Page 344 of 464
344 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Removing the vehicle tool kit
1Retaining screw
2Storage well casing
Lift trunk floor cover and engage trunk
floor handle in upper edge of trunk.
Loosen retaining screw 1 in the mid-
dle of storage well casing2.
Remove storage well casing2.3Arrow
4Minispare wheel
5Vehicle tool kit storage well casing
6Vehicle tool kit
Wheel wrench
Vehicle jack
Wheel bolts for Minispare wheel
Remove vehicle tool kit storage well
casing5.
!To prevent damage, always disengage
trunk floor handle from upper edge of
trunk and lower trunk floor before clos-
ing the trunk lid.
iArrow3 on vehicle tool kit storage
well casing 5 must point in the direc-
tion of travel. Otherwise you cannot
place the storage well casing on top
and secure the Minispare wheel with
retaining screw 1 (
page 344).
Page 346 of 464
346 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Minispare wheel
The Minispare wheel is located in the com-
partment underneath the trunk floor.
1Vehicle tool kit
Wheel wrench
Jack
Wheel bolts for Minispare wheel
2Arrow
3Minispare wheel
4Vehicle tool kit storage well casingRemoving the Minispare wheel
Lift trunk floor cover and engage trunk
floor handle in upper edge of trunk.
Loosen the retaining screw
(page 344) in the middle of storage
well casing.
Remove the storage well casing
(page 344).
Remove vehicle tool kit storage well
casing4.
Remove Minispare wheel3.Storing the Minispare wheel
Place Minispare wheel3 in wheel
well.
Place vehicle tool kit storage well
casing4 over the Minispare wheel.
Make sure the arrow 2 on storage
well casing4 points in the direction of
travel.
Place storage well casing
(page 344) over the vehicle tool kit
storage well casing 4 and turn the re-
taining screw (
page 344) clockwise
as far as it will go to secure the
Minispare wheel.
iThe arrow2 on vehicle tool kit stor-
age well casing4 must point in the di-
rection of travel, otherwise you cannot
place the storage well casing
(page 344) on top and secure the
Minispare wheel with the retaining
screw (
page 344).
Page 358 of 464
358 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency3Lever
4Soft top storage compartment hinge
The soft top storage compartment hinges
are located on the left and right of the
space between the soft top compartment
cover and the trunk seal.
Pull the two levers3 apart and fold
levers3 of soft top storage compart-
ment hinge4 forward on both sides
over the detent position.5Strap
Pull strap5, supplied in vehicle tool
kit, behind soft top storage compart-
ment through hinge4.
Bring strap together in front of hinge.
Pull the side with the handle through
the loop on the opposite side.
Pull strap between soft top storage
compartment hinge and soft top com-
partment.
Secure second strap to second hinge in
the same manner.!Do not pull the straps when the trunk is
open.
Page 366 of 464
366 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency6Lever
7Soft top storage compartment hinge
The soft top storage compartment hinges
are located on the left and right of the
space between the soft top compartment
cover and the trunk seal.
Pull the two levers6 apart and fold
levers6 of soft top storage compart-
ment hinge7 forward on both sides
over the detent position.8Strap
Pull strap8, supplied in vehicle tool
kit, behind soft top storage compart-
ment through hinge7.
Bring strap together in front of hinge.
Pull the side with the handle through
the loop on the opposite side.
Pull strap between soft top storage
compartment hinge and soft top com-
partment.
Secure second strap to second hinge in
the same manner.!Do not pull the straps when the trunk is
open.
Page 385 of 464
385 Practical hints
Battery
Battery
The battery is located on the right side of
the engine compartment.
Removal of filter box:
Release the three clamps1.
Remove filter box.
Installation of filter box:
Insert filter box properly.
Secure it with the three clamps1.
Warning!
G
Failure to follow these instructions can re-
sult in severe injury or death.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(For more information, see “Battery”
(page 294)
Never lean over batteries while connecting,
you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking etc.
!Never loosen or detach battery termi-
nal clamps while the engine is running
or the SmartKey is in the starter switch.
Otherwise the alternator and other
electronic components could be se-
verely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refer to Service Booklet for mainte-
nance intervals or contact your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information.Warning!
G
Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk
of acid burns in the event of an accident.
Page 386 of 464
386 Practical hintsBatteryDisconnecting the battery
1Negative terminal
2Positive terminal cover
Depress parking brake firmly or move
gear selector lever to positionP.
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the start / stop button until
the engine shuts off.
Open the driver’s door.
Open the hood (
page 287).
Remove the filter box.
Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Remove cover2 from the positive ter-
minal.
Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
Remove the screw securing the bat-
tery.
Remove the battery support and brack-
et.
Take out the battery.
Charging and reinstalling battery
Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
Warning!
G
With a disconnected battery
you will no longer be able to turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch and
pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button on the gear selector lever will
have no effect
the gear selector lever will remain
locked in position
P
Warning!
G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
Page 387 of 464
387 Practical hints
Battery
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover 2.
Connect the negative lead 1.
Reinstall the filter box (
page 385).Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
!Never invert the terminal connections.!The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnect-
ing):
Set the clock (
page 144) (vehi-
cles with COMAND*: see COMAND
operator’s manual).
Resynchronize side windows
(page 214).
Page 395 of 464
395 Practical hintsFuses
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the left-hand side.
2Cover
3Screw
4RetainerRemoving/installing cover
Twist screws3 90° counterclock-
wise.
Pull up cover2.
Slide out retainer4 and remove cover
by pulling towards front.
Install cover2 in reverse order.Opening fuse box
5Fuse box cover
6Clamps
Release clamps6.
Remove cover5.
Closing fuse box
Ensure that the sealing rubber is prop-
erly positioned.
Press the cover down and secure with
clamps6.
