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the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze. If the coolant level is low, water and MB anticorrosion/ antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If your are not sure about the water quality, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/ antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life.) Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz Anticorrosion/antifreeze agent.
Consumer information This has been prepared as required of all manufactures of passenger cars under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Uniform tire quality grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:
Tread wear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
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Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straightahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause excessive heat build up and possible tire failure.
Index
ABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 217
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................231ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................236
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............................................280
Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................78
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................307
Air distribution ..............................................................126
Air volume ......................................................................126
Airbag deactivation system ............................................65
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ...........................................232
Airbags ..............................................................................67
Alarm system ............................................................. 42, 44
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ....................210, 255, 305, 309
Antiglare night position .................................................79
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 217
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................231
Antitheft alarm system ...................................................42
Aquaplaning ...................................................................207Ashtray
Center console, front ................................................157
Rear seats ...................................................................158Audio system
Anti-theft system ....................................................... 131
Button and soft key operation .................................132
Cassette mode ............................................................137
CD changer ................................................................. 141
CD mode .....................................................................140
Operating and display elements .............................130
Operating safety ........................................................129
Operation ....................................................................133
Operation — audio and telephone ...........................129
Radio mode ................................................................135
Telephone operation .................................................144
Audio systems ...................................................................95
Cassette player ............................................................97
CD player ......................................................................96
Radio .............................................................................95
Automatic central locking ..............................................37
Automatic climate control ............................................122
Air distribution ..........................................................126
Air recirculation ........................................................127
Air volume ..................................................................126Index
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Basic setting ..............................................................124
Defogging windows ..................................................125
Defrosting ...................................................................125
Display and controls .................................................124
Dust filter ...................................................................128
Economy .....................................................................125
Rear window defroster .............................................126
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ...............127
Special settings .........................................................125
Automatic transmission ............................................... 193
Emergency Operation ..............................................201
Fluid level ...................................................................254
Program mode selector switch ...............................200
Selector lever position .............................................. 196
Transmission selector lever,manually unlocking .............................................274
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system .....................65
Self-test .........................................................................65
Backrest, front seat ..........................................................54
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 215
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................231314
Battery ............................................................................ 268
Battery recycling ...................................................... 269BATTERY/ALTERNATOR - malfunction and warning
messages ................................................................... 235
Block heater .................................................................... 211
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction and warning messages ..236
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 215
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................231
Brake fluid ....................................................204, 229, 307
Capacity ..................................................................... 305
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction and warning messages ....237
BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction and warning
messages ................................................................... 237
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 237
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 229
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 229
Brakes ................................................... 202, 204, 215, 220Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 305
Cargo area .......................................................................160
Loading instructions .................................................162Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 163
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 178
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 165
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 ...........................................................262
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............228
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................225
Checking engine oil levelVia engine oil level indicator ...................................114
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................253
Child restraint ..............................................50, 58, 64, 75
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................292
COMAND, radio and telephone ....................................176
Combination switch .......................................................119
Consumer information ...................................................311
Control and operation of radio transmitters ..............176COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 239
Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 255
Checking .................................................................... 254COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 240
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................88
Coolants .......................................................................... 309
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 309
Cruise control .................................................................212
Cup holderCenter console, front ................................................155
Rear bench armrest ...................................................156Daytime running lamps ................................................ 117
Deep waterDriving instructions .................................................210
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 234
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 234
Display illumination ........................................................87Index
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Doors ..................................................................................34
Drinking and driving ....................................................203
Drive sensibly - save fuel ..............................................203
Driving instructions ......................................................203
Driving off .......................................................................205ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. -
malfunction and warning messages ......................244
Electronic main key .........................................................25
Changing batteries ...................................................283
Synchronizing remote control ................................285
Electronic stability program (ESP) .....................209, 273
Control switch ...........................................................221
Malfunction and warning message ........................244
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................231
Synchronizing ...........................................................220
Warning lamp ............................................................231Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 180
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................66
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 41
