2000 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

CL

Operator’s Manual

CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time:

• Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for

your reference.

• Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the

operation of your Mercedes-Benz.

• Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety

of the vehicle operator and occupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. DaimlerChrysler AG

Introduction

Product information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15

Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls ............... 18
Door control panel .......................20
Overhead control panel ............... 21
Dashboard .....................................22
Center console ..............................24

Operation

Vehicle keys ......................................28
Start lock-out ....................................32
General notes on the

central locking system ...............33

Central locking system ................... 34

Radio frequency and infrared remote control .............. 34
KEYLESS-GO ................................ 38
Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside ................................. 45
Panic button ................................. 47
Mechanical keys .......................... 47
Doors ................................................. 48
Power closing assist for

doors and trunk lid .................... 50
Central locking switch .................... 50
Automatic central locking .............. 52
Emergency unlocking

in case of accident ...................... 52
Trunk ................................................. 53
Trunk lid release switch ................ 57
Trunk lid release/close switch ...... 58
Trunk lid emergency release .........61
Antitheft alarm system ................... 62
Tow-away alarm ............................... 64
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 66

Contents

Front seat adjustment .....................67
Removal and installation

of front seat head restraints ...... 71
Backrest .............................................72
Lumbar support ............................... 74
Multicontour backrest ..................... 74
Seat heater ........................................ 76
Seat ventilation system ...................79
Power head restraints, rear ............ 81
Seat belts and

integrated restraint system .......82
Seat belts ...........................................82

Seat belt nonusage warning system ............................83

BabySmartTM airbag

deactivation system ....................88
Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed .................................89

Supplemental restraint

system (SRS) ................................90

Emergency tensioning

retractor (ETR) ............................. 91
Airbags ..............................................92

Contents

Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ..................................100

Infant and child

restraint systems .......................102
Steering wheel adjustment .......... 105
Rear view mirrors .......................... 106
Rear view mirror,

automatic antiglare ................... 106
Memory function ............................111
Instrument cluster ..........................114
Multifunction steering wheel,

multifunction display ...............120

Trip and main odometer,

FSS, tire inflation pressure monitor and engine oil level indicator .........124
Audio systems ................................125
Radio ............................................125
CD player .....................................126
Cassette player ...........................127
Telephone ........................................128
Telephone book ..........................128
Redialing .....................................130

Incoming call ...............................131
Navigation system ..........................132
Distronic (DTR) ...............................133
Trip computer .................................134
Malfunction/warning

message memory ......................136
Individual settings .........................138
Setting the audio volume ............. 146
Flexible service system

(FSS) ........................................... 147

Tire inflation

pressure monitor .......................150
Engine oil level indicator ..............154
Engine oil consumption ................155
Exterior lamp switch ......................156
Headlamp mode ..............................157
Night security illumination ..........158
Headlamp cleaning system ...........159
Combination switch .......................160
Hazard warning flasher

switch ..........................................163
Automatic climate control .............164
Display and controls ..................166
Dust filter .....................................167

Basic setting ...............................168
Special settings ..........................169
Air recirculation ......................... 171
Activated charcoal filter ............172
Economy mode ........................... 173
Residual engine heat utilization .................................... 174
Switching the automatic climate control on and off .........175
Front center console storage compartment ventilation .......... 175
Rear window defroster .................. 176
Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air outlets ................177
Power windows ...............................178
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 181
Interior lighting ............................. 184
Rear window sunshade ................. 186
Sun visors ....................................... 187
Vanity mirrors ................................ 187
Interior ............................................188
Storage compartments

and armrests ..............................188
Glove box .....................................189

Coat hooks ...................................... 192
Cup holder ...................................... 193
Ashtrays .......................................... 196
Lighter ............................................. 198
Parcel net in trunk ........................ 199
Cargo tie-down hooks ....................200
Parcel net in front

passenger footwell ....................200
Telephone, general ........................201
Garage door opener .......................202
Infrared reflecting windshield ....206

