2008 Mercedes-benz C Class 4matic Owners Manual

unleaded regular gasoline and fill up with premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.

앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration.

앫 Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage.

앫 Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Gasoline additives

A major concern among engine manufac- turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso- line. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon deposits. After an extended period of using fuels without such additives, carbon deposits can build up especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: 앫 Warm-up hesitation 앫 Unstable idle 앫 Knocking/pinging 앫 Misfire 앫 Power loss

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory Approved Service Prod- ucts pamphlet (USA only), or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for a listing of approved product(s). Follow directions on product label. Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the engine operation.

! Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending additional fuel addi- tives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not cov- ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For a listing of approved products, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Fuel requirements

Flexible Fuel Vehicles (USA only)

Only use premium unleaded fuel: 앫 The octane number (posted at the

pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%. The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional co-solvents. Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.

C 300 and C 300 Sport (with automatic transmission*) are Flexible Fuel Vehicles. Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on fuel filler flap). These vehicles are designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol fuel (E85), or on any mixture of these two. Ethanol fuel (E85) is a mixture of approxi- mately 85% Ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.

Warning!

Ethanol fuel (E85) and its fumes are highly flammable, poisonous and burn easily. Etha- nol fuel can cause serious injuries if ignited or if you come into contact with it or inhale fumes of it. Avoid inhalation of Ethanol fumes and skin contact with Ethanol. Extin- guish all open flames before fueling. Never smoke or create sparks close to Ethanol.

Switching fuels For best performance and driveability it is recommended to use either one or the oth- er fuel. A refueling pattern that alternates between the two different fuels should be avoided if possible. When switching fuels, make sure: 앫 Fuel level is below half full. 앫 Fuel level is above reserve (reserve

warning lamp is not lit).

앫 Amount of added fuel is more than

5 gallons (20 liters).

앫 Ignition is off during refill. 앫 Immediately after refueling engine is started and operated for at least five minutes.

These precautions and recommendations are supposed to prevent any difficulties when starting and operating the engine which otherwise may be experienced before the engine has fully adapted to the different fuel.

If in spite of these recommendations the engine does not perform properly, adding more gasoline (at least 3 gallons [12 liters]) to the fuel may improve the engine behavior.

Cruising range E85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than gasoline. To ensure that engine per- formance with Ethanol fuel is similar to that when using gasoline, the engine must burn more Ethanol fuel. As a result, it is to be expected that the fuel consumption will increase when using E85 compared to gasoline operation.

i Use of E85 may reduce your driving range.

Maintenance Please inform your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you use or have used E85 fuel when your vehicle is deliv- ered for maintenance or repairs.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Cold weather performance It is possible that starting times will signif- icantly increase at temperatures below 32°F (0°C). At low temperatures the use of a block heater is recommended (see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for fur- ther information). Rough idling may also be experienced at such temperatures before the engine is fully warmed up.

! E85 fuel is unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 14°F (-10°C).

Hot weather performance At ambient temperatures above 95°F (35°C) start times may increase and be accompanied by a rough idle following the start.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Coolants

The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which pro- vides: 앫 Corrosion protection 앫 Freeze protection 앫 Boiling protection (by increasing the

boiling point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -22°F (-30°C) and corro- sion protection.

! Add premixed coolant solution only. Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty.

If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the cool- ant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).

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If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protec- tion to approximately –49°F [–45°C]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the so- lution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/ antifreeze. If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protec- tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for re- placement interval. Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level. For information on other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 50% anticor- rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approximately –35°F [–37°C]).

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of alumi- num parts. The use of aluminum compo- nents in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifical- ly formulated to protect the aluminum

parts. Failure to use such anticorrosion/ antifreeze coolant will result in a signifi- cantly shortened service life. Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz 325.0 Anticorrosion/ Antifreeze agent.

Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Model

C 300
C 350

Approx. freeze protection

– 35°F (– 37°C) 2.54 US qt. (2.4 l) 2.54 US qt. (2.4 l)

– 49°F (– 45°C) 2.79 US qt. (2.64 l) 2.79 US qt. (2.64 l)

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*

Both the windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning systems are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The windshield washer reservoir has a ca- pacity of approximately 6.34 US qt (6.0 l).

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왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water (or concentrate and com- mercially available premixed wind- shield washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).

Warning!

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flam- mable. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, be- cause it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts

water (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] water).

For temperatures below freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and commercially avail- able premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts

solvent (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] solvent).

