2005 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual

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Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG ’ Operator’s Manual C-Class Sport Coupe Ê4Ct6gbË 2035842271 Order No. 6515 0146 13 Part No. 203 584 22 71 USA Edition B 2005 C 230 Kompressor C 320 Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time: 앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company At a glance .......................................... 21 Cockpit................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26 Center console ..................................... 27 Upper part ...................................... 27 Lower part ...................................... 28 Overhead control panel ........................ 29 Door control panel................................ 30 Introduction.......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............ 13 Where to find it.................................... 14 Symbols............................................... 15 Operating safety .................................. 16 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16 Problems with your vehicle.................. 17 Reporting safety defects...................... 18 Reporting Safety Defects ............... 18 Vehicle data recording......................... 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices .......... 19 Contents Getting started................................... 31 Unlocking ............................................. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32 Adjusting .............................................. 35 Seats .............................................. 35 Steering wheel................................ 40 Mirrors............................................ 42 Driving.................................................. 44 Fastening the seat belt ................... 44 Starting the engine ......................... 48 Switching on headlamps................. 51 Turn signals .................................... 52 Windshield wipers........................... 53 Problems while driving.................... 55 Parking and locking.............................. 56 Parking brake ................................. 56 Switching off headlamps................. 57 Turning off the engine..................... 58 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 59 Occupant safety................................... 60 Air bags .......................................... 61 Seat belts ....................................... 66 Children in the vehicle.................... 70 Panic alarm* ........................................ 80 Activating ....................................... 80 Deactivating ................................... 80 Driving safety systems......................... 81 ABS ................................................ 81 BAS ................................................ 82 ESP................................................. 83 Anti-theft systems................................ 86 Immobilizer..................................... 86 Anti-theft alarm system*................ 86 Tow-away alarm* ........................... 87 Controls in detail ............................... 89 Locking and unlocking......................... 90 SmartKey ....................................... 90 Opening the doors from the inside. 94 Opening the trunk lid ..................... 95 Closing the trunk lid....................... 95 Trunk lid emergency release .......... 96 Automatic central locking .............. 97 Locking and unlocking from the inside ............................................. 98 Seats ................................................. 100 Easy-entry/exit feature* .............. 100 Removing and installing front seat head restraints............................. 102 Rear seat head restraints ............. 103 Seat heating*............................... 106 Memory function* ............................. 107 Storing positions into memory ..... 108 Recalling positions from memory. 108 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 109 Lighting ............................................. 110 Exterior lamp switch .................... 110 Combination switch ..................... 114 Cornering fog lamps*................... 114 Hazard warning flasher ................ 116 Interior lighting ............................ 117 Instrument cluster ............................. 119 Instrument cluster illumination .... 119 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 120 Trip odometer .............................. 121 Tachometer.................................. 121 Outside temperature indicator..... 121 Control system .................................. 123 Multifunction display.................... 123 Multifunction steering wheel........ 124 Menus.......................................... 126 Standard display menu ................ 128 AUDIO menu ................................ 129 NAV* menu.................................. 131 Vehicle status message memory menu............................................ 132 Settings menu.............................. 133 Trip computer menu..................... 151 TEL menu* ................................... 153 Contents Automatic climate control* ................ 182 Deactivating the automatic climate control system ................. 185 Setting the temperature................ 185 Adjusting air distribution............... 186 Adjusting air volume ..................... 187 Defrosting ..................................... 188 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL........ 188 Air recirculation mode .................. 189 Charcoal filter ............................... 191 Air conditioning............................. 192 Residual heat and ventilation (available on automatic climate control panel design A only).......... 193 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents....................... 194 Audio system...................................... 195 Audio and telephone, operation.... 195 Operating safety ........................... 195 Operating and display elements ... 196 Button and soft key operation ...... 198 Operation...................................... 198 Radio operation ............................ 203 Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only)..................................... 208 CD mode....................................... 213 GSM network phones ................... 220 TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 227 Emergency calls “911” ................. 234 Power windows .................................. 237 Opening and closing the windows 237 Synchronizing power windows...... 240 Manual transmission ......................... 157 Shifting into reverse..................... 158 Automatic transmission*................... 159 One-touch gearshifting................. 160 Gear ranges ................................. 161 Gear selector lever position ......... 162 Automatic shift program .............. 164 Driving tips................................... 165 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 166 Good visibility .................................... 