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281 Exterior lamps
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index 2. (Low beams on):
Using a carpenter’s level, align and mark a vertical 
centerline (8) on the test screen using the vertex of 
the angle formed in each beam image. As a check, 
the distance between centerlines should be 
49
1/4 inches (1250 mm). If the distance does not 
check, have the system verified at an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center.3. (Low beams off):
Measure the vertical height from the floor to 
reference point (10) on high beam lens. Subtract 
approx. 2 inches (53 mm) from measurement, and 
mark a horizontal centerline (9) on the test screen at 
the resulting height from the floor. It must be at a 
90
°angle to the vertical centerline.
4. Open hood.
10
N82.10-2396-26
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287 Manual release for fuel filler flap
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Manual release for fuel filler flap
The manual release knob is located behind the right 
side trunk panel.
In case the central locking system does not release the 
fuel filler flap, pull the manual release knob while 
simultaneously opening the fuel filler flap.Replacing wiper blade insert
For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering 
lock before replacing the wiper blade, otherwise the 
motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury.
Notes:
Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward.
Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield 
glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be 
scratched or broken.
Make certain that the wiper blade is properly installed. 
An improperly installed wiper blade may cause 
windshield damage.
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318 Index
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
GGarage door opener  ....................................................... 166
Gasoline
Additives  .................................................................... 309
Fuel requirements  ....................................................308
Premium unleaded  ................................................... 308
General notes on the central locking system  .............. 26
Global locking
See Central locking system  ....................................... 29
Glove box  ......................................................................... 154HHazard warning flasher switch  ................................... 121
Head restraints
Front  ............................................................................. 51
Rear  ............................................................................... 52
Removal  ........................................................................ 51
Headlamp cleaning system  ...........................................118
Headlights  ........................................................................116
Heated seats  ..................................................................... 56
High beams
See Combination switch  ...........................................119
Hood  ................................................................................. 251
IIdentification labels  ...................................................... 299
Illuminated vanity mirrors  ........................................... 153
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster  ...................86
Individual settings  ......................................................... 108
Infant and child restraint systems  ................................ 76
Installation  ................................................................... 78
Information call
See Tele Aid  ............................................................... 185
Instrument cluster  ........................................................... 84
Activating  .....................................................................87
Indicator lamps ............................................................ 86
Instrument lamps ............................................................. 87
Instruments and controls  ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes  ............................................................. 153
Interior lighting  .............................................................. 151JJump starting  ................................................................. 270
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