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281 Exterior lamps
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index 2. (Low beams on):
Using a carpenter’s level, align and mark a vertical
centerline (8) on the test screen using the vertex of
the angle formed in each beam image. As a check,
the distance between centerlines should be
49
1/4 inches (1250 mm). If the distance does not
check, have the system verified at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.3. (Low beams off):
Measure the vertical height from the floor to
reference point (10) on high beam lens. Subtract
approx. 2 inches (53 mm) from measurement, and
mark a horizontal centerline (9) on the test screen at
the resulting height from the floor. It must be at a
90°angle to the vertical centerline.
4. Open hood.
10
N82.10-2396-26
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317 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Exterior lamp malfunction
and warning message .............................................. 241
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................116
Exterior lamps ................................................................275
Adjusting headlamp aim ..........................................280
Fog lamps ....................................................................116
Headlamps ...................... 116, 241, 242, 276, 280, 294
Low and high beam ..........................................119, 277
Parking lamps ...................................................116, 277
Replacing bulbs .........................................................275
Side marker lamp, front ...........................................279
Standing lamps .................................................. 116, 277
Taillamp assemblies .................................................278
Turn signal lamp ...............................................119, 277
FFirst aid kit .....................................................................248
Flexible service system (FSS) ....................................... 111
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................309
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 223, 306, 308
Fuel cap placement warning ........................................230Fuel filler f lap
Manual release ......................................................... 287
Fuel requirements ........................................................ 308
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 230
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 305
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 249
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 166
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 309
Fuel requirements ................................................... 308
Premium unleaded .................................................. 308
General notes on the central locking system .............. 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 154HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 121
Head restraints
Front .............................................................................. 51
Rear ...............................................................................52
Removal ........................................................................ 51
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318 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Headlamp cleaning system ...........................................118
Headlights ........................................................................116
Heated seats ..................................................................... 56
Hood ................................................................................. 251
IIdentification labels .......................................................299
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 153
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................... 86
Individual settings ......................................................... 108
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 75
Installation ................................................................... 77
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 180
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 84
Activating ..................................................................... 87
Indicator lamps ........................................................... 86
Instrument lamps ............................................................ 87
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 153
Interior lighting ............................................................. 151
JJump starting ................................................................. 270KKeys, vehicle .....................................................................24LLamps, exterior .............................................................. 275
Fog lamps ................................................................... 116
Headlamp, adjusting ................................................ 280
Headlamps ....................... 116, 241, 242, 276, 280, 294
Low and high beam ...........................................119, 277
Parking lamp .....................................................116, 277
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 275
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 279
Standing lamp ....................................................116, 277
Taillamp assemblies .........................................116, 278
Turn signal lamp ...............................................119, 277
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........................................... 300
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 242