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X
Insert emergency key element ;into
opening in trim :.
X Turn emergency key element ;90° clock-
wise.
X Push emergency key element ;in the
direction of arrow and open the tailgate. Emergency fuel filler flap release
G
Risk of injury
The edges on the inside of the vehicle body
can be sharp. You could injure yourself when
using the fuel filler flap emergency release.
Avoid contact with the edges on the inside of
the vehicle body.
The emergency release is located in the lug-
gage compartment behind the side trim on
the right-hand side, when viewed in the direc-
tion of travel.
X Open the tailgate.
X Open the right-hand side trim panel
(Y page 219). X
Pull emergency release :.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
X Open the fuel filler flap. Releasing the parking lock manually
In the event of an electrical fault, it is possible
to release the selector lever lock manually to
move it out of position P, e.g. if you wish to
tow the vehicle away. X
Depress the parking brake firmly.
X Press selector lever cover :to the left and
remove it upwards.
X Press release button ;down and simul-
taneously move the selector lever out of
position P.
The selector lever can now be moved freely
until it is returned to position P. Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head
restraints
If the NECK-PRO head restraints are triggered
in an accident, you must reset the head
restraints on the driver's and front-passenger
seats. Otherwise, the additional protection
will not be available in the event of another
rear-end collision. You can recognise when
head restraints have been triggered by the
fact that they have moved forwards and can
no longer be adjusted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
NECK-PRO head restraints checked at a quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre, following a rear-end col-
lision.
i This work requires a lot of strength. If you
have difficulty resetting the head Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head restraints
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Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can replace the following bulbs: Halogen/bi-xenon headlamps* Bulb type
:
Turn signal lamp: WY 5 W
; Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W Tail lamp Bulb type
:
Tail lamp/brake lamp: P 21 W
; Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
= Reversing lamp: P 21 W/W 16 W 32
? Rear foglamp/tail lamp: P 21 W Licence plate lamp Bulb type
:
Licence plate lamp: W 5 W 32
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X
To close: insert side trim panel ;and turn
catch :90° in the opposite direction to
the arrow.
Changing the tail lamps X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the luggage compartment.
X Open the side trim panel (Y page 219).Bulb holder
X
Pull out connector ;.
X Press retaining lugs :simultaneously in
the direction of the arrow and pull the bulb
holder out. Bulb holder without LED* turn signal lamp
: Tail lamp/brake lamp
; Turn signal lamp
= Reversing lamp
? Rear foglamp/tail lamp X
Lightly press the corresponding bulb into
the holder, turn it anti-clockwise and
remove it from the bulb holder.
X Insert the corresponding new bulb into the
bulb holder and turn it clockwise.
X Attach the bulb holder and press firmly.
The retaining lugs on the bulb holder
engages audibly.
X Insert the connector.
X Close the side trim panel (Y page 219).
Changing the bulbs in the licence plate
lamps X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the tailgate.
X Press lug ;of license plate lamp :in the
direction of the arrow and remove license
plate lamp lens :.
X Remove licence plate lamp lens :.
X Replace the bulb.
X Insert licence plate lamp lens :and press
it in until it engages. Replacing the wiper blades
Windscreen wiper blades
G
Risk of accident
The windscreen will no longer be wiped prop-
erly if the wiper blades are worn. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
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X
Hold wiper arm :and press wiper
blade ;in the direction of the arrow until
it releases.
X Remove wiper blade ;.
Fitting X
Place the new wiper blade ;onto wiper
arm :.
X Hold wiper arm :and press wiper
blade ;in the opposite direction to the
arrow until it engages.
X Make sure that wiper blade ;is seated
correctly.
X Position wiper blade ;parallel to wiper
arm :.
X Fold wiper arm :back onto the rear win-
dow. Flat tyre
Flat tyre equipment variants
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 175)
R a collapsible emergency spare
wheel* (Y page 175) Preparing the vehicle
X Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic
as possible on solid, non-slippery, level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Firmly depress the parking brake.
X Move the selector lever to P.
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area whilst a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier. X
Switch off the engine.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Get out of the vehicle.
X Close the driver's door.
X Place the warning triangle (Y page 174) at
a suitable distance. Observe legal require-
ments. Using the TIREFIT kit
You can use the TIREFIT kit to seal small
punctures, particularly those in the tyre tread.