Driving

Control and operation of radio

transmitters ...............................208

The first 1 000 miles

(1 500 km) .................................209
Maintenance ...................................209
Tele Aid ........................................... 210
Catalytic converter ........................220
Emission control ............................221
Starter switch .................................222
Starter switch – KEYLESS-GO ......224

Starting and turning off

the engine .................................. 227
Automatic transmission ............... 229
Parking brake ................................ 238
Driving instructions ...................... 239
Drive sensibly – save fuel ........ 239
Drinking and driving ................ 239
Pedals .......................................... 240
Power assistance ........................ 240
Brakes .......................................... 240
Driving off ................................... 241
Parking ........................................ 242
Tires ............................................. 243
Snow chains ............................... 245
Winter driving instructions ..... 246
Deep water .................................. 248
Passenger compartment ........... 248
Traveling abroad ........................ 249
Cruise control ................................ 250
Distronic (DTR) .............................. 253
Brake assist system

(BAS) .......................................... 268

Antilock brake system

(ABS) .......................................... 269

Contents

Electronic stability program

(ESP) ........................................... 271
Active body control (ABC) ............275
Level control system ...................... 276
Parking assist (Parktronic) ..........279
What you should know

at the gas station .......................284

Check regularly

and before a long trip ...............287

Instrument cluster display

Malfunction and indicator

lamps in the instrument cluster ....................290
On-board diagnostic system .....290
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp .............................290
Brake warning lamp ..................292
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp .............................293
Fuel reserve warning .................293
ABS malfunction indicator lamp .............................294

Contents

Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp ...............295
Distronic (DTR) — warning lamp ..............................295
Seat belt nonusage warning lamp ..............................296

Malfunction and indicator

lamp in the center console ......296
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....296

Malfunction and

warning messages in the multifunction display ...............297
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) ..................298
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ........................298
BATTERY /ALTERNATOR ..........299
ENTRANCE POSITION ..............300
BRAKE ASSIST ...........................300
BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............301
BRAKE FLUID .............................301
PARKING BRAKE .......................302
TRUNK OPEN .............................302

ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program) ..................................... 303
COOLANT (coolant level) ......... 304
COOLANT (coolant temperature) ............... 305
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................... 306
LIGHT SENSOR .......................... 308
SEAT BELT SYSTEM .................. 308
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION ....... 309
CRUISE CONTROL ..................... 309
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) ............................................310
TIRE PRESSURE .........................312
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ....................314
SEAT BACKREST .........................315
KEY ...............................................316
DOOR ............................................316
HOOD ............................................317
TELE AID ......................................317
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ....................318
WASHER FLUID ..........................319
LIGHT SENSOR .......................... 320
DISTRONIC (DTR) ...................... 321

Practical hints

First aid kit .....................................324
Fuses ................................................325
Shelf below rear window ..............327
Hood .................................................328
Checking engine oil level .............331
Automatic transmission

fluid level ...................................332

Active body control

(ABC) fluid level ........................332
Coolant level ...................................333
Adding coolant ...........................333

Windshield and headlamp

washer system ...........................334
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio .........334

Spare wheel, vehicle tools,

storage compartment ................335
Jack ...................................................336
Wheels .............................................337
Tire Replacement .......................337
Rotating wheels ..........................338
Spare wheel ....................................338

Changing wheels ...........................340
Tire inflation pressure ..................345
Battery .............................................346
Jump starting ..................................349
Towing the vehicle .........................351
Exterior lamps ................................354
Headlamp assembly ...................355
Taillamp assemblies ..................358
Standby bulb function ................... 361
Changing batteries

in the electronic main key .......363
Synchronizing remote control ............................365

Changing batteries

in the KEYLESS-GO-card .........366

Emergency engine

shut-down ...................................368

Fuel filler flap,

manual release ..........................368

Emergency operation of

sliding/pop-up roof .................. 369
Replacing wiper blades ................ 370
Trunk lamp ......................................371
Roof rack ......................................... 372

