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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
War ra nt y.
Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in
our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on
recommended brands is available at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Please follow Service Booklet recommendations for
scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in
engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.Air conditioner refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil
is used in the air conditioner system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil,
otherwise damage to the system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake
fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard
operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing
the system’s efficiency.
The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two
years, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will provide you with additional information.
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AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 215
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................229
ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................234
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............................................278
Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................ 77
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................303
Air distribution .............................................................. 124
Air volume ...................................................................... 124
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 64
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ...........................................230
Airbags .............................................................................. 66
Alarm system ............................................................. 42, 44
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ................... 208, 253, 302, 305
Antiglare night position ................................................. 78
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 215
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................229
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 42
Aquaplaning ...................................................................205
Armrest, rear bench ...................................................... 155Ashtray
Center console, front ................................................ 156
Rear seats ................................................................... 157
Aud io system
Anti-theft system .......................................................129
Button and soft key operation ................................. 130
Cassette mode ............................................................ 135
CD changer .................................................................140
CD mode ..................................................................... 139
Operating and display elements .............................128
Operating safety ........................................................127
Operation .................................................................... 131
Operation – audio and telephone ...........................127
Radio mode ................................................................ 133
Telephone operation .................................................143
Audio systems ...................................................................93
Cassette player ............................................................95
CD player ......................................................................94
Radio .............................................................................93
Automatic central locking ..............................................37
Automatic climate control ............................................120
Air distribution ..........................................................124
Air recirculation ........................................................125
Air volume .................................................................. 124
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Basic setting .............................................................. 122
Defogging windows .................................................. 123
Defrosting ................................................................... 123
Display and controls ................................................. 122
Dust filter ................................................................... 126
Economy ..................................................................... 123
Rear window defroster ............................................. 124
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ............... 125
Special settings ......................................................... 123
Automatic transmission ............................................... 191
Emergency Operation .............................................. 199
Fluid level ...................................................................252
Program mode selector switch ............................... 198
Selector lever position .............................................. 194
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .............................................272
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 64
Self-test ......................................................................... 64
Backrest, front seat .......................................................... 53
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 213
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................229Battery ............................................................................ 266
Battery recycling ...................................................... 267
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 233
Block heater ................................................................... 209
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 234
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 213
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 229
Brake fluid ....................................................202, 302, 303
Capacity ..................................................................... 302
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 235
BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 235
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 235
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 227
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 227
Brakes .................................................... 200, 202, 213, 217
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 302
Cargo area ....................................................................... 159
Loading instructions ................................................. 160
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KKeys, vehicle ..................................................................... 24LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ....................................................................114
Headlamp, adjusting ................................................278
Headlamps ..................... 114, 239, 240, 274, 278, 292
Low and high beam .......................................... 117, 275
Parking lamp ..............................................................114
Parking lamps ...........................................................275
Replacing bulbs .........................................................273
Side marker lamp, front ...........................................277
Standing lamp ............................................................114
Standing lamps ..........................................................275
Taillamp assemblies ......................................... 114, 276
Turn signal lamp ............................................... 117, 275
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................298
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................240
Lighter ............................................................................. 158
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................239Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............. 199
Loading instructions ...................................................... 160
Locking and unlocking .................................................... 30
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 237
MMaintenance ...................................................................175
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ........................................ 226
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................231
ABS-SYSTEM ............................................................. 234
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ......................................... 233
BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 234
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 235
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 235
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 237
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) .............. 238
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) ........ 232
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ............... 232
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. ............................................ 242
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 236
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 241
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 240
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 239
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PARKING BRAKE ......................................................236
REMOVE KEY ............................................................242
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .........................................240
TELE AID ....................................................................244
WASHER FLUID ........................................................243
Malfunction message memory .................................... 104
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...................284
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 33
Memory
Recalling ................................................................ 49, 80
Storing .......................................................................... 48
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 79
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 79
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 78
Multicontour seat ............................................................ 54
Multifunction display ...................................................... 88
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 92
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 92
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 108
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 92
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 92
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 88
NNavigation system - Multifunction display ................ 101
Night security illumination .......................................... 115OOn-board diagnostic system ........................................ 226
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator .......................................86
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ......................................................................33
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 162
Parking ........................................................................... 203
Parking brake ..................... 156, 190, 200, 203, 227, 260
PA R K I N G B R A K E - m a l f u n c t i o n
and warning messages ............................................ 236
Power assistance ........................................................... 202
Power seats, front ............................................................. 45
Backrest ........................................................................53
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