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Hill start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.151
Parktroni c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Driving tip
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Driving on wet road s.. . . . . . . . ..219
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
DVD Audio/Vide o
Operation (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 E
Easy-entry/exit On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .144
Easy-entry feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..93
Easy-exit feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Easy-Pack fix kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
EASY-PACK tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..82
EBV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Display message (luxury multi -
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .251
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 Electrical/electronic equipmen
t
Retrofitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337
Electronic brake-power distribution
see EBV
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
Electronic Traction Support
see ETS
e mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337
Emergency engine starting . . . . . ..331
Emergency key element Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Emergency locking
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Emergency release
Fuel filler fla p.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .292
Emergency unlocking
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
Engine
Running irregularl y.. . . . . . . . . . . .291
Starting problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
Starting with KEYLESS GO . . . . . . .114
Starting with the key . . . . . . . . . . .113
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
Engine diagnostic warning lamp . ..2 82 Engine electronics
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..337
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .367
Checking the oil level (dipstick) . . .208
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
Filler neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . .69
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .248
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Trailer stabilising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 279
ETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Exterior mirror parking position Storin g.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95, 97
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . .95
Folding in/out (automatically ).. . . .95
Folding in/out (electrically) . . . . . . .94
Folding in (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Index
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Protection of the environment
17Protection of the environment
H
Environmental not
e
DaimlerChrysler's declared policy is one of
integrated environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resource s
which form the basis of our existence on
this planet to be used sparingly and in a
manner which takes the requirements of
both nature and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environ-
ment by operating your vehicle in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend
on the following factors:
R Operating conditions of your vehicle
R Your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating condition s
R Avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R Make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R Do not carry any unnecessary weight. R
Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
R Remove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
R A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
ute to environmental protection. Yo u
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
R Always have maintenance work carrie d
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
R Do not depress the accelerator peda l
when starting the engine.
R Do not warm up the engine with the vehi-
cle stationary.
R Drive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front.
R Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R Change gear in good time and use eac h
gear only up to 2
/ 3of its maximum engine
speed.
R Switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicle
s
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Introduction
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Instrument cluste
r124 Clock
In vehicles without audio equipment *or with
Audio 20*, you can set the time using the on-
board computer.
Vehicles with a 4-button multi-function steer-
ing wheel (Y page 129 )
Vehicles with a 12-button luxury multi-func-
tion steering wheel* (Y page 142 )
i Vehicles with a navigation system*
(Audio 50 APS* or COMAND APS*): your
navigation system *receives the time from
a GPS satellite. You must set the time zone
once on your Audio 50 APS* or COMAND
APS*. Refer to the separate Operating
Instructions for notes on how to do this. Speedometer with segments (vehi-
cles with luxury multi-function steer-
ing wheel*, 12 buttons)
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
Cruise control* mode:
The segments light up from the stored speed
to the maximum speed.
Variable Speedtronic* mode:
The segments light up from the start of the
scale to the selected limit speed. Rev counter
The red band in the rev counter indicates the
engine's overrevving range. The fuel supply is
interrupted to protect the engine when the
red band is reached.
! Do not drive in the overrevving range.
Doing so will damage the engine. H
Environmental not
e
Avoid driving at high engine speeds, as thi s
increases your vehicle's consumption
unnecessarily and pollutes the environ -
ment through increased emissions. Outside temperature display
G
Risk of accident
The road surface may be icy, especially in
wooded areas or on bridges, even if tem-
peratures are just above freezing point. The
vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your
driving style. You should therefore always
adapt your driving style and speed to suit
the weather conditions .
There is a short delay before a change in out-
side temperature is displayed. Controls
* optional
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On-board computer (vehicles with multi-function steering wheel, 4 buttons)
128 Function
1 Standard display
(Y page 128 )
Shows the standard display or resets
the trip mete r 2 Trip computer
(Y page 128 )
Shows the trip computer from the
start of the journey or resets it 3 Rang
e 4 Digital speedomete
r5 Message memory
(Y page 128 ) 6 Service
(Y page 226 )
Calls up the service due dat e7 Tyre pressure loss warning sys
-
tem * 8 Time/date
(Y page 129 ) The number of menus shown depends on the
optional equipment in the vehicle.
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel. Basic display The basic setting shows the trip meter and
the total distance recorder in the multi-func-
tion display. This is the standard display .
X Press the èbutton repeatedly until the
standard display appears.
or
X Press and hold the èbutton until the
standard display appears. 1
Trip meter
2 Total distance recorder
X To reset the trip meter: press and hold
the í button until the value has been
reset .