A ABS 27, 59

Indicator lamp 59, 374
Messages in display 389, 398

Accelerator position, automatic

transmission 142

Accessory weight 356
Accident 132
Air bags 36

Children 51
Front 39
Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 29, 45

OCS 41
Safety guidelines 38
Side impact 40
Window curtain 40, 41

Air conditioning system see Climate con-

trol system

Air conditioning, Cooling 258, 267
Air conditioning, Refrigerant 478, 480
Air distribution 254, 263
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode 257, 265

Air vents 247

Center air vents 248
Rear center console air vents 249

Air volume 254, 263, 268
Alarm

Audible alarm and flashing exterior

lamps (Panic alarm) 58

Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Antiglare

Rear view mirrors 100

Anti-theft systems 66

Alarm, visual and audible 66
Anti-theft alarm system 66
Immobilizer 66

Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest 284, 286
Ashtrays 291, 292
Aspect ratio 356
Audio Aux mode 220
AUDIO menu (Control system) 158

Index

Audio system 176

“911” emergency call 231
Audio and telephone, operation 176
Audio Aux mode 220
Audio control unit 177
Audio display 180
Bluetooth® operation 222
Call lists 236
CD changer* 208, 214
CD operation 208
CD player 160, 208
CD, fast forward/rewind 219
CD, pause function 218
CD, submenu overview 208
Components 177
Controller 182
Example, how to use 187
Functions during a single call 240
Making calls 237
On/Off 188
Operating 185
Operating and display elements 178
Operating CD player 213
Operating safety 177
Operation 188
Overview 176

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Index

Phone cook 233
Radio operation 194
Satellite radio* operation 200
Sound settings 189
Surround sound* (Canada only) 190
SYS menu 192
SYS menu, Bluetooth® settings 192
SYS menu, display settings 192
SYS menu, language settings 193
SYS menu, reset to factory

settings 193

Telephone menu* 222
Volume 189

Automatic transmission

Accelerator position 142
Emergency operation (limp-home

mode) 146

Fluid 476, 477
Fluid level 328
Gear ranges 143
Gear shifting malfunctions 146
Hill start assist system 246
Kickdown 142
Shifting procedure 139
Starting the engine 127
Transmission fluid 328

Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 100
Automatic central locking 80

Activating/deactivating (Control system) 173

Automatic transmission*

Automatic shift program 144
Gear selector lever 138
Gear selector lever control one-touch

Automatic climate control (3-zone) see Cli-

gearshifting 145

mate control system

Automatic headlamp mode 109, 172
Automatic lighting control, Interior

lighting 115

Automatic shift program 144

Gear selector lever positions 140
Program mode selector switch 144

Aux socket 220

Backrest 281
Backup lamps

Replacing bulbs 430, 431

Bar 356
BAS 60
Batteries, SmartKey

Checking battery condition 78
Replacing 428

Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

(Canada only) Checking battery condition 78
Replacing 428

Battery 448
Battery, vehicle 446

Charging 449
Discharged, Jump starting 451
Disconnecting 448
Message in display 399
Reconnecting 450
Removing 449

Bead 356
Beverage holder see Cup holder

488

Bluetooth®

Settings (Audio system) 192
Telephone* (Audio system) 222

Brake assist system (BAS) 60
Brake fluid 324, 478, 480
Brake lamp

High mounted 431
Replacing bulbs 431, 436

Brake pads

Message in display 399

Brake warning lamp 27
Brakes 312

Warning lamp 27, 376

Break-in period 310
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs

California retail buyers and lessees,

important notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holder Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants 476

Cargo area see Trunk Carpets, Cleaning and care of 371
Catalytic converter 319
CD

CD changer* 208
CD player 160, 208
MP3 playback options 220
MP3, selecting a track 219
Playback options 220
Selecting a track 219
Submenu overview 208

CD changer* 208
CD player 160, 208
Centigrade see Temperature display

mode 167
Central locking

Automatic 80, 173
Locking/unlocking from inside 81
Locking/unlocking switches 81

Central locking/unlocking switches 80

Index

Certification label 462
Change of address or ownership 12
Checking tire pressure electronically Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS), (USA only) 344

Children in the vehicle 51

Air bags 51
Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 45, 385

Infant and child restraint systems 51
LATCH-type child seat anchors 55
Override switch for rear door window

operation 57

Tether attachment points 54

Cigarette lighter 292
Climate control system 250, 259

3-zone automatic climate control

(Canada only) 259

Air conditioning, Cooling 258, 267
Air distribution 254, 263
Air recirculation mode 257, 265
Air volume 254, 263
Air volume, rear 268
Automatic mode 253
Deactivating/Reactivating 252
Defrosting 264