Vehicle care

Cleaning and care

of the vehicle ..............................374
Power washer ............................. 375
Tar stains .....................................376
Paintwork, painted body components .................................376
Engine cleaning ..........................376
Vehicle washing ..........................376
Ornamental moldings ............... 377
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses ...................... 377

Cleaning the Distronic system sensor .............................378
Cleaning the parktronic system sensors ...........................378
Wiper blades ...............................379
Light alloy wheels ......................380
Instrument cluster .....................381
Steering wheel and gear selector lever ......................381
Cup holder ...................................381
Seat belts .....................................382
Headliner and shelf below rear window .....................382
Leather upholstery .....................382
Hard plastic trim items .............382
Plastic and rubber parts ............382

Contents

Contents

Technical data

Index

Index ............................................... 401

Spare parts service ........................384
Warranty coverage .........................384
Identification labels .......................385
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............387
Technical data ................................388
Fuels, coolants,

lubricants etc. - capacities .......393
Engine oils ......................................395
Engine oil additives .......................395
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........395
Brake fluid ......................................395
Premium unleaded gasoline ........396
Fuel requirements .........................396
Gasoline additives .........................397
Coolants ...........................................397
Consumer information ..................399

Product information Kindly observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

Introduction

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 instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: • New Car Limited Warranty, • Emission System Warranty, • Emission Performance Warranty, • California, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

(California, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

• State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC or its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of the vehicle. A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer (1) if the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of substantial nonconformities for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days or (2) the same substantial non-conformity has been subject to repair four or more times and you have at least once directly notified us in writing of the need to repair the non-conformity and have given us an opportunity to perform the repair ourselves. Notifications should be sent to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Regional Office listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet.

Maintenance The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

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Roadside assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.

Change of address or ownership If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: • Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, • unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage

the catalysts,

• gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:

In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

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We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Where to find it

The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections: • Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. • Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation. • Driving: Important information on driving. • Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions. • Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency. • Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle. • Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels,

coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.

• Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.

Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.

Explanation of color used:

Warning notices for the protection of yourself and others appear on red background.

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Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at the following addresses:

In the USA:

In Canada:

Client Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls ............... 18
Door control panel .......................20
Overhead control panel ............... 21
Dashboard .....................................22
Center console ..............................24

Contents - Instruments and control

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Instruments and controls

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Instruments and controls

1 Door control panel, see page 20
2 Overhead control panel, see page 21

3 Dashboard, see page 22
4 Center console, see page 24

Instruments and controls

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Instruments and controls

Door control panel

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1 Door handle, pull to open, see page 48
2 Memory function (for storing seat, steering wheel,

rear view mirror and exterior mirror settings), see page 111

3 Seat heater, see page 76

Seat ventilation, see page 79

4 Front seat adjustment, see page 67
5 Exterior mirror adjustment, see page 107

Exterior mirrors, electrically folding, see page 109

6 Power windows, see page 178
7 Switch for rear door window override, see pages 178

and 180

8 Trunk lid release switch, see page 57

Trunk lid opening/closing system switch, see page 58

P72.10-2072-27

1 Interior lighting, see page 184
2 Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 181
3 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 210
4 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and

voice recognition system

5 Rear view mirror, see page 106
6 Garage door opener, see page 202

Overhead control panel

P82.00-2030-27

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Instruments and controls

Dashboard

22

16

17

18

17

18

19

20

21

13

14

12

15

10

11

22

23

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1 Left front parktronic warning indicator,

see page 281

2 Side air outlet, adjustable 3 Air volume control for side air outlet 4 Exterior lamp switch, see page 156
5 Headlamp washer button, see page 159
6 Parking brake release, see page 238
7 Hood lock release, see page 328
8 Parking brake pedal, see page 238
9 Easy-entry/exit feature, see page 66

