E
EASY-ENTR Yfeature ..................... 68, 72
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 121
Malfunction ................................... .246
EASY-EXIT feature ............................... 72
Crash-responsive ............................. 73
EBV (electronic brake force distri-
bution) .................................................. 56
Display message ............................ 220
Electroni cbrake force distribution
See EBV ........................................... 56
Electroni cStability Program
see ESP ®
......................................... 54
Electroni cTraction Support
see ETS
Emergency closing
Soft top .......................................... 250
Emergency key element
Lost ............................................... 248
Emergency locking
Vehicle .......................................... .250
Emergency runnin gmode
Automatic transmission .................243
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 207
Emergency starting ...........................279
Emergency unlocking Boot ............................................... 255
Vehicle .......................................... .249
Engine
Running irregularl y......................... 242
Starting problems ..........................241
Starting with KEYLESS GO ...............99
Starting with the key ........................ 98
Stopping ........................................ 101
Engine diagnostics warning
lamp .................................................... 235
Engine electronics .............................284
Malfunction ................................... .241
Engine number .................................. 287
Engine oil .......................................... 288
Consumption ................................ 182
Display message ............................ 225
Filler neck ...................................... 182
Topping up ..................................... 182ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) .................................................... 54
Activating/deactivating ...................55
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ................217
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 55
Warning lamp ........................... 54, 233
ETS (Electronic Traction Support) ...... 55
Exterior lighting Delayeds witch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 120
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 73
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ..........74
Folding in/ou t(au tomatically). ........74
Folding in/ou t(electrically). ............74
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 122
Malfunction ................................... .247
Parking position ............................... 75
Resetting ......................................... 74
Storing settings ............................... 75
Exterior view
Overview .......................................... 22 F
Fatigue Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST .........116, 144
Faul tmessage
see Display message .....................208
Fire extinguisher ............................... 206
First-aid kit ......................................... 206
Flat tyre Equipment ..................................... 263
MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 272
Preparing the vehicle .....................263
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 264
Floormat ............................................ .175
Foglamps Display message ............................ 224
Fording ............................................... 192
Frequencies Telephone ...................................... 285
Fron tairbag ......................................... 38
Front-passenger airbag ....................... 38
Fuel ..................................................... 287
Diese l............................................ 1798
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Restraint system
For childre n..................................... 42
See SRS .......................................... 35
Rev counter ........................................ 107
Reverse gear Engaging (manual transmission) ....102
Reversing camera ............................. 143
Cleaning ......................................... 202
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Roll bar ................................................ 41
Display message ............................ 229
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 159
Rea rwindow .................................. 173
Roof
see Soft top
Roof carrier ....................................... 171
Roof load (maximum) ........................291
Route see Route guidance .......................112
Route guidance
On-board computer .......................112 S
Seat Adjusting ............................. 66, 67, 68
Correct driver's sea tposition ........... 80
Storing settings ............................... 75
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt. ........................ 79
Display message ......................79, 216
Fault .............................................. 239
Switching bel tadjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................121
Seat belts
Fastening ......................................... 76
Warning lamp ........................... 79, 236
Seat covers
Cleaning ......................................... 204
Seat heating ........................................ .71
Seat ventilation ................................... 71
Malfunction indicator lamp ............230
Securing aload .................................. 170Selector lever
Display message ............................ 209
Sensors
Cleaning ......................................... 202
Service indicator
see Service interva ldispla y........... 197
Service products ............................... 287
Brake fluid .................................... 290
Coolant .......................................... 290
Engine oil ....................................... 288
Fuel ................................................ 287
Windscreen washer fluid ................291
Settings
Calling up astored setting ...............75
Factory (on-board computer) .........122
On-board computer .......................117
Shift ranges ....................................... 103
Sidebag ................................................ 39
Side windows Convenience closing ........................97
Convenience opening ......................96
Fault .............................................. 245
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Ski rack .............................................. 171
Sliding sunroof see Panorama sliding sunroof
Sno wchains ...................................... 190
Socket Cockpi t.......................................... 174
Rea rcompartment ......................... 174
Soft top .............................................. 160
AIRCAP .......................................... 164
Boot separator ............................... 162
Closing (key )................................. 162
Closing (switch) ............................. 161
Closing manually in an emergency .250
Display message ............................ 229
Draught stop .................................. 163
Fitting/removing the AIRCAP
draugh tstop .................................. 258
Malfunction ................................... .245
Opening (key )................................ 162
Opening (switch) ............................ 161
Re-locking ...................................... 162
Soft-top switch .................................. 161 Index
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The arrow next to the filling pump indicates
the side of the vehicle. 0046
To open the fuel filler flap
0047 To insert the fuel filler cap
008A Tyre pressure table
0088 Fuel type
X To open: press the fuel filler flap in the
direction of arrow 0046.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X Open the fuel filler flap.
X Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap 0047.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
X To close: replace the fuel filler cap and turn
it clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly
engages.
X Close the fuel filler flap. Petrol (EN 228)
! Refuel using only unleaded, sulphur-free
premium grade petrol with aminimum
octan enumber of 95 RON/85 MON con-
formin gtoEuropean standard EN 228.
Otherwise, you could impair engine output
or damage the engine. i
Asatemporary measure, only when the
recommended fuel is not available, you
may also use regular unleaded petrol,
91 RON/82. 5MON. This may reduce
engine performance and increase fuel con-
sumption. Avoid driving at full throttle.
In some countries, the fuel grade available
may not be adequate and could cause cok-
ing around the inlet valve. In such cases,
and in consultation with aMercedes-Benz
Servic eCentre, the petrol may be mixed
with the additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz (part no.
A000989254510). You must observe the
notes and mixing ratios specified on the
container.
Further information on "Fuel" (Y page 287). Diese
l(EN 590, DIN 51628) G
Risk of fire
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with adie-
sel engine. Do not mix diesel with petrol. This
would result in damage to the fuel system and
engine, which could lead to avehicle fire.
! Refuel using only diesel which conforms
to European standard EN 590 or German
standard DIN 51628. Otherwise, you could
impair engine output or damage the engine.
! When refuelling vehicles with adiesel par-
ticulate filter in countries outside the EU,
only low-sulphur Euro diesel with less than
0.005 percent sulphur content by weight
(50 ppm) should be used.
! In countries in which diesel with ahigher
sulphur content is available, the engine oil
should be renewed at more frequent inter-
vals. More information about intervals for
changin gthe engine oil can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Servic eCentre.
! Using fuel that does not comply with the
European standard EN 590 or the German Refuelling
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standard DIN 51628 can lead to increased
wear, engine damage and damage to the
exhaust system.
Do not use the following:
R
marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R petrol
R paraffin
R kerosene
Do not add such fuels to diesel fuel and do
not use any special additives (exception:
flow improvers –see "Low outside temper-
atures").
Damage caused by the use of unapproved
fuels or additives is not covered by the
implied warranty.
Further information on "Fuel" (Y page 287).
Low outside temperatures The flow properties of diesel may be inade-
quate at low ambient temperatures.
Diesel fuel with improved cold flow qualities
is available during the winter months. In
Europe, the different climate-dependant cold
categories are defined in standard EN 590.
Refuelling with diesel fuel which complies
with the climatic specifications of standard
EN 590 can help to prevent operating prob-
lems. If the ambient temperature is unusually
low or if you use fuel that has not been adap-
ted to the climatic specifications (e.g. diesel
fuel from the Mediterranean area), the flow
properties of the fuel may be inadequate.
Flow improver
Flow improvers can be added to improve the
cold resistance of diesel fuel. The effective-
ness of aflow improver is not guaranteed with
every fuel.
Correct dosage and thorough mixing are deci-
sive factors in ensuring improvement in low- temperature resistance. Under certain cir-
cumstances, an excessive dosage may
actually decrease low-temperature resist-
ance and should therefore be avoided (follow
the manufacturer's dosing instructions).
