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switched on, use the combination switch as
usual. In this case, only the indicator
lamps for the direction of travel flash.
After resetting the combination switch, the
hazard warning lamp starts flashing again.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: the
automatic transmission automatically shifts
to position Pwhen you open the driver's or
front-passenger door or when you remove the
key from the ignition lock. In order to ensure
that the automatic transmission stays in
position Nwhen towing the vehicle, you must
observe the following points:
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XDepress and hold the brake pedal.
XShift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
XLeave the SmartKey in position 2in the
ignition lock.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the parking brake.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps
(Ypage 69).
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(
Ypage 170).
Transporting the vehicle
!
You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
XVehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 87).
XVehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and select
neutral.
XShift the transmission to position N.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
XVehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position P.
XVehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
first or reverse gear.
XTurn the SmartKey to position0in the igni-
tion lock and remove it.
XSecure the vehicle.
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
Tow-starting (emergency engine start-
ing)
!
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission.
iYou can find information on "Jump-start-
ing" at (Ypage 168).
Before tow-starting:
Rthe battery must be connected
Rthe engine must be cold
Rthe exhaust system has cooled down.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps
(Ypage 69).
XInstall the towing eye (Ypage 171).
XSecure the rigid towing bar or the towing
rope.
XDepress and hold the brake pedal.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XDepress the clutch pedal fully, engage sec-
ond gear and keep the clutch pedal fully
depressed.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XTow-start the vehicle.
XRelease the clutch pedal slowly; do not
depress the accelerator pedal while doing
so.
XWhen the engine is started, immediately
depress the clutch pedal fully and select
neutral.
XPull over at a suitable place and stop the
vehicle safely, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
with the parking brake.
XRemove the rigid towing bar or towing
rope.
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Fuse allocation
No.ConsumerCurrentColor coding
1Starter motor5 ABrown
2Power steering control unit5 ABrown
3Lighting control unit5 ABrown
4Air bag5 ABrown
5‑‑‑
6Instrument cluster10 ARed
7Horn, alarm system15 ABlue
8Control unit power supply10 ARed
9Control unit power supply10 ARed
10Central control unit20 AYellow
11Turn signals15 ABlue
12Central control unit10 ARed
13Central control unit15 ABlue
14Power windows (anti-entrapment feature)30 AGreen
15ESP®5 ABrown
16Interior lighting10 ARed
17Immobilizer3 AViolet
18Electrical exterior mirror5 ABrown
19Brake lamps10 ARed
20Parking aid, headlamp settings15 ABlue
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No.ConsumerCurrentColor coding
21Engine control unit5 ABrown
22Rear window wiper15 ABlue
23Starter motor30 AGreen
24Central locking40 AOrange
25Front windshield wiper30 AGreen
26Radio20 AYellow
27‑‑‑
2812 V socket15 ABlue
29Power supply control unit5 ABrown
30Horn15 ABlue
31‑‑‑
32Central locking15 ABlue
33Tail lamps, front fog lamps, hazard warning lamp
button, locking button, power windows, license
plate lighting, radio, control unit for air-con-
ditioning system, cruise control, parking aid
button, program selector button, tailgate unlock-
ing25 ACyan
34Headlamps, daytime running lamps25 ACyan
35Headlamps, daytime running lamps25 ACyan
36‑‑‑
37‑‑‑
38‑‑‑
39‑‑‑
40‑‑‑
41‑‑‑
42‑‑‑
43Exterior mirror heating5 ABrown
44Anti-entrapment feature25 ACyan
45Transmission control unit5 ABrown
46Radio amplifier20 AYellow
47‑‑‑
48‑‑‑
49‑‑‑
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Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, stor-
age and disposal of service products on the
labels of the respective original contain-
ers. Always store service products sealed
in their original containers. Always keep
service products out of the reach of chil-
dren.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
RFuels
RLubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission
oil)
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWindshield washer fluid
RClimate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. You should therefore only use prod-
ucts that have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at a smart center.
You can recognize service products approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations
indicate 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.
iFor further information inquire at any
smart center.
Fuel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating
before refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or cloth-
ing and that it is not swallowed. Do not
inhale fuel vapors. Keep fuel away from
children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vom-
iting.
RImmediately change out of clothing
which has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity
ModelTotal capa- city
All models8.7 US gal(33.0 l)
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