241 Operation
Driving instructions
After hard braking, it is advisable to drive
on for some time, rather than immediately
parking, so that the air stream will cool
down the brakes faster.Driving off
Apply the brakes to test them briefly after
driving off. Perform this procedure only
when the road is clear of other traffic.
Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not
place full load on the engine until the
operating temperature has been reached.When starting off on a slippery surface, do
not allow a drive wheel to spin for an
extended period with the ESP switched off.
Doing so may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Parking
!When driving down long and steep
grades, relieve the load on the brakes
by shifting into a lower gear to use the
engine’s braking power. This helps
prevent overheating of the brakes and
reduces brake pad wear.
!Simultaneously depressing the
accelerator pedal and applying the
brake reduces engine performance and
causes premature brake and drivetrain
wear.!Set the parking brake whenever park-
ing or leaving the vehicle. In addition,
move gear selector lever to positionP.
When parking on hills, always turn front
wheels towards the road curb.
Warning!
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Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re-
sult of vehicle movement, before turning off
the engine and leaving the vehicle always:
Keep right foot on brake pedal.
Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
Move the gear selector lever to
positionP.
Slowly release brake pedal.
When parked on an incline, turn front
wheels towards the road curb.
Turn the SmartKey to starter switch
position0 and remove.
Take the SmartKey with you and lock
vehicle when leaving.
386 IndexStation selection
Setting 131
Steel rims
Technical data 342
Steering column
Height adjustment 37, 38
Length adjustment 37, 38
Messages in display 298
Steering gear oil
Message in display 298
Steering wheel
Adjusting 36
Buttons 24
Cleaning 271
Electrical adjustment 37
Height adjustment 38
Manual adjustment 37
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 230Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof* 200
Windows 197
Storage compartments
Armrest 217
Cargo compartment 209
Glove box 215
Ventilated compartments 156
Storage spaces
Cup holder 216
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 98
Submenus
Convenience 132
For settings 113
In control system 115
Instrument cluster 124
Lighting 127
Resetting functions
in Control system 122Selecting 122
Settings menu 122
Vehicle 131
Sun visors 148
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 350
Switching off
Audio system 172
Automatic central locking
(control system) 131
Engine 53
ESP 77
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 52
Rapid seat heating* 96
Seat heating* 96
Switching on
Audio system 172
Automatic central locking
(control system) 131
ESP 78
Front fog lamps 102
387 Index
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 46
High beams 104
Rapid seat heating* 96
Rear fog lamp 103
Seat heating* 96
Windshield wipers 47
Synchronizing
ESP 282
Power windows 198
Sliding/pop-up roof* 201
T
Tachometer 23, 109
Displaying gear range 141
Overspeed range 109
Tail lamps
Cleaning 269
Replacing bulbs 311, 315
Tailgate
Closing 88
Opening 87Tar stains 268
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 348
Brake fluid 348
Coolant 346
Coolants 352
Electrical system 343
Engine 340
Engine oil 348
Engine oil additives 348
Flexible fuel vehicles 350
Fuel requirements 349
Fuels 346
Gasoline additives 350
Lubricants 346
Main dimensions 344
Premium unleaded gasoline 349
Rims and tires 341
Weights 345
Windshield and headlamp
washer system 347, 354
Windshield washer 347Tele Aid* 222
Emergency calls 224
Information 227
Initiating an emergency call
manually 225
Messages in display 299
Remote door unlock 229
Roadside assistance 226
Stolen vehicle tracking services 230
System self-check 223
Tele Aid* System 222
Upgrade signals 228
Tele Aid* System 361
Telematics* 361
Telephone* 24, 221
Answering a call 137
Dialing a number
from the phone book 138
Emergency call 194
Ending a call 137
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 138
