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308 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Soft top
Clean soft top with soft top raised and locked. Lower the
soft top into the storage compartment only if the soft top
is completely dry. If the soft top is kept in the storage
compartment for a lengthy period, raise it and air out
with the windows open about every 4 months.
Dry cleaning:
Brush top (always from front to rear) with a soft-bristled
brush.
We t c l e a n i n g :
Brush the dry top. Wash with a mild detergent and an
ample supply of lukewarm water by wiping with a soft-
bristled brush or sponge from front to rear. Then rinse
thoroughly with clear water.
If only parts of the top have been washed, wet the entire
top and allow it to air-dry before lowering it into the
storage compartment.
Do not use sharp-edged instruments for the removal of
ice and snow. Notes:
When you run the vehicle through an automatic car
wash, never use hot-wax for conservation.
Depending on the operation mode of the car wash, there
is the possibility of water drops entering the vehicle’s
interior.
Never use a power washer to clean the soft top, as you
may damage the soft top material.
Remove bird droppings immediately. The organic acid
damages the material and causes the soft top to leak.
In general, regular spraying or cleansing with clear
water is sufficient to keep the top clean.
Wash the top only when heavily soiled.
Light colored soft tops should be cleaned frequently to
prevent spots and dirt from setting in, which could stain
and discolor the soft top material permanently.
Caution!
Never use any gasoline, thinner, tar and stain removers,
glass cleaner, or similar organic solvents to clean the
soft top or wind screen. They will cause damage which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 218
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 237
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............................................285
Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................ 77
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 320
Air distribution .............................................................. 124
Air volume ...................................................................... 124
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 64
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ........................................... 232
Airbags .............................................................................. 67
Alarm system ............................................................. 43, 44
Antenna
Removal ...................................................................... 298
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................... 212, 258, 318, 323
Antiglare night position ................................................. 78
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 218
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 43
Aquaplaning ...................................................................209Armrest, rear bench ....................................................... 156
Ashtray
Center console, front ................................................ 154
Audio system ..................................................................127
Anti-theft system .......................................................129
Button and soft key operation ................................. 130
Cassette mode ............................................................ 135
CD changer ................................................................. 140
CD mode ..................................................................... 139
Operating and display elements .............................128
Operating safety ........................................................127
Operation .................................................................... 131
Operation – audio and telephone ........................... 127
Radio mode ................................................................ 133
Telephone operation ................................................. 143
Audio systems ................................................................... 93
Cassette player ............................................................ 95
CD player ......................................................................94
Radio .............................................................................93
Automatic central locking .............................................. 36
Automatic climate control ............................................ 120
Air distribution .......................................................... 124
Air recirculation ........................................................125
Air volume ..................................................................124
Basic setting ............................................................... 122
Defogging windows ................................................... 123
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Defrosting ................................................................... 123
Display and controls ................................................. 122
Dust filter ................................................................... 126
Economy ..................................................................... 123
Rear window defroster ............................................. 124
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ............... 125
Special settings ......................................................... 123
Automatic transmission ............................................... 195
Emergency operation ...............................................203
Fluid level ...................................................................257
Program mode selector switch ............................... 202
Selector lever position .............................................. 198
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................. 279
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 64
Self-test ......................................................................... 65
Backrest, front seat .......................................................... 54
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 216
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Battery .............................................................................272
Battery recycling ....................................................... 273BATTERY/ALTERNATOR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 236
Block heater .................................................................... 213
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 237
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 216
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Brake fluid .................................................... 229, 318, 320
Capacity ...................................................................... 318
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 238
BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 238
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 238
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 229
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 229
Brakes ................................................... 204, 206, 216, 220
Bulbs
See Replacing bulbs ................................................. 280
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ............................... 318
Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 156
Catalytic converter ......................................................... 180
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CD changer
See Audio system ...................................................... 140
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 157
Center console .................................................................. 20
Central locking switch .................................................... 35
Central locking system ................................................... 27
Automatic central locking ......................................... 36
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 30
Electronic key .............................................................. 25
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 29
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 32
Remote control ............................................................ 27
Changing wheels ...........................................................266
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............ 228
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................226
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................112
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................256
Child restraint .............................................. 58, 63, 64, 75
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 75
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................302
Clock, setting .................................................................. 106
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 178
Combination switch .......................................................117
Consumer information .................................................. 324Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 178
COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 240
Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 258
Checking .................................................................... 257
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 241
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................86
Coolants .......................................................................... 322
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 322
Cruise control ................................................................. 214
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 153
DDaytime running lamps ................................................ 115
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 213
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 235
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 235
Display illumination ........................................................85
Doors ..................................................................................33
