379 Contents - Vehicle care
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Vehicle careCleaning and care of
the vehicle ..................................380
Power washer .............................. 381
Tar stains .....................................382
Paintwork, painted body
components .................................382
Engine cleaning ..........................382
Vehicle washing .........................382Ornamental moldings ............... 383
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 383
Cleaning the Distronic
system sensor ............................. 384
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ........................... 384
Wiper blades .............................. 385
Light alloy wheels ..................... 386
Instrument cluster ..................... 387Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................387
Cup holder ...................................387
Seat belts .....................................388
Headliner and shelf
below rear window .....................388
Leather upholstery .....................388
Hard plastic trim items .............388
Plastic and rubber parts ............388
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387 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent
for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.
Steering wheel and gear selector lever
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean
with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care.Cup holder
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent
for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.
Note:
For ease of cleaning, the cup holder between the front
seats can be removed by pulling it up when in its closed
position.
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388 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Seat belts
The webbing must not be treated with chemical
cleaning agents. Use only clear, lukewarm water and
soap. Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above
176
°F (80
°C) or in direct sunlight.
Headliner and shelf below rear window
Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo
cleaner in case of excessive dirt.Leather upholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that
have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet
etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently
discolored. By lining the seats with a proper
intermediate cover, contact-discoloration will be
prevented.
Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved
Leather Care. Exercise particular care when cleaning
perforated leather as its underside should not become
wet.
Hard plastic trim items
Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft
lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.
Plastic and rubber parts
Do not use oil or wax on these parts.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely
weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to
provide adequate protection.
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391 Technical data
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1Certification label
(on driver’s B pillar)2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(below right rear passenger seat)
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407 Index
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Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 276
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 300
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 316
Active body control (ABC) ............................................ 282
Active body control (ABC) fluid level ......................... 338
AIR CLEANER -
malfunction and warning messages ......................325
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 401
Air distribution, manual ............................................... 174
Air volume, manual ....................................................... 174
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 88
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ........................................... 302
Airbags .............................................................................. 92
Front airbags ............................................................... 92
Side impact airbags .................................................... 95
Window curtain airbags ............................................. 95
Alarm system ............................................................. 62, 64
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ................... 253, 339, 399, 404
Antiglare night position ............................................... 106Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 276
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 300
Antitheft alarm system ...................................................62
Aquaplaning .................................................................. 250
Armrest, rear bench .......................................................201
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 202
Center console, front ............................................... 202
Rear seats .................................................................. 203
Audio systems ................................................................. 126
Cassette player .......................................................... 128
CD player ....................................................................127
Radio ...........................................................................126
Automatic central locking .............................................. 51
Automatic climate control ............................................ 168
Activated charcoal filter ........................................... 177
Adjustable air outlets,
rear passenger compartment ............................. 182
Air distribution, manual .......................................... 174
Air recirculation ........................................................ 176
Air volume, manual .................................................. 174
Basic setting ............................................................... 173
Defogging windows ........................................... 175, 176
Defrosting ................................................................... 175
Display and controls ................................................. 170
Dust filter ................................................................... 172
Economy mode .......................................................... 178
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409 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Center console lighting ................................................. 190
Central locking switch .................................................... 49
Central locking system ................................................... 33
Automatic central locking ......................................... 51
Central locking switch ............................................... 49
Choosing global or selective mode .................... 36, 42
Electronic key .............................................................. 29
KEYLESS-GO-card ....................................................... 30
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 35
Locking and unlocking with
KEYLESS-GO-card .................................................. 39
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 46
Remote control ............................................................ 28
Simultaneous use of electronic main key
and KEYLESS-GO-card .......................................... 43
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 44
Changing batteries in the KEYLESS-GO-card ........... 372
Changing wheels ...........................................................346
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............ 296
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................294
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator .................................. 157
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................337
Child restraint ............................................ 70, 82, 88, 102
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................. 102CHIP-CARD -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 324
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 380
Coat hooks ....................................................................... 198
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 214
Combination switch ....................................................... 164
Consumer information ................................................. 405
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 214
COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 310
COOLANT (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 311
Coolant level
Adding ........................................................................ 339
Checking .................................................................... 339
Coolant temperature gauge .......................................... 117
Coolants .......................................................................... 403
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 404
Courtesy lighting ........................................................... 190
Cruise control ................................................................ 256
CRUISE CONTROL -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 315
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 199
Rear bench armrest ...................................................201
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412 Index
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FFastening seat belts ......................................................... 85
First aid kit ..................................................................... 330
Flat tire
See Changing wheels ...............................................346
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 150
Footwell lighting ............................................................ 190
Front airbags .................................................................... 92
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ........................... 180
Front seat adjustment ..................................................... 67
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................403
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 292, 400, 402
Fuel cap placement warning
See CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ................................ 296
Fuel filler flap, manual release ................................... 374
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 402
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................299
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...............399
Fuse box .......................................................................... 331
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 331
GGarage door opener ...................................................... 208
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 403
Fuel requirements ................................................... 402
Premium unleaded .................................................. 402
General notes on the central locking system .............. 32
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 33
Glove box ......................................................................... 194HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 167
Head restraints
Power head restraints, rear ....................................... 81
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ........................................... 71
Headlamp adjustment .................................................. 360
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 163
Headlamp mode .............................................................. 160
Headlights ....................................................................... 159
Heated seats ...................................................................... 76
High beams
See combination switch ........................................... 164
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415 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ...............304
DISTRONIC (DTR) .....................................................327
DOOR .......................................................................... 322
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ...............................................309
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 320
ENTRY POSITION .....................................................306
HOOD .......................................................................... 323
KEY .............................................................................322
Lamp SENSOR ........................................................... 314
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................................................... 312
PARKING BRAKE ......................................................308
SEAT BACKREST ....................................................... 321
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ................................................. 314
SELECTOR LEVER ....................................................325
TELE AID .................................................................... 323
TELEPHONE - FUNCTION ....................................... 315
TIRE PRESSURE ........................................................ 318
TRUNK OPEN ............................................................308
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 326
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 138
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ................... 375
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 46
Memory function ............................................................ 111
Mirror, exterior
Parking position ........................................................ 108Mirror, exterior, adjusting ............................................ 107
Mirror, exterior, parking position,
front passenger side ................................................. 108
Mirror, exterior, rear view ............................................ 107
Mirror, inside, rear view ............................................... 106
Multicontour backrest ..................................................... 74
Multifunction display .................................................... 120
Audio systems ............................................................126
Cassette player .......................................................... 128
CD Player ....................................................................127
Distronic (DTR) .......................................................... 135
Engine oil level indicator .........................................124
FSS ...............................................................................124
Individual settings .................................................... 140
Malfunction/warning message memory ............... 138
Radio ...........................................................................126
Telephone ...................................................................129
Telephone — Incoming call ...................................... 133
Telephone — Redialing ............................................. 131
Telephone book ......................................................... 129
Tire inflation pressure monitor ..............................124
Trip and main odometer and sub menu ................124
Trip computer ............................................................ 136
Vehicle speed .............................................................124
Multifunction steering wheel ....................................... 120
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