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275 What you should know at the gas station
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Fuel tank capacity approximately 16.4 US gal (62.0 l).
This includes approximately 2.1 US gal (8.0 l) reserve.
Use premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane Index 91 (Average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
Engine oil
Checking oil level, see instructions on page 135 and 314.
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet.
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality). For further information refer to page 315.
Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside the
fuel filler flap. See page 329 for further details.Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, refer to “Technical Data”.
Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, refer to
“Technical Data”.
Bulbs
High and low beams: H7 (55 W),
low beam: Xenon (optional)
fog lamps: H B4 (55 W),
turn signal lamps,
front: 1156 NA (26.9 / 5 W/32/4 cp),
parking and standing lamps, front: W 5W (5 W)
side marker lamps, front: 5 W / 4 cp,
turn signal lamps, rear: PY 21 W bulb (yellow),
stop lamps: P 21 W/32 cp bulb,
rear fog lamp (driver’s side)/tail, parking, standing and
side marker lamp: P 21/4 W
backup lamps: P 21 W / 32 cp,
license plate lamps: 5 W / 4 cp
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340 Exterior lamps
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Headlamp assembly
1Headlamp cover for low beam headlamp
2Headlamp cover for parking and standing lamp, and
high beam headlamp3Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
4Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb
(Halogen type)
5Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb
6Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp
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341 Exterior lamps
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index 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.
Xenon (optional)
Bulb for low beamTurn 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
W5W
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.
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index 4Stop lamp (P 21 W/32 cp bulb)
5Turn signal lamp (PY 21 W bulb [yellow])
6Backup lamp (P 21 W/32 cp bulb)
7Rear fog lamp (driver’s side)/tail, parking, standing
and side marker lamp (P 21/4 W)To r eplace bulb, twist bulb socket c oun terc lockwis e, p ull
out socket and remove bulb. Insert new bulb into socket,
insert socket and turn clockwise.
Insert bulb holder and close trim panel.
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345 Exterior lamps
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index High mounted stop lamp,
Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror
The high mounted stop lamp (3rd brake lamp) is
equipped with LEDs. 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 sto p lamp s, d im med , will act as a re placeme nt 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 285.
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378 Index
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DDashboard ......................................................................... 22
Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 192
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 253EEasy-entry/exit feature ................................................... 45
Electrical outlet .............................................................. 209
Electronic key ................................................................... 29
Changing batteries ................................................... 346
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 348
Electronic stability program (ESP) .............................. 270
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 348
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............ 349
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 66
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 39Emergency unlocking the tailgate ................................. 41
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 136
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 135
Express opening and closing
(power windows) ....................................................... 186
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 137
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 139
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 339
Additional turn signals
on the exterior mirror ........................................ 345
Bulbs for high and low beam .................................. 341
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 340
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 345
License plate lamps ................................................. 344
Parking and standing lamp ..................................... 341
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 339
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 344
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 342
Turn signal lamp ....................................................... 341
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................85
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ..........................................................86
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