the Service and Guarante
ebooklet or simply
cal lthe Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCede s(1-800-367-6372 )or
Customer Servic e(Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that: R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with acatalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
R the fuel may have aconsiderably lower
octaner ating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA,L LC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is arisk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nancew ork as well as any required repairs
carried out at aqualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while 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 .You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is arisk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is arisk
of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as
intended and/or jeopardize the operating
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at aqualified
specialist workshop. Introduction
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Components and servic
eproduct smust be
matched. You should therefor eonlyu se prod-
uct sthath ave been tested and approve dby
Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approve dproducts
can be obtaine datanauthorizedMercedes-
Ben zCente roront heInternet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Ben zbythe followin ginscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 331.0)
R MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 331.0)
Other designation sorrecommendations indi-
cat eal evel of quality or aspecification in
accordance with an MB Shee tNumber (e.g.
MB 331.0). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Fuel
Important safet ynotes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is arisk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames ,creating
spark sand smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heatin gbefore
refueling. G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is arisk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come int oc ontac twith your skin ,eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors .Keep fuel away fro mchildren. If you or others com
eintoc ontac twith fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash away fuel fro mskin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes int ocontac twith your eyes,
immediately rinse the mthoroughly with
clean water .Seek medical assistanc ewith-
out delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induc evomit-
ing.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has com eintoc ontac twith fuel.
Tank capacity Total capacity
22.
5gal (85 l) Of which reserve
Approx. 3.
7gal (14 l) Gasoline
Fuel grade
!
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasolin eengine. Do not switc honthe igni-
tion if you accidentally refuel with the
wron gfuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amount softhe
wron gfuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. Notify aquali-
fied specialist workshop and have the fuel
tan kand fuel lines drained completely.
! Only refuel using unleaded gasolin
ewith a
minimum octane rating of 91.
! To ensure the longevit
yand full perform-
anc eoft he engine, only premium-grade
unleaded gasolin emust be used.
If standard unleaded gasolin eisunavaila-
ble and you have to refuel with unleaded
gasolin eofalower grade, observe the fol-
lowing precautions:
R Only fill the fuel tan ktohalf full with reg-
ular unleaded gasolin eand fill the rest 282
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