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219 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Synchronizing remote control
If you are unable to lock or unlock the ve-
hicle with the remote control, the remote
control may have to be resynchronized.
Aim transmitter eye at vehicle and
briefly press transmit buttonŒ
or‹twice.
Within approximately 30 seconds
insert key in steering lock and turn it to
position2 (
page 29).
The remote control should once again be
operational.
If the remote control is still malfunctioning,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Fuel filler flap
In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, you can open
it manually.
1Release knob
2Cover
Open the trunk lid.
Open cover2 in the right side trunk
panel.
The cover is located behind the trunk
lid hinge.
Pull release knob1 in the direction of
arrow.
The fuel filler flap is opened simulta-
neously.
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223 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
2Control cable, right
4Control cable, left
5Hinge
Complete the following steps simulta-
neously:
First person:
Pull on control cables 2 and4 at
the same time.
With the control cables, you release
the catch of the trunk lid.Second person:
Push the trunk lid and hinge5 to
the rear.
The trunk lid tilts backward.
6Striker eye
Carefully fold down trunk lid in the di-
rection of arrowA.
The trunk lid lock engages audibly in
striker eye6.
Pull the trunk lid as far as it will go in
the direction of arrowB.
Warning!
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While doing this, move backwards carefully.
Otherwise, you could injure yourself on the
trunk lid lock.
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249 Practical hints
Flat tire
Before storing the jack in the trunk, it
should be fully collapsed, with pin and
handle folded in.
Inflating the collapsible spare tire
Take the electric air pump out of the
trunk (
page 214).
1Flap
2Air hose with pressure gauge and vent
screw
3Union nut
4Electrical plug
Open flap1 on air pump.
Pull out electrical plug4 and air hose
with pressure gauge2.
Unscrew valve cap from spare wheel
tire valve.
Screw union nut3 with air hose2 on
to the tire valve.
Insert electrical plug4 into vehicle
cigarette lighter socket.
Turn key in steering lock to position1
(page 29).
PressI on the electric air pump switch.
The electric air pump should now
switch on and inflate the tire.
Inflate the collapsible tire to around
36 psi (2.5 bar).This takes about 5 minutes for the col-
lapsible spare tire. Air hose2 and
union nut3 can become hot duration
inflation.
Press0 on the electric air pump
switch.
The electric air pump should now be
switched off.
Turn key in steering lock to position0.
If the tire pressure is above 36 psi
(2.5 bar) release excess tire pressure
using the vent screw.
Warning!
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Observe instructions on air pump label.
!Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than 8 minutes without interrup-
tion. Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the air pump again af-
ter it has cooled off.
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250 Practical hintsFlat tire
Detach the electric air pump.
Reinstall tire valve cap.
Stow the electrical plug and the air
hose behind the flap and place the air
pump back in the trunk.
Close the trunk lid.Storing collapsible spare wheel in
wheel well
Before you can store the spare wheel with
collapsible tire in the wheel well you have
to release the air pressure of the tire.
Unscrew valve stem removal tool,
which is part of the valve cap, from tire
valve.
Using the valve stem removal tool,
open tire valve slightly by turning the
tire valve insert counterclockwise to
release air pressure.
When the air pressure has been re-
leased, remove tire valve insert (pro-
tect it from dirt and sand) using the
previously removed tire valve cap.
Once all air is out of the tire, and the
tire has collapsed to its original shape,
reinstall the tire valve insert and valve
cap.
Place spare wheel in wheel well and
secure it with the pump holder.
Turn pump holder clockwise to its stop.
Warning!
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Follow recommended inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be-
cause they are more likely to become punc-
tured or damaged by road debris, potholes
etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified vehicle capacity weight (as indicat-
ed by the label on the pillar in the driver’s
door opening). Overloading the tires can
overheat them, possibly causing a blowout.
Warning!
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To prevent possible injury when unscrewing
air pump filler hose from tire valve after in-
flating the tire, use a rag since the tire valve
could be hot.
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260 Practical hintsFuses
FusesA special fuse extractor is supplied with
the vehicle tool kit in the trunk.
Spare fuses are supplied inside the corre-
sponding fuse box.
The fuse chart is printed on the cover of
the corresponding fuse box.
The amperages of the fuses are also given
there.
Main fuse box
The main fuse box is located in the engine
compartment on the left hand side.
The main fuse box contains fuses for
interior consumers.
1Main fuse boxOpening
Release clamp (arrow) and lift fuse box
cover1.
Remove fuse box cover.
Closing
Fit fuse box cover1 back into the rear
clamp.
Close fuse box cover until the clamp
engages.
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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309 Index
Temperature grades 285
Tread depth 188
Wear pattern 187
Winter 188
Tools 212
Tow-away alarm 23, 72
Arming 72
Disarming 72
Disarming for transport 72
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 259
Towing the vehicle 256, 258, 259
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 152
Traction 97, 284, 291
Transmission see Automatic
transmission* 180
Transmission selector lever 220
Unlocking manually 220
Traveling abroad 168
Tread depth (tires) 188
Treadwear 284
Trip odometer
Resetting 90Trunk
Closing the lid 78
Lighting 88
Opening 77
Trunk lid emergency release 78
Trunk lid
Closing 78
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 226, 227
Turn signals 43
Additional in mirrors 226
Cleaning lenses 194
Front bulbs 226, 229
Indicator lamps 21
Rear bulbs 227, 230
Turning off
Engine 48U
Unlocking 28, 74
Centrally from inside 80
Driver’s door in an emergency 216
Fuel filler flap 171
Global 75
In an emergency 216
Selective settings 75
Transmission selector lever
manually 220
Trunk in an emergency 216
Vehicle in an emergency 151
With the remote control 28
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid 150
Uphill driving
Cruise control 137
Upshifting 94
Useful features 139
Ashtray 142
Cigarette lighter 143
Interior storage spaces 139
Tele Aid 144
Telephone* 143
