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Operator’s Manual
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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small inve
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Centrallockingswitch 36 Antiglarenightposition 75 Introduction Productinformation 7 Automaticcentrallocking 37 Exteriorrearviewmirrors 76 Operator’smanual 8 Emergencyunlockingincaseofaccident 38 Instrumentcluster 80 Wheretofindit 13 Trunk 39 Multifunctionsteeringwheel, multifunctiondisplay ReportingSafetyDefects 15 Trunklidreleaseswitch 41 86 Antitheftalarmsystem 42 Tripandmainodometer,vehicle Tow-awayalarm 44 speed,FSSandengineoillevel Instrumentsandcontrols Instrumentsandcontrols 18 Powerseats
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OperationAudioandtelephone 125 Thefirst1000miles(1500km) 171 Travellingabroad 200 Powerwindows 143 Maintenance 171 Cruisecontrol 201 Interiorlighting 146 Catalyticconverter 172 Brakeassistsystem(BAS) 204 Entrancelamps,exitlampsindoors 146 Emissioncontrol 173 Antilockbrakesystem(ABS) 206 Sunvisors 147 TeleAid 174 Electronicstabilityprogram(ESP) 208 Illuminatedvanitymirrors 147 Steeringlock 180 Whatyoushouldknowatthe Interior 148 Startingandturningofftheengine 182 gasstation 211 Storagecompartment
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Jumpstarting 263 Malfunctionandindicatorlampsinthe Practicalhints centerconsole 221 AIRBAGOFFindicatorlamp 221 Firstaidkit 238 Towingthevehicle 265 Rollbarwarninglamp 221 Shelfbelowrearwindow 238 Transmissionselectorlever, manuallyunlocking 268 Malfunctionandwarningmessagesin Stowingthingsinthevehicle 238 Bulbs 269 themultifunctiondisplay 222 DISPLAYDEFECTIVE(engine Luggagecover 238 Adjustingheadlampaim 274 controlunit) 223 DISPLAYDEFECTIVE(several Sparewheel,vehicletools,storage Changingbatteri
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Headlamps,taillamps,turnsignal Technicaldata lenses 294 Wiperblade 294 Sparepartsservice 300 Coolants 311 Seatbelts 294 Warrantycoverage 300 Consumerinformation 313 Headliner 294 Identificationlabels 301 Uniformtirequalitygrading 313 Instrumentcluster 294 Layoutofpoly-V-beltdrive 302 Index 315 Steeringwheelandgearselectorlever 295 Technicaldata 303 Hardplastictrimitems 295 Fuels,coolants,lubricantsetc.– capacities 307 Upholstery 295 Engineoils 309 Ornamentalmoldings 295 Engineoiladditives 309 Pa
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Product information Kindly observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval o
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Introduction Operator’s manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Me
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Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC or its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of the vehicle. A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail
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Introduction Change of address or ownership If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the
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Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: • Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, • unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, • gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe u
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Introduction We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipmen
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Where to find it The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections: • Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. • Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation. •Driving: Important information on driving. • Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions. • Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency. •Car care: Instruction
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Introduction Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at the following addresses: In the USA: Client Assistance Cen
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For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives si
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Instrumentsandcontrols Instrumentsandcontrols 18 Centerconsole 20 Overheadcontrolpanel 21 17
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Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Instruments and controls Instruments and controls 18
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For more detailed descriptions see Index on page 315. 13 Center air outlets, adjustable For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate 14 Air volume control for center air outlets control, see page 118. 15 Left front seat heater switch, see page 55 1 Side air outlet, adjustable 16 Headlamp washer switch, see page 114 2 Air volume control for side air outlet 17 Roll bar switch, see page 52 Roll bar warning lamp 3 Exterior lamp switch, see page 112 18 Hazard warning flasher switch, see
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Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Instruments and controls Center console 1 Soft top switch, see page 158 2 ESP control switch, see page 209 3 Program mode selector switch, see page 190 4 Left power window switch (front), see page 143 5 Right power window switch (front), see page 143 1 6 Left power window switch (rear), see page 143 3 7 Trunk lid release switch, see page 41 ESP 2 8 Mirror adjustment switch, see pag