167 Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 167 Rear view mirrors......................... 167 Sun visors .................................... 169 Rear window defroster................. 170 Climate control.................................. 172 Deactivating the climate control system ......................................... 175 Setting the temperature............... 175 Adjusting air distribution and volume ......................................... 176 Defrosting .................................... 177 Air recirculation mode.................. 177 Air conditioning............................ 179 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...................... 180 Contents Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* .............................. 241 Opening and closing the roller sunblinds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel ........ 241 Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel . 242 Synchronizing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds....................... 246 Driving systems ................................. 247 Cruise control............................... 247 Loading .............................................. 250 Roof rack*.................................... 250 Split rear bench seat .................... 250 Luggage cover.............................. 252 Loading instructions..................... 252 Cargo tie-down rings .................... 253 Useful features .................................. 254 Storage compartments................. 254 Ashtrays ....................................... 257 Cigarette lighter ........................... 259 Electrical outlet ............................ 260 Telephone*................................... 260 Tele Aid* ...................................... 261 Garage door opener* ................... 269 Operation ......................................... 275 The first 1000 miles (1500km) .......... 276 Driving instructions............................ 277 Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 277 Drinking and driving ..................... 277 Pedals .......................................... 277 Power assistance ......................... 277 Brakes.......................................... 278 Driving off .................................... 279 Parking......................................... 279 Tires ............................................. 280 Hydroplaning................................ 281 Tire traction.................................. 281 Tire speed rating .......................... 282 Winter driving instructions ........... 283 Standing water............................. 284 Passenger compartment .............. 284 Driving abroad.............................. 284 Control and operation of radio transmitter ................................... 284 Catalytic converter....................... 285 Emission control .......................... 286 Coolant temperature.................... 286 At the gas station .............................. 288 Refueling...................................... 288 Check regularly and before a long trip ....................................... 290 Engine compartment ......................... 291 Hood ............................................ 291 Engine oil ..................................... 292 Transmission fluid level................ 296 Coolant level ................................ 296 Battery ......................................... 297 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 299 Tires and wheels................................ 300 Important guidelines .................... 300 Tire care and maintenance........... 301 Direction of rotation..................... 303 Loading the vehicle ...................... 303 Recommended tire inflation pressure....................................... 309 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 311 Tire labeling ................................. 313 Load identification ....................... 317 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 318 Maximum tire load ....................... 319 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 320 Contents Replacing wiper blades ...................... 393 Removing...................................... 393 Installing ....................................... 393 Flat tire............................................... 394 Preparing the vehicle .................... 394 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 394 Battery ............................................... 401 Disconnecting the battery ............ 402 Removing the battery ................... 402 Charging and reinstalling battery.. 402 Reconnecting the battery ............. 403 Jump starting...................................... 404 Towing the vehicle.............................. 406 Installing towing eye bolt.............. 409 Fuses.................................................. 410 Aids for changing fuses ................ 410 Main fuse box in passenger compartment ................................ 411 Fuse box in engine compartment . 411 Fuse box in trunk.......................... 412 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 320 Tire ply material ........................... 322 Tire and loading terminology........ 323 Rotating tires ............................... 326 Winter driving .................................... 328 Winter tires .................................. 328 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 329 Snow chains................................. 329 Maintenance...................................... 330 Clearing the maintenance service indicator........................... 331 Maintenance service term exceeded ..................................... 331 Calling up the maintenance service indicator........................... 331 Resetting the maintenance service indicator........................... 332 Vehicle care....................................... 333 Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 333 Practical hints .................................. 339 What to do if … ................................... 340 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 340 Lamp in center console................. 345 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display..................... 347 Where will I find ...? ............................ 373 First aid kit.................................... 373 Vehicle tool kit.............................. 373 Spare wheel .................................. 375 Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 377 Unlocking the vehicle.................... 377 Locking the vehicle ....................... 379 Fuel filler flap ................................ 379 Manually unlocking the gear selector lever ................................ 380 Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 381 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* ......................... 381 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 382 SmartKey ...................................... 383 Replacing bulbs .................................. 384 Bulbs............................................. 384 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 386 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 390 Contents Technical data.................................. 413 Parts service ...................................... 