Audio systemsee separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 225
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 118
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............152
Changing gear ............................... 151
Display message ............................ 236
Driving tips .................................... 151
Emergency running mode ..............155
Kickdown ....................................... 151
Manual drive program ....................154
Problem (malfunction) ...................155
Program selector button ................151
Pulling away ................................... 147
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 155
Selector lever ................................ 149
Shift ranges ................................... 153
Starting the engine ........................146
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......152
Transmission position display ........150
Transmission positions ..................150
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 155
B
Back support see Lumbar support
Bag hook ............................................ 255
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 62
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes ....................74
Replacing ......................................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 298
Display message ............................ 227
Important safety notes ..................296
Jump starting ................................. 299
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................207
Notes/function .............................. 186
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 216
Notes ............................................. 344
Brake fluid level ................................ 278
Brake lamps Display message ............................ 223
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62
Brake fluid (notes) .........................344
Display message ............................ 214
Driving tips .................................... 161
Important safety notes ..................161
Maintenance .................................. 162
Parking brake ................................ 159
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
AIRCAP .......................................... 283
Carpets .......................................... 287
Car wash ........................................ 280
Index5
iThe data shown on the identification plate
is example data. This data is different for
every vehicle and can deviate from the data
shown here. You can find the data
applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's
identification plate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) can
be found in the following locations:
R on the vehicle identification plate
( Y page 339)
R on the lower edge of the windshield
( Y page 340)
In addition to being stamped on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle
body.
It is located on the floor in front of the right-
hand front seat.
XSlide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.XSlightly raise front floor covering = and
fold floor covering flap : upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) ;.Engine number:Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards;Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)=VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
R fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windshield washer fluid
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. You should therefore
only use products that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at a Mercedes-Benz Center
or on the Internet at http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
GWARNING
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger
persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
340Service products and capacitiesTechnical data