Steering wheel adjustment, see page 105

10 Combination switch, see page 160
11 Cruise control switch, see page 250, or

Distronic (DTR) switch, see page 253

12 Multifunction steering wheel, see page 120

Driver airbag, see page 92, Horn (with electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2)

13 Instrument cluster, see page 114
14 Voice recognition system switch, see separate

operating instructions

15 Starter switch, see page 222
16 Right front parktronic warning indicator,

see page 281

17 Fixed air outlets 18 Center air outlets, adjustable 19 Air volume control for left center air outlet 20 Air temperature control for center air outlets 21 Air volume control for right center air outlet 22 Glove box lock, see page 189
23 Glove box lid release, see page 189

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Instruments and controls

Center console

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1 ESP (electronic stability program) control switch,

see page 273

2 Level control, see page 276
3 ABC (active body control), see page 275
4 Rear seat head restraints, automatic, see page 81
5 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 163
6 Central locking switch, see page 50
7 Antitheft alarm system, see page 62

Switch for tow-away alarm, see page 64

8 Parking assist (parktronic system) deactivation,

see page 279

9 Rear window sunshade, see page 186 10 COMAND system, see separate operating

instructions

11 Automatic climate control, see page 164

Rear window defroster, see page 176

12 Ashtray, see page 196
Lighter, see page 198

13 Start-/Stop button

Starter switch for KEYLESS-GO only, see page 224

14 Automatic transmission, see page 229

15 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see page 296
16 Distronic (DTR) – switch for distance notification

function, see page 265

17 Distronic (DTR) – thumbwheel for setting distance,

see page 265

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Contents - Operation

Operation

Vehicle keys ......................................28
Start lock-out ....................................32
General notes on the

central locking system ...............33
Central locking system ...................34

Radio frequency and infrared remote control ..............................34
KEYLESS-GO .................................38
Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside ..................................45
Panic button ..................................47
Mechanical keys ...........................47
Doors ..................................................48
Power closing assist for

doors and trunk lid .....................50
Central locking switch ....................50
Automatic central locking ..............52
Emergency unlocking

in case of accident ......................52
Trunk .................................................53
Trunk lid release switch .................57

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Trunk lid release/close switch ...... 58
Trunk lid emergency release .........61
Antitheft alarm system ................... 62
Tow-away alarm ............................... 64
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 66
Front seat adjustment ..................... 67
Removal and installation

of front seat head restraints ......71
Backrest ............................................ 72
Lumbar support ................................74
Multicontour backrest .....................74
Seat heater .........................................76
Seat ventilation system .................. 79
Power head restraints, rear ............81
Seat belts and

integrated restraint system ....... 82
Seat belts .......................................... 82

Seat belt nonusage warning system ............................ 83

BabySmartTM airbag

deactivation system ................... 88
Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed ................................ 89

Supplemental restraint

system (SRS) ................................90

Emergency tensioning

retractor (ETR) ............................. 91
Airbags ..............................................92
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag .................................. 100

Infant and child

restraint systems .......................102
Steering wheel adjustment .......... 105
Rear view mirrors ..........................106
Rear view mirror,

automatic antiglare ..................106
Memory function ............................111
Instrument cluster ..........................114
Multifunction steering wheel,

multifunction display ...............120

Trip and main odometer,

FSS, tire inflation pressure monitor and engine oil level indicator .........124
Audio systems ................................125
Radio ............................................125

CD player .....................................126
Cassette player ...........................127
Telephone ........................................128
Telephone book ..........................128
Redialing .....................................130
Incoming call .............................. 131
Navigation system .......................... 132
Distronic (DTR) ............................... 133
Trip computer ................................. 134
Malfunction/warning

message memory ......................136
Individual settings .........................138
Setting the audio volume .............. 146
Flexible service system

(FSS) ............................................147

Tire inflation

pressure monitor ......................150
Engine oil level indicator .............. 154
Engine oil consumption ................155
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 156
Headlamp mode ............................. 157

