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Sparew
heel
Fitting ............................................ 268
Technical data ............................... 302
Spee dLimi tAssist ............................ 145
Activating/deactivating message
function (on-board computer) ........116
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 116
Display message ............................ 212
Spee dlimiter
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 133
Speedometer
Digita lspeedometer (on-board
computer) ...................................... 111
Segments ...................................... 107
Selecting the displa yunit (on-
board computer) ............................ 117
Speedtronic ....................................... 133
Display message .................... 212, 215
Permanent ..................................... 135
Variabl e......................................... 133
SRS (Supplemental Restrain tSystem)
Display message ............................ 227
Warning lamp ........................... 35, 233
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .110
Status indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .109
Steering Display message ............................ 221
Steering wheel
Adjusting ................................... 71, 72
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 107
Storing settings ............................... 75
Steering wheel boss
Cleaning ......................................... 203
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ....105
Stowage compartments ...................166
Armrest (under) ............................. 167
Centre console .............................. 167
Glove compartment .......................166
Stowage well
Boot floo r(un derneath) ................. 171
Submen u(on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 121
Factory setting ............................... 122
Instrument cluster .........................117
Lights ............................................ .119 Standard displa
y............................ 110
Time/Date ..................................... 118
Vehicle .......................................... .120
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor ............................................ 172
Supplemental Restrain tSystem
see SRS ........................................... 35
See SRS .......................................... 35
Supplemental Restrain tSystem
(SRS) ..................................................... 35
Surround lighting Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 120
Switchin goff the alarm
ATA .................................................. 58 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 223
Tail pipes
Cleaning ......................................... 203
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity .................................... 288
Technical data E200 CGIB lueEFFICIENCY ...........291
E2 20 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........294
E2 50 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........295
E2 50 CGIB lueEFFICIENCY ...........292
E3 50 ............................................. 292
E3 50 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........296
E3 50 CGIB lueEFFICIENCY ...........293
E5 00 ............................................. 293
Trailer loads ................................... 304
Tyres ...................................... 297, 301
Wheels ................................... 297, 301
Telephone
see Mobile phone .......................... 114
Telephone compartment ..................167
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 107
Outside temperature ..................... .107
THERMATIC
Malfunction indicator lamp ............230
THERMOTRONIC
Malfunction indicator lamp ............230 14
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Through-loading
................................ 167
Through-loading feature ...................169
Tightening torque .............................. 272
Time Setting (on-board computer) .......... 118
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 118
TIREFIT kit
Storage location ............................ 207
Using ............................................. 264
Top Tether ............................................ 51
Total distanc erecorder .................... 110
Tourist mode see Intelligent Ligh tSystem
Tow-away protection ..........................59
Towing ................................................ 279
Towing atrailer
Folding in the bal lcoupling ............ 196
Folding out the bal lcoupling .......... 193
Towing eye
Fitting ............................................ 279
Removing ....................................... 280
Tow-starting ....................................... 279
Trailer 7-pin connector ............................. 197
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 197
Display message ...........218, 222, 225
Power supply ................................. 197
Trailer coupling
see Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 304
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 193
Cleaning ......................................... 203
Trailer towing
Driving tips .................................... 194
ESP ®
................................................ 55
Mounting dimensions ....................303
Parking Guidance ........................... 143
Parktroni c...................................... 140
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-wa yradio .............. 285
Transmission positions ....................102
Transport (vehicle) ............................280
Trim strips Cleaning ......................................... 204 Trip computer
On-board computer .......................110
Trip meter .......................................... 110
Resetting (on-board computer) ......111
Turn signal
Display message .................... 222, 223
TV
Operating (on-board computer) .....114
Two-way radio
Installatio n..................................... 285
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate ......286
Tyre grip ............................................. 192
Tyre pressure ................................... .186
Display message ............................ 213
Tyre pressure los swarning system
............................................................ 187
Tyres
Direction of rotatio n...................... 185
General notes ................................ 184
Technical data ....................... 297, 301
Tyre tread .......................................... .186 U
Unladen weight ................................. 291
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ..................... 249
From insid ethe vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 64 V
Vanity mirror Sun viso r........................................ 172
Variable Speedtronic ........................133
Vehicle Emergency unlocking ............249, 250
Individua lsettings (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 117
Leaving parked up .........................249
Towing ........................................... 279
Tow-starting ................................... 279
Transporting .................................. 280
Vehicle battery .................................. 273
Vehicle dimensions ...................291, 296
Vehicle electronics ...........................284 Index
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Vehicl
eidentificatio nnumber
(VIN) .......................................... 286, 287
Vehicle identification plate ..............286
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 207
Vehicle weights ................................. 291W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS (yellow) ................................... 232
Distronic Plu s(red )........................ 232
ESP ®
........................................ 54, 233
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 233
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 123
LIM (Distroni cPlus) ....................... 126
LIM (variable Speedtronic) .............133
Malfunction indicator lamp ............230
Warning lamps
see Indicator and warning lamps
Warning tone ..................................... 237
Warning triangle ................................ 206
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 229
Washer fluid reservoir ..............183, 291
Wearin gseat belts .............................. 76
Whee lbolts
Tightening torqu e........................... 272
Whee lchock
Use ................................................ 269
Wheels
Cleaning ......................................... 202
General notes ................................ 184
Interchanging ................................. 189
Technical data ....................... 297, 301
Wind deflector
see AIRCAP
Windowbag .......................................... 40
Windowbags Display message ............................ 228
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 202
see Side windows
Windscree nwasher fluid .................. 291
Topping up ..................................... 183
Windscree nwasher system .....183, 291
Windscree nwipers ............................. 94
Malfunction ................................... .244
Replacing the wiper blades ............263Winte
rdiesel ..................................... 180
Winte rdriving ............................ 189, 190
Winte rtyres ....................................... 189
Limiting the spee d(on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 135
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 202
Replacing ....................................... 263
Wooden trim
Cleaning ......................................... 204 16
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Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in amanner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating condition sofyour vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
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 consump-
tion.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R ar egularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Personal driving style
R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
startingt he engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain asafe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 2
/ 3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicles
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 tgross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allowsf or recycling and re-use.
