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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 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 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+)
Cooling system approx. 6.8 US qt (6.4 l) MB Anticorrosion / antifreeze
Fuel tank
including a reserve of16.4 US gal (62.0 l)
2.1 US gal (8.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON)
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Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 92
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Center console ............................................................. 24
Dashboard .................................................................... 22
Door control panel ...................................................... 20
Overhead control panel .............................................. 21
Interior ............................................................................ 194
Interior lighting ............................................................. 191
JJack ................................................................................... 320
Jump starting ..................................................................332KKeys, changing battery ................................................. 346
Keys, vehicle ..................................................................... 28
LLamps, exterior
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 344
Lighter ............................................................................ 202
Loading instructions ...................................................... 217
Locator lighting .............................................................. 141
Locking the vehicle with remote control ..................... 33
Low beams
See Exterior lamps ................................................... 339MMaintenance .................................................................. 227
Malfunction and warning messages
STEERING GEAR OIL ............................................... 296
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 113
Mechanical key .......................................................... 28, 35
Memory function ............................................................. 89
Mirror, exterior, parking position,
front passenger side ...................................................86
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 51
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Multifunction display ...................................................... 96
Coolant temperature ................................................. 100
Engine oil level indicator ......................................... 100
FSS .............................................................................. 100
Individual settings .....................................................115
Tire inflation pressure monitor .............................. 100
Trip and main odometer .......................................... 100
Vehicle speed ............................................................. 100
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 96
NNavigation system ...........................................................110
Night security illumination ......................................... 140OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................278
Opening the tailgate ........................................................ 40
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21
PPanic button ......................................................................35
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 203
Parcel net in trunk ........................................................ 208
Parking brake ................................................................ 252
Power windows ............................................................... 185
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 187
Express opening and closing .................................. 186
Opening and closing ...................................................34
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 187
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7RRadio
See Radio mode ......................................................... 167
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 143
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 160
Rear window defroster .................................................. 158
Rear window wiper/washer ......................................... 146
Removal and installation
of front seat head restraints ......................................50
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Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 29
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 339
Replacing wiper blade insert ....................................... 351
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
REST ................................................................................. 157
Retractable luggage cover and partition net ............. 210
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Roof rack .........................................................................352
SSeat belt nonusage warning system ............................. 57
Seat belts ........................................................................... 56
Fastening ...................................................................... 59
Operation ..................................................................... 61
Unfastening .................................................................. 61
Warning lamp ............................................................284
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 56
Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 46
Heated seat .................................................................. 52
Multicontour seat ........................................................ 51
Power seat .................................................................... 47Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 31
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 130
Side impact airbags .........................................................70
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 344
Ski sack .......................................................................... 203
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 188
Opening and closing ...................................................34
Synchronizing ........................................................... 190
SOS-call
See Tele Aid .............................................................. 228
Spare wheel
bolts ............................................................................ 323
Spare wheel, storage compartment ............................. 318
Split rear bench seat ...................................................... 213
Standby bulb function .................................................. 345
Start lock-out .....................................................................30
Starter switch ................................................................. 240
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 242
STEERING GEAR OIL - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 296
Steering lock
See starter switch ..................................................... 240
Steering wheel
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 45
Steering wheel adjustment (electrical) .........................83
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