302 Malfunction and indicator lamps
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Seat belt nonusage warning lamp
With the electronic key in starter switch
position 2, the seat belt nonusage warning
lamp comes on, and a warning sounds for a
short time if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
After starting the engine, the seat belt nonusage
warning lamp blinks for a brief period to remind the
driver and passengers to fasten seat belts.
Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center
console
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
The 7 indicator lamp will light up for approximately
6 seconds when you turn the electronic key in starter
switch to position 1 or 2.
It does not light up if there is a fault in the system.
The 7 indicator lamp stays lit as long as a
BabySmart
TM child seat is properly installed on the front
passenger seat. It indicates that the front passenger
airbag is switched off.See page 88 for BabySmart
TM airbag and its deactivation
system.
Baby Smart
TM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.
Wa r n i n g !
The BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system will
ONLY work with a special child seat designed to
operate with it. It will not work with child seats
which are not BabySmart
TM compatible.
Never place anything between seat cushion and
child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the
effectiveness of the deactivation system.Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of special child seats.The passenger front airbag will not deploy only if
the 7 indicator lamp remains illuminated.Please be sure to check the indicator every time
you use the special system child seat. Should the
light go out while the restraint is installed, please
check installation. If the light remains out, do not
use the BabySmart
TM restraint to transport children
on the front passenger seat until the system has
been repaired.
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356 Jump starting
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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”.
Important!
3. Clamp one end of the first jumper cable to the
positive (+) 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.Important!
5. Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery
and run at high idle. Make sure the cables are not
on or near pulleys, fans, or other parts that move
when the engine is started. Allow the discharged
battery to charge for a few minutes. Start engine of
the disabled vehicle in the usual manner.
6. After the engine has started, remove jumper cables
by exactly reversing the above installation
sequence, starting with the last connection made
first. When removing each clamp, make sure that it
does not touch any other metal while the other end
is still attached.
Notes:
If engine does not run after several unsuccessful
starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel may damage the catalytic
converter.
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409 Index
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data Instruments
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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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413 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Hood ................................................................................. 334
HOOD -
malfunction and warning messages ......................323
IIdentification labels ....................................................... 391
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 192
Indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .................................114, 296
Individual settings ......................................................... 140
"INST. CLUSTER" (Instrument Cluster) ................. 142
"LIGHTING" ............................................................... 144
"VEHICLE" ................................................................. 147
Infant and child restraint systems .............................. 102
Installation ................................................................. 104
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 216
Infrared reflecting windshield .................................... 212
Inside rear view mirror ................................................. 106
INST. CLUSTER (Instrument Cluster)
See individual settings ............................................ 142
Instrument cluster ..........................................................114
Activating ....................................................................116
Instrument cluster illumination ...................................116Instrument lamps ........................................................... 116
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 193
Interior lighting .............................................................. 189
JJack .................................................................................. 342
Jump starting ................................................................. 355KKey dependent memory settings ................................. 113
KEYLESS-GO .....................................................................37
Changing batteries in the card .............................. 372
Checking last KEYLESS-GO-card
locking mode ........................................................... 42
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 42
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 66
Starting the engine .................................................. 234
Turning off the engine ............................................ 234
KEYLESS-GO-card ..................................................... 28, 30
Convenience feature ...................................................44
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