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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Notes:
After reconnecting the battery also set the clock (see
page 102) resynchronize the front seats (see page 44),
front seat head restraints (see page 44), the express
feature of the power windows (see page 143), and the
electronic stability program (ESP) (see page 217).
If the soft top is in a half open position, it also has to be
synchronized. To do so, raise and lock soft top manually
(see page 288).
Battery recycling
Batteries contain material that can harm the
environment with improper disposal.
Large 12 Volt storage batteries contain lead.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of
disposal.
Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old
batteries for recycling.Jump starting
Wa r n i n g !
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and can lead
to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump
starting, you might get injured.Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is
flammable and very explosive. Keep flames or
s p ar ks away f rom b at te ry, avo id imp rop e r
connection of jumper cables, smoking etc..Read all instructions before proceeding.
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar careIndex 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.
Leather Upholstery
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.
MB Tex Upholstery
Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft
lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.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.
Wind screen
Use only water or mild detergent to clean the wind
screen.
Rubber weatherstrip
The door and windshield header rubber weatherstrip
material should be cared for at regular intervals with a
silicon-based car care product.
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex General notes on the central locking system .............. 24
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 147
HHazard warning flasher switch ....................................115
Head restraints
Front.............................................................................. 46
Rear ............................................................................... 47
Removal ........................................................................ 46
Headlamp cleaning system ...........................................112
Headlights ........................................................................110
Heated seats...................................................................... 51
High beams
See Combination switch ........................................... 113
Hood ................................................................................. 250IIdentification labels....................................................... 309
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 146
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................... 80
Individual settings......................................................... 102Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 69
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 183
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 78
Activating display ....................................................... 81
Indicator lamps............................................................ 80
Instrument lamps ............................................................. 81
Instruments and controls ............................................... 16
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 147
Interior lighting .............................................................. 145
JJump starting .................................................................. 271KKeys, changing battery ................................................. 285
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................22
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Manual operation of soft top ........................................288
Mechanical keys ........................................................ 23, 30
Memory
Recalling ................................................................. 44, 76
Storing .......................................................................... 43
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 75
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 75
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 74
Multicontour seat ............................................................ 50
Multifunction display ...................................................... 84
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 88
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 88
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 104
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 88
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 88
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 84
NNavigation system - Multifunction display .................. 97
Night security illumination............................................ 111OOn-board diagnostic system ......................................... 224Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 7
Outside temperature indicator ....................................... 82
Overhead control panel ................................................... 19
PPanic button ......................................................................30
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 152
Parking ........................................................................... 204
Parking brake .....................150, 190, 200, 204, 225, 263
PA R K I N G B R A K E - m a l f u n c t i o n a n d
warning messages ........................................................ 235
Power assistance ........................................................... 202
Power seats, front............................................................. 41
Backres ....................................................................... t 49
Power windows ............................................................... 142
Express opening and closing .................................. 143
Opening and closing ...................................................29
Operated with soft top switch ................................. 144
Synchronizing............................................................ 143
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 13
Product information........................................................... 6
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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
RRadio
See Audio ................................................................... 129
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 174
Rain sensor ......................................................................114
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 75
Inside ............................................................................ 74
Rear window defroster .................................................. 120
Remote control ................................................................. 25
Battery replacement ................................................. 285
REMOVE KEY - malfunction and
warning messages ......................................................... 241
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 277
Replacing wiper blade insert ....................................... 296
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 14
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 121
Roadside assistance........................................................... 9
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 182
Roll bar
Switch ........................................................................... 47
Warning lamp ............................................................ 229
Roller blind
Horizontal .................................................................. 170Vertical ........................................................................ 171
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning device and airbag .................................... 67
Seat belts ........................................................................... 53
Fastening ......................................................................55
Seat belt nonusage warning system......................... 54
Unfastening .................................................................. 56
Warning lamp ........................................................... 228
Seat belts and supplemental
restraint system (SRS) .................................................... 52
Seats
Backrest ........................................................................ 49
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 41
Heated ........................................................................... 51
Memory ........................................................................ 43
Multicontour ................................................................ 50
Power seat .................................................................... 41
Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 27
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 105
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 104
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