414 Warranty coverage............................. 415 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...................... 415 Identification labels............................ 416 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 417 C 230 Kompressor ....................... 417 C 320 ........................................... 417 Engine................................................ 418 Rims and Tires ................................... 419 Same size tires............................. 420 Mixed size tires ............................ 421 Spare wheel ................................. 422 Electrical system................................ 423 Main Dimensions ............................... 424 Weights.............................................. 425 Technical terms............................... 437 Index................................................. 443 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 426 Capacities .................................... 426 Engine oils.................................... 428 Engine oil additives ...................... 428 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 428 Brake fluid.................................... 428 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 429 Fuel requirements ........................ 429 Gasoline additives........................ 430 Flexible Fuel Vehicles................... 431 Coolants....................................... 432 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system........... 435 Introduction Product information Product information 왔 Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz 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 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 indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed. Introduction 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 in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure 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, an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. 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, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions 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, an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Car Limited Warranty, 앫 Emission System Warranty, 앫 Emission Performance Warranty, 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only), 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws). 10 (1) the same substantial defect or mal- function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or mal- function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe- riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: Introduction Operator’s Manual (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350. 11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each ser- vice in the booklet for you. 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 Cus- tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram Brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio. If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser- vice (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 avail- able 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 In- formation Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, 앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Introduction Operator’s Manual 13 Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color so you can find information quickly. At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle. 14 Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter. Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section. Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are de- signed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. 왔 Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle. Introduction Symbols Warning! 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. 컄 Page 컄컄 Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. -> This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page. In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term definitions. Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here. 15 Introduction Operating safety Warning! Warning! Proper use of the vehicle Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modification made may produce an undesired effect on other sys- tems. Electronic malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur- bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve- hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair fa- cility for further inspection or repairs. Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan- dards Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury. 16 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 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 an 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 one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 17 Introduction Reporting safety defects 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 dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 Introduction Vehicle data recording Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system. 19 20 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 21 At a glance Cockpit 22 At a glance Cockpit Item 1 Cruise control lever 2 Multifunction steering wheel 3 Horn 4 Instrument cluster 5 Overhead control panel 6 Glove box lid release Page 247 26 124 24 119 29 254 Item 7 Glove box lock 8 Center console 9 Starter switch a Hood lock release b Steering wheel adjustment handle (manual) Page 254 27 33 291 41 c Steering wheel adjustment 41 stalk (electrical)* d Parking brake pedal e Door control panel 50, 56 30 Item f Parking brake release g Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 앫 High beam 앫 Windshield wipers h Exterior lamp switch j Exterior rear view mirror adjustment Page 50 52 52 53 51 110 42 k Headlamp washer switch* 167 23 At a glance Instrument cluster 24 Item Page 1 Speedometer with: v Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp ; Brake warning lamp, USA only 3 Brake warning lamp, Canada only B Low beam headlamp indicator lamp 2 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 3 Multifunction display with: Trip odometer Main odometer Gear selector lever position 83 343 50 56 341 50 56 341 51 110 52 121 123 49 162 Item Program mode Status indicator (outside temperature/ digital speedometer) Digital clock 4 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 5 Tachometer with: - Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp < Seat belt telltale 1 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp A High beam headlamp indicator lamp Page 164 121 138 123 139 52 81 340 66 344 60 344 51 114 At a glance Instrument cluster Item ú Engine malfunction Page 342 indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction 342 indicator lamp, Canada only 6 Fuel gauge with: Fuel reserve warning lamp 4 Fuel filler cap location 344 indicator: The fuel filler cap is on the rear right-hand side. 7 Coolant temperature gauge 120 8 Reset button for: 