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Index

Dual-zone automatic climate

Control system menu 151

control 250

Front defroster 255
Rear climate control 268
Rear window defroster 256, 265
Residual engine heat and

ventilation 266

Setting the temperature 262
Temperature 253
Windshield, defogging 255

Clock 151

Setting time 170

Cockpit 24
Cold weather performance 483
COMAND* see separate COMAND

operating instructions

Combination switch 112

AUDIO 158
Menus overview 154
Navi* 158
Service menu 164
Settings menu 165
Standard display 156
TEL* 160
Trip computer 156
Vehicle status message

memory 164

Control system submenus 153, 155

Convenience 174
Instrument cluster 168
Lighting 171
Time/Date 170
Vehicle 173

Corner-illuminating front fog

Coolant 329

Coolant level

Checking 329

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 112

Replacing bulbs 431

Cruise control 241
Activating 242
Canceling 243
Driving downhill 243
Driving uphill 243
Setting current speed 242
Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) 245

Cruising range, fuel 483
Cup holder

In front seat armrest 287
In rear seat armrest 287

Curb weight 356

lamps* 112

High beam flasher 112
Turn signals 131
Windshield wipers 117

Control system 151

Multifunction display 151
Multifunction steering wheel 152
Resetting to factory default 165

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Adding 329
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio

and quantity 484
Checking level 329
Messages in display 405
Temperature 321
Temperature gauge 27, 148

Index

Date display, setting 170
Daytime running lamp mode 110

Setting 171

Deep water see Standing water Defogging

Windshield 255

Defrosting 264
Defrosting, Front 255
Delayed shut-off

Interior lighting 173

Department of Transportation see DOT Difficulties

While driving 132
While starting 129
Digital clock see clock Digital speedometer 158

Additional speedometer 169, 170
Permanent display 169

Dimensions, Vehicle 474
Direction of rotation, Tires 334

Displays

Additional speedometer 169, 170
Digital speedometer 158
Maintenance service indicator 362
Multifunction display 151
Outside temperature 158
Permanent display 169
Vehicle status message see

Multifunction display messages

Vehicle status messages

memory 165

Distance to empty (range),

Trip computer 157
Document holder 289
Door

Control panel 32
Entry lamps 116
Inside door handle 79
Locking 72, 77
Locking with Tele Aid* 302
Messages in display 406
Opening from inside vehicle 79
Opening from outside 72, 77
Unlocking 71, 76
Unlocking with Tele Aid* 301

DOT 357

Downhill driving

Cruise control 243

Drink holder see Cup holder Drinking and driving 311
Driving 126

Abroad 318
Hydroplaning 315
In winter 317
Instructions 126, 311
Problems 132
Safety systems 59
Through standing water 318

Driving off 314
Driving safety systems

4MATIC 65
ABS 59
BAS 60
EBP 61
Electronic traction system 63
ESP® 62

Driving systems 241

Cruise control 241
Driving safety systems 59

Driving tips 142

Accelerator position 142
Kickdown 142

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Index

Dual-zone automatic climate control

Maximum cooling MAX COOL 256

Dual-zone automatic climate control see

Climate control system

Easy-entry/exit feature* (Canada only) 95, 174

EBP 61
Electrical fuses see Fuses Electrical outlet

Glove box 293
Rear passenger compartment 293
Electrical system, Technical Data 473
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP Electronic Stability Program see ESP® Electronic traction system 63
Emergency call system 295
Emergency calls, Tele Aid* 296
Emergency operation (Limp-Home

Mode) 146

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Emergency operations

Engine

Gear selector lever*, Unlocking 426
Locking the vehicle 424
Releasing from inside 271
Remote door lock* 302
Remote door unlock* 301
Unlocking the trunk 425
Unlocking the vehicle 424

Emergency tensioning device see ETD Emergency, In case of

Battery, Jump starting 451
First aid kit 420
Flat tire 440
Fuses 456
Instrument cluster, Indicator

lamps 374–383

Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance* (Tele

Aid*) 299

Towing the vehicle 453

Emission control 320
Emission control information label 463
Emission control system warranties 10

Adding engine oil 328
Belt layout 464
Cleaning 366
Compartment 325
Coolant 329, 478, 484
Malfunction indicator lamp 27, 378
Number 462, 463
Oil 327, 476, 480
Residual heat and ventilation 266
Starting 127
Technical data 465
Turning off 134

Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil 327
Adding 328
Additives 480
Checking level (Dipstick) 327
Consumption 327
Dipstick 327
Filler neck 327, 328
Recommended engine oils and oil

filters 476

ESP® 62

Four wheel electronic traction system

with ESP® 65

Messages in display 389, 397, 398
Warning lamp 27, 376, 379, 380

ETD 49

Safety guidelines 38

Ethanol fuel

At the gas station 322
Switching fuels 483
Exterior rear view mirrors

Adjusting 97
Auto-dimming on the driver’s

side 99, 100

Fold-in settings 175
Power folding* 98

Index

Fahrenheit see Temperature display

Four wheel electronic traction system

(4MATIC) with ESP® 65

mode 167

First aid kit 420
Flat tire 440

Lowering the vehicle 445
Mounting the Minispare wheel 441
Preparing the vehicle 440

Flexible fuel vehicles 482
At the gas station 322
Switching fuels 483

Floormats* 294
Fluids

Automatic transmission fluid 476,

477

Brake fluid 478, 480
Capacities 476
Engine coolant 329, 478, 484
Engine oil 328, 476, 480
Power steering fluid 478
Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning system 479, 486

Fog lamps 431

4MATIC 65
Front air bags 39
Front lamps see headlamps Front passenger front air bag 39

Messages in display 393

Front passenger front air bag off indicator

lamp 29, 45, 385

Front seats

Heating* 91

Fuel 322, 478, 481

Additives 481
Capacity, Fuel tank 478
Cruising range 483
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 478, 483
Filling the tank 322
Fuel filler flap and cap 322
Fuel reserve warning lamp 27, 150,

380

Gauge 27, 150
Premium unleaded gasoline 478,

481

Messages in display 410
Replacing bulbs 431, 432, 436

Requirements, Octane rating 482
Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 483

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GPS

Tele Aid* 295

Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GVW 357
GVWR 357

Index

Fuel cap

Message in display 406
Fuel consumption statistics

From start 156
Resetting 157
Since last reset 157

Fuel filler flap 322

Locking/Unlocking 322

Fuel tank

Capacity 478
Filler flap 322

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities 476

Fuses 456

Fuse box in engine compartment 457
Fuse box in passenger compartment 457

Fuse box in trunk 458
Replacing 456

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Garage door opener 303
Gasoline also see Fuel GAWR 357
Gear range

Automatic transmission 143
Limiting 143
Shifting into optimal 145
Gear selector lever 126, 137
Messages in display 392
Position, Automatic

transmission* 139, 151

Shifting procedure 139

Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting

Automatic transmission* 145

Gear selector lever* 138
Gearshift pattern 138
Lock 127
Position, Automatic

transmission* 140

Unlocking in an emergency 426

Glove box 284

Aux socket 220
Power outlet 293

Gloves, Vehicle tool kit 420

H Halogen headlamp see Headlamps Hands-free microphone 31
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 370
Hazard warning flasher 114
Head restraints 89

Active head restraints 50
Adjustment 89
Front seat 89
Rear seat, Removing and

installing 90

Headliner and shelf below rear window,

Cleaning and care of 371

High beam flasher 112

Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 431,

435

Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 431, 433

High beam headlamps Indicator lamp 27
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 431
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 431, 433
Replacing bulbs for high beam flasher

Resetting activated active head

(Bi-Xenon*) 435

restraints 427

Headlamp cleaning system 112, 330

Washer fluid 479, 486

Headlamps

Automatic control 109
Automatic headlamp mode 172
Cleaning lenses 367
Cleaning system 330
Halogen 432
Manual headlamp mode 172
Messages in display 411
Refilling washer fluid 330
Replacing bulbs 431, 432

High mounted brake lamp 431
Hood 325

Message in display 406
Opening 325

Horn 25
Hot weather performance 483
HVAC see Climate control system Hydroplaning 315

Index

Identification labels 462
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 463
Ignition 82, 84, 127
Switching on 82
Switching on, KEYLESS-GO* 84

Immobilizer 66
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-

dren in the vehicle

Inside door handle 79
Instrument cluster 26, 147

Coolant temperature gauge 27, 148
Fuel gauge 27, 150
Illumination 148
Lamps 374
Multifunction display 151
Outside temperature indicator 149
Setting the language (Audio

system) 193

Interior lighting 114

Activating automatic control 115
Deactivating automatic control 115
Delayed shut-off 173
In the rear 116
Reading lamps in the front 115, 116
Reading lamps in the rear 116

