2 Contents
Telephone ........................................ 100
Telephone book .......................... 100
Redialing ..................................... 102
Incoming call .............................. 104
Navigation system .......................... 105
Trip computer ................................. 106
Malfunction message memory .... 108
Individual settings ..........................110
Setting the audio volume ...............113
Flexible service system (FSS) .......114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption .................118
Exterior lamp switch ......................119
Night security Illumination ......... 120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination switch ...................... 122
Rear window wiper / washer ....... 124
Hazard warning flasher switch ... 125
Automatic climate control ............ 126
Display and controls .................. 128
Basic setting ................................ 129
Special settings .......................... 129
Defogging windows .................... 129Defrosting ................................... 129
Rear window defroster ...............130
Air distribution ...........................130
Air volume ...................................130
Air recirculation ......................... 131
Dust filter ..................................... 131
Activated charcoal filter ............132
Residual engine
heat utilization ............................132
Front center console
compartment ventilation ...........133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ...................134
Audio and telephone,
operation .....................................135
Power windows ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157
Interior lighting ..............................159
Entrance lamps,
exit lamps in doors ....................159
Reading lamps
rear compartment ......................160
Sun visors ........................................ 161Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior ............................................ 162
Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162
Cup holder
in rear bench armrest .............. 162
Glove box ......................................... 163
Cup holder and coin holder
in glove box lid ........................... 163
Storage compartment above
ashtray in center console ........ 164
Storage compartments
in center console ....................... 164
Cup holder in center console ....... 165
Ashtrays .......................................... 166
Lighter ............................................. 168
Split rear bench seat ..................... 169
Rear-facing bench seat .................. 175
Loading instructions ..................... 177
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 178
Parcel net
in front passenger footwell ..... 179
Cellular telephone ......................... 179
Garage door opener ....................... 180
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Malfunction and warning
messages in the
multifunction display ...............250
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................ 251
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .........252
ABS-SYSTEM ...............................253
BRAKE ASSIST ...........................253
BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............254
BRAKE FLUID .............................254
PARKING BRAKE .......................255
ENGINE FAN ...............................255
COOLANT (coolant level) ..........256
COOLANT TEMP. ........................257
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................258
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................259
REMOVE KEY .............................259
STEERING GEAR OIL .................260
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 261
WASHER FLUID ..........................262
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) ..263
TELE AID .....................................263
Practical hintsFirst aid kit ..................................... 266
Fuses ............................................... 267
Electrical outlet ............................. 269
Hood ................................................ 270
Checking engine oil level ............. 273
Automatic transmission
fluid level ....................................274
Coolant level ....................................274
Adding coolant ........................... 275
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ...........................276
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........276
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 277
Vehicle jack .................................... 278
Wheels ............................................ 279
Tire replacement ....................... 279
Rotating wheels ......................... 280
Spare wheel .................................... 281
Spare wheel bolts ...................... 281Changing wheels ...........................282
Tire inflation pressure ..................287
Battery .............................................289
Jump starting .................................. 291
Towing the vehicle .........................294
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ..................296
Exterior lamps ................................297
Headlamp assembly ...................298
Taillamp assemblies .................. 301
Changing batteries
in the electronic main key ......304
Synchronizing
remote control ............................306
Emergency engine shut-down .....306
Emergency operation of
sliding / pop-up roof .................307
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................308
Replacing wiper blade insert .......308
Roof rack ..........................................311
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Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle ............................. 314
Power washer .............................. 315
Tar stains ..................................... 315
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 315
Engine cleaning .......................... 316
Vehicle washing ......................... 316
Ornamental moldings ................ 316
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 316
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ........................... 317
Window cleaning /
glass sunroof ............................... 317
Wiper blades ............................... 317
Light alloy wheels ...................... 318
Instrument cluster ..................... 318
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ...................... 318
Cup holder ................................... 318
Seat belts ..................................... 318Headliner ..................................... 318
Upholstery ................................... 319
Hard plastic trim items .............. 319
Plastic and rubber parts ............ 319
Technical dataSpare parts service ....................... 322
Warranty coverage ........................ 322
Identification labels ...................... 323
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........... 324
Technical data ................................ 325
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. - capacities ......................... 328
Engine oils ...................................... 330
Engine oil additives ...................... 330
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 330
Brake fluid ...................................... 330
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 331
