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Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and operating conditions. To save fuel you should:
• keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures,
• remove unnecessary loads,
• remove roof rack when not in use,
• allow engine to warm up under low load use,
• avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration,
• have all maintenance work performed at regular intervals by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Fuel consumption is also increased by
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• Bulbs: High beam: H1 (55 W), low beam: H7 (55 W), low beam: Xenon (optional) fog lamps: H1 (55 W), turn signal lamps, parking and standing lamps, front: 2357 NA (28.5/8.3 W/30/2.2 cp), stop lamps: 21 W/32 cp, backup lamps: 21 W/32 cp, turn signal lamps, rear: 21 W/32 cp, tail, parking, side marker and standing lamp: 5 W/4 cp, tail and parking lamp, passenger side: 21/4 W, tail, parking arid rear fog lamp, driver's side: 21/4 W, license plate lamps: 5 W. • Tire Pressure: For ti
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Instruments and Controls 17. ASR or ESP control switch For more detailed descriptions see Index. 18. Switch for rear seat head restraints For adjustments of air outlets, refer to Automatic 19. Hazard warning flasher switch Climate Control (see Index). 20. Central locking switch, 1. Side air outlet, adjustable 21. Switch for Tow-Away Protection 2. Air volume control for side air outlet Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system 3. Exterior lamp switch 22. Right front seat h
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Instrument Cluster 8. Main odometer, or FSS indicator. See 1. Coolant temperature gauge. See Index Index 2. Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap 9. Right turn signal indicator lamp (green) placement warning lamp (yellow). See Index 10. Tachometer. See Index 3. Outside temperature indicator. See Index 11. Clock. See Index 4. Left turn signal indicator lamp (green) 12. Push buttons for intensity of instrument 5. ASR or ESP warning lamp (yellow). See lamps. S
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Indicator Lamp Symbols Function Indicator Lamp Battery not being charged properly. See Index High beam Warning Lamps (should go out with the engine running unless) Exterior lamp failure. See Index ASR or ESP. BAS malfunction. See Index Adjust driving to road condition. See Index ASR malfunction. See Index Fluid level for windshield and headlamp BAS malfunction. See Index washer system low. See Index ESP malfunction. See Index Coolant level low. See Index ABS m
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Catalytic Converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instructions as outlined in your Service Booklet. Caution! To prevent damage to the catalytic converters, use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle. Any notic
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Starting and Turning Off the Engine Before Starting Ensure that parking brake is engaged and that selector lever is in position "P" or "N". Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2. The charge indicator lamp should come on. Starting Do not depress accelerator. Briefly turn electronic key in steering lock clockwise to the stop and release. The starter will engage until the engine is running. If engine will not run, and the starting procedure stops, turn electronic key c
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Driving Instructions Warning ! If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on the hazard flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the roadway. Inspect the tires and under the vehicle for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz or tire dealer for repairs. Power Assistance W
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Tires Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a depth of approximately1/16 in (1.5 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replaced. The tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Warning ! 1 Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. As tread depth approaches /16 in (1.5 mm), the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply red
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Tire Speed Rating Model C 43 AMG only: This vehicle is factory equipped with "Z"-rated tires. All other models: These vehicles are factory equipped with "H"-rated tires, which have a European speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding the speed rating. Despite the tire rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions. Warning ! Even when permitted by law, never operate
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Climate Control 1. Air volume control for center air outlets, turn wheel up to open. 2. Air volume control for side air outlet. To open side air outlet: Turn wheel to position 3. Center air outlets, adjustable 4. Side air outlet, adjustable 5. Windshield air outlet 6. Temperature selector, left side passenger compartment 7. Temperature selector, right side passenger compartment 8. Air volume control switch 9. Air distribution control switch 10. Rear window
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Basic Setting - Heater Select temperature for each side of the passenger compartment. Select air volume with control switch, set at least to position 2 to prevent windows from fogging up. Set air distribution control switch to position shown above. Turn side air outlets (4) to the detent position. Open center air outlets as desired. Basic Setting - Air Conditioner Select temperature for each side of the passenger compartment. Select air volume with control switch, at least to
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Defogging Windows Windows fogged up on inside Switch off economy mode Indicator lamp goes out. Switch off air recirculation . Indicator lamp goes out. Set air distribution control switch to position . Increase air volume with control switch. Close center air outlets. Turn wheels (2) to position to open left and right side air outlets (4). Adjust side air outlets upward. Windshield fogged up on outside Switch on windshield wipers. Set air distribution control switch to position o
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Air Recirculation This mode can be selected to temporarily reduce the entry of annoying odours or dust from vehicle's interior. Outside air is not supplied to the car's interior. To select, press button. To cancel, press button again. The system will automatically switch from recirculated air to fresh air • after approx. 5 minutes at outside temperatures below approx. 40°F (5°C), • after approx. 30 minutes, at outside temperatures above approx. 40°F (5°C), • after approx. 5 minutes, if
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Automatic Climate Control (Models C 280 and C43 AMG) The system is always at operational readiness, except when manually 1. Air volume control for center air outlet, switched off. The automatic climate control only operates with the engine turn wheel up to open running. The temperature selector should be left at the desired temperature 2. Air volume control for side air outlet. setting. To open air outlets: The temperature selected is reached as quickly as possible. The sy
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Basic Setting - Automatic Mode Press button for automatic mode. Simultaneously press both and button for temperature setting of 72°F. Air volume and distribution are controlled Display and Controls automatically. This setting can be used all year Press to activate, indicator lamp is on while activated. around. Automatic mode Air recirculation Economy Raise temperature Air distribution, manual The function of this setting corresponds to the Lower temperature
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Rear Window Defroster Air Distribution Special Settings Turn key in steering lock to position 2. (use only for short duration) To select, press button. Defogging Windows To cancel, press button again. Press button repeatedly until Switch off button. Note: the requested symbol is displayed. Press . button. Heavy accumulation of snow and Press button repeatedly until ice should be removed before Air Volume air is directed upward. activating the defroster. Press - or + side of r
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Air Recirculation This mode can be selected to prevent annoying odours or dust from entering the car's interior. Outside air is not supplied to the car's interior. To select, press button. To cancel, press button again. The system will automatically switch from recirculated air to fresh air • after approx. 5 minutes at outside temperatures below approx. 40°F (5°C), • after approx. 30 minutes, at outside temperatures above approx. 40°F (5°C), • after approx. 5 minutes, if button is pre
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Car Keys Included with your vehicle are: • 2 electronic main keys with integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls plus slide out and removable mechanical key. • 1 electronic reserve key without remote control functions, plus removable mechanical key. Warning ! When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and Lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper
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Start Lock-Out Important ! Removing the electronic key from the steering lock activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started. Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock deactivates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started. Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock deactivates the start lock-out. Note: In case the engine cannot be started, the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes.
