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way into the openings of the base plate 3.

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Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Unlocking the vehicle

Removing the mechanical key

Unlocking the driver’s door

If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, open the driver’s door and the tailgate using the mechanical key.

Unlocking your vehicle with the me- chanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: 앫 Press button Œ or ‹ on the

SmartKey.

앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* 앫 Pull the outside door handle. 앫 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button.

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1 Mechanical key locking tab 2 Mechanical key 왘 Move locking tab 1 in direction of ar-

1 Unlocking 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the

driver’s door lock until it stops.

row.

왘 Slide mechanical key 2 out of the

housing.

왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclock-

wise to position 1. The driver’s door is unlocked.

Locking the vehicle

If you are unable to lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, do the following: 왘 Close the passenger door, the rear

doors and the tailgate.

왘 Press the central locking switch in the

center console (컄 page 128).

왘 Check to see whether the locking

knobs on the doors have moved down.

왘 If necessary, push them down

manually. Except for the driver’s door, the vehicle should now be locked.

Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Fuel filler flap emergency release

1 Locking 왘 Remove the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (컄 page 424).

왘 Insert the mechanical key into the

driver’s door lock until it stops.

왘 Turn the mechanical key clockwise to

position 1. The driver’s door is locked.

1 Release knob 왘 Remove right-side tail trim. 왘 Turn release knob 1 clockwise (ar-

row). The fuel filler flap can know be opened.

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Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Manually unlocking the gear selector lever

In case of power failure, the gear selector lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.

The gear selector lever is locked again when moving it to position P.

1 Pin 왘 Open the storage compartment in the

center armrest (컄 page 275).

왘 Take out the cup holder (컄 page 276). 왘 Insert a suitable object 1 (e.g. a pin)

through the hole and press the pin downward.

왘 Remove pin 1.

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왔 Opening/closing in an emergency Power tilt/sliding sunroof*

You can open or close the tilt/sliding sun- roof manually should an electrical malfunc- tion occur. The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located be- hind cover 1 of the interior overhead light.

Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency

Do not disconnect the electrical con- nectors.

왘 Turn crank 3 counterclockwise to:

앫 slide sunroof open 앫 lower sunroof at the rear

Turn crank 3 slowly and smoothly. The tilt/sliding sunroof must be syn- chronized after being operated manual- ly (컄 page 238).

1 Cover 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

왘 Press on cover 1 in direction of the ar-

row to release it.

2 Hole 3 Crank 왘 Take crank 3 out of the glove box. 왘 Insert crank 3 through hole 2. 왘 Turn crank 3 clockwise to:

앫 slide sunroof closed 앫 raise sunroof at the rear

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Practical hints Resetting activated head restraints

If the active head restraints have been trig- gered in an accident, the active head re- straints must be reset. Otherwise, the active head restraints cannot offer any ad- ditional protection in the event of another rear-end collision.

For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You will find the reset tool for manually operating the head restraints in the Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature pouch.

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왘 Press reset tool downward until you

hear the head restraint release mechanism audibly engage.

왘 Pull out reset tool. 왘 Firmly press head restraint cushion

backward towards the rear of the vehi- cle until it engages.

Warning!

When pushing back the head restraint cush- ion, take care that your fingers do not be- come caught between the head restraint cushion and the cover. Failing to do so may lead to injury.

왘 Repeat this procedure on the active head restraints for second head re- straint.

For information on active head restraints, see “Active head restraints” (컄 page 76). For information on head restraint adjust- ment, see “Seats” (컄 page 42).

왘 Take the reset tool out of the

Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature pouch.

왘 Guide reset tool into center of head re- straint between head restraint cushion and rear head restraint cover.

Be careful not to damage upholstery.

왘 Press reset tool forward in direction of

arrow.

왔 Replacing SmartKey batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey are dis- charged, the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommended to have the batteries replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Warning!

Keep the batteries out of reach of children.

If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately.

Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling.

Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries

SmartKey

Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. 왘 Remove the mechanical key 1

(컄 page 424).

When inserting the batteries, make sure they are clean and free of lint.

When replacing batteries, always re- place both batteries. The required replacement batteries are available at any Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter.

1 Mechanical key 2 Slide 3 Battery compartment 왘 Insert the mechanical key 1 in direc-

tion of arrow in side opening.

왘 Using mechanical key 1, push gray slide 2 to unlatch battery compart- ment 3.

