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Spare wheel
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Vehicle tools and air pump
Vehicle tools and air pump are located in the wheel well
below the trunk floor. 1
Jack
2 Spare wheel bolts
3 Air pump
4 Towin g eyes
5 Alignment pin
6 Wrench
To remove vehicle tools and air pump:
Turn the mounting screw (3) counterclockwise, remove
spare wheel and cover for vehicle tools, see page 321.
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Jack
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Ve h i c l e j a c k
To prepare the jack for use:
Remove the jack from the spare wheel well under the
trunk floor.
Push the crank handle up and turn clockwise until it
engages (operational position).
Storing the jack in the trunk:
Before storing the jack, it should be fully collapsed, with
handle folded in (storage position).
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Tires, Wheels
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7. Operate air pump (approximately 5 minutes) until pressure gauge displays 36 psi (2.5 bar).
8. To switch off air pump, turn key in steering lock to position 0.
9. Unscrew filler hose from tire. Reinstall tire valve cap.
Note:
Excessive tire air pressure should be released using the
vent screw. Storing spare wheel in wheel well
Deflate spare tire:
1. Unscrew valve stem removal tool, which is a part of the valve cap, from tire valve.
2. Using the valve stem removal tool, open tire valve slightly by turning the tire valve insert
counterclockwise to release air pressure.
3. When the tire air pressure has been released, remove tire valve insert (protect it from dirt and
sand) using the previously removed tire valve cap.
4. Once all air is out of the tire, and the tire has collapsed to its original shape, reinstall the tire
valve insert and valve cap.
Place air pump and spare wheel in wheel well and
secure them.
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Battery
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Removal of filter box:
Release three clamps (1) and remove filter box.
Installation of filter box:
Install filter box properly and secure with
three clamps (1). Notes:
The gear selector lever will remain locked in
position “P” and the electronic key can not be turned in
the starter switch, if the vehicle battery is disconnected
or discharged.
After reconnecting the battery also set the clock
(vehicles with COMAND: see COMAND operator’s
manual) resynchronize the front seat head restraints,
the express feature of the power windows, the
panorama sliding / pop-up roof, and the electronic
stability program (see individual settings on page 121,
head restraints on page 54, power windows on page 197,
synchronizing the sliding / pop-up roof on page 202 and
electronic stability program on page 274).
Battery recycling
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment with improper disposal.
Large 12 Volt storage batteries contain lead.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of
disposal.
Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old
batteries for recycling.
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Exterior lamps
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Bulbs for high and low beam
H7 (55 W)
Open hood.
Press the clamp and remove headlamp cover (1 or 2).
Pull electrical connector off.
Unclip the retainer spring and take out the bulb.
Insert the new bulb so that the base locates in the
recess on the holder.
Clip in retainer springs and plug the connector onto the
bulb.
Align headlamp cover (1 or 2) and click into place.
Turn signal lamp
1156 NA (26.9 / 5 W/32/4 cp)
Open hood.
Twist bulb socket (3) counterclockwise and pull out.
Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket.
Parking and standing lamp
W 5W
Open hood.
Press the clamp and remove headlamp cover (2).
Pull out bulb socket (6). Remove bulb from socket.
Insert new bulb in socket and push in. Reinstall bulb
socket.
Align headlamp cover (2) and click into place.
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Exterior lamps
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Taillamp assemblies
Open trunk lid.
Turn both handles (2) and remove trim panel (1). Press together the latches (3) and remove bulb carrier.
Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and reinstall bulb
carrier.
Reinstall trim panel.
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Exterior lamps
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Side marker lamp, front (5 W/4 cp bulb)
Carefully slide lamp towards rear (arrow 1), and remove
front end first (arrow 2).
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out.
Remove bulb from socket.
Insert new bulb in socket. Reinstall bulb socket, push in
and twist clockwise.
To reinstall lamp, set rear end of lamp in bumper and let
front end snap into place. High mounted stop lamp,
Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror
The high mounted stop lamp (3rd brake lamp). The
additional turn signals on the exterior mirrors are
equipped with incandescent bulbs.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center if a malfunction occurs.
Standby bulb function
The stop lamps, dimmed, will act as a replacement lamp,
if one taillamp stops working.
The left stop lamp acts as
a replacement for the rear fog
lamp, if it stops working.
The respective fog lamp, dimmed, will act as a
replacement lamp, if the left or right standing lamp
stops working.
Notes:
The multifunction display will indicate that a bulb has
failed. See malfunction and warning messages on
page 290.
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Fuel filler flap, manual release
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Fuel filler flap, manual release
Open the trunk lid and fold right-side taillamp trim
aside. Reach inside and turn the release knob (arrow)
clockwise. Open the fuel filler flap. Emergency operation of sliding / pop-up roof
The panorama sliding / pop-up roof can be opened or
closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur.
The panorama sliding / pop-up roof drive is located
behind the lens (1) of the interior overhead light.
Pry off the lens (1) using a screwdriver.
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