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Side marker lamp, front
Side marker lamp, front (5 W / 4 cp bulb)
From inside wheel house (arrow) reach behind side
marker lamp and press tab. Remove lamp from bumper
and take out bulb.High mounted stop lamp,
Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror
The high mounted stop lamp (3rd brake lamp), and the
additional turn signals on the exterior mirrors are
equipped with LED’s.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center if a malfunction occurs.
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Engine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to
protect electrical components and connectors from the
intrusion of water and cleaning agents.
Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorrosion Wax
should be applied to the engine compartment after
every engine cleaning. Before applying, all control
linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated. The
poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from any
wax.
Ve h i c l e w a s h i n g
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct
sunlight. Use only a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of
water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the
ventilation intake. Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thoroughly wipe dry with a
chamois. Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the
finish.Due to the width of the vehicle, prior to running the
vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold back the
outside mirrors to prevent them from getting damaged.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of road salt
as soon as possible.
When washing the underbody, do not forget to clean the
inner sides of the wheels.
Ornamental moldings
For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome-
plated parts, use a chrome cleaner.
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz
approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water.
To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use
only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the lenses.
Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry cloth or
sponge.
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IIdentification labels .......................................................309
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 161
Indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................................. 88, 234
Individual settings ..........................................................110
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 78
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 86
Activating ..................................................................... 89
Illumination ................................................................. 89
Indicator lamps ........................................................... 88
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 162
Interior lighting ............................................................. 159JJump starting ..................................................................279
KKeys, vehicle .....................................................................24LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ...........................................................119, 289
Headlamps ........................................ 119, 247, 286, 302
Parking lamps ...........................................119, 288, 289
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 285
Side marker lamp, front ...................................119, 290
Standing lamps .........................................119, 288, 289
Taillamps .......................................... 119, 247, 289, 302
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 311
LIGHT SENSOR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 248
Lighter ............................................................................. 168
LIGHTING SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 247
Limp home mode ............................................................201
Locking and unlocking .................................................... 31
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NNavigation system - Multifunction display ................ 105
Night security illumination ......................................... 120OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................234
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 90
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ...................................................................... 34
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 169
Parking ............................................................................205
Parking assist (Parktronic) ..........................................224
Malfunction ...............................................................228
Parktronic switch ......................................................228
Sensors .......................................................................225
Warning indicators ...................................................226
Parking brake ............................. 202, 204, 205, 221, 235
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ......................244Power assistance ........................................................... 204
Power seats front ..............................................................46
Power windows ............................................................... 154
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 155
Opening and closing ...................................................33
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 156
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 176
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 123
Rear seat cushion .......................................................... 294
Rear view mirrors ............................................................82
Antiglare night position .............................................82
Exterior ......................................................................... 83
Inside ............................................................................82
Parking position ..........................................................85
Storing mirror positions in memory ........................84
Rear window defroster .................................................. 130
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 160
Remote control .................................................................29
Battery replacement .................................................291