Battery ............................................................................ 266
Battery recycling ...................................................... 267
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 233
Block heater ................................................................... 209
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 234
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 213
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 229
Brake fluid ....................................................202, 302, 303
Capacity ..................................................................... 302
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 235
BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 235
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 235
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 227
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 227
Brakes ....................................................200, 202, 213, 217
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 302
Cargo area .......................................................................159
Loading instructions .................................................160
Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 162
Catalytic converter .........................................................176
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 163
Center console ..................................................................20
Central locking switch ....................................................36
Central locking system ...................................................28
Automatic central locking .........................................37
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 31
Electronic main key ....................................................25
Electronic reserve key ................................................26
Locking and unlocking ..............................................30
Mechanical keys ..........................................................33
Remote control ............................................................28
Changing wheels ...........................................................260
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............226
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................223
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................112
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................251
Child restraint ...............................................57, 63, 64, 74
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................290
COMAND, radio, telephone
and two-way radio ..................................................... 174
Combination switch ....................................................... 117
Consumer information ................................................. 307
Control and operation of
radio transmitters ..................................................... 174
COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 237
Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 253
Checking .................................................................... 252
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 238
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................86
Coolants .......................................................................... 305
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 305
Cruise control .................................................................210
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................154
Rear bench armrest ...................................................155
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Operation
Driving
Instrument cluster display
Practical hints
Car care
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Operation
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data
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Daytime running lamps .................................................115
Deep water
Driving instructions .................................................208
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................232
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................232
Display illumination ........................................................85
Doors ..................................................................................34
Drinking and driving ....................................................201
Drive sensibly - save fuel ..............................................201
Driving instructions ......................................................201
Driving off .......................................................................203
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................242
Electronic main key .........................................................25
Changing batteries ...................................................281
Synchronizing remote control ................................283
312
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Control switch ........................................................... 219
Malfunction and warning messages ..................... 242
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 229
Synchronizing ........................................................... 218
Warning lamp ........................................................... 229
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ...............................................................178
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................65
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 41
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................37
Emission control ............................................................177
Emission control label .................................................. 298
Engine compartment .................................................... 249
ENGINE FAN - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 236
Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ............................... 226
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 303
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 113
Engine oil level
Checking .............................................................112, 251
Warning ......................................................................241
ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 241
Engine oil level indicator ...............................................112
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) - multifunction indicator ....................113
Engine oils ......................................................................303
Capacities ...................................................................302
Enlarged cargo area .......................................................159
ESP (Electronic stability program) .... 206, 208, 217, 271
Control switch ........................................................... 219
Malfunction and warning messages ......................242
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................229
Synchronizing ........................................................... 218
Warning lamp ............................................................229
Exterior lamp malfunction
and warning message ..............................................239
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................114
Exterior lamps ................................................................273
Adjusting headlamp aim ..........................................278
Fog lamps ....................................................................114
Headlamps ..................... 114, 239, 240, 274, 278, 292
Low and high beam .......................................... 117, 275
Parking lamps ................................................... 114, 275
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 273
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 277
Standing lamps ................................................. 114, 275
Taillamp assemblies .................................................276
Turn signal lamp ...............................................117, 275
First aid kit ..................................................................... 246
Flexible service system (FSS) ......................................109
Fuel
Gasoline additives .................................................... 305
Premium unleaded gasoline ...................217, 302, 304
Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 228
Fuel filler flap
Manual release ......................................................... 285
Fuel requirements ........................................................ 304
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 228
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 302
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 247
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Operation
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Instrument cluster display
Practical hints
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Operation
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Practical hints
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314
Garage door opener ....................................................... 164
Gasoline
Additives ....................................................................305
Fuel requirements ....................................................304
Premium unleaded ...................................................304
General notes on the central locking system ..............27
Glove box .........................................................................153
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................................119
Head restraints
Front ............................................................................. 51
Rear ...............................................................................52
Removal ........................................................................ 51
Headlamp cleaning system ...........................................116
Headlights ........................................................................114
Heated seats .....................................................................55
Hood .................................................................................249
Identification labels ...................................................... 297
Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........................................152
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................84
Individual settings .........................................................106
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 74
Installation ................................................................... 76
Information call
See Tele Aid ...............................................................178
Instrument cluster ...........................................................82
Activating display .......................................................85
Indicator lamps ............................................................84
Instrument lamps .............................................................85
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes .............................................................152
Interior lighting ..............................................................150
Jump starting ................................................................. 268
K
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................24
Lamps, exterior
Fog lamps ....................................................................114
Headlamp, adjusting ................................................278
Headlamps ..................... 114, 239, 240, 274, 278, 292
Low and high beam .......................................... 117, 275
Parking lamp ..............................................................114
Parking lamps ...........................................................275
Replacing bulbs .........................................................273
Side marker lamp, front ...........................................277
Standing lamp ............................................................114
Standing lamps ..........................................................275
Taillamp assemblies ......................................... 114, 276
Turn signal lamp ............................................... 117, 275
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................298
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................240
Lighter ............................................................................. 158
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................239
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) .............199
Loading instructions ......................................................160
Locking and unlocking ....................................................30
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 237
Maintenance ...................................................................175
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ........................................ 226
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................231
ABS-SYSTEM ............................................................. 234
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ......................................... 233
BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 234
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 235
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 235
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 237
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) .............. 238
