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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 ...................................328Engine 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 
     
        
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3VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
4Engine number
5Body number and paintwork number
6Emission control label
7Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission control system
When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle 
identification and engine number.Layout of poly-V-belt drive
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Generator (alternator)
5Idler pulley 
6Power steering pump
7Coolant pump
6
7
4
3
5
6
5
1
2
3
7
4 
     
        
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329 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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systemapprox. 5.8 US qt (5.5 l) MB Windshield washer
concentrate “S” 
1
Headlamp washer 
systemapprox. 1.9 US qt (1.8 l) MB Windshield washer
concentrate “S” 
1
Cooling system approx. 10.6 US qt (10 l) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze 
Agent
Fuel tank including
a reserve ofapprox. 18.5 US gal (70.0 l)
approx. 2.4 US gal (9.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON)
Air conditioner 
systemR-134a refrigerant and special
PA C  l u b r i c a n t  (Never R-12)1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and 
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see 
page 276.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 
     
        
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Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in 
our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils 
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on 
recommended brands is available in the Factory 
Approved Service Products pamphlet , or at your 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Please follow Service Booklet recommendations for 
scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in 
engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz 
Limited Warranty.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be 
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil 
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited 
Warranty.Air conditioner refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil 
is used in the air conditioner system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil, 
otherwise damage to the system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake 
fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of 
moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard 
operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to 
the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing 
the system’s efficiency.
The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two 
years, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by 
Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 
will provide you with additional information. 
     
        
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AABS (Antilock brake system)  .......................................227
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 248
ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction and warning
messages .................................................................... 253
Adjusting steering wheel  ................................................ 81
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 330
Air distribution  .............................................................. 130
Air volume  ...................................................................... 130
Airbag deactivation system  ............................................ 65
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp  ........................................249
Airbags .............................................................................. 68
Alarm system ..............................................................39, 41
Anticorrosion/antifreeze  ................... 220, 275, 328, 332
Antilock brake system (ABS)  .......................................227
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 248
Antitheft alarm system  ................................................... 39
Aquaplaning ................................................................... 217
Armrest, rear bench  ...................................................... 162
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 166
Center console, front  ................................................ 166
Rear doors  .................................................................. 167Audio system  .................................................................. 135
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  .............................................. 35
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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