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79 Instrument cluster
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Push buttonsVandWfor intensity of instrument
lamps, see page 81
2Push buttonJ for resetting trip odometer, see
page 83, or to acknowledge a malfunction or
warning message, see page 100.
3Coolant temperature gauge, see page 82
4Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement
warning lamp, see page 226
5Outside temperature indicator, see page 82
6Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 113
7ESP warning lamp, see page 2278Speedometer
9Trip odometer, see page 83
10Main odometer, see page 88
11Multifunction indicator, see page 84
or FSS indicator, see page 105
or engine oil level indicator, see page 108
12Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 113
13Tachometer, see page 83
14Gear range indicator display, see selector lever
positions on page 194
15Clock, see page 102
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81 Instrument cluster
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Activating instrument cluster display
The instrument cluster is activated by:
•Opening the door.
•Pressing buttonJ, VorWon the instrument
cluster.
•Turning the electronic key in steering lock to
position 1 or 2.
•Switching on the exterior lamps.
Display illumination
The display for temperature, odometer, multifunction
indicator, FSS indicator and clock is illuminated briefly
when opening the driver’s door.
The display illumination brightness responds
automatically according to changes in the surrounding
light sensitivity.
To briefly illuminate the display (with electronic key
removed or in steering lock position 0), press buttonJ.Instrument lamps
Activate the instrument cluster.
PressVorWbutton to vary intensity of instrument
lamps.
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127 Audio system
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and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Operation
Switching on and off
Press the control knob .
The radio is switched off when the ignition key is turned
to position 0 or removed from the ignition. The radio is
switched on again when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 or 2.
Note:
The radio can also be switched on even if the ignition
key is not inserted, but will switch itself off
automatically after one hour to conserve vehicle battery
power.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the control knob - turning the knob clockwise will
increase the volume, counterclockwise will decrease the
volume.Audio functions
The AUD key is used to select the BASS, TREBLE and
BALANCE functions. Settings for bass and treble are
stored separately for the cassette and CD modes. Tone
level settings are identified by the vertical bars. The
center (flat) setting is shown by one longer bar in the
center of the display.
Bass
Press the AUD key repeatedly
until “BASS” appears in the
display.
Treble
Press the AUD key repeatedly
until “TREBLE” appears in the
display.
Press the “+” key to increase
or the “-” key to decrease the level.
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160 Soft top
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Lowering Soft Top
1. E n ga ge p a rk i n g b ra ke .
2. Close luggage cover and trunk lid.
For notes on the luggage cover, see page 246.
3. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2.
4. Press lock button (1) and fold down locking
handle (2).
5. Turn locking handle 90
° clockwise to unlock the soft
top.Important!
Push soft top frame approx. 8 inches (20 cm) upward by
the locking handle. Failing to do so will result in
damage to the soft top folding mechanism that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Turn locking handle counterclockwise to the stop and
fold up until it locks in place.
•The indicator lamp in the soft top switch lights up.
•The side windows lower.
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163 Soft top
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 5. Press lock button (1) and fold down locking
handle (2).
6. Turn locking handle 90
° clockwise and pull soft top
frame carefully down until it meets the windshield
header attachment points.
Turn locking handle counterclockwise to the stop to
lock the soft top.
Fold locking handle up until it locks in place.
The indicator lamp in the soft top switch goes out –
the lowering procedure is completed. If the soft top switch is held or is released and pressed
again within approximately 2 seconds, the side
windows will close. If the roll bar was previously in the
upright position, it will return to that position.
The side windows can also be closed/opened later on.
Press/lift soft top switch twice and hold, see page 144.
However, the side windows and the roll bar can also be
activated using their respective switches, see page 142
and page 48.
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188 Steering lock
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Steering lock
0The electronic key can be withdrawn in this position
only. The steering is locked when the electronic key
is removed from the steering lock. If necessary,
move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking
mechanism to engage. The electronic key can only
be removed with the selector lever in position “P”.
After removing the electronic key or with the
electronic key in steering lock position 0, the
selector lever is locked in position “P”.1Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow
the electronic key to be turned clockwise to
position 1.) Most electrical consumers can be
operated. For detailed information see respective
subjects.
2Driving position.
Gear selector lever is unlocked.
To move the selector lever out of position “P”, firmly
depress the service brake pedal.
3Starting position.
See page 190 for starting and turning off the engine.
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Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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190 Starting and turning off the engine
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and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Starting and turning off the engine
Before starting
Ensure that parking brake is engaged and that selector
lever is in position “P” or “N”. Turn electronic key in
steering lock to position 2.
Starting
Do not depress accelerator.
Briefly turn electronic key in steering lock clockwise to
the stop and release. The starter will engage until the
engine is running.
If engine will not run, and the starting procedure stops,
turn electronic key completely to the left and repeat
starting the engine.
After several unsuccessful attempts, have the system
checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.Important!
Due to the installed starter non-repeat feature, the
electronic key must be turned completely to the left
before attempting to start the engine again.
In areas where temperatures frequently drop below -4
°F
(-20
°C) we recommend that an engine block heater be
installed. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
advise you on this subject.
Note:
Too many unsuccessful starting attempts may discharge
the battery.
Turning off
Turn the electronic key in the steering lock to position 0
to stop the engine.
The electronic key can only be removed with the
selector lever in position “P”.
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256 Spare wheel, vehicle jack
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment
1Trunk floor
2Handle
3Luggage bowl
4Vehicle toolsLift trunk floor and engage handle in grip molding of
luggage cover.
To remove spare tire:
Turn luggage bowl counterclockwise and remove.
To store spare tire:
Place spare tire in wheel well and secure it with luggage
bowl. Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop.
Note:
Always lower trunk floor before closing trunk lid.
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