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왘 Pull battery compartment 3

(컄 page 429) out of the housing in di- rection of arrow.

왘 Remove the batteries 4 in direction of

arrow.

4 Battery 5 Contact spring 왘 Using a lint-free cloth, insert new

batteries 4 under the contact spring 5 with the positive terminal (+) side facing up.

왘 Return battery compartment 3

(컄 page 429) into housing until it locks into place.

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왘 Slide mechanical key 1 (컄 page 429)

back into the SmartKey.

왘 Check the operation of the SmartKey.

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. 왘 Remove the mechanical key

(컄 page 424).

왘 Insert the mechanical key 1

(컄 page 429) in side opening and push grey slide 2 (컄 page 429). Battery compartment 3 (컄 page 429) is unlatched.

왘 Pull battery compartment 3

(컄 page 429) out of the housing in di- rection of arrow.

1 Battery 2 Tilt battery up 3 Mechanical key 왘 Using mechanical key 3 apply pres-

sure to position 2. Battery 1 tilts up slightly.

왘 Pull out batteries 1 in direction of ar-

row.

왘 Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat- teries with the positive terminal (+) side facing up.

왘 Return battery compartment 3

(컄 page 429) into housing until it locks into place.

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity, driving the vehicle a dis- tance with the lights on should clear up the fogging.

Substitute bulbs will be brought into use when lamps malfunction. Read and observe messages in the multifunction display (컄 page 409).

왔 Replacing bulbs Bulbs

Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there- fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as- semblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp adjustment.

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Practical hints Replacing bulbs

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Rear lamps

Lamp

7 High mounted brake

lamp

8 Brake, tail, parking,

standing, backup lamp and turn signal lamp. Rear fog lamp (only driver’s side)

Type LED

HiP LED*

9 License plate lamps

C 5 W

Front lamps

Lamp

1 Additional turn signal

lamp

2 Turn signal lamp 3 Side marker lamp 4 Halogen headlamp:

Low beam Bi-Xenon* headlamp: Low and high beam1
5 Halogen headlamp:

High beam/high beam flasher Bi-Xenon* headlamp: High beam flasher Parking and standing lamp

Type LED

1156 NA W 5 W

H7 (55 W)

D2S-35 W

H7 (55 W)

H7 (55 W) W 5 W

H1 (55 W)

6 Front fog lamp 1 Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Low beam and high beam use the same D2S-35W lamp. Do not replace the Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Warning!

Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al- low the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb.

Notes on bulb replacement 앫 Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type

and with the specified watt rating.

앫 Switch lights off before changing a bulb

to prevent short circuits.

Keep bulbs out of reach of children.

앫 Always use a clean lint-free cloth when

handling bulbs.

앫 Your hands should be dry and free of oil

and grease.

앫 If the newly installed bulb does not light up, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can explode if you: 앫 touch or move it when hot 앫 drop the bulb 앫 scratch the bulb Wear eye and hand protection.

Because of high voltage in Bi-Xenon* lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We recom- mend that you have such work done by a qualified technician.

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

앫 Have the LEDs and bulbs for the follow-

ing lamps replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: 앫 Additional turn signals in the exteri-

or rear view mirrors

앫 High mounted brake lamp 앫 Bi-Xenon* lamps 앫 Front fog lamps 앫 Rear lamps (except license plate

lamps)

앫 Front side marker lamps

Have the headlamp adjustment checked regularly.

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Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Replacing bulbs for front lamps

1 Housing cover for low beam halogen or

Bi-Xenon* headlamp

2 Bulb socket for high beam head-

lamp/high beam flasher bulb

3 Bulb socket for parking and standing

lamp bulb

Warning!

4 Bulb socket for low beam headlamp

bulb (halogen headlamps only)

5 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position M (컄 page 143). 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 315).

Do not remove the cover 1 for the Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because of high voltage in Bi-Xenon* lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We recommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician.

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Low beam bulb (halogen headlamps only) 왘 Turn housing cover 1 counterclock-

wise and remove it.

왘 Turn bulb socket 4 with the bulb

counterclockwise and remove it.

왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 4. 왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb

socket 4.

왘 Place bulb socket 5 back into the

lamp and turn it clockwise until it en- gages.

왘 Align housing cover 1 and turn it

clockwise until it engages.

