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118 Combination switch
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6Control for windshield wiper/washer system:
Push briefly for single wipe without adding washer
fluid (use only when windshield is wet).
Push past detent and hold to activate wiper and
washer.
Notes:
The windshield washer reservoir, hoses and nozzles are
automatically heated.
See page 254 for refilling windshield washer / headlamp
cleaning system.7Windshield wiper
0Wiper off
I Intermittent wiping
(vehicles with optional rain sensor: One initial
wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically
controlled by a rain sensor monitoring the
wetness of the windshield.)
Notes:
With switch in this position, one wipe occurs
when turning the electronic main key in steering
lock from position 0.
Vehicles with optional rain sensor:
Do not leave in intermittent setting when vehicle
is taken to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Wiper will operate in
presence of water spray at windshield, and wiper
may be damaged as a result.
II Normal wiper speed
III Fast wiper speed
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208 Driving instructions
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Winter driving
Have your vehicle winterized at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center before the onset of winter.
•Change the engine oil if the engine contains an oil
which is not approved for winter operation. For
viscosity (SAE/CCMC class) and filling quantity, see
page 302.
•Check engine coolant anticorrosion/antifreeze
concentration.
•Additive for the windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system: Add MB Concentrate “S” to a
premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze
which is formulated for below freezing temperatures
see page 254.
•Test battery: Battery capacity drops with decreasing
ambient temperature. A well charged battery helps
to ensure that the engine can be started, even at low
ambient temperatures.
•Tires: We recommend M+S rated radial-ply tires on
all four wheels for the winter season. Observe
permissible maximum speed for M+S rated
radial-ply tires and the legal speed limit.Note:
In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the
antilock brake system (ABS) or of the electronic stability
program (ESP) can only be achieved with M+S rated
radial-ply tires and/or snow chains recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Snow chains maximize performance.
For driving instructions with snow chains see page 206.
Deep water
Caution!
Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown
depth.
If you must drive through deep water, drive slowly to
prevent water from entering the engine compartment or
passenger compartment, being ingested by the air
intake, possibly causing damage to electrical
components or wiring, to engine or transmission that is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Check regularly and before a long trip 1Engine oil level
See “Checking engine oil level” on page 112 and
page 251.
2Coolant level
See “Coolant level” on page 252.
3Brake fluid
See “Brake fluid” on page 303.
4Windshield washer system
Headlamp cleaning system
For refilling reservoir see page 254.
Opening hood, see page 249.
Ve h i c l e l i g h t i n g : Check function and cleanliness. For
replacement of light bulbs, see “Exterior lamps” on
page 273.
Exterior lamp switch, see page 114.
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239 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index LIGHTING SYSTEMWhen the message appears after starting the engine, or
if it comes on while driving, this indicates a failure in
the parking lamp, taillamp, stop lamp, or low beam
headlamp. See page 273 for instructions on replacing
bulbs.
If an exterior lamp fails, the message will appear only
when that lamp is switched on.
If a brake lamp fails, the message will appear when
applying the brake and stays on until the engine is
turned off.
Note:
If additional lighting is installed (e.g. auxiliary
headlamps etc.) be certain to connect into the fuse
before the failure indicator monitoring unit order to
avoid damaging the system.
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LAMP DEFECTIVE CHECK LAMPS!
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!
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243 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index WA S H E R F L U I DWhen this message appears while the engine is
running, the level of the reservoir has dropped to
approx.
1/3 of the total volume. The reservoir should be
refilled with the prescribed mixture of MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “S” and water or the Concentrate
and commercially available premixed windshield
washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient
temperature, at the next opportunity. The reservoir for
the windshield and headlamp washer systems is located
in the engine compartment.
See windshield washer system on page 254 for
instructions on adding washer fluid.
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WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL!
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245 Contents – Practical hints
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Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................246
Shelf below rear window ..............246
Stowing things in the vehicle ......246
Fuses ................................................247
Hood .................................................249
Checking engine
oil level ....................................... 251
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................252
Coolant level ...................................252
Adding coolant ...........................253
Windshield washer/headlamp
cleaning system .........................254
Windshield and
headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio .......................254Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 255
Vehicle jack .................................... 256
Wheels ............................................ 257
Tire replacement ....................... 257
Rotating wheels ......................... 258
Spare wheel .................................... 259
Changing wheels ........................... 260
Tire inflation pressure ................. 265
Battery ............................................. 266
Jump starting ................................. 268
Towing the vehicle ........................ 270
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................. 272
Exterior lamps ............................... 273
Headlamp assembly ...................274
Taillamp assemblies ...................276Changing batteries in the
electronic main key .................. 281
Synchronizing
remote control ............................283
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................284
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................285
Replacing wiper
blade insert ................................285
Trunk lamp .....................................287
Roof rack .........................................287
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254 Engine compartment
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Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
1Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system fluid
reservoir
Capacity approx. 7.4 US qt (7.0 l).
The reservoir should be refilled with MB Windshield
washer concentrate and water (or commercially
available premixed windshield washer solvent/
antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water.
1part “S” to 100parts water
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon water).
For temperature below freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze.
1part “S” to 100parts solvent
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon solvent).
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Wa r n i n g !
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do
not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine
parts, because it may burn. You can be seriously
burned.
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273 Exterior lamps
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Headlamp adjustment
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important.
Check and readjust headlamps at regular intervals and
when a bulb has been replaced.
For adjusting headlamp aim see page 278.
Replacing bulbsTo prevent a possible electrical short circuit, switch off
lamp prior to replacing a bulb.
When replacing bulbs, install only 12 volt bulbs with
the specified watt rating.
When replacing halogen bulbs do not touch glass
portion of bulb with bare hands. Use plain paper or a
clean cloth.
Wa r n i n g !
Bulbs and bulb holder can be very hot. Allow the
lamp to cool down before changing a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can
explode if you:
• touch or move it when hot,
•drop the bulb,
•scratch the bulb.Wear eye and hand protection.
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in 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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