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Note:
To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning
flasher in use, turn key in steering lock to position 2 and
activate combination switch for left or right turn signal
in usual manner – only the selected turn signal will
operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again.Caution!
If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the
engine must be shut off (key in steering lock position 0
or 1). Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be engaged
and will apply the rear wheel brakes. Switch off the
tow-away alarm as well as the automatic central locking,
see page 37 and page 31.
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229 Towing the vehicle
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In the case of power failure the transmission selector
lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. when towing the
vehicle.To do so, insert a pin (1), e.g. ball point pen, into the
covered opening below the position “D” of the shift
pattern. While pushing the pin down, move selector
lever from position “P”.
After removal of the pin from the opening, the cover will
not close fully. Only after moving the selector lever to
positions “D+” and “D–” does the cover return to its
closed position.
P27.60-2101-26
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1Bulb socket for turn signal, parking and
standing lamp
2Headlamp cover with locking tab3Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb
4Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb
2
P82.10-2351-26
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(2357 NA [28.5 / 8.3W / 30 / 2.2 cp] bulb)
Open hood.
Insert screwdriver (supplied in vehicle tool kit) into hole
for release lever (5). Move screwdriver sideways toward
radiator and then rearward. Remove the released lamp
assembly.
Twist bulb socket (1) counterclockwise and pull out.
Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket.
To reinstall lamp assembly, slide its tabs (6) into
guides (7), continue to push lamp in until it engages in
lock.
5
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Taillamp assemblies
1Stop Lamp (1154 21W / 32 cp bulb)
2Turn signal lamp (1156 NA 21 W / 24 cp bulb)
3Tail, parking and standing lamp (67 5W / 4 cp bulb)
4Backup lamp (1154 21 W / 32 cp bulb)
5Driver’s side:
Rear fog lamp (1155 21W / 32 cp bulb)Open trunk lid:
Remove cover in right side panel, and first aid kit in left
side panel.
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. Push
bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket, and close cover.
P82.10-2356-26
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(5 W / 4 cp bulb)
Carefully slide lamp towards front (arrow), and remove
back end first from bumper.
Turn bulb socket with bulb counterclockwise and pull
out. Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Insert bulb socket with bulb in lamp and twist
clockwise.
To reinstall lamp, set back end of lamp into bumper and
let front end snap into place.
High mounted stop lamp,
Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror
The high mounted stop lamp (3rd brake lamp) and the
additional turn signals on the exterior mirrors are
equipped with LEDs.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center if a malfunction occurs.
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237 Remote control
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facing up.
Press battery cover onto housing until locked in place.Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer‘s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement Battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.
Synchronizing remote control
The system may have to be resynchronized, if the
transmitter is without voltage for several minutes.
To synchronize system, aim transmitter eye at vehicle
and briefly press transmit buttonŒ or‹ twice.
Within approximately 30 seconds insert key in steering
lock and turn it to position 2.
The remote control should once again be operational.
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Raising hardtop manually
In case of malfunction, the hardtop can also be raised
manually. This procedure should be performed with
great care by 2 persons.
Prior to raising the hardtop manually, make certain that
all points listed under Retractable Hardtop (see
page 122) were observed.A hex-socket wrench, located on the inside of the
right-hand cover in the trunk, is required for this job.
1. Open doors or lower windows.
2. For safety reasons, remove key from steering lock.
3. Open trunk.