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Vehicle equipment ............................194
Where will I find ...? ..........................194
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .......................196
What to do if … ..................................213
Unlocking/locking manually ...........221
Opening/closing manually ..............223
Brush guard .......................................224
Replacing SmartKey batteries .........225
Replacing bulbs .................................226
Replacing wiper blades ....................231
Flat tire ..............................................232
Battery ...............................................236
Jump starting ....................................237
Towing the vehicle ............................239
Fuses ..................................................242
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Vehicle equipment
iThis Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Where will I find ...?
First aid kit
iCheck expiration dates and contents for
completeness at least once a year and
replace missing/expired items.
The first aid kit is stored in the storage pocket
in the front passenger door.
:First aid kit
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit includes:
RTool bag with
-Fuse extractor
-Socket wrench for opening/closing the
power tilt/sliding sunroof in an
emergency
-Pump handle for jack
-Screwdriver
-Wheel wrench
RJack
The tool bag is located in a storage
compartment in the rear footwell.
The jack is located in a storage compartment
under the rear seat bench on the passenger
side.
XRemoving tool bag: Open the rear door on
the driver’s side.
Tool bag
XFold cover : to the side.XRemove the tool bag from the storage
compartment using tab ;.
XRemoving jack: Open the rear door on the
passenger side.
XFold the rear seat bench forward
(Y page 128).
Jack
XOpen cover =.XOpen tab ?.XRemove the jack from the storage
compartment.
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Fuse box in dashbordXOpen the driver’s door.XOpening: Remove cover : in direction of
the arrows.
Fuse box in front passenger footwell
XOpen the front passenger door.XOpening: Unscrew mounting screws :.XRemove cover ; in direction of the arrow.XUnscrew mounting screws =.XRemove cover ? in direction of the arrows.
iTo make changing the fuses easier, fuse
box A can be folded down slightly.
XUnscrew mounting screws B.XFold fuse box A downward in direction of
the arrow.
Fuse box in middle tunnel
Removing front end stops
GWarning!
Do not drive the vehicle when the front end
stops are not correctly installed. Failure to
reinstall stops as indicated may result in
serious injury in certain frontal crashes.
Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard when
the seat is occupied. Comply with information
on occupant safety section.
Front end stop on the right seat rail, left seat raillaterally reversed
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XOpen the front passenger door.XRemove both front end stops : of the
front passenger seat tracks using a
screwdriver.
XMove front passenger seat fully forward.
! When reinstalling front passenger seat
track stops, place end stops in correct
position. For your safety, maintain proper
spacing.
Opening fuse box
XUnscrew mounting screws :.XRemove cover ; in direction of the arrow.
Fuse box in battery box
The battery box is located under a cover in
the rear footwell.
Replacement of fuses can only be performed
at a Mercedes-Benz Center.
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