
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 286
Opening, trunk  ................................. 75
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof  ................................. 99
Opening and closing the windows .... 99
Remote control  ................................ 70
Replacing  ......................................... 74
Replacing batteries  ........................312
Restoring to factory setting  .......71, 73
Selective setting  ........................71, 73
Starter switch positions  ...................77
KEYLESS-GO  
Starter switch positions  ...................78
Kickdown  ........................................... 110
Kickdown (manual shift program)  ... 115
Kilopascal (air pressure unit)  ........... 251
Knee bag  .............................................. 40
L
Labels  
Certification  ................................... 332
Emission control information  .........333
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 238
Tire inflation pressure  ....................231
Lamps, exterior  
Exterior lamp switch  ........................90
Front  .............................................. 314
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 292
Rear  ............................................... 314
Switching on/off .............................. 90
Lamps, indicator and warning  
ABS .......................................... 29, 298
Brakes  ..................................... 28, 298
Center console  ................................ 31
Coolant  .................................... 28, 305
Engine malfunction  ..................28, 305
ESP ®
 ........................................ 28, 302
ESP ®
 OFF  ................................ 28, 303
Fog lamps  ........................................ 92
Front fog lamps ................................ 28
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only)  .......................... 46, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 42, 308
Fuel tank reserve  .....................28, 304
High-beam headlamps  ...............28, 93
Instrument cluster  ...................28, 297
Low-beam headlamps  ................28, 91
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale  ..................28, 306
Rear fog lamp  .................................. 28
Seat belt telltale  ................29, 51, 301
SRS .................................... 28, 36, 302
Turn signals  ..................................... 28
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle                        
License plate lamps  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 294
Light alloy wheels, cleaning  ............. 265
Lighter see Cigarette lighter                                 
Lighting  ................................................ 90
Daytime running lamp mode  ............91
Exterior  ............................................ 90
Interior  ............................................. 95
Limp-home mode  .............................. 116
Load index (tires)  ...................... 246, 251
Loading see Vehicle loading                                   
Locator lighting  ................................. 134
Locking the vehicle  
KEYLESS-GO  .................................... 71
Manually  ........................................ 310
SmartKey  ......................................... 70
Loss of  
Key  .................................................. 73
Service and Warranty Information
booklet  .......................................... 332
Low-beam headlamps  ......................... 91
Exterior lamp switch  ........................90
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 314
Switching on  .................................... 91
Lubricants  .......................................... 349
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Tire inflation pressure 
Checking ........................................ 232
Important notes on  ........................231
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap  ................................................ 231
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar  .....238
Tire labeling  ....................................... 246
Tire load rating  .................................. 251
Tire ply composition and material
used  .................................................... 252
Tire pressure loss warning system  . 233
Tires  ........................................... 229, 344
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS)  ............................................ 234
Air pressure  ................................... 230
Care and maintenance  ...................243
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Direction of rotation, spinning  .......242
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure  ........................................ 231
Inflation pressure  ........................... 232
Information placard  .......................238
Inspection  ...................................... 243
Labeling  ......................................... 246
Load index  ............................. 246, 251
Load rating  .................................... 251
Messages in the multifunction
display  ................................... 276, 296
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 252
Problems under-/overinflation  ......232
Retreads  ........................................ 229
Rims and tires (technical data)  ......344
Rotation  ......................................... 245
Service life  ..................................... 243
Sizes  .............................................. 344
Snow chains  .................................. 253
Speed rating  .......................... 247, 252
Storing  ........................................... 244
Temperature  .......................... 231, 245
Terminology  ................................... 250
Tire Identification Number  .............252
Tire pressure loss warning system . 233
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale  ........................306
Traction  ................................. 244, 252
Tread  ............................................. 252Tread depth ........................... 243, 252
Treadwear  ...................................... 244
Treadwear indicators  .............243, 252
Vehicle maximum load on  ..............252
Wear pattern  .................................. 245
Winter tires  ............................ 252, 344
Tire speed rating  ....................... 247, 252
Top tether see Children in the vehicle                        
Total load limit  ................................... 252
Towing  
Towing eye bolt .............................. 326
Vehicle  ........................................... 325
Towing eye bolt  ................................. 326
Traction  ...................................... 244, 252
Transfer case  ..................................... 116
Transmission see Automatic transmission or
Manual transmission                                 
Transmission fluid level  .................... 227
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever                             
Transmission positions  .................... 109
Traveling abroad  ............................... 257
Tread (tires)  ....................................... 252
Tread depth (tires)  .................... 243, 252
Treadwear  .......................................... 244
Treadwear indicators (tires)  .... 243, 252
Trip menu  ........................................... 121
Trunk  
Closing  ............................................. 76
Fuse box  ........................................ 329
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 286
Opening  ........................................... 75
Tie-down rings  ............................... 203
Trunk lid emergency release  ............76
Unlocking manually  .......................309
Valet locking  .................................... 77
Turning off the engine  ...................... 106
Turn signals  ......................................... 93
Cleaning lenses  ............................. 263
Indicator lamps  ................................ 28
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 296
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck 
Left Tail 
Lamp
or
Check 
Right 
Tail LampThe left or right tail lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 313).bCheck 
Left Tail 
and Brake 
Lamps
or
Check 
Right 
Tail and 
Brake 
LampsThe left or right tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 313).bCheck 
Left 
Cornering 
Light
or
Check 
Right 
Cornering 
LightThe left or right corner-illuminating front fog lamp is
malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bCheck 
Rear Left 
Turn 
Signal
or
Check 
Rear 
Right 
Turn 
SignalThe left or right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 313).Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display295Practical hints204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 295Z 

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck 
Front 
Left Turn 
Signal
or
Check 
Front 
Right 
Turn 
SignalThe left or right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 313).bCheck 
Left 
Mirror 
Turn 
Signal
or
Check 
Right 
Mirror 
Turn 
SignalThe turn signal in the left or right exterior rear view mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all LEDs have
stopped working.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Tires
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and  M SolutionshTire 
Press. 