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Index

Interior rear view mirror

Adjusting 97
Auto-dimming 99, 100
Interior storage spaces see

Storage compartments

Jack 421
Jump starting 451

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Key, Mechanical 424

Loss of 79

Key, SmartKey 70

Battery check lamp 70, 72
Factory setting 71
Global locking and unlocking 71
Lock button 70
Locking and unlocking 70
Loss of 79
Messages in display 408
Opening button for trunk 70
Panic button 58
Remote control 70
Restoring to factory setting 73
Selective setting 72
Starting the engine 127
Steering wheel lock 82
Switching on ignition with 82
Turning off engine 135
Unlock button 70

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 73

Battery check lamp 73, 77
Closing, Trunk 269
Factory setting 76
Global locking and unlocking 77
Important notes on using

KEYLESS-GO* 75

Locking and unlocking 73
Opening button for trunk 73
Panic button 58
Restoring to factory setting 78
Selective setting 77
Starting the engine 128
Switching on ignition with 84
Unlock button 73

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

(Canada only) Lock button 73
Loss of 79
Messages in display 407
Remote control 73
Turning off engine 135

Kickdown 142
Kilopascal 357

Index

Labels 462

Certification 462
Emission control information 463
Tire and Loading Information 335

Lamps, exterior 431
Light sensor 409

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 27, 59, 374
Air bag Off 40
Battery check lamp (SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 77

Battery check lamp (SmartKey) 72
Brake warning lamp 27
Brakes 376
Engine diagnostics 27, 378
Engine malfunction 27, 378
ESP® 27, 376, 379, 380
Front passenger front air bag off 29,

45, 385, 386

Fuel reserve 380
High beam headlamps 27
Instrument cluster 374–383
Maintenance service indicator 362
Seat belt telltale 27, 380
SRS 27, 382

Turn signals 27

Language 193
Language, Setting 168
LATCH-type child seat anchors see

Children in the vehicle

Lever

For cruise control 242

License plate lamps

Messages in display 411
Replacing bulbs 431, 437

Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 370
Light sensor

Message in display 409
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting 108

Automatic headlamp mode 109
Corner-illuminating front fog

lamps* 112

Daytime running lamp mode 110
Door entry lamps 116
High beam flasher 112
Instrument cluster illumination 148
Interior 114
Manual headlamp mode 108
Trunk 116

Limp-home mode 146

Loading see Vehicle loading Locator lighting 172
Lock button

Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*, Canada

only) 76, 125

Key, SmartKey 70
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

(Canada only) 73

Locking 133

Vehicle in an emergency 425

Locking knob 79
Loss of

Key, Mechanical 79
Key, SmartKey 79
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

(Canada only) 79

Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 461

Low beam headlamps

Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 431
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 431, 433

Lowering

Vehicle 445
Lubricants 476
Lumbar support* 91

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Index

Maintenance 11, 362

Automatic Call (Tele Aid*) 302
Calling up service indicator

display 363

Clearing service indicator

message 362

Maintenance System 362
Resetting service indicator 363
Service indicator message 362
Service term exceeded 363
Vehicles with E85 fuel 483

Manual headlamp mode 108
Manual transmission 136, 137

Gearshift lever 126, 137
Shift positions 137
Starting the engine 127

Maximum load rating, Tires 357
Maximum loaded

vehicle weight 340, 357

Maximum tire

inflation pressure 354, 357
Maximum tire load rating 353
Memory function* (Canada only) 102
Menus see Control system

498

Messages in display see

Multifunction display messages

Microphone, Hands-free 31
Minispare wheel 422, 471

Mounting 441

Mirrors

Activating exterior rear view mirror

parking position* (Canada only) 101

Adjusting 97
Auto-dimming* for rear view

mirrors 100

Exterior rear view mirrors 97
Interior rear view mirror 97

Modifications and alterations,

Operating safety 15

MON 478
MP3

Playback options 220
Selecting a folder 219
Selecting a track 219
Multifunction display 151

Changing settings see Control system

menus and Control system sub- menus

Multifunction display messages

ABS 389, 398
Battery, vehicle 399
Brake fluid 400
Brake pads 399
Coolant 402
Coolant level 405
Doors 406
EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) 401
ESP® 389, 397, 398
Fog lamps 410
Front passenger front air bag 393
Fuel cap 406
Gear selector lever 392
Headlamps 411
Hood 406
Key, SmartKey 408
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

