Preparing the vehicle ..................... 250
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 251
Floormats ...........................................2 34
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 287
Two-way radio ................................ 287
Front passenger seat
see Seat
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 290
Consumption statistics .................. 162
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 162
Displaying the range ..................... .162
Driving tips ................................... .131
E10 ................................................ 290
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 290
Important safety notes .................. 289
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Refueling ........................................ 125
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 289
Fuel filler flap
Closing .......................................... .126
General information ....................... 126
Opening ......................................... 126
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 162
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 289
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .262
Before changing ............................ .261
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 261
Fuse box in the rear compartment .. 262
Important safety notes .................. 261 G
G-Meter (on-board computer) .......... 171
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 234
General notes ................................ 231
Important safety notes .................. 231 Opening/closing the garage door .. 233
Problems when programming .......
.233
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 231
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 232
Gasoline ............................................. 290
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .170
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box .......................................... .219
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209 H
Handling control system see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 212
Touchpad ....................................... 211
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 98
Head bags
Operation ......................................... 47
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 89
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 86
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 292
Fogging up ....................................... 99
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................... 97
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 186
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Hill start assist .................................. 112
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 145
Activation conditions ..................... 145
Deactivating ................................... 145
Display message ............................ 190
General notes ................................ 144
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209 Index
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Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children. H
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 Windshield washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must match.
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 gestures. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual in the appro- priate section.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscription on
the containers:
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 Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Risk of fire and
explosion by improper handling of fuel.
You must avoid fire, open flames, smoking
and creating sparks. Switch off the ignition
before refueling and, if present, switch off the auxiliary heating. G
WARNING
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 clothing
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:
R Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity Model Total capacity
All models
19.8 US gal
(75.0 l) Service products and filling capacities
289Technical data Z