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Removing
Vehicle battery 252
Wheel 246
Wiper blade insert 233
Wiper blades 233
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 230
Brake lamp bulbs 230
Bulbs 226
Front lamp bulbs 228
Front turn signal bulbs 228
Fuses 260
High beam bulbs 228
License plate lamp bulbs 231
Low beam bulbs 228
Parking lamp bulbs 229
Rear fog lamp bulbs 230
Rear lamp bulbs 227, 230
Rear turn signal bulbs 230
Side marker lamp bulbs 230
Standing lamp bulbs 229
Wiper blades 233Reporting
Safety defects 16
Resetting
Service indicator (FSS) 191
Trip odometer 90
Residual heat utilization 107, 289
Residual ventilation 107
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 289
Restraint system 289
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 60
Retractable hardtop 130, 290
Closing 133, 221
Locking after raising/lowering 134
Opening 132, 221
Problems when operating 134
Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 92
Rims 269
Roadside assistance 10
Tele Aid 148
Roll bar 290
RON 171RON (Research Octane Number) 290
Rotating wheels 187
Rubber parts
Cleaning 197
S
Safety
Occupant 52
Safety belts see Seat belts 37
Safety defects
Reporting 16
Safety systems
Driving 66
Saving current speed 137
Seat belts 57
Cleaning 197
Fastening 37
Proper use of 39, 59
Safety guidelines 55
Warning lamp 205
Seat heater*
Switching off 82
Switching on 82
Seats 81
Adjusting 30
Heater* 82
Manual 31
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Speed
Saving current 137
Speed settings
Cruise control 138
Speedometer 21
SRS 59, 290
Indicator lamp 203
Standing lamps 83
Replacing bulbs 226, 227, 229
Standing water
Driving instructions 168
Starting difficulties 41
Starting position 29
Starting the engine 40
Steering column
Height adjustment 34
Length adjustment 34
Steering lock 19, 29
Positions 29
Steering wheel
Adjustment 34
Cleaning 196
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 152
Storage compartments 140
Armrest 141Center console 140
Glove box 139
Sun visors 100
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 290
Switching off
Audio system 115
Engine 48
ESP 69
Hazard warning flasher 86
Headlamps 48
Seat heating* 82
Switching on
Audio system 115
ESP 70
Front fog lamps 84Hazard warning flasher 86
Headlamps 43
High beams 85
Rapid seat heating* 82
Rear fog lamp 84
Seat heating* 82
Windshield wipers 44
Synchronizing
ESP 202
Power windows 129
Synchronizing the remote control 219
T
Tachometer 21, 90
Displaying gear range 95
Overspeed range 90
Tail lamps
Cleaning 194
Replacing bulbs 227, 230
Tar stains 193
Technical data 279
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310 IndexV
Vehicle
Battery 251
Locking 23
Lowering 248
Proper use of 14
Towing 256, 258, 259
Unlocking 23
Unlocking in an emergency 216
Vehicle battery 251
Vehicle care 192
Cloth upholstery 197
Cup holder 196
Engine cleaning 194
Gear selector lever 196
Hard plastic trim items 196
Headlamps 194
Instrument cluster 196
Leather upholstery 197
Light alloy wheels 196
Ornamental moldings 194
Paintwork 193Plastic and rubber parts 197
Power washer 193
Rear window cleaning 195
Seat belts 197
Steering wheel 196
Tail lamps 194
Tar stains 193
Turn signals 194
Vehicle washing 194
Window cleaning 195
Wiper blades 195
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 266
Vehicle lighting
Checking 173
Vehicle tool kit 212
Alignment bolt 212
Spare fuses 212
Special fuse puller 212
Towing eye bolt 212
Vehicle jack 212
Wheel bolts 212
Wheel wrench 212
Vehicle washing 194VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 266,
291
Voice control system* 25, 291
Hands-free microphone 25
W
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 57
Parking brake 42
Warranty coverage 265
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 192
Wear pattern (tires) 187
Weights 276
Wheel change
Tightening torque 248
Wheels
Rotating 187
Tires and wheels 185
Wind screen 135, 291
Installing 135
Removing 135
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For
expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We consider
this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Re-
printing, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.01-2290-31
Press time 08 / 20 / 03
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.