(Canada only) 407
Lamps, exterior 409
License plate lamps 411
Light sensor 409
Low tire pressure 418
Parking brake 401
Parking lamps 411

Index

Restraint systems 416
Run Flat Indicator 390
Side marker lamps 412
SRS 416
Tele Aid* 418
TPMS* (Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-

tem), (USA only) 392, 418

Trunk 419
Turn signals 413
Windshield washer fluid 419

Multifunction steering wheel 28, 152

Button operation 152

Navigation system* 158

See separate COMAND* operating

instructions

Neutral gear position,

Automatic transmission* 138, 140

Neutral gear position,

Manual transmission 137

New vehicle break-in 310
Normal occupant weight 357
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 463

Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 357
Occupant safety 34

Air bags 36
Children and air bags 51
Children in the vehicle 51
Fastening the seat belt 105
Front passenger front air bag off indica-

tor lamp 45

Infant and child restraint systems 51
LATCH-type child seat anchors 55
Seat belts 38, 105

OCS 41

Self-test 45

Oil

Filler neck 328

One-touch gearshifting

Gear selector lever* 145

Operating safety 15
Operating safety (Audio system) 177
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 367
Outside temperature indicator 27, 149
Outside temperature see Displays Overhead control panel 31
Override switch 57

Paintwork, Cleaning 365
Panic alarm

Audible alarm and flashing exterior

lamps 58

Panic button 58

Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel* 276
Cleaning 369
Opening/closing 277
Synchronizing 278

Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 285

Parking 133, 314
Parking brake 129, 134

Message in display 401

Parking lamps

Messages in display 411
Replacing bulbs 431, 434, 436

Parking position* (Canada only)

Exterior rear view mirrors 101

Parts service 460
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see

Front passenger front air bag off indica- tor lamp

499

Index

Passenger compartment 318

Electrical outlet, glove box 293
Electrical outlet, rear seat

ashtray 293

Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 311
Performance

Cold weather 483
Hot weather 483

Phone* see Telephone* Plastic parts, cleaning 370
Poly-V-belt drive 464

Layout 464

Potential problems associated with under-

inflated and overinflated tires 347

Practical hints 420
Premium unleaded gasoline 478, 481
Problems

While driving 132
With vehicle 16

Product information 9
Production options weight 357
Program mode 151
Program mode see Automatic transmis-

sion*, Automatic shift program Program mode selector switch*

Automatic shift program 144

Proper use of the vehicle 15
PSI 358
Push-start see Tow-start

Power assistance 311
Power folding exterior rear view

mirrors* 98

Power tilt/sliding sunroof 273

Opening/closing 273
Synchronizing 275

Power washer 365
Power windows 120

Blocking of rear window operation 57
Cleaning 368
Opening/closing 120

Radio

Operation 188, 189, 192, 193, 194,

222

Satellite radio*, operation 200
Selecting stations

(Control system) 159

Radio transmitters, control and

operation 319

Range (distance to empty) 157
Reading lamps in the front 115, 116

Reading lamps in the rear 116
Rear bench seat, foldable* 281
Rear climate control 268
Rear door window

Blocking operation 57

Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray Rear seats

Adjustment 85
Head restraints 89

Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 256, 265
Recommended inflation pressure 358
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle

(Tele Aid*) 302

Refrigerant, Air conditioning 478, 480
Refueling 322
Regular checks 324
Remote

Door lock with Tele Aid* 302
Door unlock with Tele Aid* 301
Trunk opening/closing* switch 269

Remote control, SmartKey 70
Remote control, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) 73

500

Index

Replacing bulbs 430

Additional turn signals 431
Backup lamps 431, 436
Brake lamps 431
Corner-illuminating front fog

lamp* 431

Fog lamps 431, 436
Headlamp bulbs 432
Headlamps 431
High beam flasher

(Bi-Xenon*) 431, 435

High beam flasher

(Halogen) 431, 433
High beam headlamps

(Bi-Xenon*) 431

High beam headlamps (Halogen) 431, 433

High mounted brake lamp 431
License plate lamps 431, 437
Low beam headlamps

(Bi-Xenon*) 431

Low beam headlamps (Halogen) 431, 433

Parking lamps 431, 434, 436
Side marker lamps 431
Standing lamps 431, 434, 436

Tail lamps 431, 436
Turn signal lamps 431
Turn signal lamps (Bi-Xenon*) 436
Turn signal lamps (Halogen) 434

