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Contents
Maintenance ...................................... 294
Clearing the service indicator ...... 294
Service term exceeded ................ 294
Calling up the service indicator .... 295
Resetting the service indicator..... 295
Vehicle care ....................................... 296
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 296
Practical hints.................................. 303
What to do if …? ................................. 304
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 304
Lamp in center console................. 311
Messages in the display ................ 312
Where will I find ...? ............................ 344
First aid kit .................................... 344
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, spare wheel ............ 344
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 348
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 348
Locking the vehicle ....................... 349
Replacing batteries in
the SmartKey/ SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* ............................... 349
Fuel filler flap ................................ 351
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 352
Sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 352
Replacing bulbs .................................. 353
Bulbs ............................................. 353
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 355
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 358Replacing wiper blades ...................... 359
Removing wiper blades ................. 359
Installing wiper blades .................. 360
Flat tire............................................... 361
Preparing the vehicle .................... 361
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 361
Battery ............................................... 366
Disconnecting the battery ............ 367
Removing the battery ................... 367
Charging and reinstalling battery .. 367
Reconnecting the battery ............. 368
Jump starting...................................... 369
Towing the vehicle.............................. 371
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 373
Fuses.................................................. 374
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment ................................ 374
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment ................................ 375
Emergency engine shut-down ....... 376
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295 Operation
Maintenance
Calling up the service indicator
Switch on ignition.
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 139).
Press button k or j on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until FSS indi-
cator with the service symbol 9 or
´ and the service deadline appears
in the multifunction display.
Resetting the service indicator
In the event that the service on your vehi-
cle is not carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, you can reset the
service indicator yourself.
Switch on ignition.
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 139).
Press button k or j on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until the FSS
indicator with the service symbol 9
or ´ and the service deadline ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
Press reset button on the instrument
cluster for about three seconds.
This message appears in the multifunc-
tion display:SERVICE INTERVAL...
RESET WITH
R BUTTON FOR 3 SEC.
To confirm, press reset button until you
hear a signal.
The service indicator now displays the
reset interval.
iIf the battery is disconnected, the days
of disconnection will not be included in
the count shown by the service indica-
tor. To arrive at the true service dead-
line, you will need to subtract these
days from the days shown in the ser-
vice indicator.
Do not confuse the service indicator
with the engine oil level indicator :.
iIf the service indicator was inadvertent-
ly reset, have a Mercedes-Benz Center
correct it.
Only reset if the proper service has
been performed. Resetting the system
without performing proper service as
called for by the FSS will cause the FSS
to incorrectly determine the next ser-
vice interval which will result in engine
damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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423 Index
Phone number*
Dialing 145
Redialing 146
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 302
Poly-V-belt drive 404
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 122
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing into memory 122
Power assistance 259
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion depth 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Front seat head restraints 109
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power seat bench* 118
Power train 404
Power washer 297Power windows 195
Blocking of rear window operation 74
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 198
Side windows 195
Synchronizing 198
Practical hints
First aid kit 344
Fuses 374
Lamp in center console 311
Lamps in instrument cluster 304
Messages in the display 312
Towing the vehicle 371
Vehicle tool kit 344
PRE-SAFE see Preventive occupant
safety 68
Preventive occupant safety
(PRE-SAFE) 68
Problems
While driving 50
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 404
Automatic transmission 170
PULSE function (Massage function) 113Q
Quick search
Phone book* 146
R
Radio
Selecting satellite radio*
stations 140
Selecting stations 140
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 266
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 150
Rear fog lamp 354
Bulb 354
Switching on 127
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 358
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 192
Rear seat head restraints
Folding back with switch 110
Placing upright 110
Rear seats 110
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431 Index
Upholstery
Cleaning 302
Upshifting 165, 169, 172
Useful features 231
Ashtrays 238
Cigarette lighter 239
Garage door opener 250
Heated steering wheel* 240
Storage compartments 231
Tele Aid* 242
Telephone* 241
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 151, 153
Locking in an emergency 349
Lowering 365
Service battery 366
Towing 371
Unlocking in an emergency 348
Vehicle battery 366
Vehicle care 296
Cup holder 301
Distronic* system sensor cover 299
Engine cleaning 298Gear selector lever 301
Hard plastic trim items 301
Headlamps 298
Instrument cluster 301
Leather upholstery 302
Light alloy wheels 301
Nubuck leather upholstery 302
Ornamental moldings 298
Paintwork 297
Parktronic* system sensor 299
Plastic and rubber parts 302
Power washer 297
Seat belts 301
Side markers 298
Steering wheel 301
Tail lamps 298
Tar stains 297
Turn signals 298
Upholstery 302
Vehicle washing 298
Window cleaning 300
Wiper blades 299
Wood trims 302Vehicle level 219, 221
Changing 219, 222
Setting 219, 222
Automatic 219, 222
Manual 219, 222
Vehicle lighting
Checking 271
Vehicle submenu
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid*(Control system) 159
Vehicle tool kit 344, 345
Alignment bolt 345
Fuse chart 345
Fuse extractor 345
Gloves 345
Screwdriver 345
Spare fuses 345
Wheel wrench 345
Vehicle washing 298
Ventilated storage compartment 192
Ventilation
Storage compartment 192
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 406
Voice control system* 406
Hands-free microphone 27