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Resetting individual settings 앫 Instrument cluster illumination 121 135 119 25 Page 123 123 Item Page 4 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display 5 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu Item 1 Multifunction display in speedometer Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call t to end a call At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 26 왔 Center console Upper part Item 1 Seat heater*, driver‘s side 2 ESP control switch 3 Hazard warning flasher switch – switching on/off 4 Central locking switch Central unlocking switch 5 Tow-away alarm switch* Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp* Page 106 83 116 98 98 87 86 6 Seat heater*, passenger 106 side 7 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 8 Audio system or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) 9 Climate control Automatic climate control* 76 195 172 182 At a glance Center console 27 Item 1 Ashtray 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission* Gearshift lever for manual transmission 3 Cup holder 4 Armrest 5 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission* Page 257 49 159 48 157 256 255 164 At a glance Center console Lower part 28 왔 Overhead control panel At a glance Overhead control panel Item 1 Rear interior lighting on/off Page 118 2 Panorama roof with power 241 tilt/sliding panel* 3 Right reading lamp on/off 4 Interior lighting control 5 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid* (emergency call system) and telephone* 6 Interior rear view mirror 7 Garage door opener* 8 Left reading lamp on/off 9 Tele Aid* (emergency call system) button 118 118 220 260 264 42 167 269 118 261 29 Item 1 Door handle 2 Memory function* (for storing seat, exterior rear view mirror and steering wheel settings) Page 94 107 3 Seat adjustment* 4 Switches for opening/clos- 38 237 ing door windows At a glance Door control panel 30 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 31 Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page refer- ences are located at the end of each seg- ment. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Œ Unlock button 3 Â Panic button* (컄 page 80) Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button* 3. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 90). Starter switch positions Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey The steering is locked when the Smart- Key is removed from the starter switch. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage. 1 Power supply to some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment Getting started Unlocking 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position. All lamps (except low beam headlamp in- dicator lamp, high beam headlamp indi- cator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster re- mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 340). 3 Starting position 33 ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 401). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 404). To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge and a possible dead battery, al- ways remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. Getting started Unlocking When you switch on the ignition, the in- dicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. The indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn sig- nal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. Vehicles with automatic transmission: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. 34 왔 Adjusting Warning! All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment. Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly posi- tioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 44). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the power seats* can be op- erated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Getting started Adjusting Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant, or toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 70). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. 35 Getting started Adjusting Manual seat adjustment 1 Backrest tilt 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 36 Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Lift handle 4. 왘 Slide seat to the desired position. 왘 Allow handle 4 to reengage. 왘 Check for proper engagement before driving. Adjust seat to a comfortable seating posi- tion that still allows you to reach the accel- erator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls. When moving the seats, make sure that there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats. Seat cushion tilt 왘 Turn handwheel 3 forward or back- ward until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Turn handwheel 1 forward or back- ward until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height 왘 Pull handle 2 up to raise seat cushion. 왘 Push handle 2 down to lower seat cushion. Head restraint height Lowering: 왘 To lower the head restraint, push re- lease button 1 and press down on the head restraint. Head restraint tilt Getting started Adjusting 1 Release button Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward. Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent. Adjust the head restraint in such away that it is as close to the head as possible. Manually adjust the angle of the head re- straint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 100). 37 Getting started Adjusting Power seat* adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located in each door. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 5 Backrest tilt 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33). or 왘 Open the respective door. 38 Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the in the direction of arrow 4. Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls. When moving the seats, make sure that there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats. The memory function* (컄 page 107) lets you store the settings for the seat position together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 2. Head restraint height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 1. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi- ble. Warning! Head restraint tilt Folding front seat backrest forward Getting started Adjusting For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent. Manually adjust the angle of the head re- straint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 100). 1 Release lever 2 Seat belt presenter In addition to the front seat backrests, the front seat cushions can also be shifted forward to permit easy access to the rear whenever the seat is located in the rear half of its adjustment range. Swivel backrest forward by pulling the release lever until the seat moves in a combined forward and upward move- ment. 39 Getting started Adjusting Folding backrest forward 왘 Pivot seat belt presenter 2 down. 