Fuel requirements ........................ 331
Gasoline additives ......................... 332
Coolants .......................................... 332
Consumer information ................. 334
IndexIndex ................................................336
19 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Parking assist warning indicators, see page 236
2Side defroster outlet
3Side air outlet, adjustable
4Air volume control for side air outlet
5Exterior lamp switch, see page 119
6Parking brake release, see page 212
7Hood lock release, see page 270
8Combination switch, see page 122
9Cruise control switch, see page 222
10Instrument cluster, see page 86
11Multifunction steering wheel, see page 92
Horn (with electronic key in steering lock
position 1 or 2)
Airbag, see page 68
12Steering lock with ignition / starter switch,
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13Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
14Center air outlets, adjustable15Air volume control for center air outlets
16Left front seat heater switch, see page 52
Left front seat ventilation switch, see page 55
17Headlamp washer switch, see page 121
18Rear window wiper and washer switch, see page 124
19Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 125
20Central locking switch, see page 34
21Tow- away alarm s witch, s ee page 41
Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system,
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22Right front seat heater switch, see page 52
Right front seat ventilation switch, see page 55
23Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in
steering lock position 1 or 2)
24Automatic climate control, see page 126
Rear window defroster switch
Activated charcoal filter switch
25Audio system, see page 135
26Storage / eyeglasses compartment, see page 164
22 Contents – Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 26
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 26
Central locking system ................... 27
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 27
Opening and closing windows
and sliding/pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 30
Panic button .................................. 31
Mechanical keys ........................... 31
Doors .................................................. 32
Central locking switch .................... 34
Automatic central locking .............. 35
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 35
Tailgate .............................................. 36
Antitheft alarm system ................... 39
Tow-away alarm ................................ 41
Power seats front ............................. 42
Front seat head restraints .............. 48Rear seat head restraints ............... 49
Multicontour seat .............................51
Seat heater ........................................ 52
Seat ventilation ................................ 55
Seat belts and
integrated restraint system ....... 57
Seat belts .......................................... 57
Seat belt nonusage
warning system .......................... 58
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 65
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 65
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) ............................................. 66
Emergency tensioning retractor
(ETR) ............................................. 67
Airbags .............................................. 68
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................... 75
Infant and child
restraint systems ........................ 77
Steering wheel adjustment .............81
Rear view mirrors ........................... 82Instrument cluster ........................... 86
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 92
Trip and main odometer, FSS
and engine oil level display ....... 96
Audio systems .................................. 97
Radio .............................................. 97
CD player ....................................... 98
Cassette player ............................. 99
Telephone ........................................ 100
Telephone book .......................... 100
Redialing ..................................... 102
Incoming call .............................. 104
Navigation system .......................... 105
Trip computer ................................. 106
Malfunction message memory .... 108
Individual settings ..........................110
Setting the audio volume ..............113
Flexible service system (FSS) .......114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption .................118
Exterior lamp switch ......................119
Night security Illumination ......... 120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
119 Exterior lamp switch
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Exterior lamp switch
DOff
CParking lamps (also side marker lamps, taillamps,
licence plate lamps, instrument panel lamps)
Canada only: When the engine is running, the low
beam is additionally switched on.BParking lamps plus low beam or high beam
headlamps (combination switch pushed forward).
ˆStanding lamps, right (turn left one stop)
‚Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops)
‡Front fog lamps (pull out one stop) with parking
lamps and / or low beam headlamps on. Green
indicator in lamp switch comes on.
†Rear fog lamp (pull out to second detent) in
addition to the front fog lamps. Yellow indicator in
lamp switch comes on.
Standing lamps
When the vehicle is parked on the street the standing
lamps (right or left side parking lamps) can be turned
on, making the vehicle more visible to passing vehicles.
The standing lamps cannot be operated with the
electronic key in steering lock position 2.
120 Exterior lamp switch
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Note:
With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door
open, a warning sounds and the message “SWITCH OFF
LIGHTS” in the multifunction indicator appears if the
vehicle’s exterior lamps (except standing lamps) are not
switched off.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and / or
the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be
used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult
your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations
regarding allowable lamp operation.
Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the
exterior lamp switch is turned to position D.Daytime running lamps
(Canada only)
When the engine is running and the selector lever is in
a driving position, the low beam headlamps (includes
parking lamps, side marker lamps, taillamps and
license plate lamps) are automatically switched on.
When shifting from a driving position to position “N”
or “P”, the low beam switches off (2 seconds delay).
For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should
be turned to position B to permit activation of the
high beam headlamps.
Night security Illumination
When exiting the vehicle after driving with the exterior
lamps on, they switch on again for added illumination
for approximately 30 seconds after closing the last door.
The lamp-on time period can be changed at your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
121 Headlamp cleaning system
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Headlamp cleaning system (optional)The switch is located in the center console.
The headlamp washer can be activated with the
electronic key in steering lock position 2.
Briefly press symbol side of switch.
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