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Contents
Flat tire .............................................. 351
Preparing the vehicle ................... 351
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit ........ 351
Batteries ............................................ 356
Charging the batteries ................. 358
Towing the vehicle ............................. 360
Installing/reinstalling
towing eye bolt ............................ 362
Points to bear in mind .................. 362
Transporting the vehicle............... 362
Fuses ................................................. 363
Technical data.................................. 364
Spare parts service............................. 366
Warranty coverage ............................. 367
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ...................... 367
Identification labels ............................ 368
Engine number.............................. 368
Layout of poly-V-belt drive .................. 369
Engine ................................................ 370
Rims and tires .................................... 371
Mixed size tires ............................. 372
Winter tires* ................................. 373
Electrical system ................................ 374
Main dimensions ................................ 375
Weights .............................................. 376Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. .......... 377
Capacities ..................................... 377
Engine oils .................................... 378
Engine oil additives ....................... 378
Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 378
Brake fluid .................................... 379
Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 379
Fuel requirements......................... 380
Gasoline additives......................... 380
Coolants ....................................... 381
Windshield and headlamp
washer system.............................. 383
Technical terms............................... 384Index................................................. 390
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Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking in an emergency
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing the wiper blades
Flat tire
Batteries
Towing the vehicle
Fuses
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363 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
!
You must not change the fuses your-
self, as you could damage the vehicle
electrical systems.
Have fuses changed at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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395 Index
Driving 46, 51
Abroad 238
Hints, Electrohydraulic brake
system 86
Hydroplaning 236
In winter 237
Instructions 46, 231
Problems 56
Safety systems 79
Systems 197
Through standing water 238
Tips, Automatic transmission 173
Driving safety systems 79
ABS 79
BAS 81
Electrohydraulic brake system 84
ESP
®
81
Driving systems
Cruise control 197
Dust cover 224E
Electric air pump 342
Electrical fuses 363
Electrical outlet see Power outlet
Electrical system, Technical data 374
Electrohydraulic brake system 79, 84,
388
Activation 85
Deactivation 86
Driving hints 86
Emergency operating mode 84
Messages in the multifunction
display 319
Self-check 85, 318
Warning lamp 84
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency calls
911 164
Tele Aid 209
Emergency operations
Automatic transmission (Limp Home
Mode) 178
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 215
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 102
Unlocking the vehicle 344
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETDEmergency, In case of
First aid kit 342
Flat tire 351
Hazard warning flasher 110
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 298
Roadside Assistance 16, 211
Towing the vehicle 360
Emission control 240
Information label 368
System warranties 14
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 368
Engine
Break-in recommendations 230
Cleaning 293
Compartment 244
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 301
Number 368, 386
Poly-V-belt layout 369
Starting 49
Tachometer 29
Technical data 370
Turning off 58
Engine coolant see Coolant
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397 Index
Fuel tank
Capacity 377
Filler flap 241
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 377
Fuses 363
G
Garage door opener 216
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 282
Gear range
Automatic transmission 170
Canceling limit 169
Limiting 170
Shifting into optimal 169
Gear selector lever 32, 167
Lock 49, 51, 388
Position 167, 171
Position indicator 167
Gearshift
Indicator lamp 29
Program, Manual 173, 176
Global locking/unlocking see Key
Good visibility 179GPS 387
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 282
GVWR 282
H
Hands-free microphone 33
Hazard warning flasher 110
Head/thorax airbag 69
Headlamp switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 106
Cleaning lenses 295
Cleaning system 179, 252, 383
Manual headlamp mode 106
Messages in the multifunction
display 331
Replacing bulbs 348
Switch 52, 105
Head-thorax airbag 75, 387
High beam flasher 53, 109
Replacing bulbs 348High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 331
Replacing bulbs 348
Switching on 109
High mounted brake lamp 349
High-pressure cleaners 293
Hood 244
Messages in the multifunction
display 329
Horn 27
HVAC see Automatic climate control
Hydroplaning 236
I
Identification labels 368
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 368
Ignition 40
Immobilizer 90
Indicator lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
sure
Inside door handle 34
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402 IndexSeat belt force limiter 72
Seat belts 62
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening seat belts 46
Message in the multifunction
display 334
Proper use of 48
Safety guidelines 67
Telltale 69, 304
Seating capacity 259
Seats 42
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 75
Lamps in the instrument cluster 298
Tele Aid 209
Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see Service indicator
Service life
Tires 255
Vehicle batteries 251
Service see Maintenance
Service, Parts 366Settings
Control system menus 120
Control system submenus 121
Factory, SmartKey 98
Individual, Vehicle 126
Menus and submenus 119
Resetting all, Control system 126
Selective, SmartKey 98
Time 131
Shift program mode selector switch, Auto-
matic transmission 173
Shifting, Automatic transmission 167
Side air vents 31
Side marker lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 332
Replacing bulbs 349
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 283
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains 288
Snow tires* 287
Spare fuses 363
Spare parts service 366
Speed setting
Cruise control 199Speedometer 29
SRS 62, 389
Indicator lamp 29, 304
Messages in the multifunction
display 312
Standing lamps 105
Standing water, Driving trough 238
Start button 49
Starter battery 251, 356
Starter switch 27, 40
Starting difficulties, Engine 50
Starting the engine 49
Steering wheel 43
Buttons 30
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 174
Indicator lamp 303
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 215
Storage compartments 200
Armrest 200
Center 201
Map pocket, Passenger footwell 200
Parcel net in trunk 201
Rear 201
Storing tires 256
Submenus see Control system submenus