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) ........ 232
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ............... 232
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. ............................................ 242
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 236
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ..................................................241
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 240
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 239
315
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Operation
Driving
Instrument cluster display
Practical hints
Car care
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Operation
Driving
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Practical hints
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PARKING BRAKE ......................................................236
REMOVE KEY ............................................................242
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .........................................240
TELE AID ....................................................................244
WASHER FLUID ........................................................243
Malfunction message memory ....................................104
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...................284
Mechanical keys ...............................................................33
Memory
Recalling ................................................................ 49, 80
Storing ..........................................................................48
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ..............................................79
Mirror, exterior, rear view ..............................................79
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................78
Multicontour seat ............................................................54
Multifunction display ......................................................88
Engine oil level indicator ...........................................92
FSS (Flexible service system) ...................................92
Setting the audio volume .........................................108
Trip and main odometer ............................................92
Vehicle speed ...............................................................92
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................88
316
Navigation system - Multifunction display ................ 101
Night security illumination .......................................... 115
On-board diagnostic system ........................................ 226
Operator’s Manual .............................................................8
Outside temperature indicator .......................................86
Overhead control panel ...................................................21
Panic button ......................................................................33
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................162
Parking ........................................................................... 203
Parking brake ..................... 156, 190, 200, 203, 227, 260
PARKING BRAKE - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 236
Power assistance ........................................................... 202
Power seats, front .............................................................45
Backrest ........................................................................53
Power windows ............................................................... 146
Express opening and closing ..................................147
Opening and closing ..................................................32
Synchronizing ...........................................................147
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 174
Rain sensor ......................................................................118
Rear seats
Split folding backrest ...............................................159
Rear view mirrors
Exterior .........................................................................79
Inside ............................................................................78
Rear window defroster ..................................................124
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 151
Remote control .................................................................28
Battery replacement .................................................281
REMOVE KEY - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................242
Replacing bulbs ..............................................................273
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................285
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Reserve key .......................................................................26
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ....................125
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ...............................................................178
Roof rack ......................................................................... 287
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................72
Seat belts ...........................................................................57
Fastening ......................................................................59
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................58
Unfastening .................................................................. 61
Warning lamp ........................................................... 230
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................57
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) ..........................109
Setting the audio volume ..............................................108
Shelf below rear window ............................................. 246
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 277
Ski sack ...........................................................................168
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Operation
Driving
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Practical hints
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Operation
Driving
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Practical hints
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data
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318
Sliding/pop-up roof .......................................................148
Emergency operation ...............................................284
Express opening .......................................................149
Opening and closing ..................................................32
Synchronizing ...........................................................149
Snow chains ....................................................................206
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Spare parts service ........................................................296
Spare wheel ...........................................................255, 259
Special settings
(Automatic climate control) ....................................123
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................228
SRS malfunction ..............................................................68
Start lock-out ....................................................................27
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 190
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................240
Steering column, adjustable ...........................................77
Steering lock ...................................................................188
Storage compartment
Trunk floor .................................................................255
Storage compartments
Center console ...........................................................153
Glove box .................................................................... 153
Storage compartments, armrest
and cup holder ...........................................................152
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 246
Sun visors ........................................................................ 151
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...........................65
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 283
Tachometer ........................................................................87
Technical data ................................................................ 299
Electrical system ...................................................... 300
Main dimensions ......................................................301
Rims and tires .......................................................... 300
Weights .......................................................................301
Tele Aid ............................................................................178
Emergency calls ........................................................179
Information ................................................................183
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 181
Roadside Assistance .................................................182
TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 244
Telephone ..........................................................................96
General notes .............................................................163
Incoming call .............................................................100
Redialing ......................................................................98
Telephone book ...........................................................96
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 174
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ......................................................................77
Indicator lamp ...........................................................230
Telescoping steering column -
malfunction and warning messages ......................240
The first 1 000 miles ..................................................... 175
Tire inflation pressure ..................................................265
Tire traction ....................................................................205
Tires .................................................................................307
Driving instructions .................................................204
Rims and tires ...........................................................300
Rotating wheels .........................................................258
Tire inflation pressure .............................................265
Tire replacement .......................................................257
Winter driving instructions ....................................207
Tow-away alarm ................................................................44
Towing the vehicle .........................................................270
Transmission .................................................................. 191
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 272
Traveling abroad ........................................................... 209
Trip computer .................................................................102
Trip odometer ...................................................................87
Trunk .................................................................................38
Opening ........................................................................31
Release switch .............................................................40
Trunk lamp .................................................................... 287
Trunk lid
Emergency release ...................................................... 41
Release switch .............................................................40
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 117
Turn signals .................................................................... 117
Vanity mirrors ................................................................152
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 256
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 255
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Operation
Driving
Instrument cluster display
Practical hints
Car care
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Index
319
Instruments and controls
Index
Operation
Driving
Instrument cluster display
Practical hints
Car care
Technical
data
Index
320
Warranty coverage .........................................................296
WASHER FLUID (headlamp cleaning system) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................243
Washing the vehicle ......................................................292
What you should know at the gas station ..................221
Wheels .............................................................................257
Light alloy wheels .....................................................293
Rims and tires ...........................................................300
Wheels, changing .....................................................260
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
Refilling ......................................................................254
Winter driving ................................................................208
Winter driving instructions .........................................207
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ........................................................285
Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your
vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com.
Warning! To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury. If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior
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Order No. 6515 1250 13 Part No. 208 584 85 83 USA Edition B 2001