High beam bulb/high beam flasher bulb (halogen headlamps)/high beam flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps) 왘 Turn bulb socket 2 with the bulb

counterclockwise and remove it.

왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 2. 왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb

socket 2.

왘 Place bulb socket 2 back into the

lamp and turn it clockwise until it en- gages.

Front turn signal lamp bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 5 with the bulb

counterclockwise and remove it.

왘 Press gently onto the bulb and turn

counterclockwise out of bulb socket 5.

왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 5 and turn clockwise until it engages.

왘 Place bulb socket 5 back into the

lamp and turn it clockwise until it en- gages.

Parking and standing lamp bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 with the bulb

counterclockwise and remove it.

왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 3. 왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb

socket 3.

왘 Place bulb socket 3 back into the

lamp and turn clockwise until it engag- es.

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Additional turn signal lamp bulbs The additional turn signal lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs. If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func- tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re- placed. Have the turn signal unit replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Front side marker lamp bulbs Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs is a technically highly demanding process, we recommend you have the side marker lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps

License plate lamp

Tail lamp unit The tail lamps are equipped with HiP bulbs.

Warning!

The bulbs in the tail lamps cannot be re- placed individually. The tail lamp bulbs are under pressure and could explode during an attempt to replace them.

If the tail lamps are malfunctioning, have them exchanged at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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1 Screw 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position M (컄 page 143).

왘 Loosen both screws 1. 왘 Remove the license plate lamp. 왘 Replace the bulb. 왘 Reinstall the license plate lamp. 왘 Retighten screws 1.

왔 Replacing wiper blades

The windshield wipers must be in a ver- tical position before folding them away from the windshield. They could other- wise damage the hood.

Removing front wiper blades

Warning!

For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re- move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi- cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0) before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury.

왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch to

position 1.

왘 Turn combination switch to wiper

setting II (컄 page 55).

왘 With wiper arm in the vertical position,

turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0.

왘 Fold the wiper arm forward until it

snaps into place.

Practical hints Replacing wiper blades

왘 Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to

wiper arm.

왘 Slide the wiper blade sideways out of

the retainer.

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Practical hints Replacing wiper blades

Installing front wiper blades

왘 Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm

until it locks in place.

왘 Rotate the wiper blade into position

parallel to wiper arm.

왘 Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. Make sure you hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back.

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Never open the hood when the wiper arm is folded forward. Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. If released, the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield. Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted. Make certain that the wiper blades are properly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Removing rear wiper blade

Warning!

For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehi- cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0) before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury.

왘 Fold the wiper arm forward until it en-

gages.

Practical hints Replacing wiper blades

Installing rear wiper blade

왘 Check if the wiper blade is securely fas-

tened.

왘 Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on

the rear windshield. Make sure you hold on to the wiper arm when folding it back.

1 Wiper blade 2 Tab 3 Attachment 4 Removing 왘 Turn the wiper blade 1 at a right angle

to wiper arm.

왘 Press tab 2 down and push wiper blade 1 downward in direction of arrow 4.

왘 Remove wiper blade 1.

1 Wiper blade 2 Tab 3 Attachment 4 Installing 왘 Slide the wiper blade 1 into attachment 3 in direction of arrow 4.

왘 Let tab 2 latch into attachment 3

until it locks in place.

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Vehicles with SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Turn off the engine by pressing the

KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the gear selector lever once (컄 page 61).

왘 Open the driver’s door (this puts the ig- nition in position 0, same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch). The driver’s door then can be closed again.

왘 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at

a safe distance from the roadway.

Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

Sealing tires with TIREFIT

E 55 AMG vehicles with foldable third row seat are equipped with TIREFIT.

Warning!

Keep TIREFIT away from sparks, open flame or heat source.

Do not smoke.

Small tire punctures, particularly those in the tread, can be sealed with TIREFIT. TIREFIT can be used in ambient tempera- tures down to -4°F (-20°C).

Practical hints Flat tire

Preparing the vehicle

왘 Park the vehicle in a safe distance from

moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible.

왘 Turn on the hazard warning flasher

(컄 page 147).

왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the

front wheels are in a straight ahead po- sition.

왘 Set the parking brake (컄 page 60). 왘 Move the gear selector lever to P. Vehicles with SmartKey: 왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 61). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

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Warning!

Warning!

TIREFIT is a limited repair device. TIREFIT cannot be used for cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) and tire damage caused by driving with extremely low tire inflation pressure, or on a flat tire, or a damaged wheel.

