:	16
• Instrument cluster display:	16
• Practical hints:	16
• Practical hints:	16
• Car care:	16
• Car care:	16
• Technical data:	16
• Technical data:	16
• Index:	16
• Index:	16
Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.	16
Explanation of color used:	16
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Warning notices for the protection of yourself and others appear on red background.	16
Problems with your vehicle	17
Problems with your vehicle	17
Problems with your vehicle	17
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affec...	17
In the	17
In the	17
Client Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz	17
In Canada:	17
Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontari...	17
For the	18
Reporting Safety Defects	18
Reporting Safety Defects	18
Reporting Safety Defects	18
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or ...	18
If	18
To contact	18
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Instruments and controls 18	20
Door control panel 20	20
Door control panel 20	20
Overhead control panel 21	20
Dashboard 22	20
Center console 24	20
Instruments and controls	21
Instruments and controls	21
Instruments and controls	21
Instruments and controls	21
Instruments and controls	21
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Door control panel	23
Door control panel	23
Door control panel	23
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Overhead control panel	24
Overhead control panel	24
Overhead control panel	24
Overhead control panel	24
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Dashboard	25
Dashboard	25
Dashboard	25
Dashboard	25
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Locking and unlocking	35
Locking and unlocking	35
Locking and unlocking	35
Unlocking:	35
Press transmit button	35
The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking modes (see below):	35
Selective unlocking mode – Press transmit button	35
Global unlocking mode – Press transmit button	35
Notes:	35
Notes:	35
If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked, see page	35
The presently active unlocking mode (selective or global) can only be determined by unlocking the...	35
If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control, neither door is opened, the key is not...	35
Locking:	35
Press transmit button	35
Note:	35
Note:	35
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing the transmit button, then it may be neces...	35
Choosing global or selective mode on remote control	36
Choosing global or selective mode on remote control	36
Choosing global or selective mode on remote control	36
Press and hold transmit buttons	36
Opening the trunk	36
Opening the trunk	36
Opening the trunk	36
Press the transmit button	36

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Index

BabySmart

is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

•

Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm,

against you neck or off your shoulder. In a

crash, your body would move too far forward.

That would increase the chance of head and

neck injuries. The belt would also apply too

much force to the ribs or abdomen, which

could severely injure internal organs such as

your liver or spleen.

•

Each seat belt must never be used for more

than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat

belt around a person and another person or

other objects.

•

Belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash,

you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to

manage impact forces. The twisted belt against

your body could cause injuries.

•

Pregnant women should also use a lap-

shoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be

positioned as low as possible on the hips to

avoid pressure on the abdomen.

•

Never place your feet on the instrument panel

or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the

floor in front of the seat.

Warning!

USE CHILD RESTRAINTS PROPERLY.

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in

this vehicle, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized

BabySmart

compatible child seat, which operates

with the BabySmart

system installed in the

vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front

airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they

will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a

crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will

result.

Infants and small children must be seated in an

appropriate infant or child restraint system, which

is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt,

fully in accordance with the child seat

manufacturer’s instructions.

A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is

significantly increased if the child restraints are

not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is

not properly secured in the child restraint.

Adjust the passenger seat as far as possible

rearward from the dashboard when the seat is

occupied.