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Contents
Maintenance...................................... 296
Clearing the service indicator ...... 296
Service term exceeded ................ 296
Calling up the service indicator .... 297
Resetting the service indicator..... 297
Vehicle care ....................................... 298
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 298
Practical hints.................................. 305
What to do if …? ................................. 306
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 306
Lamp in center console................. 313
Messages in the display ................ 314
Where will I find...? ............................. 337
First aid kit.................................... 337
Vehicle tool kit .............................. 337
Minispare wheel............................ 340
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 343
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 343
Locking the vehicle ....................... 344
Changing batteries in
the SmartKey/ SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* ....................... 345
Fuel filler flap ................................ 347
Manually unlocking
the gear selector lever .................. 347
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 348
Sliding/pop-up roof* .................... 348Replacing bulbs .................................. 350
Bulbs............................................. 350
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 352
Side marker lamp bulb.................. 355
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 356
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 357
Removing wiper blades ................. 357
Installing wiper blades .................. 357
Flat tire............................................... 358
Preparing the vehicle .................... 358
Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 358
Battery ............................................... 363
Disconnecting the battery ............ 364
Removing the battery ................... 364
Charging and reinstalling battery .. 364
Reconnecting the battery ............. 365
Jump starting...................................... 366
Towing the vehicle.............................. 368
Towing the vehicle ........................ 368
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 370
Fuses.................................................. 372
Fuse box in
passenger compartment ............... 372
Fuse box in engine compartment . 373
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk ............ 374
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305 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Where will I find...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses
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372 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
Fuse box in passenger compartment Opening
Pull cover away from fuse box1 (ar-
row).
Remove cover rearward.
Closing
Attach the cover in the front.
Fold the cover in until it engages.
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the fuse box in
the passenger compartment. The amper-
ages of the fuses are also given there.
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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373 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.
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374 Practical hintsFusesAuxiliary fuse box in trunk
The auxiliary fuse box is located in the
trunk on the left hand side.
1Trim
2Cover
3Spare extractorOpening auxiliary fuse box
Pull off trim1.
Remove cover2.
Closing auxiliary fuse box
Place cover 2 back on.
Press trim1 back into place.Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the cargo area.
Spare extractor
The fuse extractor is located in the cover of
the auxiliary fuse box in the trunk.
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412 IndexE
Easy-entry/exit feature 107
Activating 150
Interrupting movement 150
Electrical fuses 372
Electrical system
Technical data 385
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call system* 251
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 254
Telephone* 208
With Tele Aid 252
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 165
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 348
Locking the vehicle 344
Opening sliding/pop-up roof* 348
Remote door unlock 258
Unlocking the vehicle 343
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 276
Emission control label 378Ending
A call (telephone) 155
Engine
Compartment 281
Message in display 308
Starting 44
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 44
Starting with the SmartKey 44
Technical data 380
Turning off 53
Engine cleaning 300
Engine compartment 281
Fuse box in 373
Hood 281
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 23, 308
Engine number 399Engine oil 283, 390
Adding 285
Additives 390
Checking level 283
Consumption 283
Filler cap 285
Filler neck 285
Message in display 326
Messages in display 284
Viscosity 399
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 23, 78, 399
Messages in display 318
Switching off 79
Switching on 80
Warning lamp 310, 311
ETD 399
Safety guidelines 62
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 67
Exterior lamp switch 119
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 39
Parking position for 151
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413 Index
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 142
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 220
Distronic* 227
First aid kit 337
Flat tire 358
Lowering the vehicle 362
Minispare wheel 340
Mounting the Minispare wheel 358
Preparing the vehicle 358
Flexible Service System (FSS) 296, 399
Floormates*
Installing 249
Removing 249
Floormats* 249
Fog lamp, rear 122, 351
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 351
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 329
Replacing bulbs 352
Switching on 122Front airbags 63
Front lamps
Messages in display 329–331
Replacing bulbs 351, 352
Switching on 119
Front seat head restraints
Installing 108
Power seat 108
Removing 108
Front seats
Heating* 114
Ventilation* 113
FSS (Flexible Service System) 296, 399
Fuel 279
Additives 391
Fuel reserve warning lamp 311
Gasoline additives 391
Premium unleaded
gasoline 279, 389, 391
Requirements 391
Reserve warning 23
Technical data 388
Fuel additives 391
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 152
Since last reset 153Fuel filler flap 278
Locking 278
Opening 347
Unlocking 278
Fuel requirements 391
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 328
Fuel tank
Capacity 389
Filler flap 278
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 388
Functions (control system) 130, 133
Resetting 140
Fuse box 372, 373
Fuse chart 372
Fuse extractor 374
Fuses 372
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 374
F us e box i n engi ne com p art me nt 3 73
Fuse box in
passenger compartment 372
Fuse chart 372
Fuse extractor 374
Spare fuses 374
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422 IndexPassenger compartment 274
Fuse box in 372
Interior lighting 124
Interior rear view mirror 38
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 247
Storage bags, rear side
of the front seats 247
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 267
Phone book*
Loading 155
Quick search 156
Phone number*
Dialing 155
Redialing 156
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 304
Playing
CDs 201
Poly-V-belt drive 400
Layout 379Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 117
Storing into memory 117
Power assistance 267
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 108
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 400
Power washer 299
Power windows 210
Blocking of rear window operation 74
Side windows 210
Synchronizing 213Practical hints
First aid kit 337
Fuses 372
Lamp in center console 313
Lamps in instrument cluster 306
Messages in the display 314
Minispare wheel 340
Minispare wheel bolts 342
Towing the vehicle 368
Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 343
Vehicle jack 339
Vehicle tool kit 337
Premium unleaded gasoline 391
Problems
While driving 50
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 400
Automatic transmission 163
Automatic transmission, CLK 55
AMG 164