Do not drive the vehicle under such circum- stances.

Contact your nearest Mercedes-Benz Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance.

왘 Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.

왘 Take TIREFIT, the sticker, and the elec- tric air pump out of the cargo compart- ment.

왘 Attach the sticker where it will be easily

seen by the driver on the instrument cluster.

Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes or clothing. TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swal- lowed or absorbed through the skin - causes skin, eye and respiratory irritation.

Any contact with eyes or skin should be flushed immediately with plenty of water.

If clothing comes in contact with TIREFIT, change clothing as soon as possible.

In case of allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician immediately.

Warning!

Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children. If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water.

Do not induce vomiting!

Consult a physician immediately.

Keep away from open flame or heat source.

Practical hints Flat tire

If sealant has leaked out, let it dry. You can then peel it off.

1 TIREFIT container 2 Flap 3 Notch 4 Electrical plug 5 Air hose 6 Flange 왘 Open flap 2 on the electric air pump. 왘 Pull plug 4 and air hose 5 out of the

pump housing.

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왘 Screw the air pump’s air hose 5 onto

왘 Unscrew the valve cap from tire

flange 6 of the TIREFIT container. 왘 Stick TIREFIT container 1 upside

down into notch 3 of the electric air pump.

7 Tire valve 8 Electric air pump switch 9 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent

screw

a Filler hose

Warning!

Observe safety instructions on air pump la- bel.

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valve 7.

왘 Screw filler hose a onto tire valve 7. 왘 Insert electrical plug 4 into the vehi-

cle cigarette lighter socket (컄 page 278).

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 1 (컄 page 36). or

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button (컄 page 38) on the gear selec- tor lever once. Do not depress brake pedal.

왘 Press I on electric air pump switch 8.

The electric air pump should now switch on and inflate the tire.

Do not operate the electric air pump longer than 8 minutes without interrup- tion. Otherwise it may overheat. You may operate the air pump again af- ter it has cooled off.

After 5 minutes, the pressure gauge must display at least 26 psi (1.8 bar). The air hose can become hot during inflation. Please exercise appropriate caution. 왘 If this tire inflation pressure is not at- tained, turn off the electric air pump, detach the filler hose from the tire valve, and drive vehicle back and forth very slowly approximately 30 ft (10 m). This serves to better distribute the TIREFIT sealant material inside the tire.

왘 Unscrew the air pump’s air hose 5

from flange 6 of the TIREFIT contain- er.

왘 Screw air hose 5 onto tire valve 7. 왘 Inflate the tire again.

Warning!

If a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar) is not attained, tire is too severely damaged for TIREFIT to provide a reliable tire repair.

In this case, TIREFIT cannot properly seal the tire.

Do not drive the vehicle.

Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance.

왘 After attaining a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar), press 0 on electric air pump switch 8. The electric air pump should now be switched off.

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the ignition to

position 0 (컄 page 36). or

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button (컄 page 38) on the gear selec- tor lever twice. Do not depress brake pedal.

왘 Detach the electric air pump.

The air hose may still be hot. Please ex- ercise appropriate caution.

왘 Place the electric air pump back in the

cargo compartment.

왘 Close the cargo compartment. 왘 Drive away immediately.

The TIREFIT sealant will distribute itself evenly inside the tire.

Practical hints Flat tire

Warning!

Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). A TIREFIT repair is not designed to operate at higher speeds.

The sticker must be attached on the instru- ment cluster where it will be easily seen by the driver.

Vehicle handling characteristics may change. Adapt your driving accordingly.

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왘 After driving vehicle for an initial

10 minutes, check tire inflation pres- sure using the pressure gauge on the air pump.

Warning!

If tire inflation pressure has fallen below 20 psi (1.3 bar) do not continue to drive the vehicle.

Park your vehicle safely away from the road- way and contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside Assistance.

If tire inflation pressure is at least 20 psi (1.3 bar), inflate tire to correct pres- sure (see placard on the driver’s door B-pillar), and drive vehicle to nearest tire re- pair facility to have tire repaired or replaced.

Recommended duration of use: 300 miles (500 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) with the recommended tire inflation pres- sure.

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Warning!

Follow recommend inflation pressures.

Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be- cause they are more likely to become punc- tured or damaged by road debris, potholes, etc.

Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.

Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified vehicle capacity weight (as indicat- ed by the label on the pillar in the driver’s door opening). Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center as soon as possible to obtain a new TIREFIT kit.

왘 Bring used TIREFIT materials to an au-

thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for proper disposal.

Warning!

Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). A TIREFIT repair is not designed to operate at higher speeds.

The sticker must be attached on the instru- ment cluster where it will be easily seen by the driver.

Vehicle handling characteristics may change. Adapt your driving accordingly.

왘 Replace your TIREFIT container every four years. Replacement containers are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Preparing the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described (컄 page 440). Vehicles with Minispare wheel (except E 55 AMG): 왘 Take the Minispare wheel, wheel

wrench and the jack out of the cargo compartment (컄 page 422).

Vehicles with collapsible tire (E 55 AMG without folding third row seat only): 왘 Take the collapsible tire, wheel wrench,

jack and electric air pump out of the cargo compartment (컄 page 422).

Mounting the spare wheel

Warning!

The dimensions of the spare wheel (Minispare or collapsible tire) are different from those of the road wheels. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a spare wheel mounted. Adapt your driving style accordingly.

The spare wheel is for temporary use only. When driving with spare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire pressure and do not ex- ceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to have the spare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel.

Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. Do not switch off the ESP® when a Minispare wheel or spare wheel with collapsible tire is mounted.

Practical hints Flat tire

Lifting the vehicle 왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizable objects. One wheel chock is included with the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 419).

When changing wheel on a level surface: 왘 Place the wheel chock in front of and

another sizable object behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed.

Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should circumstances require you to do so on a hill, place the wheel chock and the other sizeable object as follows: 왘 Place the wheel chock and another siz- able object on the downhill side block- ing both wheels of the axle not being worked on.

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Warning!

The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into either side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack.

Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical (plumb line) when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient ca- pacity jackstands before working under the vehicle.

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왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do

not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap- proximately one full turn with wrench).

The jack take-up brackets are located di- rectly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings.

1 Jake take-up bracket 2 Jack 왘 Place jack 2 on firm ground. 왘 Position jack 2 under take-up

bracket 1 so that it is always vertical (plumb-line) as seen from the side, even if the vehicle is parked on an incline.

Practical hints Flat tire

Warning!

왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment

bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit.

The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle. 앫 Never start the engine when the vehicle

is raised.

왘 Remove the remaining bolts.

Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This could result in damage to the bolt and wheel hub threads.

앫 Never lie down under the raised vehicle.

왘 Remove the wheel.

Removing the wheel

Mounting the spare wheel 왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and

wheel hub.

To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while in- stalling first wheel bolt.

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1 Alignment bolt 왘 Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re-

move.

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왘 Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a

maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. Never start engine while vehicle is raised.

Warning!

Position the jack only on the jack take-up brackets designed for this purpose. If the jack is not properly positioned, the ve- hicle may slip off of the jack.

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Warning!

Always replace wheel bolts that are dam- aged or rusted.

Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.

Damaged wheel hub threads should be re- paired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance.

Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight- ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off. This could cause an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel bolts.

왘 Guide the spare wheel onto the align-

ment bolt and push it on.

왘 Insert wheel bolts and tighten them

slightly.

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Vehicles with collapsible tire (E 55 AMG without folding third row seat only): 왘 Continue the procedure by following the instructions under “Inflating the collapsible tire” (컄 page 449) and then “Lowering the vehicle” (컄 page 450).

Vehicles with Minispare wheel (except E 55 AMG): 왘 Continue the procedure by following the instructions under “Lowering the vehicle” (컄 page 450).

왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last

wheel bolt and tighten slightly.

Warning!

Only use Genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose.

Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack.

Inflating the collapsible tire (E 55 AMG without foldable third row seat only)

Warning!

Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly mounted.

Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric air pump before lowering the vehicle.

Warning!

Observe instructions on air pump label.

Do not lower the vehicle before inflating the collapsible tire. Otherwise the rim may be damaged.

왘 Take the electric air pump out of the

cargo compartment (컄 page 420).

1 Flap 2 On/off switch 3 Electrical plug 4 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent

screw

5 Union nut 왘 Open flap 1 on electric air pump. 왘 Pull out electrical plug 3 and air hose

with pressure gauge 4.

왘 Remove the valve cap from the

collapsible tire valve.

왘 Screw union nut 5 onto the collaps-

ible tire valve.