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................37
Emission control ............................................................179316
Emission control label .................................................. 300
Engine compartment .....................................................251
ENGINE FAN - malfunctionand warning messages ............................................ 238
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE malfunction
indicator lamp ...................................................... 228
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 307
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 115
Engine oil levelChecking ............................................................ 114, 253
Warning ..................................................................... 243ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 243
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 114
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON(measuring) - multifunction indicator ................... 115
Engine oils ..................................................................... 307
Capacities .................................................................. 305
Enlarged cargo area .......................................................160
ESP (Electronic stability program) ............ 209, 219, 273
Control switch ...........................................................221
Malfunction and warning message ....................... 244
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................231
Synchronizing .......................................................... 220
Warning lamp ............................................................231Exterior lamp malfunction
and warning message .............................................. 241
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................116
Exterior lamps ................................................................275
Adjusting headlamp aim ..........................................280
Fog lamps ....................................................................116
Headlamps ...................... 116, 241, 242, 276, 280, 294
Low and high beam ..........................................119, 277
Parking lamps ...................................................116, 277
Replacing bulbs .........................................................275
Side marker lamp, front ...........................................279
Standing lamps ..................................................116, 277
Taillamp assemblies .................................................278
Turn signal lamp ...............................................119, 277First aid kit .....................................................................248
Flexible service system (FSS) .......................................111
FuelGasoline additives ....................................................309
Premium unleaded gasoline .................223, 306, 308
Fuel cap placement warning ........................................230Fuel filler flap
Manual release ......................................................... 287
Fuel requirements ........................................................ 308
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 230
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 305
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 249Garage door opener .......................................................166
GasolineAdditives .................................................................... 309
Fuel requirements ................................................... 308
Premium unleaded .................................................. 308
General notes on the central locking system ..............27
Glove box .........................................................................154Hazard warning flasher switch ................................... 121
Head restraintsFront .............................................................................. 51
Rear ...............................................................................52
Removal ........................................................................51Index
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Headlamp cleaning system ...........................................118
Headlights ........................................................................116
Heated seats .....................................................................56
Hood .................................................................................251Identification labels .......................................................299
Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........................................153
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................86
Individual settings .........................................................108
Infant and child restraint systems ................................75
Installation ...................................................................77Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 180
Instrument cluster ...........................................................84
Activating .....................................................................87
Indicator lamps ...........................................................86
Instrument lamps ............................................................87
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
InteriorGeneral notes ............................................................. 153
Interior lighting ............................................................. 151318
Jump starting ................................................................. 270
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................24
Lamps, exterior .............................................................. 275
Fog lamps ................................................................... 116
Headlamp, adjusting ................................................ 280
Headlamps ....................... 116, 241, 242, 276, 280, 294
Low and high beam ...........................................119, 277
Parking lamp .....................................................116, 277
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 275
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 279
Standing lamp ....................................................116, 277
Taillamp assemblies .........................................116, 278
Turn signal lamp ...............................................119, 277
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........................................... 300
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunctionand warning messages ............................................ 242
Lighter ............................................................................. 159
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunctionand warning messages ............................................ 241
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) .............201
Loading instructions ..................................................... 162
Locking and unlocking ...................................................30
Low engine coolant level warning ..............................239Maintenance ...................................................................177
Malfunction and indicator lampsin the instrument cluster .........................................228
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................233
ABS-SYSTEM .............................................................236
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ..........................................235
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................236
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................237
BRAKE LINING WEAR .............................................237
COOLANT (coolant level) .........................................239
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) ...............240
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE(engine control unit) ...........................................234
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ..................................................234
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. ............................................244319
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 238
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................. 243
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 242
LIGHTING SYSTEM ...................................................241
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 238
REMOVE KEY ........................................................... 244
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ......................................... 242
TELE AID ................................................................... 246
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 245
Malfunction message memory ....................................106
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof .................. 286
Mechanical keys ...............................................................33
Memory .............................................................................48
Recalling .......................................................................49
Storing .................................................................... 48, 81
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ..............................................80
Mirror, exterior, rear view ..............................................80
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................79
Multicontour seat .............................................................55
Multifunction display ......................................................90
Engine oil level indicator ...........................................94
FSS (Flexible service system) ...................................94
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 110
Trip and main odometer ............................................94
Vehicle speed ...............................................................94
Multifunction steering wheel .........................................90Index
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Navigation system - Multifunction display ................103
Night security illumination ..........................................117On-board diagnostic system .........................................228
