
E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Cargo compartment enlargement ..234
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 196
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 145
On-board computer .......................183
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................130
General information .......................128
Important safety notes ..................128
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 75
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 318
Important safety notes ..................318
Removing ....................................... 319
Technical data ............................... 319
Emergency tensioning device
Activation ......................................... 37
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .47
Safety guidelines. ............................ 38
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 77
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 226
Display message ............................ 206
ECO start/stop function ................128
Engine number ............................... 324
Irregularr unning............................ 131
Jump-starting ................................. 283
Starting problems ..........................131
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 127
Switching off .................................. 142
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 287
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................131Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 262
Additives ........................................ 327
Checking the oil level ..................... 261
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 262
Display message ............................ 208
Filling capacity ............................... 327
Notes about oil grades ................... 326
Notes on oil level/consumption ....261
Viscosity ........................................ 327
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating .................187
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......64
Display message ............................ 194
ETS .................................................. 63
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety information ...........63
Warning lamp ................................. 222
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 145
Exhaus tpipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 269
Exterior lighting Setting options ................................ 96
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 90
Dipping (automatic) .........................91
Folding in/out( automatically).........91
Folding in/out( electrically).............91
Folding in whenl ocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....91
Setting ............................................. 91
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 93
Storing the parking position ............. 92
Eyeglasses compartment .................231 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 274 Index
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Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support
............................................ 88
Adjusting the head restraint ............87
Cleaning the cover .........................270
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Important safety notes ....................85
Seat heating problem ......................89
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 93
Switching sea theating on/off .........89
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......269
Service see ASSYST PLUS
Service menu (on-board computer) .189
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 327
Coolant (engine) ............................ 327
Engine oil ....................................... 326
Fuel ................................................ 324
Important safety notes ..................324
Washer fluid .................................. .328
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........192
On-board computer .......................189
Setting the air distribution ...............120
Setting the airflow ............................120
Side impact air bag .............................42
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 205
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 268
Convenience closing feature ............78
Convenience opening feature ..........78
Important safety information ...........77
Opening/closing .............................. 78
Problem (malfunction) .....................79
Resetting ......................................... 79
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................70
Changing the programming .............69
Checking the battery .......................70
Convenience closing feature ............78
Convenience opening feature ..........78 Display message
............................ 218
Door central locking/unlocking .......68
Important safety notes ....................68
Loss ................................................. 72
Mechanical key ................................ 69
Positions (ignition lock) .................127
Problem (malfunction) .....................72
Starting the engine ........................127
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) ..127
Snow chains ...................................... 295
Sockets Center console .............................. 244
Luggage compartment ...................245
Points to observe before use .........244
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 245
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................189
Digita l............................................ 183
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Segments ...................................... 179
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 189
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 201
Introduction ..................................... 37
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Warning lamp (function) ................... 37
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 105
Display message ............................ 204
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Starting (engine) ................................ 127
STEE RCONTROL .................................. 64
Steering (display message) ..............217
Steering wheel Adjusting (manually). .......................89
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 180
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Important safety notes ....................89
Paddle shifters ............................... 136
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........136 Index
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X
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off.
X Pull release lever :on the hood.
The hood is released. X
Reach into the gap between the hood and
the radiator grill and press hood catch
lever ;to the left.
X Raise the hood. X
Pull support strut ?out of bracket A.
X Lift up support strut ?and insert it into
yellow retaining clip =.
Closing the hood G
WARNING
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged
before driving off. Do not continue driving if
the hood can no longer engage after an
accident, for example. The hood could otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and injure you and/or others.
X Raise the hood slightly and, at the same
time, remove support strut ?from yellow
retaining clip =.
X Swing support strut ?down and press it
into bracket Auntil it engages.
X Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8inche s(20 cm).
X Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Do not press the hood
closed. Open the hood again and close it
with a little more force. Engine oil
General notes Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil
over
adistanc eof600 miles (1,000 km). The
oil consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstic kmay
be in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
R park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g.ift he engine was only
started briefly: wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement. Engine compartment
261Maintenance and care Z

Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick
X
Pull oil dipstick :out of the dipstick guide
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick :.
X Slowly slide oil dipstick :into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark =and
MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.
X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
= or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil.
Adding engine oil G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do no tspill any engine oil on hot
engine parts. H
Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
center. Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
R
using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
R replacing engine oil and oil filters after
the interval for replacements pecified by
the service system has been exceeded
R using engine oil additives.
! Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off. Example: engine oil cap
X
Turn cap :counter-clockwise and remove
it.
X Add engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter)
of engine oil.
X Replace cap :on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
X Check the oil level againw ith the oil
dipstick (Y page 262).
Further information on engine oil
(Y page 326). 262
Engine compartmentMaintenance and care