Warning 
Caution 
Tire 
Malfunctio
nAt least one tire is deflating.XCarefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers.XIf necessary, change the wheel ( Y page 317).hCheck 
Tire 
PressureThe tire inflation pressure in at least one tire is significantly
below the reference value.XCarefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers.XCheck and adjust tire inflation pressure as required.XIf necessary, change the wheel ( Y page 317).296Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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GWarning!
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may
lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up
and possibly a fire.
GWarning!
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect
handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear
unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are
more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc.
What to do if …
Lamps in instrument cluster
Notes
If any of the following lamps in the instrument
cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-
check when switching on the ignition, have
the respective bulb checked and replaced if
necessary.
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in
the instrument cluster come on. The low-
beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam
headlamp indicator lamp, turn signal
indicator lamps, and the indicator lamps for
the fog lamps will only come on if activated.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to
come on when the ignition is switched on,
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Bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs yourself:
Halogen headlampsType:Low-beam lamp: H7 55 W;Turn signal lamp: 3457ABi-Xenon headlampsType:Turn signal lamp: Turn signal lamp:
3457A
Rear lampsType:Passenger side: Tail lamp P 21 W
Driver’s side: Tail lamp and rear fog lamp
P 21 W
;Side marker lamp: W 5 W=Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W?Tail lamp, brake lamp: P 21 WATail lamp, brake lamp: P 21 WBBackup lamp: P 21 WNotes on bulb replacement
! Do not replace LEDs or bulbs not
described in this section. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs, the bulbs or
parts of the vehicle. Only have the LEDs and
bulbs replaced at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
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GObserve Safety notes, see page 313.
ROnly use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and
with the specified watt rating.
RSwitch the lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
RAlways use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
RYour hands should be dry and free of oil and
grease.
RIf the newly installed bulb does not come
on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
iMercedes-Benz recommends using
Longlife (LL) bulbs.
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
XSwitch off the ignition.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
$.
XOpen the hood (Y page 224).GWarning!
Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon
headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. It is
recommended to have such work done by a
qualified technician.
Low-beam bulb (halogen headlamps 
only)
XTurn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
XPull electric plug ; off the bulb ?.XRemove wire clip = from bulb holder by
pushing down and release from arrestor
hook.
XPull bulb ? at its socket out of bulb holder.XInsert the new bulb so that its socket
locates in the recess of bulb holder and is
level to it.
XFold wire clip = back and press it down on
bulb holder to engage it in the arrestor
hook.
XConnect electric plug ; on bulb ?.XAlign housing cover and turn it clockwise.
Front turn signal lamp bulb
XTurn bulb socket = with handle ;
counterclockwise and remove it.
XPull bulb out of bulb socket =.XGently press the new bulb into bulb socket
= until the bulb engages.
XPlace bulb socket = back into the housing.
Handle ; must be in a horizontal line and
mark : must be on the upper part (driver’s
side headlamp) or lower part (passenger-
side headlamp).
XTurn bulb socket = clockwise until it
engages.
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Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following:
XSwitch off the ignition.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
$.
XOpen the trunk.
Tail lamp unit 
XDriver’s side: Lift up the bottom and pull out
the trim panel covering the driver side rear
light.
XPassenger side: Open the fuse box in the
trunk (Y page 329).
XDisconnect electrical connector ;.XPull tabs : in direction of arrows.XRemove the bulb carrier.
Bulb carrier
=Side marker lamp?Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only), side
marker lamp
ABackup lampBTail lamp, brake lampCTail lamp, brake lamp, parking and
standing lamp
DTurn signal lamp
Side marker lamp
XTurn the bulb socket on backside of tail
lamp unit counterclockwise and remove
side marker lamp = with bulb socket.
XTurn the new bulb with socket on backside
of tail lamp unit clockwise until it engages.
Other lamps
XDepending on which bulb needs to be
replaced, press gently onto the respective
bulb and turn it counterclockwise out of its
bulb socket.
XGently press the new bulb into its bulb
socket and turn it clockwise until it
engages.
Reinstall bulb carrier
XReinstall the bulb carrier and let tabs :
(Y page 316) engage.
XConnect the electrical connector ;
(Y page 316) until it engages.
XReinstall trim panel.
Replacing wiper blades
Safety notes
GWarning!
For safety reasons, switch off the wipers and
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0)
before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
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