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27 At a glance
Instrument cluster
ItemPage
1Multifunction display 
with:
Main odometer127
Trip odometer120,
127
Automatic transmission*:
Gear range indicator160
Automatic transmission*:
Program mode indicator161
Outside temperature 
indicator (or digital speed-
ometer when selected)140
Set speed for cruise control249
2Tachometer with:
?Engine malfunction 
indicator lamp, 
USA only351
±Engine malfunction 
indicator lamp, 
Canada only351
ItemPage
353
HUSA only: 
Combination low tire 
pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale317,
356
AHigh beam 
headlamp indicator 
lamp55,
113
3Fuel gauge with:
4Fuel reserve warning 
lamp355
The arrow indicates that the 
fuel filler flap is on the rear 
right-hand side.291
4Clock120
5Speedometer with:
1Supplemental 
Restraint System 
(SRS) indicator lamp64,
355
ItemPage
-Antilock Brake 
System (ABS) 
indicator lamp84,
348
LLeft turn signal 
indicator lamp
KRight turn signal 
indicator lamp55
vElectronic Stability 
Program (ESP®) 
warning lamp
86,
352
;Brake warning lamp, 
USA only59,
350
3Brake warning lamp, 
Canada only59,
350
6Reset button for:
Resetting trip odometer
Resetting all settings
120
136
7Knobs for instrument 
cluster illumination118 
     
        
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300 Operation
Engine compartment
Unscrew filler cap1 from filler neck.
Add engine oil as required.
Be careful not to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. 
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil 
entering the ground or water.
Screw filler cap1 back on filler neck.
For more information on engine oil, see 
“Technical data” (
page 451) and 
(
page 453).
Transmission fluid level*
Vehicles with automatic transmission*: 
The transmission fluid level does not need 
to be checked. If you notice transmission 
fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions, 
have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 
check the transmission.
Coolant level
The engine coolant is a mixture of water 
and anticorrosion/antifreeze.
When checking the coolant level,
the vehicle must be parked on level 
ground
the coolant temperature must be 
below 158°F (70°C)
!Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. 
It could cause damage to the engine and 
emission control system not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!G
In order to avoid any potentially serious 
burns:
Use extreme caution when opening the 
hood if there are any signs of steam or 
coolant leaking from the cooling system, 
or if the coolant temperature gauge indi-
cates that the coolant is overheated.
Do not remove pressure cap on coolant 
reservoir if coolant temperature is 
above 158°F (70°C). Allow engine to 
cool down before removing cap. The 
coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and 
is under pressure.
Using a rag, slowly open the cap approx-
imately 1/2turn to relieve excess pres-
sure. If opened immediately, scalding 
hot fluid and steam will be blown out 
under pressure.
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine 
parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene 
glycol which may burn if it comes into 
contact with hot engine parts. 
     
        
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461 Index
Climate control 172
Air conditioning refrigerant 452
Air conditioning, Cooling 180
Air recirculation mode 178
Air vents 172
Air volume 177
Control panel 174
Defrosting 170, 177
Residual heat utilization 181
Switching on/off 175
Temperature 175
Clock 120
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 331
Collapsible tire (spare wheel) 447
Collapsible wheel chock 391
COMAND* system 29
Driving instructions 287
Navigation 135
Combination switch 113
High beam flasher 113
High beam headlamps 55, 113
Low beam headlamps 55
Turn signals 55
Windshield wipers 56
Control system 121Control system menus 124
AMG 128
AUDIO 133
NAV* 135
Settings 136
Standard display 127
TEL* 149
Trip computer 148
Vehicle status message memory 135
Control system submenus
Convenience* 147
Instrument cluster 139
Lighting 143
Time/Date 141
Vehicle 146
Convenience opening/closing*
Power windows 238
Retractable hardtop 244
Coolant 456
Adding water 293
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 457
Checking coolant level 300
Messages in the multifunction 
display 374–376
Technical data 452
Temperature 289Temperature gauge (Multifunction 
display) 127
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 114
Replacing bulbs 400
Cruise control 248
Messages in the multifunction 
display 362
Cup holder 255
Curb weight 331
D
Date (Control system) 142
Daytime running lamp mode 111
Setting 143
Deep water see Standing water
Defrosting
Rear window 170
Windshield (Automatic climate 
control*) 189
Windshield (Climate control) 177
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 144
Interior lighting 145
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
Wile driving 58
With starting the engine 52