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Trip and main odometer, vehicle
speed, FSS and engine oil level
indicator ....................................... 92
Audio systems .................................. 93
Radio .............................................. 93
CD player ....................................... 94
Cassette player ............................. 95
Telephone .......................................... 96
Telephone book ............................ 96
Redialing ....................................... 98
Incoming call .............................. 100
Navigation system .......................... 101
Trip computer ................................. 102
Malfunction message
memory ...................................... 104
Individual settings ......................... 106
Setting the audio volume .............. 108
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................ 109
Engine oil level indicator .............. 112
Engine oil consumption .................113Exterior lamp switch ...................... 114
Night security illumination .......... 115
Headlamp cleaning system ........... 116
Combination switch ....................... 117
Hazard warning flasher
switch .......................................... 119
Automatic climate control ............ 120
Display and controls ................. 122
Basic setting ............................... 122
Economy ...................................... 123
Special settings .......................... 123
Rear window defroster .............. 124
Air recirculation ........................ 125
Residual engine
heat utilization ........................... 125
Dust filter .................................... 126
Audio and telephone,
operation .................................... 127
Power windows .............................. 146
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 148
Interior lighting ..............................150Rear window sunshade ................. 151
Sun visors ....................................... 151
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 152
Interior ............................................ 152
Storage compartments,
armrest and cup holder ........... 152
Glove box ..................................... 153
Storage compartments
in center console ........................ 153
Ashtrays .......................................... 156
Lighter ............................................. 158
Enlarged cargo area –
split folding rear
seat backrest .............................. 159
Loading instructions ..................... 160
Cargo tie down rings ..................... 162
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell .................... 162
Telephone, general ........................ 163
Cellular telephone ......................... 163
Garage door opener ....................... 164
Ski sack ........................................... 168
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Telephone .......................................... 96
Telephone book ............................ 96
Redialing ....................................... 98
Incoming call .............................. 100
Navigation system .......................... 101
Trip computer ................................. 102
Malfunction message
memory ...................................... 104
Individual settings ......................... 106
Setting the audio volume .............. 108
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................ 109
Engine oil level indicator .............. 112
Engine oil consumption .................113
Exterior lamp switch ......................114
Night security illumination ..........115
Headlamp cleaning system ...........116
Combination switch .......................117
Hazard warning flasher
switch ...........................................119Automatic climate control ............ 120
Display and controls ................. 122
Basic setting ............................... 122
Economy ...................................... 123
Special settings .......................... 123
Rear window defroster .............. 124
Air recirculation ........................ 125
Residual engine
heat utilization ........................... 125
Dust filter .................................... 126
Audio and telephone,
operation .................................... 127
Power windows .............................. 146
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 148
Interior lighting ..............................150
Rear window sunshade .................151
Sun visors ........................................151
Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........152
Interior .............................................152Storage compartments,
armrest and cup holder ........... 152
Glove box ..................................... 153
Storage compartments
in center console ........................ 153
Ashtrays .......................................... 156
Lighter ............................................. 158
Enlarged cargo area –
split folding rear
seat backrest .............................. 159
Loading instructions ..................... 160
Cargo tie down rings ..................... 162
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell .................... 162
Telephone, general ........................ 163
Cellular telephone ......................... 163
Garage door opener ....................... 164
Ski sack ........................................... 168
126 Automatic climate control
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Dust filter
Nearly all dust particles and pollen are filtered out
before outside air enters the passenger compartment
through the air distribution system.
Notes:
Do not obstruct the air flow by placing objects on the air
f low–through exhaust slots below the rear window.
Also keep the air intake grille in front of windshield free
of snow and debris.Important!
This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner system
that uses R–134a (HFC: hydrof luorocarbon) as a
refrigerant. Repairs should always be performed by a
qualified technician, and refrigerant should be collected
in a recovery system for recycling.
302 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities
Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Rear axle 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Power steering approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering fluid
Front wheel hubs approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4)
Windshield/headlamp
washer systemapprox. 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB Windshield washer concentrate “S” 1
Cooling system approx. 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Fuel tank including
a reserve ofapprox. 16.4 US gal (62.0 l)
approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
Air conditioner system R-134a refrigerant and special PAC lubricant (Never R-12)1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see
Windshield/headlamp washer system on page 254.
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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
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