Practical hints Flat tire

왘 Insert electrical plug 3 into vehicle cigarette lighter socket (컄 page 278). 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 1.

왘 Press I on electric air pump switch 2.

The electric air pump should now switch on and inflate the collapsible tire.

왘 Inflate the tire to approximately 51 psi

(3.5 bar). This takes about 5 minutes for the col- lapsible tire. Air hose 4 and union nut 5 can become hot during infla- tion. Exercise proper caution to avoid burning yourself when using the equip- ment.

Do not operate the electric air pump longer than 8 minutes without interrup- tion. Otherwise it may overheat. You may operate the electric air pump again after it has cooled off.

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Practical hints Flat tire

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왘 Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 0.

왘 If the tire pressure is above 51 psi

(3.5 bar), release excess tire pressure using the vent screw.

Warning!

Follow recommend inflation pressures.

Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be- cause they are more likely to become punc- tured or damaged by road debris, potholes, etc.

Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.

왘 Detach the electric air pump. 왘 Store the electrical plug 3 and the air hose 4 behind the flap 1 and place the electric air pump back in the desig-

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nated storage space underneath the cargo compartment floor (컄 page 419).

Lowering the vehicle 왘 Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-

terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful- ly on its own weight.

왘 Remove the jack.

1 - 5 Wheel bolts 왘 Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol- lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat- ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).

Warning!

Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).

Before storing the jack, it should be fully collapsed, with handle folded in (storage position). 왘 Store the jack and the other vehicle

tools in the designated storage space underneath the cargo compartment floor (컄 page 419).

Wrap the damaged wheel in the protec- tive film that comes with the spare wheel and put the wheel in the cargo compartment. Do not activate the tire pressure moni- toring system* until the depressurized tire is no longer in the vehicle.

MOExtended system*

The MOExtended system allows you to continue driving your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tires. You may only use the MOExtended system with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (TPMS*) (컄 page 335).

The maximum distance in emergency mode depends on the vehicle’s load. It is 30 miles (50 km) if the vehicle is par- tially loaded and 18 miles (30 km) if the vehicle is fully loaded. The point at which the maximum driv- ing distance begins in emergency mode is when the warning message appears in the multifunction display indicating that there is a loss of tire inflation pressure. Do not exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

Warning!

In emergency mode, your vehicle’s driving characteristics are diminished in such situa- tions as: 앫 driving around curves 앫 while braking 앫 while accelerating rapidly Therefore, your driving style must be adapt- ed accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers, as well as driving over obstacles (road curbs, potholes, or off-road areas). This is especially important if the ve- hicle is heavily loaded.

The emergency driving distance that can be achieved greatly depends on the demands placed on the vehicle. Depending on speed, load, driving maneuvers, road conditions, outside temperature, etc., the distance can be significantly shorter or, if the vehicle is driven cautiously, somewhat longer.

Practical hints Flat tire

Do not continue driving in emergency mode if 앫 you notice knocking sounds 앫 the vehicle starts to shake 앫 smoke develops and you smell rubber 앫 ESP® is intervening continuously 앫 you notice tears on the tire sidewalls After driving in emergency mode, you must have the rims inspected by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to check if they are suitable for further use. The failed tire must be replaced in any case.

When replacing individual or all tires on the vehicle, make sure only matching tires marked with “MOExtended” are mounted in the size specified for your vehicle.

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Practical hints Batteries

Your vehicle is equipped with two batter- ies: 앫 Main battery (battery for starter and electrical consumers; located in the cargo compartment).

앫 Auxiliary battery (back-up battery; sta- bilizes the electrical system if the main battery is discharged; located in the en- gine compartment).

The main battery is located in the cargo compartment on the right-hand side under a cover.

왘 Pull cover up and detach it.

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Warning!

Failure to follow these instructions can re- sult in severe injury or death.

Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 322). Never lean over batteries while connecting, you might get injured.

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking etc.

1 Negative terminal 2 Positive terminal

Warning!

Jump starting must only be done using the designated terminal connections in the en- gine compartment (컄 page 457).

Practical hints Batteries

Never loosen or detach battery termi- nal clamps while the engine is running or the SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise the alternator and other electronic components could be se- verely damaged. Have the battery checked regularly by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for main- tenance intervals or contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.

Warning!

Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit.

Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the event of an accident.

Warning!

Disconnecting the battery

The electrohydraulic brake system requires electrical power to operate.