Mix the additive with the diesel in good time,
before the flow properties of the diesel
become inadequate. Otherwise, malfunctions
can only be rectified by heating the entire fuel
system, e.g. by parking the vehicle in
aheated
garage.
Observe the information provided by the man-
ufacturer when using aflow improver. Only
use flow improvers that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.Y ou can obtain
further information from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Enginec
ompartment Bonnet
G
Risk of accident
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. If you do so, the bonnet may open
up and block your view.
Active bonnet( pedestrian protection) The active bonnet can reduce the risk of injury
to pedestrians in certain accident situations.
Raising the bonnet increases the clearance to
hard components, such as the engine. Fur-
ther information aboutt
he active bonnet
(Y page 256).
Opening G
Risk of injury
There is arisk of injury if the bonnet is open,
even if the engine is not running.
Some engine componentsc an become very
hot.
To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those
componentsd escribed in the Owner's Manual
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G
Risk of injury
The radiator fan between the radiator and the
engine can star tautomatically, eve nifthe key
ha sb eenr emoved from the ignition lock. For
this reason, yo umustn ot reach into the fan
rotation area. Otherwise, yo ucould be
injured.
Vehicles with apetro lengine:
The electroni cignition system uses hig hvolt-
age. For this reason, yo umustn ever touch
ignition system components (ignition coil,
ignition cable ,spark plug connector or test
socket) while:
R the engine is running.
R the engine is being started.
R the ignition is switched on and the engine
is being cranke dbyhand.
You could otherwise suffer an electri cshock
and be seriously or eve nfatall yinjured.
Vehicles with adiese lengine:
The electroni cinjection control uses hig hvolt-
age. For this reason, yo umustn ever touch
injection system components while:
R the engine is running.
R the engine is being started.
R the ignition is switched on.
You could otherwise suffer an electri cshock
and be seriously or eve nfatall yinjured.
X Make sure that the windscreen wiper sare
switched off. G
Risk of injury
The windscreen wiper sand wiper linkage
could be set in motion.
Whe nthe bonne tiso pen, yo uorothers could
be injured by the wiper linkage.
Make sure that the windscreen wiper is
switched off. Remove the key or make sure
that no ignition level ha sbeens elected on
KEYLESS-GO* .Inthe instrument cluster, all
of the indicator lamps mus tbeo ut. The bonne
trelease lever is located in the
driver' sfootwell. X
Pull bonne trelease lever 0046.
The bonne tisr eleased.
! Make sure that the windscreen wipers
are not folded away from the windscreen.
Otherwise, yo ucould damag ethe wind-
scree nwiper sort he bonnet.
The handle for opening the bonne tisl ocated
above the radiator grill eonthe right-hand
sid eoft he vehicle whe nviewe dint he direc-
tion of travel. X
Reach into the gap, pull bonne tcatch han-
dle 0047up and lift the bonnet.
Closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as yo uclosethe bonnet. Engine compartment
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X
Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
heightofa pproximately 20 cm.
X Check that the bonnet has engage dprop-
erly.
i If the bonnet can be raiseds lightly, it is
not properl yengaged. Open it again and
close it with alittle more force. Engine oil
Depending on driving style, the vehicle con-
sumes up to 0.8 loil per 1,000 km. The oil
consumption may be highert han this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Checking the engine oil level Before checking the engine oil level the fol-
lowing conditions for the vehicle shouldbe
met:
R
the vehicle shouldbep arked on level
ground.
R the engine shouldbes witched off for at
least five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
R the engine shouldbes witched off for at
least 30 minutes if the engine is not at
operating temperature (i.e. if you only start
the engine briefly).
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may
be installed at adifferent location. E3
50 (example) X
Pullo il dipstick 0046out of the oil dipstick
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick 0046.
X Insert oil dipstick 0046into the oil dipstick
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
The oil level is correct if the level is between
the minimum mark 008Aand maximum
mark 0047.
