Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 218
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 187
Automatic transmission ................. 173
Brakes ...........................................1 86
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 200
Downhill gradient ........................... 186
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Driving in winter ............................ .187
Driving on flooded roads ................ 187
Driving on wet roads ..................... .187
Fuel ................................................ 184
General .......................................... 184
Icy road surfaces ........................... 187
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 186
New brake pads/linings ................ 187
Running-in tips ............................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 355
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 122
The first 1500 km .......................... 158
Towing a trailer .............................. 225
Wet road surface ........................... 186
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 240 E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment .............................................. 302
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 254
Function/note s................................ 79
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 185
On-board computer ....................... 236
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 165
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 164
Deactivating/activating ................. 166
General information ....................... 164
Important safety notes .................. 164
Introduction ................................... 163
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 23 Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 95
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 89
Inserting .......................................... 89
Locking vehicle ................................ 96
Removing ......................................... 89
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 95
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 380
Important safety notes .................. 380
Removing ....................................... 381
Technical data ............................... 382
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 97
Vehicle ............................................. 95
Engine
Display message ............................ 268
ECO start/stop function ................ 163
Engine number ............................... 386
Jump-starting ................................. 342
Running irregularly ......................... 167
Starting problems .......................... 167
Starting the engine with the key .... 162
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 162
Stopping ........................................ 181
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 348
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 293
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 384
Problem (fault) ............................... 167
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 391
Checking the oil level ..................... 319
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 320
Display message ............................ 270
Filling capacity ............................... 391
Notes about oil grade s................... 390
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 319
Topping up ..................................... 321
Viscosity ........................................ 391 Index
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Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Only use products recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused
by the use of products which have not been
recommended is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill ges-
tures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz
Owner's Manual in the appropriate section.
You can identify service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tions on the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi- cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other identifications, for example:
R 0 W-30
R 5 W-30
R 5 W-40
i Further information can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on
the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-
dren.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
R If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
R Change any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately.
Tank capacity The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
Model Total capa-
city B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Edition
B 180 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
40.0 l
Models with 4MATIC
56.0 l
All other models
50.0 lService products and capacities
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