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Drinking and driving ....................................................205
Drive sensibly - save fuel ..............................................205
Driving instructions ......................................................205
Driving off .......................................................................207
EELEC. STABIL. PROG. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 245
Electronic key ................................................................... 25
Changing batteries ................................................... 288
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 290
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Control switch ...........................................................222
Malfunction and warning messages ......................245
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Synchronizing ........................................................... 221
Warning lamp ............................................................ 231
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 183
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 66
Emergency trunk lid release button ....................... 41, 42
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 36
Emission control ............................................................ 181Emission control label ................................................... 312
Engine compartment .................................................... 254
ENGINE FAN - malfunction and
warning messages ................................................... 239
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ...... 228
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 320
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 113
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................ 112, 256
Warning ..................................................................... 244
ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 244
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 112
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) - multifunction indicator ................... 113
Engine oils ..................................................................... 320
Capacities ................................................................... 318
ESP (Electronic stability program) .... 211, 213, 220, 278
Control switch .......................................................... 222
Malfunction and warning messages ..................... 245
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Synchronizing ...........................................................221
Warning lamp ............................................................231
Express opening and closing
See Power windows ................................................... 147
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Exterior lamp malfunction
and warning message ..............................................242
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................114
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 280
Adjusting headlamp aim .......................................... 285
Fog lamps ....................................................................114
Headlamps ......................114, 242, 243, 281, 285, 305
Low and high beam .......................................... 117, 282
Parking lamps ...................................................114, 282
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 280
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 284
Standing lamps ..................................................114, 282
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 283
Turn signal lamp ............................................... 117, 282
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 250
Flat tire
See changing wheels ................................................266
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 109
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................322
Premium unleaded gasoline .................. 180, 319, 321Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 230
Fuel filler flap
Manual release ......................................................... 299
Fuel requirements .........................................................321
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 230
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ............... 318
Fuse box ......................................................................... 252
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 252
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 158
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 322
Fuel requirements ....................................................321
Premium unleaded ...................................................321
General notes on the central locking system .............. 26
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 29
Glove box ......................................................................... 151
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Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 280
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 284
Standing lamps ..................................................114, 282
Taillamp assemblies ......................................... 114, 283
Turn signal lamps ............................................. 117, 282
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 312
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 243
Lighter ............................................................................. 155
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 242
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............. 203
Locking and unlocking ................................................... 29
Low beams
See Exterior lamps ....................................................280
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 240
Luggage cover .................................................................250
MMaintenance ................................................................... 179
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................228
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................234
ABS-SYSTEM ............................................................. 237
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR .......................................... 236BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 237
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 238
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 238
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 240
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) ............... 241
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ........................................... 235
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ................................................. 235
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. .............................................. 245
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 239
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................. 244
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 243
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 242
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 239
REMOVE KEY ........................................................... 245
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ......................................... 243
TELE AID ................................................................... 247
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 246
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 104
Manual operation of soft top ........................................ 291
Mechanical keys ........................................................ 25, 32
Memory
Recalling ................................................................ 49, 80
Storing ...........................................................................48
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 79
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Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 79
Inside ............................................................................ 78
Rear window defroster .................................................. 124
Remote control ................................................................. 27
Battery replacement ................................................. 288
REMOVE KEY - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 245
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 280
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................299
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 125
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Roll bar
Switch ........................................................................... 52
Warning lamp ............................................................233
Roller blind
Horizontal .................................................................. 174
Vertical ....................................................................... 175
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................73
Seat belts ...........................................................................58
Fastening ......................................................................60
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................59
Unfastening .................................................................. 61
Warning lamp ........................................................... 232
Seat belts and supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................................................58
Seats
Backrest ........................................................................ 54
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 45
Heated ...........................................................................56
Memory ........................................................................ 48
Multicontour ................................................................55
Power seat ....................................................................45
Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 29
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 109
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