A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys- tem operation and switch it into its emer- gency operation mode. The same applies if battery is disconnected. To brake, the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking ef- fect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes may only be applied to the front wheels. Stopping distance is in- creased! Adjust your driving style according- ly. For more information, refer to “Electrohydraulic brake system” (컄 page 96).

Warning!

With a disconnected battery 앫 you will no longer be able to turn the

SmartKey in the starter switch and pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the gear selector lever will have no effect

앫 the gear selector lever will remain

locked in position P

왘 Depress parking brake firmly or move

gear selector lever to position P. 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers.

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Practical hints Batteries

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왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch.

Removing the battery

Charging and reinstalling the battery

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Press the start/stop button until

the engine shuts off.

왘 Open the driver’s door.

왘 Open the cargo compartment. 왘 Read and observe safety instructions

and precautions (컄 page 452).

왘 Access the cargo compartment under- neath the third row seat cushions and footwell (컄 page 420).

왘 Remove cover to access battery

(컄 page 452).

왘 Disconnect battery negative lead 1. 왘 Remove cover 2 from the positive ter-

minal.

왘 Disconnect the battery positive lead.

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왘 Remove the screw-nuts securing the

battery.

왘 Remove the battery bracket. 왘 Pull out the battery ventilation tube

from the battery (depending on battery arrangement in your vehicle model, the ventilation tube is located either on the left or right side of the battery).

왘 Take out the battery.

Warning!

Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit* approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charg- ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.

An accessory battery charge unit* specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available, permitting the charging of the bat- tery in its installed position. Contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information and availability. Charge battery in accordance with the separate instruc- tions for the accessory battery charger*.

왘 Charge battery in accordance with the

instructions of the battery charger manufacturer.

왘 Reinstall the charged battery. Follow the previously described steps in re- verse order.

The battery, its filler caps and the bat- tery ventilation tube must always be se- curely installed when the vehicle is in operation.

Reconnecting the battery

왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch. 왘 Connect the positive lead and fasten its

cover.

왘 Connect the negative lead.

Never invert the terminal connections!

Practical hints Batteries

The following procedures must be car- ried out following any interruption of battery power (e.g. due to reconnec- tion): 앫 Set the clock (컄 page 170)

(see COMAND operator’s manual).

앫 Resynchronize the ESP®

(컄 page 388).

앫 Resynchronize the side windows

(컄 page 233).

앫 Resynchronize the tilt/sliding sun-

roof* (컄 page 238).

Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Large 12 volt storage batteries contain lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling.

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Practical hints Jump starting

Warning!

Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.

Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting, you might get injured.

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and very explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking, etc.

Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can result in it exploding, causing personal injury.

Read all instructions before proceeding.

If the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat- tery of another vehicle. Observe the follow- ing: 앫 Jump starting should only be performed

when the engine and catalytic converter are cold.

앫 Do not start the engine if the battery is

frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.

앫 Only jump start from batteries with the same voltage rating (12 V). Jump start- ing with a more powerful battery could damage the vehicle’s electrical system, which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

앫 Use only jumper cables with sufficient

cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.

앫 Always make sure the jumper cables

are not on or near pulleys, fans or other parts that move when the engine is started or running.

Jump starting may only be performed on the designated jump start terminals located in the engine compartment (컄 page 457). Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at- tempts. Do not attempt to start the engine us- ing a battery quick charge unit. If the engine does not run after several unsuccessful starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated failed starting attempts may damage the catalytic converter. Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any other metal part while the other end is still attached to a battery.

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Warning!

Keep flames or sparks away from battery. Do not smoke.

Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 322).

The jump-start contacts are located in the engine compartment. 왘 Make sure the two vehicles do not

touch.

왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Apply parking brake. 왘 Shift gear selector lever to position P. 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 315). 왘 Open cover 2 of the positive terminal. 왘 Connect positive terminal 2 and the positive terminal of the charged battery with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to charged battery first.

1 Negative (-) terminal 2 Cover of Positive (+) terminal

Never invert the terminal connections!

왘 Start engine of the vehicle with the

charged battery and run at idle speed. 왘 Connect negative terminal 1 and the

negative terminal of the charged battery with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to charged battery first.

왘 Start the engine of the disabled

vehicle.

Practical hints Jump starting

The message Malfunction - electric consumers switched off may appear in the instrument cluster. It will disap- pear as soon as the battery is suffi- ciently charged.