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ......................................88
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21Panic button ......................................................................33
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 164
Parking ............................................................................205
Parking brake ..................... 157, 192, 202, 205, 229, 262
PARKING BRAKE - malfunctionand warning messages ............................................238
Power assistance ............................................................204
Power seats, front ............................................................45
Backrest ........................................................................54320
Power windows ...............................................................147
Express opening ........................................................148
Opening and closing ...................................................32
Synchronizing ...........................................................148
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information ..........................................................7Radio transmitters ......................................................... 176
Rain sensor .....................................................................120
Rear seatsSplit folding backrest ...............................................160
Rear view mirrors
Exterior .........................................................................80
Inside ............................................................................79
Rear window defroster ..................................................126
Rear window sunshade .................................................152
Remote control .................................................................28
Battery replacement ................................................ 283REMOVE KEY - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 244
Replacing bulbs ............................................................. 275
Replacing wiper blade insert ...................................... 287Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve key .......................................................................26
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ....................127
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance callSee Tele Aid ............................................................... 180
Roof rack .........................................................................289Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................73
Seat belts ...........................................................................58
Fastening ......................................................................60
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................59
Unfastening ..................................................................62
Warning lamp ............................................................232
Seat belts and integrated restraint system (SRS) .......58
Service indicatorSee flexible service system (FSS) ............................111
Setting the audio volume ...............................................110
Shelf below rear window ..............................................248
Side marker lamp ..........................................................279
Ski sack ........................................................................... 170Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................149
Emergency operation .............................................. 286
Express opening ........................................................150
Opening and closing ...................................................32
Synchronizing ...........................................................150
Snow chains ................................................................... 209
SOS-callSee Tele Aid ...............................................................180
Spare parts service ....................................................... 298
Spare wheel ........................................................... 257, 261
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............125
SRS indicator lamp ....................................................... 230
SRS malfunction ...............................................................68
Start lock-out .....................................................................27
Starting and turning off the engine ............................192
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunctionand warning messages ............................................ 242
Steering column, adjustable ...........................................78
Steering lock ...................................................................190
Storage compartmentTrunk floor ................................................................ 257
Storage compartments
Center console ...........................................................154
Glove box ....................................................................154Index
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Storage compartments,
armrest and cup holder ............................................ 153
Stowing things in the vehicle ......................................248
Sun visors .......................................................................152
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...........................66
Synchronizing remote control .....................................285Redialing ....................................................................100
Telephone book ...........................................................98
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 176
Telescoping steering columnAdjusting ......................................................................78
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 232Tachometer .......................................................................89
Technical data ................................................................301
Electrical system .......................................................303
Main dimensions ......................................................304
Rims and tires ...........................................................302
Weights .......................................................................304
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 180
Emergency calls ........................................................ 181
Information ................................................................185
Initiating an emergency call manually .................183
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 184TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................246
Telephone ..........................................................................98
General notes ............................................................. 164
Incoming call ............................................................. 102Telescoping steering column - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 242
The first 1 000 miles .....................................................177
Tire inflation pressure ................................................. 267
Tire traction ................................................................... 207
Tires ................................................................................. 311
Driving instructions ................................................ 206
Rims and tires .......................................................... 302
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 260
Tire inflation pressure ............................................ 267
Tire replacement ...................................................... 259
Winter driving instructions .................................... 209
Tow-away alarm ................................................................44
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 272
Transmission ..................................................................193
Transmission selector lever,manually unlocking ..................................................274
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 211
Trip computer .................................................................104
Trip odometer ...................................................................89Trunk .................................................................................38
Opening ........................................................................ 31
Release switch .............................................................40
Trunk lamp .....................................................................289
Trunk lidEmergency release ..................................................... 41
Release switch .............................................................40
Turn signal failure ..........................................................119
Turn signals .....................................................................119Vanity mirrors ................................................................153
Vehicle jack .....................................................................258
Vehicle tools ....................................................................257Warranty coverage ........................................................ 298
WASHER FLUID (headlamp cleaning system) -malfunction and warning messages ..................... 245
Washing the vehicle ..................................................... 294
What you should know at the gas station ................. 223
Wheels ............................................................................ 259
Light alloy wheels .................................................... 295
Rims and tires .......................................................... 302
Wheels, changing ..................................................... 262
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning systemRefilling ..................................................................... 256
Winter driving ................................................................ 210
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 209
Wiper bladeReplacing insert ....................................................... 287
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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
authorization in writing.
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