Night security illumination ..........158
Headlamp cleaning system ...........159
Combination switch .......................160
Hazard warning flasher

switch ..........................................163
Automatic climate control .............164
Display and controls ..................166
Dust filter .....................................167
Basic setting ................................168
Special settings ...........................169
Air recirculation .........................171
Activated charcoal filter ........... 172
Economy mode ........................... 173
Residual engine heat utilization .....................................174
Switching the automatic climate control on and off ........ 175
Front center console storage compartment ventilation .......... 175
Rear window defroster ..................176
Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air outlets ............... 177

Power windows ...............................178
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 181
Interior lighting ............................. 184
Rear window sunshade ................. 186
Sun visors ....................................... 187
Vanity mirrors ................................ 187
Interior ............................................188
Storage compartments

and armrests ..............................188
Glove box .....................................189
Coat hooks ...................................... 192
Cup holder ...................................... 193
Ashtrays .......................................... 196
Lighter ............................................. 198
Parcel net in trunk ........................ 199
Cargo tie-down hooks ....................200
Parcel net in front

passenger footwell ....................200
Telephone, general ........................201
Garage door opener .......................202
Infrared reflecting windshield ....206

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

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Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

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Vehicle keys and KEYLESS-GO-cards (optional) Included with your vehicle are: • 2 electronic main keys with integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls plus removable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two electronic main keys are a different color to help distinguish each individual key.

• 1 electronic reserve key without remote control

functions, plus removable mechanical key.

• Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:

2 KEYLESS-GO-cards without removable mechanical key.

Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the starter switch and take the KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: See page 44 on how to use the electronic key together with the KEYLESS-GO-card.

Important! In the case of the loss of a KEYLESS-GO-card, electronic keys or mechanical keys, please, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) as soon as possible to have the keys or KEYLESS-GO-card deactivated.

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The electronic main key has an integrated radio frequency and infrared remote control, plus removable mechanical key. The remote control (1) operates all locks on the vehicle. The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door, trunk, and storage compartment locks.

When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations, it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control. To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4). The remote control transmitter is located in the electronic main key. The infrared receivers are located in the door handles.

Note: Remove the mechanical key from the electronic main key when using valet parking service. To prevent access to trunk or storage compartments lock them separately and retain the mechanical key. See page 53 for separate locking of trunk and page 189 for locking of glove box.

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Electronic reserve key

The electronic reserve key is without remote control functions, plus removable mechanical key.

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The electronic reserve key (1) works only in the starter switch. There are no batteries inside the electronic reserve key. The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door, trunk, and storage compartment locks. To use the mechanical key (2), remove it from its electronic reserve key (1).

Note: We recommend that you carry the electronic reserve key plus mechanical key with you and keep it in a safe place (e.g. your wallet) so that it is always handy. Never leave the electronic reserve key in the vehicle.

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The KEYLESS-GO-card (1) does not have a removable mechanical key. The functions of the KEYLESS-GO-card (1) are identical to those of the electronic main key. Carrying the card with you permits the use of the vehicle.

The validity of the KEYLESS-GO-card is checked every time when grasping a door handle or pushing the trunk lid release. Once the KEYLESS-GO-card is recognized outside the vehicle, the doors, trunk lid and fuel filler flap are unlocked, depending on the selected mode (global or selective unlocking mode, see page 43). Starter switch KEYLESS-GO, see page 224. Starting and turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO, see page 227 and page 228.

Note: In the case of a malfunction in the KEYLESS-GO-system, we recommend that you carry the electronic key plus mechanical key with you and keep them in a safe place so that they are always handy. Never leave the electronic key or a KEYLESS-GO-card in the vehicle.

Obtaining replacement keys Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. For security reasons, replacement keys or the KEYLESS- GO-card can only be obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Note: In case the engine cannot be started (vehicle’s battery is in order), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR- MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

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Important! Operating with electronic key: Removing the electronic key from the starter switch activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started. Inserting the electronic key in the starter switch deactivates the start lock-out.