There is anetwork 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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Operating safety
Safet
ynotes G
Risk of accident and injury
Always have work on the vehicle carried out
by aq ualified specialist workshop. In particu-
lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-rela-
ted systems as well as maintenanc ework
must be carried out at aqualified specialist
workshop. The worksho pmust have the nec-
essary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you use aMercedes-Benz
Service Centr efor this purpose. G
Risk of accident and injury
Some safety systems only function when the
engin eisrunning. Therefore, do not switch off
the engin ewhen driving. Otherwise, the
safety systems in your vehicle may no longer
function correctly and thereby not provide
you or other swith the intended degree of pro-
tection .This also increases the danger of your
losing control of your vehicle and thereby the
risk of causing an accident. G
Risk of accident and injury
Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. re-routing of cables
under coverings, could cause the safety sys-
tems of your vehicle to stop workin gproperly.
The safety systems would thus no longer pro-
tecty ou and other persons as intended. In
addition, there is arisk that you may lose con-
trol of your vehicle and thus cause an acci-
dent.
All work and alteration stothe vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should there-
fore be carried out at aqualified specialist
workshop. G
Risk of accident
If you drive over obstacles at high speed or if
the vehicle bottoms out in rough terrain, it
could cause heavy impacts to the vehicle
underbody, tyres or wheels. This could cause your vehicle to be damaged, which in turn
might lead to an accident. This also applies to
vehicles which are equipped with underbody
protection.
You should therefore drive over obstacles
slowly and preven
tthe vehicle from bottom-
ing out when driving off-road. If necessary,
have your vehicle inspected at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop. G
Risk of accident
If work on electronic equipment and its soft-
ware is carried out incorrectly, this equipment
could stop working. The electronic systems
are networked via interfaces. Tampering with
these electronic systems could cause mal-
function sinsystems which have not been
modified. Malfunctions such as these can
seriously jeopardise the vehicle's operating
safety and therefore your own safety.
You should therefore have all work and mod-
ification stoelectronic componentsc arried
out at aqualified specialist workshop. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles to improve their quality or safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorised specialist dealer and your vehicle
has never been inspected at aMercedes-
Benz Service Centre, it is possible that your
vehicle is not registered in your name with
Mercedes-Benz .Mercedes-Benz can only
infor myou about vehicle checks if it has your
registration data.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
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Correct use
Observ ethe followin ginformatio nwhen using
your vehicle:
R thes afety note sinthism anual
R the" Technical data" sectio ninthism anual
R national road traffic regulations
R national road traffic licensing regulations G
Ris
kofi njury
Various warning stickers are affixe dtoyour
vehicle .Thei rpurpose is to draw your atten-
tion, and th eattentio nofothers, to various
dangers. Therefore, do no tremove any warn-
ing stickers unless th esticker clearly states
that you may do so.
If you remove th ewarning stickers ,you or
other scoul dbei njured by failin gtorecognise
certain dangers. Dat
astored in th evehicle Fault data
Components critical for vehicle operatio nare
equippe dwithf ault dat amemorie sasstand-
ard. Ther eare also memorie sdedicate dto
storin gthe technical reactions of vehicle
component stodriving situations (e.g. the
triggering of an airbag ,ESP ®
intervention).
This dat aisused exclusively to:
R assis tintherectification of fault sand
defects
R help Mercedes-Ben zoptimis eand develop
vehicle functions.
The dat acanno tbeu sed to trace th evehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes-
Benz, this technical informatio ncan be read
from th efault memories. This is performed by
authorised employees of th eMercedes-Benz
servic enetwork usin gspecial diagnostic
computers. Afte
rafault has been rectified, th einforma-
tio nisd eleted from th ememory. Other mem-
ory dat aisconstantl yoverwritten. Other devices that store data
Dependin gonits equipment, your vehicle
may feature communications and/or enter-
tainmen tsystems (e.g. navigation devices,
telephone systems). Thes eallow you to save
and edit dat arequired for th eoperatio nofthe
respectiv edevice.
Further informatio nonoperatio n(e.g. on
deleting data) can be foun dintheseparate
operatin ginstructions. Introduction
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Exterior view
....................................... 22
Cockpit ................................................. 23
Instrument cluster ..............................25
Multifunction steering wheel .............28
Centre console .................................... 29
Overhea dcontrol panel ...................... 31
Door control panel .............................. 32 21At
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