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WA S H E R F L U I DWhen this message appears while the engine is
running, the level of the reservoir has dropped to
approx.
1/3 of the total volume. The reservoir should be
refilled with the prescribed mixture of MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “S” and water or the Concentrate
and commercially available premixed windshield
washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient
temperature, at the next opportunity. The reservoir for
the windshield and headlamp washer systems is located
in the engine compartment.
See windshield washer system on page 259 for
instructions on adding washer fluid.
Line 1 Line 2
WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL!
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247 Malfunction and warning messages
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1 When this message appears, a malfunction has been detected in
the Tele Aid system. In some cases it may not be possible to initiate
an Emergency, Roadside Assistance or Information call.
See page 182 for notes on the Tele Aid.If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the
system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.Line 1 Line 2
TELE AID VISIT WORKSHOP!
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249 Contents – Practical hints
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Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................250
Shelf below rear window ..............250
Stowing things in
the vehicle ..................................250
Luggage cover .................................250
Fuses ................................................252
Hood .................................................254
Checking engine oil level .............256
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................257
Coolant level ...................................257
Adding coolant ...........................258Windshield washer / headlamp
cleaning system ........................ 259
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio ........ 259
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 260
Vehicle jack .................................... 261
Wheels ............................................ 262
Tire replacement ....................... 262
Rotating wheels ......................... 263
Spare wheel .................................... 264
Changing wheels ........................... 266
Tire inflation pressure ..................271
Battery ............................................. 272Jump starting .................................. 274
Towing the vehicle ......................... 276
Exterior lamps ................................280
Headlamp assembly ................... 281
Taillamp assemblies ..................283
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............285
Changing batteries in
the electronic key .....................288
Synchronizing remote
control .........................................290
Raising soft top manually ............. 291
Antenna ...........................................298
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................299
Replacing wiper blade insert .......299
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250 First aid kit
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First aid kit
The first aid kit is stored in the left trunk well.
Shelf below rear window
Stowing things in the vehicleLuggage cover
1Handle
2Holder
To c l o s e c o mp a r t m e n t :
Pull out on handle (1) to the stop and guide luggage
cover into left and right holders (2).
Wa r n i n g !
The shelf below the rear window should not be
used to carry objects. This will avoid such objects
from being thrown about and injuring vehicle
occupants during an accident or sudden maneuver.
The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects.Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf
below the rear window.
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251 Luggage cover
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Press button (arrow). Unhook luggage cover from
holders (2) and guide luggage cover with handle (1) into
storage compartment until handle (1) locks in place.Important!
To prevent damage to soft top or luggage / cargo when
lowering the roof:
•load trunk only to the height of the luggage cover,
•do not permit luggage / cargo to raise the closed
luggage cover,
•do not load anything on top of the luggage cover,
•do not operate the luggage cover with the soft top
lowered. Doing so will result in damage to the
luggage cover or the soft top.
Note:
Opening and closing of the soft top can only be done
with the luggage cover and trunk lid closed.
P65.10-2007-26
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252 Fuses
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Fuses
Before replacing a blown fuse, determine the cause of
the short circuit.
Spare fuses are supplied inside the main fuse box (1).
Observe amperage and color of fuse.
A special fuse puller is supplied with the vehicle tools.
A lways us e a new fus e for re placeme nt. Never atte mp t to
repair or bridge a blown fuse.
A fuse chart can be found inside the corresponding fuse
box cover.Fuse box in engine compartment
1Main fuse box in engine compartment
To gain access to the main fuse box (1), press clamp
(arrow), lift the fuse box cover up and remove it.
To close the main fuse box, engage back end of cover
and let front end snap into place.
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253 Fuses
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Auxiliary fuse box below the trunk floor
2Auxiliary fuse box below the trunk floor.
To gain access, lift trunk floor.Auxiliary fuse box in the dashboard
3Auxiliary fuse box to left of exterior lamp switch.
To gain access, open door, pry off cover (3) and
remove.
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