Correct driver's seat position
........116
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 120
Important safety notes ..................117
Overview ........................................ 117
Seat backres tdisplay message .....272
Seat heating problem ....................123
Seat ventilation problem ................124
Storing settings (memory function) 130
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........124
Switching sea theating on/off .......122
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..123
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 325
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......323
Service menu (on-board computer) .243
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 387
Coolant (engine) ............................ 388
Engine oil ....................................... 386
Fuel ................................................ 384
Important safety notes ..................384
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 389
Washer fluid .................................. .389
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........247
On-board computer .......................243
Setting the air distribution ...............155
Setting the airflow ............................156
Side impact air bag .............................47
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 259
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 322
Convenience closing feature ............97
Convenience opening feature ..........96
Important safety information ...........94
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Opening/closing all (Cabriolet) ........95
Problem (malfunction) .....................99
Resetting ......................................... 98
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................85
Changing the programming .............83
Checking the battery .......................85
Convenience closing feature ............97
Convenience opening feature ..........96
Display message ............................ 274
Door central locking/unlocking .......82
Important safety notes ....................82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Opening/closing soft top .............. .101
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) .................165
Problem (malfunction) .....................87
Starting the engine ........................167
Snow chains ...................................... 347
Sockets General notes ................................ 296
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 297
Soft top
AIRCAP .......................................... 107
Cleaning ......................................... 320
Closing manually in an emergency .101
Display message ............................ 273
Important safety notes ....................99
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ................................... 108
Opening/closing (SmartKey) .........101
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ........................................... 100
Problem (malfunction) ...................110
Relocking ....................................... 105
wind screen ................................... 106
Soft-top switch .................................. 100
Spare wheel Storage location ............................ 378
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 65
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 236
In the Instrument cluster .................31
Segments ...................................... 233
Selecting the unit of measurement 243
see Instrument cluster 16
Index
X
To apply: depress parking brake 0003firmly.
Whe nthe engine is running, the 000B(USA
only) or 0005(Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrumentc luster.
X To release: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.
X Pull release handle 0002.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the 000B(USA only) or
0005 (Canada only) indicator lamp goes out
in the instrument cluster. Parking the vehicle for
along period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as
a result of lack of use.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop. Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignitio nwhile driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect.Y ou will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication
equipment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could
also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk
of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are driving. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per
second.
Drive sensibly –save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
X
The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
X Remove unnecessary loads.
X Remove roof racks whe nthey are not
needed.
X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
X Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when
driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic
and in hilly terrain.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment. 184
Driving tipsDriving and parking
Socket in the rear-compartment center
console X
Pull cover 0003out by its top edge.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0002.mbrace
General notes You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure that
your system is activated and operational. To
log in, press the 0009MB Info call button. If
any of the steps mentioned are not carried
out, the system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Shortly after successfully registering with the
service, a user ID and password will be sent
to you by post.
USA only: you can use this password to log
onto the mbrace area under "Owners Online"
at http://www.mbusa.com. The system is available if:
R
it has been activated and is operational
R the corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center
R a service subscription is available
R the starter battery is sufficiently charged
i Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if:
R GPS reception is available.
R the vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system To adjust the volume during a call, proceed
as follows:
X
Press the 0009or000A button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the volume controller of the audio
system/COMAND.
The system offers various services, e.g:
R Automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
Am
alfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following occurs:
R The indicator lamp in the SO Sbutton does
not come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the 0007Roadside
Assistance butto ndoes not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system. Features
297Stowage and features Z