Reporting safety defects 17
Reset to factory settings

(Audio system) 193

Residual engine heat and ventilation 266
Restraint systems

Messages in display 416
See Children in the vehicle See SRS

Reverse gear position, Automatic

transmission* 138, 140

Reverse gear position,

Manual transmission 126

Rims 358

And Tires 467
Tires and wheels 331
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance*

Tele Aid* 299

RON 478
Roof rack* 280
Rubber parts, cleaning 370
Run Flat Indicator* (Canada only) 342

Safety

Driving safety systems 59
Occupant 34
Reporting defects 17
Safety belts see Seat belts Satellite radio*

Calling SIRIUS Service Center 207
Channel update 207
Operation 200
Selecting program category 203
Showing program info 206
Storing channels 206
Submenu overview 200
Tuning in channels 204

Seat belts 46

Children in the vehicle 51
Cleaning 371
Fastening 46, 105
Force limiter 49
Messages in display 416
Proper use of 47, 106
Safety guidelines 38
Telltale 27, 48, 380

Seating capacity 335

501

Index

Seats 85

Adjustment 85
Easy entry/exit feature*

(Canada only) 95
Head restraints 89
Heating*, front seats 91
Lumbar support 91
Memory function* (Canada only) 102
Split rear bench seat* 281

Selector lever see Gear selector lever* Self-test

OCS 45
Tele Aid* 296

Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance service

indicator

Service life, Tires 332
Service menu 164
Service see Maintenance Service system see Maintenance, Mainte-

nance System

Service, Parts 460

Setting

Cruise control 242
Higher speed in cruise control 244
Lower speed in cruise control 245
Temperature (interior) 262
To last stored speed (“Resume” func-

tion) in cruise control 245

Setting current speed 242
Settings

Control system menus and

submenus 154, 155

Date 170
Daytime running lamp mode 171
Individual, Vehicle 165
Lighting (control system) 171
Menus and submenus 153
Resetting all (control system) 166
Resetting values in trip menu 157
Shelf below rear window, Cleaning and

care of 371

Shift lever position indicator 151
Shift program mode,

Automatic transmission* 144, 151

Shifting

Into reverse

(manual transmission) 137

Manual transmission 126, 137

Shifting, Automatic transmission* 138
Side impact air bags 40
Side marker lamps

Cleaning lenses 367
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 431

Side windows see Power windows Sidewall 358
SIRIUS satellite radio* see Satellite radio* SmartKey see Key, SmartKey SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

(Canada only) see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only)

Snow chains 361
Spare wheel see Minispare wheel Speed settings

Cruise control 244, 245
Setting current 242
To last stored speed

(“Resume” function) in Cruise control 245
Speedometer 168

502

Index

SRS 47

Indicator lamp 27, 382
Messages in display 416

Standing lamps 434, 436
Replacing bulbs 431

Standing water, Driving through 318
Starter switch 82
Positions 82

Starting difficulties, Engine 129
Starting, Engine 126
Steering wheel 93, 94

Adjustment, electrical 94
Adjustment, manual 93
Buttons 28
Cleaning 371
Easy entry/exit feature*

(Canada only) 95

Power steering fluid 478

Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 302
Storage compartments 283

Cup holder 287
Front armrest 284
Parcel net 285
Rear armrest 286
Storage compartment in front

armrest 284

Storage pockets 286

Storing tires 333
Submenus see Control system submenus Summer opening feature 123
Sun visors 289
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof Sunshade

Extending/retracting rear window

sunshade 290

Switching

Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 483

Symbols used in this operator’s

manual 14

System settings

Bluetooth® (Audio system) 192
Display (Audio system) 192
Setting the system language 193

Tachometer 149

Overspeed range 149

Tail lamps

Cleaning lenses 367
Replacing bulbs 431, 436

Tar stains 365
Technical data

Flexible fuel vehicles 482

Tele Aid* 295

Automatic Maintenance Call 302
Call priority 301
Emergency calls 296
Hands-free microphone 31
Information 300
Information button* 300
Initiating an emergency call

System settings (Audio system)

manually 298

Menu overview 192
Reset to factory settings 193
Setting the system language 193

Messages in display 418
Remote door lock 302
Remote door unlock* 301
Roadside Assistance button* 299,