Operating with KEYLESS-GO: Turning off the engine with the start-/stop button on the gear selector lever activates the start lock-out. For turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO, see page 228. Starting the engine with the start-/stop button deactivates the start lock-out, if a valid KEYLESS-GO- card is recognized inside the vehicle. For starting the engine with KEYLESS-GO, see page 227. The engine cannot be started with a KEYLESS-GO-card outside the vehicle.

General notes on the central locking system If the electronic key is inserted in the starter switch, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control. If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked: • Aim transmitter eye at a receiver on either door

handle. Check the batteries of the electronic main key, see page 363, or synchronize the remote control, see page 365.

• Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO only:

A KEYLESS-GO-card must be recognized by the system as being outside the vehicle to enable the vehicle to be locked or unlocked (maximum distance between card and doors or trunk is approx. 3 ft. (1 m). Check the location of the KEYLESS-GO-card, see page 38. Check the batteries of the KEYLESS-GO- card, see page 366. The trunk lid will open automatically if a KEYLESS-GO card is detected in the trunk, see page 38.

Note: If neither the remote control nor KEYLESS-GO system functions, use the mechanical key to unlock or lock the vehicle. To start engine, insert the electronic key in the starter switch. There could be a slight delay until the electronic key can be turned in the starter switch.

Important! When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the starter switch, or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic main key; or with the optional KEYLESS-GO- system, when carrying a KEYLESS-GO-card, by grasping a door handle or pressing the start-/stop button on the gear selector lever.

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Radio frequency and infrared remote control The electronic main key has an integrated radio frequency and infrared remote control. Due to the extended operational range of the remote control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button. If one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the battery check lamp lights up briefly – indicating that the batteries are in order. See page 363 for checking batteries. The vehicle doors, trunk and fuel filler flap can be centrally locked and unlocked via remote control. Opening and closing the windows and sliding/pop-up roof and switching on the driver’s seat ventilation can only be done with the infrared portion of the remote control. Aim transmitter eye at a receiver (6 or 7), press and hold transmit button Œ or ‹, see page 45. With vehicle centrally locked, the trunk can also be opened by using the remote control. If the electronic key is inserted in starter switch, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked, and the trunk lid cannot be opened with the remote control.

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1 Transmit button

‹ Locking Œ Unlocking Š Opening trunk (if not separately locked)

2 Lamp for battery check (see page 363 for changing

batteries if it does not light up briefly)

3 PANIC button 4 Transmitter eye 5 Locking tab for mechanical key

6 Infrared receiver in driver’s door handle

7 Infrared receiver in passenger door handle

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Locking and unlocking with remote control

Unlocking: Press transmit button Œ. All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked. The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking modes (see below): Selective unlocking mode – Press transmit button Œ once to unlock driver’s door and fuel filler flap. Press transmit button Œ twice to unlock both doors, fuel filler flap, and trunk. Global unlocking mode – Press transmit button Œ once to unlock both doors, fuel filler flap, and trunk.

Notes: If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked, see page 53. The presently active unlocking mode (selective or global) can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle with the remote control (see below for changing mode).

If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control, neither door nor trunk is opened, the electronic key is not inserted in the starter switch, or the central locking switch is not activated, the vehicle will automatically lock.

Locking: Press transmit button ‹ once. All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked. If they do not blink three times, a door or trunk is not properly closed.

Note: If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the electronic main key (if ok, battery check lamp in electronic main key will light briefly when pressing transmit button) or to synchronize the remote control, see pages 363 and 365.

Choosing global or selective mode on remote control Press and hold transmit buttons ‹ and Œ simultaneously for approx. 6 seconds to reprogram the remote control. Battery check lamp will blink two times indicating the completed mode change.

Opening the trunk The trunk lid will swing open automatically. You should always make sure there is sufficient clearance. A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Press transmit button Š until trunk lid is open.

Important! Do not place remote control in trunk since trunk is locked when the lid is closed if the vehicle is centrally locked.