X Top up the oil if necessary.
Topping up the engine oil H
Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to spill
any. Oil must not be allowed to escape into
the soil or waterways. You would otherwis ebe
damaging the environment. Cap (example)
X Turn cap 0046anti-clockwise and remove.
X Top up with the amount of oil required
(Y page 288).
i The difference in quantity betwee nthe
minimum mark and maximu mmark is
approximately 2litres.
i On vehicle switha4-cylinder petrol
engine and vehicle swith an 8-cylinder pet-
rol engine, the difference betwee nthe MIN
mark and the MAX mark is approximately
1.5 litres.
! Do not add too much oil. If too much oil
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imum mark on the dipstick
,the engine or
catalytic converter could be damaged.
Have excess oil siphoned off.
X Replace cap 0046on the filler nec kand
tighten clockwise.
Ensure that the cap lock sintop lace
securely.
For further information on engine oil, see
(Y page 288). Coolant
Only chec kthe coolan tlevel when the vehicle
is on alevel surface and the engine has cooled
down.
X Turn the key to position 2(Y page 65) in
the ignition lock.
X Check the coolan ttemperature gauge in
the instrumen tcluster. G
Risk of injury
The cooling system is pressurised. Therefore,
only unscrew the cap onc ethe engine has
coole ddown. The coolan ttemperature gauge
must display less than 70 †. Otherwise, you
could be scalde difhot coolan tescapes.
The coolan texpansion tan kislocated in the
engine compartmen tonthe right when
viewed in the direction of travel. X
Slowly tur ncap 0046 half aturna nti-clock-
wise and allow excess pressure to escape.
X Turn cap 0046further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
There is sufficien tcoolan tinexpansion
tank 0047if the coolan tislevel with marks
008A in the filler nec kwhen cold or approx-
imately 1. 5cmhigher when hot.
X If necessary, top up with coolan twhich has
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
X Replace cap 0046and tighten all the way to
the stop.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 290). Windscreen washer system/head-
lam
pcleaning system*
The washer fluid reservoir for the windscreen
washer system and headlamp cleaning sys-
tem *isl ocated in the engine compartment
on the left-han dside when viewed in the
direction of travel. i
Add windscreen washer concentrate to
the washer fluid all year round. G
Risk of fire
Windscreen washer fluid is highly flammable.
Fire ,naked flames and smoking are prohibi-
ted when handlin gwasher fluid concentrate.
! Only use washer fluid concentrate which
is suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Unsuit- Engine compartment
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Automati
ctransmission* Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The transmission has
problem
sshifting gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X
Hav ethe transmission checke dataqualified specialist work-
sho pimmediately. The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear. The transmission is in emergenc
ymode.
It is only possible to shif tinto second gear and revers egear.
X Stop th evehicle.
X Mov ethe transmission to position P.
X Turn th ekeyin th eignition to position 0(Y page 65 )orpress
th eS tart/Sto pbutton* repeatedly until all indicator lamp sin
th ei nstrumen tcluste rgoo ut.
X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting th eengine.
X Mov ethe transmission to position Dor R.
If D is selected, th etransmission shifts into secondgear;ifRis
selected, th etransmission shifts int orevers egear.
X Hav ethe transmission checke dataqualified specialist work-
sho pimmediately. PARKTRONIC*
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions Only th
ered segments
in th ePARKTRONIC
warning display are lit.
You also hear awarning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONI Cisdeacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds and
th ei ndicator lamp in
th eP ARKTRONI Cbut-
to nl ights up. PARKTRONI
Chas malfunctioned and has switched itself off.
X If problem spersist, hav ePARKTRONI Cchecked ataq ualified
specialist workshop. Only th
ered segments
in th ePARKTRONIC
warning display are lit.
PARKTRONI Cisdeacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds. The PARKTRONI
Csensor sare dirt yorthere is interference.
X Clean th ePARKTRONI Csensor s(Ypage 202).
X Switc hthe ignition bac kon. Troubleshooting
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