300

Roadside Assistance* 299
SOS button 298
Stolen Vehicle Recovery

503

Index

services 302

System self-check 296

Telephone* 28, 152

“911” emergency call (Audio system) 231

Answering/ending a call 163
Hands-free microphone 31
Operation 160
Operation (Audio system) 222
Phone book 162
Redialing 163
Redialing (Instrument cluster control

system) 163

Switching on/off (Audio system) 226

Temperature

Display mode 158
Interior temperature 253
Outside temperature indicator 27
Tires 340

Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 445
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Power tilt/sliding

sunroof

Time 170
TIN 358
Tire and Loading Information

Placard 335

504

Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure

Air pressure 339, 356
Checking tire pressure electronically,

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) 344

Tires 331

And Rims 467
And Wheels 331
Care and maintenance 332
Chains 361
Cleaning 333
Cold tire inflation pressure 356
Direction of rotation 334
Driving instructions 315
Important notes on tire inflation

pressure 340

Inflation pressure 339
Information placard 335
Inspection 332
Load rating 349, 358
Load rating, Maximum 353, 357
Low tire pressure telltale 383
Minispare wheel 422, 471
Ply composition and material

used 358

Problems under-/overinflation 339
Retreads 331
Rotating 359
Run Flat Indicator*

(Canada only) 342

Service life 332
Sizes 467
Snow 360
Speed rating 316, 350, 358
Storing 333
Temperature 340, 355
Terminology 356
Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS)*, (USA only) 344

Total load limit 358
TPMS* (USA only) malfunction

telltale 383

Traction 316, 358
Tread depth 333
Tread depth, Winter 360
Treadwear indicators 358
Vehicle maximum load on 359
Wear pattern 359
Winter 360

Tools 420
Top tether

Children in the vehicle 54

Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 420,

455

Towing the vehicle 453
Tow-start 451, 453
TPMS, Tire Pressure Monitoring System*

(USA only) 344

Traction 316, 355, 358
Transmission gear selector lever see

Gear selector lever*

Transmission see Automatic

transmission*

Traveling abroad 318
Tread 358
Tread depth, Tires 333
Tread depth, Winter tires 360
Treadwear indicators 358
Trip computer 156
Trip odometer

Resetting 157

Trunk

Closing 269, 424
Closing trunk from inside 269
Closing trunk from outside 269
Emergency release 271
Lighting 116
Message in display 419
Opening from inside 269
Opening from outside 269
Unlocking in an emergency 424
Valet locking 272

Tumbler holder see Cup holder Turn signal lamps

Cleaning lenses 367
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 436
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 434
Replacing bulbs (rear) 436

Turn signals 131

Additional in mirrors 431
Bulbs 431
Bulbs (Bi-Xenon) 436
Bulbs (Halogen) 434
Indicator lamp 27
Messages in display 413

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards 359

Units, Setting

Speedometer 168

Uphill driving

Cruise control 243

Upholstery

Cleaning 372

Useful features 289

Valet locking 272
Vanity mirrors

In the sun visor 289

Vehicle

Battery 446
Breaking-in period 310
Care 364
Dimensions 474
Individual settings 165, 166
Locking/unlocking 70, 73
Locking/unlocking in an

emergency 424

Lowering 445
Service battery 446
Towing 453

Index

505

Index

Washing 364, 366
Weights 475
With flexible fuel 482
Vehicle data recording 18
Vehicle jack 421
Vehicle loading 280, 334

Instructions 282
Load limit 335
Roof rack* 280
Split rear bench seat* 281
Terminology 356

Vehicle maximum load on the tire 359
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen

(Tele Aid*) 302

Vehicle status message memory 164
Vehicle tool kit 420
VIN 463

506

Warning sounds

Drivers seat belts 48
Seat belt telltale 381
Warranty coverage 461
Washing the vehicle 364
Wear pattern, Tires 359
Weights, Vehicle 475
Wheels

Change 440
Collapsible wheel chock 423
Minispare wheel 422, 471
Removing 444
Rims and Tires 467
Sizes 467
Tightening torque 445
Tires and wheels 331

Window curtain air bags 40, 41
Windows see Power windows Windshield

Cleaning 368
Cleaning wiper blades 368
Defogging 255

Windshield washer fluid 479, 486

Mixing ratio 486
Refilling 330
Wiping with 119

Windshield wipers 117

Cleaning wiper blades 368
Replacing wiper blades 438
Single wipe 118
Winter driving 360

Snow chains 361
Tires 360

Winter driving instructions 317
Winter tires 360
Wood trims, Cleaning 372
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 420

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For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.

For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.

Warning!

To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.

If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.

Press time June 15, 2007

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