Notes: If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked, see page 53. Vehicles with optional trunk lid opening/closing system (see page 58): The switch operated opening/closing procedure can be immediately halted by pressing button Š on the electronic main key.

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Important! For the KEYLESS-GO-system to function properly, the operator should observe the following: • The driver should carry the KEYLESS-GO-card with

him/her.

• To avoid radio transmission interference, never store the KEYLESS-GO-card together with other electronic items (e.g. cellular telephones, other KEYLESS-GO- cards) or metallic objects (e.g. coins, metal foil). • To lock or unlock the vehicle, the card must be

recognized by the system as being located outside the vehicle. The card must be in close proximity to a door or the trunk lid (approx. 3 ft. [1 m]). To activate the start/stop button function, the KEYLESS-GO- card must be recognized by the system as being located inside the vehicle.

• If the KEYLESS-GO-card is positioned farther away from the vehicle (e.g. inside clothing or a briefcase) and can no longer be recognized by the system, the vehicle cannot be locked or the engine started via the KEYLESS-GO-system.

• If the KEYLESS-GO-card is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running, or by placing the card in front of the center armrest (see page 190), the message “CHIP-CARD – NOT RECOGNIZED!” will appear repeatedly in the multifunction display, see page 318. Find the card or change its present location (e.g. place it on the front passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket).

• If the message “CHIP-CARD – NOT RECOGNIZED” is ignored for an extended period of time (approx.15 minutes), the engine could stop by itself during a vehicle stop (e.g. traffic light). The vehicle can then no longer be centrally locked or the engine restarted. You must first find the card or change its present location (e.g. place it on the front passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket). Start the engine again. See page 224.

• Do not forget, the engine can be started by anyone

with a KEYLESS-GO-card that is left inside the vehicle. Leaving the chip-card behind when exiting and locking the vehicle, the message “CHIP-CARD – STILL IN VEHICLE” appears in the multifunction display, see page 318.

• Opening the driver’s door with the engine shut off

and no electronic key in the starter switch, the message “CHIP-CARD – DO NOT FORGET” appears as a reminder, see page 318.

Important In the case of a malfunction in the KEYLESS-GO-system, we recommend that you carry the electronic key plus mechanical key with you and keep them in a safe place so that they are always handy. Never leave the electronic key in the vehicle.

Notes: The KEYLESS-GO-function also permits closing of windows and sliding/pop-up roof (convenience feature), see page 46. With the KEYLESS-GO-card in close proximity (approx. 3 ft. [1 m]) of the vehicle, aiming a jet of water at a door handle (e.g. when washing the vehicle) or cleaning snow from a door, could lock or unlock the vehicle inadvertently. To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid will open automatically if a KEYLESS-GO-card is recognized in the area of the rear shelf or inside the trunk.

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Locking and unlocking with KEYLESS-GO-card

Unlocking: Grasp either door handle. All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked. The KEYLESS-GO-card can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking modes (see below): Selective unlocking mode – Grasp driver’s door handle to unlock driver’s door and fuel filler flap. Grasping the passenger door, centrally unlocks the vehicle. Global unlocking mode – Grasp either door handle to unlock both doors, fuel filler flap, and trunk. For choosing global or selective mode on KEYLESS-GO- card, see page 43.

Notes: The door which was unlocked, can be opened immediately after the audible click. The other door can be opened after its lock button rises up. If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked, see page 53. The presently active unlocking mode (selective or global) can be determined by pressing the button on the KEYLESS-GO-card (see page 43 for changing mode). If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the KEYLESS-GO-card, neither door nor trunk is opened, the electronic key is not inserted in the starter switch, or the central locking switch is not activated, the vehicle will automatically lock.

Note: Locking the vehicle with the door lock button (1) is only possible if a KEYLESS-GO-card is outside the vehicle.