왘 Pull release lever 1 forward and fold the seat backrest forward. Vehicles with power seat*: The head restraints will automatically move down. Vehicles with manual seat adjustment: 왘 If necessary, press the head restraint Folding backrest back 왘 Fold and press the backrest rearward until it engages in driving position. Vehicles with power seat*: The head restraint returns to its previous posi- tions. Vehicles with manual seat adjustment: 왘 If necessary, pull the head restraint out while tilting the seat back. downward while tilting the backrest forward. For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 100). Steering wheel Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the steering wheel adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the electrical steering wheel adjustment feature* can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 40 Steering wheel adjustment, manual 왘 Make sure the steering wheel is securely locked by trying to move it up and down, and in and out before driving off. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all the displays (inclusive malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. Warning! Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehi- cle at a standstill and make sure the steer- ing wheel is securely locked in place before driving off. Driving without the steering wheel adjust- ment locked may cause an unexpected steering wheel movement which could cause the driver to lose control of the vehi- cle. Make sure the steering wheel is secure- ly locked by trying to move it up and down, and in and out before driving off. 1 Handle 왘 To unlock the steering column, pull handle 1 out until its stop limit. 왘 Move steering wheel to the desired position. 왘 To lock the steering column, push handle 1 all the way in until it engages. The steering wheel is once again locked into position. Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left). 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33). or 왘 Open the driver’s door. 41 Getting started Adjusting Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direc- tion of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction of arrow 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all the displays (inclusive mal- function and indicator lamps) on the in- strument cluster are clearly visible. The memory function* (컄 page 107) lets you store the setting for the steer- ing wheel together with the setting for the seat position and exterior rear view mirrors. 42 Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions. Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror. For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 167). Warning! Exterior rear view mirrors In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks. Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al- low the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary. Warning! Exercise care when using the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your in- side rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water. The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch. 1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror 3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Press button 3 for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button 2 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. 왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down, left or right according to the desired setting. If an exterior rear view mirror was forc- ibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed backward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is now properly po- sitioned and you can adjust the mirror normally. Getting started Adjusting The memory function* (컄 page 107) lets you store the setting for the exteri- or rear view mirrors together with the settings for the steering wheel and seat positions. At low ambient temperatures, the mir- rors will be heated automatically. For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 167). 43 Getting started Driving Warning! Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear- ance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. Fastening the seat belt Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women. 44 Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 66). Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or toddler restraint, or booster seat recom- mended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 70). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Getting started Driving The seat belt presenter must be put back to its original position before lean- ing the seat backrest toward the rear or letting someone enter the rear passen- ger compartment. Warning! Warning! Read and observe the additional warning notices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 64) and (컄 page 66). The seat belt presenter for driver and pas- senger makes it easier to put on the seat belt. Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Warning! Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body. 1 Seat belt presenter 왘 Manually adjust the seat belt presenter to the desired position. 1 Latch plate 2 Release button 3 Buckle 45 Getting started Driving 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt Seat belt height adjustment from the seat belt presenter. 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. 1 Release button Raising 왘 Slide belt outlet upward. Lowering 왘 Press button 1 and slide belt outlet downward. 46 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per- son and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions. 앫 Check your seat belt periodically dur- ing travel to ensure that it is properly positioned. 앫 Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing. Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm. For this purpose, you can adjust the height of the belt outlet. 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen. 앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly upright position. 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Getting started Driving Warning! Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear. Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt. Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effective- ness of the belts. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 47 Getting started Driving Starting the engine Manual transmission Gearshift pattern for manual transmission For more information, see “Manual trans- mission” (컄 page 157). Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon- sciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as garage) which are not properly ven- tilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected imme- diately. If you must drive under these condi- tions, drive only with at least one window fully open. 48 Starting 왘 Depress brake pedal. 왘 Make sure the gearshift lever is in neu- tral position (no gear selected). 왘 Fully depress clutch pedal. Otherwise the engine cannot be start- ed due to the integrated safety inter- lock. 왘 Do not depress accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (컄 page 33). For information on turning off the engine, see “Turning off the engine” (컄 page 58). Automatic transmission* Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission*” (컄 page 159). Starting 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress accelerator.

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