Trip compute r X
Press the èbutton repeatedly until the
trip computer appears. 1
Kilometres
2 Average spee d
3 Time
4 Average fuel consumption
X To reset the trip computer: press and
hold the íbutton until the values have
been reset .
Message memory The on-board computer stores certain display
messages. You can call up display messages
in this menu. G
Risk of accident
The on-board computer only records and
displays messages and warnings from cer-
tain systems. For this reason, you shoul d
always make sure that your vehicle is safe
to drive. You could otherwise cause an acci-
dent by driving an unsafe vehicle .Cont
rols
* optional
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On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons)
1341
Trip meter
2 Total distance recorder
i Reset the trip meter (Y page 135).
Trip computer from start The values in the
From startsubmenu refer
to the start of the journey.
X Press $or% to select From
start. 1
Kilometres
2 Time 3
Average spee d
4 Average fuel consumption
The From start trip computer is automati-
cally reset if the trip is interrupted for longe r
than 4 hours. It is automatically reset if the
trip exceeds 999 hours or 9,999 kilometres .
i Reset the trip computer (Y page 135).
Trip computer from reset The values in the
From resetsubmenu refer
to the last time the submenu was reset .
X Press $or% to select From
reset. 1
Kilometres
2 Time
3 Average spee d
4 Average fuel consumption The
From reset trip computer is automati-
cally reset if the trip exceeds 9,999 hours or
99,999 kilometres .
i Reset the trip computer (Y page 135).
Calling up the range X
Press $or% to select the Range
submenu.
The multi-function display shows the esti-
mated distance that can be covered by the
vehicle, based on your current driving style
and the amount of fuel remaining in the
tank. 1
Estimated range
Once the reserve tank fuel is about half
empty, only the refuelling symbol appears. Controls
* optional
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Tyres and wheels
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0
X
Replace cap 1and tighten all the way to
the stop.
You will find further information about coolan t
in the "Technical data" section
( Y page 368). Windscreen washer system/head-
lamp cleaning system
*
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment on the left-hand side of
the vehicle. The headlamp cleaning system*
is also supplied from the washer fluid reser-
voir. 1
Cove r
X Add windscreen washer concentrate to the
washer fluid all year round. G
Risk of fire
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when windscreen washe r
concentrate is being handled.
Use :
R a windscreen washer fluid additive
such as MB Summerwash to preven t
smearing (for temperatures above freez-
ing).
R a windscreen washer fluid additive wit h
antifreeze properties such as MB Winter-
wash (if there is a risk of frost).
X Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con-
tainer beforehand. Adapt the mixing ratio
to the outside temperatures.
! Only use windscreen washer fluid which
is suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Unsuit-
able windscreen washer fluid could dam-
age the plastic lamp lenses of the head-
lamps.
X To open: pull cap1upwards by the tab .
X To close: press cap 1onto the filler neck
until it clicks into place. Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These tyres have been specially adap-
ted for use with the control systems, such
as ABS or ESP, and are marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(with run-flat characteristics)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres
should only be used on wheels that have
been specifically approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
If you use other tyres and wheels,
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept any respon-
sibility for damage that may result from
this. Further information about tyres,
wheels and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
If you use tyres other than those tested and
recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, characteristics such as handling, vehi-
cle noise emissions and fuel consumption Operation
* optional
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7 Tyres and wheels
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres which
have been approved by Mercedes-Benz
specifically for your vehicle. These tyres ar e
specially adapted for use with the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
, and are
marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(with run-flat characteristics)
If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can-
not accept any responsibility for damage
which may occur. Information about tyres
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Ben z
Service Centre.
! If you fit tyres other than those tested and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, charac-
teristics such as handling, noise levels and
fuel consumption, etc. may be adversel y
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, dimensional variations and differen t
tyre deformation characteristics could
cause the tyres to make contact with the
bodywork and axle components. This could
result in damage to the tyres or the vehicle. i
Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
You will find a table of tyre pressures on the
inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap . You
will find further information about tyre pres-
sures in the "Operation" section
( Y page 213). Technical data
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Service products and capacities
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system. Damage resulting from adding the
wrong fuel is not covered by the warranty.
More information about refuelling and fuels
can be found in the "Operation" section. Notes on fuel consumption
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations: R
At very low temperatures
R In urban traffic
R On short trips
R When towing a trailer
R In mountainous terrain
! Do not use any special additives, as they
can cause malfunctions and engine dam-
age. Damages resulting from the use of
such additives are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty. H
Environmental not
e
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which sci-
entists believe to be principally responsible
for global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your vehicle's CO
2emissions are directly
related to fuel consumption and therefore
depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engin e
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly. Technical data
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