
Electronic Brak
eforce Distribution
see EB D(Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stabilit yProgram)
Electronic Traction System
see ET S(Electronic Tractio nSystem)
Emergency closing (soft top) .............87
Emergency key Unlocking the driver's door ..............79
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 79
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 79
Emergency spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 326
Storage location ............................ 296
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 81
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Engine
Display message ............................ 242
ECO start/stop function ................150
Emergency starting ........................313
Engine numbe r............................... 333
Running irregularl y......................... 152
Starting problems ..........................152
Starting the engine with the key ....148
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............149
Stopping ........................................ 165
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 260
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 331
Problem (fault) ............................... 152
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 336
Checking the oil leve l..................... 282
Display message ............................ 243
Filling capacity ............................... 335
Notes about oil grades ................... 335
Notes on oil level/consumption ....282
Topping up ..................................... 283
Viscosity ........................................ 336Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .21
Returnin ganend-of-life vehicl e....... 21
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) Deactivating/activating .................223
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......64
Display message ............................ 233
ETS .................................................. 64
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety guidelines .............64
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 65
Warning lamp ................................. 258
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 64
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 291
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........111
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......110
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........110
Folding in whe nlocking( on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...110
Parking position ............................. 111
Resetting ....................................... 110
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112 F
Fatigue Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST
Faul tmessage
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 294
First-aid kit ......................................... 294
Flat tyre Changing awheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 301
MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 305
Preparing the vehicle .....................296
Raising the vehicle .........................302
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 297 10
Index

X
Pull release lever :on the bonnet.
The bonnet is released.
! Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
not folded away from the windscreen .Oth-
erwise, yo ucould damage the windscreen
wipers or the bonnet. X
Reach into the gap, pull bonnet catc hhan-
dle ;up and lift the bonnet.
If yo uliftt he bonnet by approximately
40 cm, the bonnet is opene dand held open
automaticall ybythe gas-filled strut.
Closin gthe bonnet G
WARNING
Make sure tha tnobody can become trapped
as you close the bonnet. X
Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
height of approximately 20 cm.
X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-
erly.
If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with alittle more force. Engine oil
Notes on the oil level Depending on driving style, the vehicle con-
sumes
amaximum of 0.8 loil per 1000 km.
The oil consumption may be higher than this
when the vehicle is new or if you frequently
drive at high engine speeds.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may
be installed at
adifferent location.
When checking the oil level:
R park the vehicle on alevel surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature. Example:
E350
X Pull oil dipstick :out of the oil dipstick
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick :.282
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X
Slowl yslide oi ldipstick :into the guide
tub etot he stop ,and take it ou tagain.
The oil level is correc tifthe level is between
MIN mark =and MAX mark ;.
X Top up the oil if necessary.
Adding engine oil H
Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to spill
any. If oil enters the soil or waterways, it is
harmful to the environment. G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any engine oil on hot
engine parts. Example: engine oil cap
X
Turn cap :anti-clockwise and remove it.
X Top up with the amount of oil required.
Fill carefully to the maximum mark on the oil
dipstick.
i Depending on the engine, the difference
between the minimum mark and the maxi-
mum mark is approximately 1.5 –2litres.
! Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to
damage to the engine or the catalytic con-
verter. Have excess oil siphoned off.
For further information on engine oil, see
(Y page 335). X
Replace cap :on the filler neck and
tighten clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely. Checking and adding other service
products
Checking the coolant level Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on alevel surface and the engine has cooled
down.
X Turn the key to position 2(Y page 147) in
the ignition lock.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (Y page 147).
X Check the coolant temperature displayin
the instrumentc luster. G
WARNING
The cooling system is pressurised. Therefore,
only unscrew the cap once the engine has
cooled down. The coolant temperature gauge
must display less than 70 †.Otherwise, you
could be scalded if hot coolant escapes. X
Slowl yturnc ap : half aturna nti-clock-
wise and allow exces spressure to escape.
X Turn cap :further anti-clockwis eand
remove it.
If th ecoolan tisatt heleve lofm arkerbar
= in th efille rneck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank ;. Engine compartment
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