Now you can again turn on the electrical consumers. Do not turn on the lights under any circumstances. 왘 Remove the jumper cables first from

negative terminals on each battery and then from the positive terminals on each battery.

Now you can turn on the lights. 왘 Have the battery checked at the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Do not tow-start the vehicle.

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Practical hints Towing the vehicle

Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi- cle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is pref- erable to other types of towing.

Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equip- ment with SmartKey in starter switch turned to position 0. Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports. To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts. Switch off the tow-away alarm and the automatic central locking. Do not tow-start the vehicle.

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When circumstances do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehi- cle may be towed with all wheels on the ground or front wheels raised (except vehi- cles with 4MATIC) only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a safe loca- tion where the recommended towing methods can be employed.

Vehicles with 4MATIC: Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the ve- hicle with all wheels on the ground.

If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised (not permissible for vehicles with 4MATIC), the engine must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1). Otherwise the ESP® will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes. When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, the gear selector lever must be in position N and the SmartKey must be in starter switch position 2. When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground or the front axle raised, the vehicle may be towed only for dis- tances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).

! To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the drivetrain, however, we recommend the drive shaft be discon- nected at the rear axle drive flange (ve- hicles with 4MATIC: disconnected at the front and rear axle drive flanges) for any towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage.

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

Warning!

Warning!

If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: 앫 the engine will not run 앫 there is a malfunction in the electrohy-

draulic brake system

앫 there is a malfunction in the power sup- ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system as that will be necessary to adequately con- trol the towed vehicle.

Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make certain the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2.

If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, re- move SmartKey from starter switch and re- insert.

The brake system requires electrical power to operate.

A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys- tem operation and switch it into its emer- gency operation mode. To brake, the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking ef- fect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes may only be applied to the front wheels. Stopping distance is in- creased! Adapt your driving style according- ly. For more information, refer to “Electrohydraulic brake system” (컄 page 96). With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the steering system. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is nec- essary to steer the vehicle. Adapt your driv- ing accordingly.

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Practical hints Towing the vehicle

To signal turns while being towed with the hazard warning flasher in use, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 2 and activate the combina- tion switch for the left or right turn sig- nal in the usual manner – only the selected turn signal will operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the haz- ard warning flasher will operate again.

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The gear selector lever will remain locked in position P and the SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch if the battery is disconnected or discharged. For more information, see “Battery” (컄 page 452) and “Jump starting” (컄 page 456). For information on manual unlocking of the gear selector lever, see (컄 page 426).

When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, please note the follow- ing: With the automatic central locking acti- vated and the SmartKey in starter switch position 2, or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in position 2, the ve- hicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turn- ing at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. Switch off the tow-away alarm (컄 page 103). To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic cen- tral locking (컄 page 127). Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed tow- ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chas- sis, frame or suspension parts.

Installing towing eye bolt

To remove cover: 왘 Press mark on cover 1 in direction of

Rear of vehicle

Front of vehicle

arrow.

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

왘 Lift cover 1 off to reveal the threaded

hole for towing eye bolt.

The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit (located in the storage compart- ment under the cargo compartment floor). 왘 Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and

tighten with lug wrench.

To reinstall cover: 왘 Fit cover 1 and snap into place.

1 Cover on right side of front bumper

2 Cover on right side of rear bumper To remove cover: 왘 Pull cover 2 in direction of arrow. 왘 Fold cover 2 down to reveal the

threaded hole for the towing eye bolt. The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit (located in the storage compart- ment under the cargo compartment floor). 왘 Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and

tighten with lug wrench.

To reinstall cover: 왘 Fit cover 2 and snap into place.

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! Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. Have the cause determined and remedied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Keep the fuse boxes free by contamina- tion and wetness. Otherwise, electrical parts or systems could be damaged.

The electrical fuses are located in different fuse boxes: 앫 Main fuse box in passenger compartment (컄 page 463)

앫 Fuse box in cargo compartment

(컄 page 463)

Aids for replacing fuses

Fuse chart The fuse chart is located in the fuse box in the passenger compartment (컄 page 463). The amperages of the fuses are also given there.

Spare fuses Spare fuses are located in the vehicle tool kit in the cargo compartment (컄 page 419).

Fuse extractor The fuse extractor is located in the vehicle tool kit in the cargo compartment (컄 page 419).