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Driving safety system
..........................55
ABS. .................................................. 55
Adaptive brake lamps. ......................56
BAS. .................................................. 55
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL. ................................................ 56
Driving safety systems
ESP ®
................................................ 56
Driving system................................... 114
Active parking assist. ......................122
Cruise control. ................................ 114
ECO start/stop function .................126
Parktronic. ...................................... 119
Speedtronic. ................................... 116
Driving tip
Braking ........................................... 183
Trailer towing. ................................. 188
Winter ............................................. 182
Driving tips
Driving abroad ............................... 185
Driving on wet roads ......................185 E
EASY-VARIO system ...........................148
ECO start/stop function.................... 126
Electrical/electronic equipment Retrofitting ..................................... 275
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ® e mark.................................................
275
Emergency key element Lost. ............................................... 239
Emergency locking
Vehicle............................................ 242
Emergency release
Fuel filler fla p.................................. 242
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ..................235
Emergency starting............................ 269
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle............................................ 241
Engine
Display message ............................. 212
Running irregularl y.......................... 234
Starting problems ........................... 233
Starting with ECO start/stop
function ............................................ 87
Starting with the key......................... 86
Switching off ..................................... 89
Switching off using the ECO Start-
Stop function .................................... 90
Technical data. ............................... 278
Engine diagnostics warning lamp
............................................................. 227
Engine electronics .............................. 275
Malfunction..................................... 233
Engine number................................... 277
Engine oil ........................................... 295
Capacities.. ..................................... 174Checking the oil level (dipstick).
.....174
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer). ...................................... 173
Consumption ................................. 172
Display message
....................................... 173, 219, 220
Filler neck. ...................................... 174
Topping up. ..................................... 174
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)... 56
Display messages ...........207, 208, 209
Warning lamp. .......................... 56, 226
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer). ...................................... 109
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting .......................................... 70
Folding in/out (automatically). .........71
Folding in/out (electrically). .............71
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer). ...................................... 110
Malfunction..................................... 238
Resetting. ......................................... 71
Exterior view
Overview. .......................................... 20 F
Fastening seat belts Childre n............................................ 51
Fire extinguisher................................ 201Index
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Malfunction memory
see Message memory menu
Manual transmission........................... 91
Maximum speed Technical data. ............................... 280
Memory card ...................................... 103
Operation (on-board computer). .....103
see separate operating instructions
Menu (on-board computer)................ 100
Audio. ............................................. 102
DVD. ............................................... 104
Message memory. .......................... 105
Navigation. ..................................... 104
Operating........................................ 101
Resetting to factory settings........... 105
Settings .......................................... 105
Submenu overview. ........................106
Telephone. ...................................... 112
Trip computer. ................................ 111
Messages
see Display messages
see Message memory menu
see Warning and indicator lamps
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technical data. ............................... 285
Mirrors
Sun visor......................................... 161
Mobile phone...................................... 163
Display message..................... 210, 221 Installation.
..................................... 275
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 112
Modifying the programming
Key. .................................................. 60
MOExtended run-flat system* ..178, 262
MP3..................................................... 103
Operating (on-board computer)
....................................................... 103
see separate operating instructions
Multi-contour backrest........................ 68
Multi-function display ....................97, 99
Multi-function steering wheel............. 98
Overview. .......................................... 30 N
Navigation........................................... 104 Navigation menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 104
see separate operating instructions O
Odometer Total distance recorder. ....................26
Trip meter. ........................................ 26
Oil
Consumption. ................................. 172
Topping up. ..................................... 174Oil level
Checking (dipstick). ........................174
Checking (on-board computer). ......173
On-board computer.............................. 98
Audio menu. ................................... 102
Convenience submenu. ..................107
Display messages ........................... 202
DVD menu ...................................... 104
Factory settings .............................. 105
Instrument cluster submenu ...........106
Lighting submenu. ..........................107
Message memory menu.................. 105
Navigation menu. ............................ 104
Operation menu. ............................. 101
Settings menu ................................ 105
Standard display menu. ..................102
Telephone menu. ............................ 112
Time/date submenu. ......................106
Trip computer menu. ......................111
Vehicle submenu. ........................... 107
On-board computer language ...........107
One-touch gearshifting........................ 93
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display .............98
On-board computer. .......................102
Override feature
Rear side windows ............................ 54 Index
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Troubleshooting
235AUTOTRONIC*
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The transmission has problems
shifting gear The transmission is losing oil. X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. The acceleration ability is deteri-
orating.
The one-touch gearshifting is no
longer working.
The transmission no longer
changes gear. The transmission is in emergency
mode. X
Stop the vehicle.
X Move the selector lever to position P.
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition lock.
X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine.
X Move the selector lever to position Dor R.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. Practical advice
* optional
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Service products and capacities
291Service products and capacities
Notes on service products and capaci-
ties
Service products are:
R fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use those products which have been tested
and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle and are listed in the Mercedes-
Benz Owner's Manual in the relevant chapter
since:
R parts and service products are matched
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the war-
ranty
You can recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51) Other designations or recommendations that
relate to a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Approval have not
necessarily been approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
When handling, storing and disposing of
any service products, please observe the
relevant regulations, as, otherwise, you
could endanger yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protect your health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your
eyes or open wounds. See a doctor imme-
diately if any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Fuels
G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine before refuelling. G
Risk of injury
Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
skin or clothing.
Allowing fuels to come into direct contact
with your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is
damaging to your health.
Tank capacity Total capacity 54 l
Of which reserve
fuel
Approximately 6 l
!
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a petrol engine. Never mix
diesel with petrol. Even small amounts of
the wrong fuel result in damage to the
injection system. Damage resulting from Technical data
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