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Light alloy wheels
Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for
regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels.
If possible, clean wheels once a week with Mercedes-
Benz approved Wheel Care, using a soft bristle brush
and a strong spray of water.
Follow instructions on container.
Note:
Use only acid-free cleaning materials. The acid could
lead to corrosion.
Instrument cluster
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent
for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.
Steering wheel and gear selector lever
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean
with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care.Cup holder
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent
for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.
Seat belts
The webbing must not be treated with chemical
cleaning agents. Use only clear, lukewarm water and
soap. Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above
176
°F (80
°C) or in direct sunlight.
Headliner and shelf below rear window
Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo
cleaner in case of excessive dirt.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely
weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to
provide adequate protection.
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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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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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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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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Multifunction display ...................................................... 92
Audio systems ............................................................. 97
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 96
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 96
Individual settings .....................................................110
Malfunction message memory ............................... 108
Navigation system ..................................................... 105
Telephone ................................................................... 100
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 96
Trip computer ............................................................ 106
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 96
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 92
Setting the audio volume ..........................................113
NNavigation system
Multifunction display ............................................... 105
Night security illumination ......................................... 120OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................234
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8Outside temperature indicator ....................................... 90
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21
PPanic button ......................................................................32
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 169
Parking ........................................................................... 206
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......................................... 224
Malfunction ............................................................... 228
Parktronic switch ..................................................... 228
Sensors ...................................................................... 225
Warning indicators .................................................. 226
Parking brake ............................. 202, 204, 206, 221, 235
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 245
Power assistance ........................................................... 204
Power seats front ..............................................................45
Power windows ............................................................... 154
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 155
Opening and closing ................................................... 31
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 156
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
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RRadio transmitters ..........................................................176
Radio, Audio system ........................................................ 97
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 123
Reading lamps rear compartment ............................... 160
Rear seat cushion ..........................................................297
Rear view mirrors ............................................................ 82
Antiglare night position ............................................. 82
Exterior ......................................................................... 83
Inside ............................................................................ 82
Parking position .......................................................... 85
Storing mirror positions in memory ........................ 84
Rear window defroster .................................................. 130
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 160
Remote control ................................................................. 27
Battery replacement ................................................. 294
REMOVE KEY -
malfunction and warning messages ......................249
Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 25
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 288
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................300
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 132
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Roof rack ......................................................................... 302
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ...........75
Seat belts ...........................................................................59
Fastening ...................................................................... 61
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................60
Unfastening .................................................................. 63
Warning lamp ........................................................... 238
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................59
Seat heater ........................................................................ 54
Vehicles with seat ventilation ................................... 56
Vehicles without seat ventilation ............................. 55
Seat ventilation ................................................................57
Seats ...................................................................................45
Memory function .........................................................48
Multicontour seat ........................................................53
Power seats front .........................................................45
Selective locking
Central locking system ............................................... 27
Service indicator
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Setting the audio volume ...............................................113
Shelf below rear window .............................................. 170
Side marker lamp ..........................................................293
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 157
Emergency operation ...............................................298
Express opening ....................................................... 158
Opening and closing .................................................. 31
Synchronizing ........................................................... 158
Snow chains .................................................................... 209
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Spare parts service ........................................................ 312
Spare wheel .................................................................... 266
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 129
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ........................... 67
Indicator lamp ...........................................................236
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 69
Start lock-out .................................................................... 26
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 192
STEERING GEAR OIL -
malfunction and warning messages ......................250
Steering lock ................................................................... 190
Steering wheel adjustment ............................................ 81
Storage compartment ....................................................266Storage compartments
Above ashtray in center console ............................. 164
Glove box .................................................................... 163
In center console ....................................................... 164
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 256
Sun visors ........................................................................ 161
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 67
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 236
SRS malfunction ..........................................................69
TTachometer ........................................................................ 91
Technical data ................................................................. 316
Electrical system ...................................................... 320
Main Dimensions ......................................................321
Rims and Tires .......................................................... 317
Weights ...................................................................... 320
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 178
Information ................................................................ 183
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 181
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 182
TELE AID -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 253
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Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .............. 88
Warranty coverage ......................................................... 312
WASHER FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................252
What you should know at the gas station .................. 229
Wheels .............................................................................268
Changing wheels ......................................................273
Light alloy wheels .....................................................308
Rims and tires ........................................................... 317
Rotating ...................................................................... 269
Spare wheel ..............................................270, 271, 272Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Windows
Power windows .......................................................... 154
Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio ..................................................... 265
Windshield and headlamp washer system
Refilling ..................................................................... 265
Winter driving ................................................................ 210
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 209
Wiper
Replacing wiper blade insert ................................. 300
Wiper operation
Combination switch .................................................. 122
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