You can use TIREFIT at outside temperatures
down to -20 †. G
Risk of accident
In the following situations, your safety is at
particular risk and tyre sealant is unable to
provide breakdown assistance:
R if there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
greater than 4 mm
R if the wheel rim is damaged
R if you have driven at very low tyre pressures
or on a flat tyre
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or
on safety-related systems must be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
X Do not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tyre, e.g. screws or
nails.
X Remove TIREFIT, the accompanying "max.
80 km/h" sticker and the electric air pump
from the stowage well underneath the lug-
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from the battery. Otherwise, you may
destroy electronic components, such as
the alternator.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
have all work involving the battery, e.g.
removal, charging and replacement, car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Installation location of the battery Your vehicle is equipped with a battery in the
engine compartment. It is located on the front
bulkhead under the filter box on the right-
hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the
direction of travel.
:
Battery
; Positive terminal
= Negative terminal
? Breather hose Disconnecting the battery
G
Risk of accident
If the battery is disconnected:
R the brake boosting effect will not be avail-
able. Then, greater braking force will be
required and brake pedal travel will be lon-
ger. If necessary, depress the brake pedal
with maximum force.
R you will no longer be able to turn the key in
the ignition lock.
R the selector lever is locked in position P.!
Always disconnect the battery in
the order described below. Never swap the
terminal clamps. Otherwise, you may dam-
age the vehicle electronics.
X Apply the parking brake and move the
selector lever to P.
X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g.
radio, blower, etc.).
X Turn the key to position 0(Y page 61) in
the ignition lock and remove it.
X Open the bonnet. X
Release clamps ;on filter box :.
X Remove filter box :.
X Remove the negative terminal clamp from
the battery.
X Remove the cover from the positive termi-
nal clamp.
X Remove the positive terminal clamp from
the battery.
X Disconnect the breather hose. Removing the battery
X Disconnect the battery ( Ypage 233).
X Loosen the bolt which holds the battery in
place.
X Remove the battery. Battery
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Jump leads and further information about
jump-starting can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Never start the vehicle using a rapid battery
charger. G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of acid burns when jump-start-
ing a vehicle due to the gases which escape
from the battery. Do not lean over the battery
while the engine is being jump-started. G
Risk of explosion
Gases escaping from the battery during jump-
starting may cause minor explosions. Avoid
creating sparks. Keep naked flames away
from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries.
You will find these under "Battery" in the
index.
X Make sure that the two vehicles do not
touch.
X Depress the parking brake firmly.
X Move the selector lever to P.
X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g.
radio, blower, etc.).
X Open the bonnet (Y page 146). Jump-starting
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XSlide cover :of positive terminal ;in
the direction of the arrow .
X Connect positive terminal ;on your vehi-
cle to positive terminal =of donor battery
B using the jump lead, beginning with your
own battery.
X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
run it at idling speed.
X Connect negative terminal ?of donor bat-
tery Bto earth point Aof your vehicle
using the jump lead, connecting the jump
lead to donor battery Bfirst.
X Start the engine.
X First, remove the jump lead from earth
point Aand negative terminal ?, then
from positive terminal ;and positive ter-
minal =, each time disconnecting from the
battery on your own vehicle first.
X Have the battery checked at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.Towing and tow-starting
Points to remember
G Risk of accident
If you have the vehicle towed, you must use a
rigid towing bar if:
R the engine is not running.
R there is a brake system malfunction.
R there is a malfunction in the voltage supply
or the vehicle's electrical system.
The power steering and the brake force boos-
ter do not work when the engine is not run-
ning. Then, greater braking force will be
required and brake pedal travel will be longer.
If necessary, depress the brake pedal with full
force.
Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot be
turned in the ignition lock. If this is the case,
the steering is locked and the vehicle cannot
be steered.
If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its
weight must not exceed the maximum per-
missible gross vehicle weight of your vehicle.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
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X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its rear-
most position.
X Fold floor covering :upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) ;. Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the crank-
case. More information can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Service products and capacities
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 Sheet number (such
as MB 229.5) 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 endan-
ger 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 immediately if
any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Fuel
G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine and the auxiliary heat-
ing* 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 66 l
Of which reserve
fuel
Approximately 8 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 Service products and capacities
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