Locking: Press lock button (1) at either door. All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked. If they do not blink three times, a door or trunk is not properly closed, or the KEYLESS-GO-card is still in the vehicle. Check the multifunction display, see page 318.

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Notes: If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked, see page 53. The vehicle cannot be centrally unlocked via the trunk lid lock (2). To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid will open automatically if a KEYLESS-GO-card is recognized in the area of the rear shelf or inside the trunk.

Unlocking: Press trunk lid lock (2) to open trunk only.

Locking: Press the trunk lid lock button (3). All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked. If they do not blink three times, a door or trunk is not properly closed or a KEYLESS-GO-card is still in the vehicle. Check the multifunction display, see page 318.

Choosing global or selective mode on KEYLESS-GO-card

Checking last KEYLESS-GO-card locking mode Briefly press button (1). The indicator lamp (2) or (3) lights up in red (vehicle locked) or in green (vehicle unlocked).

To choose between the selective or global opening mode press and hold button (1) until the indicator lamp at the requested symbol (2) or (3) comes on.

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Simultaneous use of electronic key and KEYLESS-GO-card When using the electronic key and the KEYLESS-GO- card at the same time, the electronic key overrules the KEYLESS-GO-card. If the engine is started with the start-/stop button on the gear selector lever, and afterwards the electronic key is inserted in the starter switch, the engine continues to run with the gear selector lever in positions “R”, “N”, “D” plus ranges “4”, “3”, “2”, “1” until it is stopped by using the start-/stop button on the gear selector lever.

If the electronic key is inserted in the starter switch while the gear selector lever is in position “P”, the electronic key takes over. The vehicle operates according to the electronic key position in the starter switch (see page 222), eventually even stopping the engine.

Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the starter switch, take the KEYLESS-GO-card with you, and lock your vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.

Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside (summer opening/convenience feature) Aim transmitter eye of remote control at a door receiver.

Summer opening: (Operation with electronic main key) The sliding/pop-up roof and all side windows can be opened and the driver’s seat ventilation automatically switches on. See page 79 for seat ventilation. Continue to press transmit button Œ after unlocking the vehicle. The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to open after approx. 1 second. The driver’s seat ventilation automatically switches on. See page 79 for seat ventilation. To interrupt opening procedure, release transmit button.

Convenience feature: (Operation with electronic main key) The sliding/pop-up roof and the side windows can be closed.

Continue to press transmit button ‹ after locking the vehicle. The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to close after approx. 1 second. To interrupt closing procedure, release transmit button. Ensure that all side windows and the sliding/pop-up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle.

Warning! Never operate the windows or sliding/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing procedure. In case the procedure causes potential danger, the procedure can be immediately halted by releasing the remote control button. To reverse direction of movement press Œ for opening or ‹ for closing.

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Warning! Never operate the windows or sliding/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. In case the procedure causes potential danger, the procedure can be immediately halted by releasing the lock button. To reverse direction of movement pull and hold outside door handle.

Note: If the windows and sliding/pop-up roof cannot be operated automatically by pressing the transmit button of the remote control then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the electronic main key (if ok, battery check lamp in electronic main key will light briefly when transmitting), or to synchronize the remote control, see page 363 and 365.

Convenience feature (Operation with KEYLESS-GO) Continue to press lock button on door handle after locking the vehicle. The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to close after approx. 1 second. To interrupt closing procedure, release lock button. To reverse direction (within 2 seconds after closing), pull and hold door handle. Opening of windows starts and continues for as long as the door handle is held but the door not opened. Ensure that all side windows and the sliding/pop-up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle.

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To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one second. An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for approximately 21/2 minutes. To deactivate press button (1) again, or insert electronic key in starter switch.

Note: For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15, Subpart C, Section 209 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: Changes or modification not expressly approved by party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Mechanical keys The mechanical keys work only in driver’s door, trunk, and storage compartment locks.

Notes: The mechanical key does not operate the central locking system or antitheft alarm system. The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the mechanical key. If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, see page 368.

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