300 Replacing wiper blade insert
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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.
Removal:
Fold wiper arm forward. Press safety tab down (1), push
wiper blade downward (2) and remove.
Place wiper blade on firm support. Press down both tabs
and slide (direction of arrow) the wiper blade insert out
of the retainer claws.
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Slide (direction of arrow) wiper blade insert into
retainer claws until tabs are engaged.
Insert wiper blade between tabs (3) on the wiper arm,
and slide into end of wiper arm. Press safety tab upward
until it locks in place.
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307 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar careIndex Cleaning the parktronic system sensors
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz
approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water.
When using a steam cleaner or power washer, aim
nozzle only briefly from a minimum distance of 4 in.
(10 cm) at sensors (1).
To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use
only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the
sensors. Do not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry
cloth or sponge.Window cleaning
Use a window cleaning solution on all glass surfaces. An
automotive glass cleaner is recommended.
Note:
For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering
lock before cleaning the windshield, otherwise the
wiper motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury.
Wiper blade
Clean the wiper blade rubber with a clean cloth and
detergent solution.
Note:
For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering
lock before cleaning the wiper blade, otherwise the
wiper motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury.
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Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 217
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 238
ABS-SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ......................243
Adjusting steering wheel ................................................ 81
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 324
Air distribution .............................................................. 130
Air volume ...................................................................... 130
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 66
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ........................................239
Airbags .............................................................................. 69
Alarm system ............................................................. 43, 44
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ....................210, 264, 323, 326
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 217
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 238
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 43
Aquaplaning ...................................................................207
Armrest, rear bench ...................................................... 162
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 166
Center console ........................................................... 166
Rear doors .................................................................. 167Audio system
Anti-theft system ....................................................... 137
Button and soft key operation ................................. 138
Cassette mode ............................................................ 143
CD changer ................................................................. 148
CD mode ..................................................................... 147
Operating and display elements ............................. 136
Operating safety ........................................................ 135
Operation – audio and telephone ........................... 135
Radio mode ................................................................ 141
Telephone operation ................................................. 151
Audio systems ................................................................... 97
Cassette player ............................................................ 99
CD player ......................................................................98
Radio .............................................................................97
Automatic central locking .............................................. 36
Automatic climate control ............................................ 126
Activated charcoal filter ........................................... 132
Air distribution .......................................................... 130
Air recirculation ........................................................ 131
Air volume .................................................................. 130
Basic setting ............................................................... 129
Defogging windows ................................................... 129
Defrosting ...................................................................129
Display and controls .................................................128
Dust filter ................................................................... 131
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331 Index
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Front center console
compartment ventilation .................................... 133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ............................................. 134
Rear window defroster ............................................. 130
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ............... 132
Special settings ......................................................... 129
Automatic transmission ............................................... 193
Emergency operation ............................................... 201
Fluid level ...................................................................263
Program mode selector switch ............................... 200
Selector lever position .............................................. 196
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................. 287
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 66
Self-test ......................................................................... 66
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 215
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 237
Battery .............................................................................280
Battery recycling ....................................................... 281
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................242Block heater .................................................................... 211
BRAKE ASSIST -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 243
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 215
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 237
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 324
BRAKE FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 244
BRAKE LINING WEAR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 244
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 244
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 235
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 235
Brakes .................................................... 204, 215, 217, 220
Bulbs
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 288
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 322
Cargo tie-down hooks .................................................... 169
Catalytic converter ......................................................... 188
CD changer ...................................................................... 148
Audio systems ..............................................................97
Cellular telephone .......................................................... 170
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Center console .................................................................. 20
Central locking switch .................................................... 35
Central locking system ................................................... 27
Automatic central locking ......................................... 36
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 30
Electronic main key .................................................... 25
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 29
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 32
Remote control ............................................................ 25
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 31
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 234
Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 231
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................117
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................262
Child restraint .....................................................59, 66, 77
Child seat
Infant and child restraint systems ........................... 77
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................304
Clock, setting ................................................................... 111
Coin holder in glove box lid ......................................... 163
COMAND, radio and telephone ....................................176
Combination switch ...................................................... 122
Consumer information .................................................. 328
Control and operation of radio transmitters ..............176COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 246
Coolant level .................................................................. 263
Adding coolant .......................................................... 264
Checking .................................................................... 263
COOLANT TEMP. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 247
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................90
Coolants .......................................................................... 326
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 327
Cruise control ................................................................. 212
Cup holder
In center console ....................................................... 165
In glove box lid .......................................................... 163
In rear bench armrest ............................................... 162
DDaytime running lamps ................................................120
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 211
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 241
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 241
Display illumination ........................................................89
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333 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Doors .................................................................................. 33
Drinking and driving ....................................................203
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 203
Driving instructions ......................................................203
Driving off .......................................................................205
EELEC. STABIL. PROG. -
malfunction and warning messages ......................253
Electronic main key ......................................................... 25
Changing batteries ................................................... 294
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 296
Electronic stability program (ESP) .............................. 220
Control switch ...........................................................222
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 237
Synchronizing ........................................................... 221
Warning lamp ............................................................237
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 296
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 68
SRS Indicator lamp ................................................... 236
Emergency trunk lid release button ....................... 41, 42
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 36Emission control ............................................................ 189
Emission control label ................................................... 314
Engine compartment .................................................... 259
ENGINE FAN -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 245
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ............................... 234
Engine Oil Additives ..................................................... 324
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 118
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................. 117, 262
Warning ...................................................................... 251
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ......................251
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 117
Engine oils ..................................................................... 324
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ............................ 220
Control switch .......................................................... 222
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 237
Synchronizing ...........................................................221
Warning lamp ........................................................... 237
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................68
SRS Indicator lamp .................................................. 236
Express opening and closing
Power windows .......................................................... 154
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Exterior lamp switch ......................................................119
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 288
Additional turn signals
on the exterior mirror .........................................293
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 289
High mounted stop lamp .........................................293
Low and high beams ................................................290
Parking lamps .................................................. 291, 292
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 288
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 293
Standing lamps ................................................. 291, 292
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 292
Turn signal lamps ............................................ 291, 292
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 256
Flat tire
Changing wheels ......................................................273
Flexible service system (FSS) .......................................114
Four wheel
electronic traction system (4MATIC)
with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............... 219Fuel .................................................................................. 229
Gasoline Additives ................................................... 326
Premium unleaded gasoline ..................229, 323, 325
Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 236
Fuel Requirements ....................................................... 325
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 236
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 322
Fuse box
Fuses .......................................................................... 257
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 257
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 171
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 326
Fuel Requirements .................................................. 325
Premium unleaded .................................................. 229
General notes on the
central locking system ............................................... 26
Global locking
Central locking system ............................................... 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 163
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