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On-board diagnostic system
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp
Engine malfunction indicator lamp. If the
“CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator
lamp comes on when the engine is running,
it indicates a malfunction of the fuel management
system, emission control system, systems which impact
emissions, or the fuel cap is not closed tight (check the
fuel cap). If the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp is illuminated
continuously and the vehicle is driving normally, you
may still drive the vehicle, however, in all cases, we
recommend that you have the system checked at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
If the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp comes on continuously
and / or the vehicle is not driving normally (e.g.
malfunction of the fuel management system or running
out of fuel), serious damage can occur to the emission
system. Please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately.
The Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) control
module monitors emission control components that
either provide input signals to or receive output signals
from the control module. Malfunctions resulting from
interruptions or failure of any of these components are indicated by the “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster and are
simultaneously stored in the SFI control module.
If the “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator lamp
comes on, have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
With some exceptions, the control module switches off
the “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator lamp if the
condition, causing the lamp to come on, no longer exists
during three consecutive cycles.
An on-board diagnostic connector is located in the
passenger compartment near to the parking brake
pedal, allowing the accurate identification of system
malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble
codes.
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Brake warning lamp Except Canada
Canada only
When the brake warning lamp and message appear
while the engine is running, this means: • there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir
(engine running and parking brake released), or
• the parking brake is set (engine running). Note:
If you find that the minimum mark on the brake fluid
reservoir is reached, have the brake system checked for
brake pad thickness and leaks.
Wa r n i n g !
Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated
can result in an accident. Have your brake system
checked immediately if the brake warning lamp
stays on. Don’t add brake fluid before checking the
brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir
can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine
parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be
seriously burned.
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PA R K I N G B R A K E
* C = Category, see page 290
SEAT BELT SYSTEM* C = Category, see page 290
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Line 2C*
PARKING BRAKE ENGAGE BRAKE!1
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE BRAKE! 1Line 1Line 2C*
SEAT BELT SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP! 1
PASSENGER SEAT BELT FASTEN SEAT BELT! 2
DRIVER SEAT BELT FASTEN SEAT BELT! 2
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Tires, Wheels
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Wheels
Replace rims or tires with the same designation,
manufacturer and type as shown on the original part.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information on tested and recommended rims and tires
for summer and winter operation. They can also offer
advice concerning tire service and purchase.
Tire replacement
Front and rear tires should be replaced in sets. Rims
and tires must be of the correct size and type. For
dimensions, see “Technical Data”.
We recommend that you break in new tires for
approximately 60 miles (100 km) at moderate speed.
Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into either
side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury,
use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel
change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away
from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels before
raising vehicle with jack.Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm
is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Always
lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the vehicle.
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Changing wheels
Move vehicle to a level area which is a safe distance
from the roadway.
1. Set parking brake and turn on hazard warning flasher.
2. Move selector lever to position “P” and turn off engine (manual transmission to 1st or reverse gear).
3. Prevent vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks (not supplied with
vehicle) or sizable wood block or stone. When
changing a wheel on a hill, place chocks on the
downhill side blocking both wheels of the other
axle. On an level road, place one chock in front of
and one behind the wheel that is diagonally
opposite to the wheel being changed.
Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into either
side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury,
use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel
change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away
from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels before
raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm
is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Always
lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the vehicle.
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Jump starting
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Negative (–) under hood terminal
2 Positive (+) under hood terminal
Proceed as follows:
1. Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that the jumper cables will reach, but never let the
vehicles touch. Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing insulation. 2. On both vehicles:
•Turn off engine and all lights and accessories,
except hazard warning flashers or work lights.
• Apply parking brake and shift selector lever to
position “P” (manual transmission to Neutral).
Important! 3. Clamp one end of the first jumper cable to the positive (+) under hood terminal of the discharged
battery and the other end to the positive (+) terminal
of the charged battery. Make sure the cable clamps
do not touch any other metal parts.
4. Clamp one end of the second jumper cable to the grounded negative (–) terminal of the charged
battery and the final connection to the negative (–)
under hood terminal of the disabled vehicle.
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NNavigation system ........................................................... 116
Night security illumination.......................................... 146OOn-board diagnostic system ......................................... 283
Overhead control panel................................................... 21PPanic button...................................................................... 35
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof ..................................... 200
Parcel net in front passenger footwell........................ 214
Parking brake ................................................................. 256
Place head restraints upright ........................................ 60
Power seat ......................................................................... 49
Power windows............................................................... 197
Express opening and closing .................................. 197
Opening and closing................................................... 34
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 198
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio
See Audio systems .................................................... 108
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 149
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ................................................ 172
Rear seats ........................................................................ 212
Rear window defroster .................................................. 170
Removal and installation of front seat head restraints............................................................. 54
Replacement keys Obtaining ...................................................................... 29
Replacing wiper blade insert ...................................... 356
Reporting Safety Defects................................................. 15
REST ........................................................................ 159, 169
Roadside assistance call See Tele Aid............................................................... 228
Roof rack ......................................................................... 357SSeat belt nonusage warning system.............................. 63
Seat belts ........................................................................... 62
Fastening ...................................................................... 65
Operation ...................................................................... 66
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