
4 Contents
ENGINE FAN ...............................239
COOLANT (coolant level) ..........240
COOLANT TEMP.
(coolant temperature) ................ 241
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................242
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................243
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ...........243
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................244
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability
program) ......................................245
REMOVE KEY .............................245
WASHER FLUID ..........................246
TELE AID .....................................247
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 .............256Automatic transmission
fluid level ................................... 257
Coolant level ................................... 257
Adding coolant ........................... 258
Windshield 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 ............................................. 272
Jump starting ..................................274
Towing the vehicle .........................276
Exterior lamps ............................... 280
Headlamp assembly .................. 281
Taillamp assemblies .................. 283
Adjusting headlamp aim .............. 285Changing 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
Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle .............................302
Power washer ..............................303
Paintwork, painted body
components .................................303
Engine cleaning ..........................304
Tar stains .....................................304
Vehicle washing .........................304
Ornamental moldings ................304
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................305
Window cleaning .......................305
Plastic and rubber parts ............305
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LIGHTING SYSTEMWhen the message appears after starting the engine, or
if it comes on while driving, this indicates a failure in
the parking lamp, taillamp, stop lamp, or low beam
headlamp. See page 280 for instructions on replacing
bulbs.
If an exterior lamp fails, the message will appear only
when that lamp is switched on.
If a brake lamp fails, the message will appear when
applying the brake and stays on until the engine is
turned off.
Note:
If additional lighting is installed (e.g. auxiliary
headlamps etc.) be certain to connect into the fuse
before the failure indicator monitoring unit order to
avoid damaging the system.
Line 1 Line 2
LAMP DEFECTIVE CHECK LAMPS!
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!
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Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
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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252 Fuses
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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
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.
1
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253 Fuses
Technical
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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.
2
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Engine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to
protect electrical components and connectors from the
intrusion of water and cleaning agents.
Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorrosion Wax
should be applied to the engine compartment after
every engine cleaning. Before applying, all control
linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated. The
poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from any
wax.
Tar stains
Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become
more difficult to remove. A tar remover is
recommended.Ve h i c l e w a s h i n g
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct
sunlight. Use only a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of
water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the
ventilation intake. Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thoroughly wipe dry with a
chamois. Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the
finish.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of road salt
as soon as possible.
When washing the underbody, do not forget to clean the
inner sides of the wheels.
Ornamental moldings
For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome-
plated parts, use a chrome cleaner.
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330 Index
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
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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