129 The first 1 000 miles
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the
break-in period, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance later on. Therefore, drive your vehicle
during the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) at moderate
vehicle and engine speeds.
During this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle
driving) and excessive engine speeds.
Manual transmission:
Downshift at proper engine speeds.
Automatic transmission:
Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It is not recommended
to bra ke t he veh icl e by ma nu al ly shif ting to a l owe r gear.
We recommend that you select positions “3”, “2” or “1”
only at moderate speeds (for hill driving).
After 1 000 miles (1 500 km) speeds may be gradually
increased to the permissible maximum.Maintenance
Approximately 30 days or 2000 miles (2000 km) prior to
the next recommended service, the remaining distance
or days are displayed in the main odometer field. See
Flexible service system (FSS) on page 75.
We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle
serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in
accordance with the Service Booklet at the times called
for by the FSS.
Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance
with the Service Booklet at the designated times /
mileage may result in vehicle damage not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
177 Contents - Instrument cluster display
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Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and indicator
lamps in the instrument
cluster ......................................... 178
On-board
diagnostic system ....................... 178
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp ............................. 178
Brake warning lamp .................. 179
Brake pad wear
indicator lamp ............................. 180
Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp .............................. 180Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................180
Fuel reserve and fuel cap
placement warning .................... 181
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ................181
BAS / ESP malfunction
indicator lamp ............................. 181
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................182
Telescoping steering
column warning lamp ................182
Low engine coolant level
warning lamp ..............................183Low windshield and
headlamp washer system
fluid level warning lamp ........... 183
Low engine oil level
warning lamp .............................. 184
Charge indicator lamp ............... 184
Exterior lamp failure
indicator lamp ............................. 185
Additional function
indicator lamps
(in the odometer display) .......... 185
Malfunction and indicator
lamp in the
center console ........................... 185
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ..... 185
185 Malfunction and indicator lamps
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp
With the key in steering lock position 2, an
indicator lamp comes on. It should go out
when the engine is running.
If the warning lamp does not go out after starting the
engine, or if it comes on while driving, this lamp
indicates a failure in the parking lamp, taillamp, stop
lamp, or low beam headlamp.
If an ex terior la mp fa il s, t he indicator la mp w ill c ome on
only when that lamp is switched on.
If a brake lamp fails, the lamp failure indicator will
come on when applying the brake and stays on until the
engine is turned off.
Note:
If additional lighting equipment is installed (e.g.
auxiliary headlamps etc.) be certain to connect into the
fuse before the failure indicator monitoring unit in
order to avoid damaging the system.Additional function indicator lamps
(in the odometer display)
FSS indicator (distance, Service A),
see page 75.
FSS indicator (distance, Service B)
see page 75.
FSS indicator (days, Service A), see page 75.
FSS indicator (days, Service B), see page 75.
Start lock-out malfunction, see page 24.
Malfunction and indicator lamp in the
center console
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
Passenger front airbag automatically
switched off, see page 53.
AIRBAGOFF
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Tire traction ............................................................... 159
Winter driving instructions .................................... 160
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 37
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 214
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................................................. 217
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 162
Trip Odometer .................................................................. 74
Trunk ................................................................................. 33
Separately locked ........................................................ 33
Trunk lid
Emergency release ..................................................... 35
Release switch ............................................................. 33
Turn signal failure ........................................................... 81
Turn signals ...................................................................... 81
VVanity Mirror ................................................................... 111
Vehicle jack ..................................................................... 197
Vehicle tools .................................................................... 196
WWarranty Coverage ....................................................... 242
Washing the vehicle ..................................................... 236
What you should know at the gas station .................. 174
Wheels ............................................................................. 198
Changing ................................................................... 202
Light alloy wheels .................................................... 238
Rims and tires .......................................................... 249
Rotating ...................................................................... 199
Spare wheel ............................................................... 200
Where to find it ................................................................ 11
Wind screen ....................................................................125
Windshield and headlamp washer system ................ 195
Low fluid level warning lamp .................................. 183
Winter driving ................................................................ 161
Winter driving instructions .......................................... 160
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ........................................................231
