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Mercedes-Benz 2011 E350 4MATIC Wagon manuale d’uso - BKManuals

Mercedes-Benz 2011 E350 4MATIC Wagon manuale d’uso

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  • Pagina 1

    E-Class Sedan and Wagon Operator's Manual BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 1[...]

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    Symbols Registered trademarks: R BabySmart™ is a registered trademark of the Siemens Automotive Corp. R Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc. R PRE-SAFE ® is a registered trademark of Daimler AG. R HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. R SIRIUS and related brands are registered tr[...]

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    Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you drive off, please familiarize yourself with your vehicle and read this manual, especially the safety and warning notices. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your vehicle and to avoid endangering yourself and others. The equipment or product designation of your vehicle may vary dep[...]

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    BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 2[...]

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    Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ......................................... 20 At a glance ........................................... 25 Safety ................................................... 35 Opening and closing ........................... 75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 101 Lights and wind[...]

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    1, 2, 3 ... 115 V socket ...................................... 294 12 V socket ........................................ 292 4ETS see ETS/4ETS 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 193 A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 241 Function/notes ...................[...]

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    Ashtray ............................................... 291 Assistance menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 227 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ................... 74 Function ........................................... 74 Switching off the alarm .................... 74 ATTENTION ASSIST Activatin[...]

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    Capacities see Te chnica l data Care Carpets .......................................... 320 Car wash ........................................ 314 Display ........................................... 318 Gear or selector lever .................... 319 Headlamps ..................................... 317 Matte finish ...................................[...]

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    Switching the residual heat function on/off .............................. 143 Switching the ZONE function on/ off .................................................. 141 Coat hooks ......................................... 283 Cockpit ................................................. 27 Collapsible spare wheel Inflating ............................[...]

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    Emergency locking ........................... 86 Emergency unlocking ....................... 85 Opening (from inside) ...................... 84 Door control panel Overview .......................................... 33 Doors Important safety notes .................... 84 Drinking and driving ......................... 172 Drinks holder see Cup holder[...]

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    Emergency release Fuel filler flap ................................. 164 Trunk ......................................... 90, 91 Vehicle ....................................... 85, 86 Emergency running mode Automatic transmission ................. 162 Emergency spare wheel Storage location ............................ 325 Stowing ...................[...]

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    Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 220 Fuses Fuse allocation chart ..................... 345 Fuse box in the cargo compartment ................................. 346 Fuse box in the engine compartment ................................. 346 Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 346 Notes ..[...]

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    Starting the engine ........................ 151 Unlocking ......................................... 77 Key positions KEYLESS-GO .................................. 150 SmartKey ....................................... 149 Kickdown ................................... 158, 161 Knee bag .............................................. 40 L Lane-change as[...]

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    System .......................................... 295 Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 299 Mechanical key Function/notes ................................ 79 Memory card (on-board computer) . 225 Memory function ............................... 115 Menu (on-board computer) AMG ............................................... 221 Assistance ....[...]

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    P Paint code number ............................ 385 Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 316 Panic alarm .......................................... 64 Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 97 Resetting ......................................... 98 Parking .......................................[...]

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    Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 113 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 114 Rear window blind ............................ 290 Rear window heating Malfunction .................................... 142 Switching on/off ........................... 142 Rear window wiper ........................... 128 Replacing the[...]

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    Service interval display .................... 313 Displaying a service message (on- board computer) ............................ 313 Service menu (on-board computer) . 229 Service products AdBlue ® special additives .............. 390 Brake fluid ..................................... 392 Capacities ...................................... 387 Coolan[...]

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    Steering wheel heating Indicator lamp (Malfunction) .......... 112 Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 159 Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 275 Glove box ....................................... 274 Stowage space Center console .............................. 275 Cup holders ................................... 28[...]

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    Pressure loss warning .................... 355 Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 330 Recommended ............................... 352 Tire pressure monitoring system Function/notes ............................. 357 Restarting ...................................... 359 Warning lamp ................................. 271 Tires Aspect ratio ([...]

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    Trunk Automatic opening ..................... 88, 89 Emergency release .................... 90, 91 Locking separately ........................... 90 Trunk/tailgate Important safety guidelines ............. 86 Trunk lid Display message ............................ 259 Turn signal (display message) ......... 243 Turn signals .........................[...]

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    Windshield washer system Adding washer fluid ....................... 312 Notes ............................................. 393 Windshield wipers Important safety notes .................. 127 Replacing the wiper blades ............ 129 Switching on/off ........................... 128 Troubleshooting ............................. 130 Winter operati[...]

  • Pagina 22

    Product information We recommend using genuine Mercedes- Benz 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 special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess oth[...]

  • Pagina 23

    Information for customers in California Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in t[...]

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    If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes- Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-M[...]

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    Proper use of the vehicle To ensure proper use of the vehicle, you must familiarize yourself with the following information and rules: R safety notes in this Operator's Manual R technical data in this Operator's Manual R traffic rules and regulations R laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles G Warning! Various warning label[...]

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    Limited Warranty ! Follow the instructions in this manual about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions are not covered either by Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of Daimler AG. Data [...]

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    Exterior view ....................................... 26 Cockpit ................................................. 27 Instrument cluster .............................. 28 Multifunction steering wheel ............. 30 Center console .................................... 31 Overhead control panel ...................... 32 Door control panel ..........[...]

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    Exterior view Function Page : Trunk lid/tailgate Vehicle tool kit 324 ; Rear window defroster 142 = Lights 124 ? Fuel filler flap 162 A Defrosting the windshield 141 Cleaning the windows 316 B Sliding sunroof 95 Function Page C Exterior mirrors 113 D Windshield wipers 127 E Opening the hood 308 Engine oil 309 Coolant 311 F Towing 343 G Tires and wh[...]

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    Cockpit Function Page : Steering wheel paddle shifters 159 ; Cruise control lever 178 = Instrument cluster 28 ? Horn A DIRECT SELECT lever 155 B PARKTRONIC warning display 194 C Overhead control panel 32 D Operates the automatic climate control system 132 E Ignition lock 149 Start/Stop button 150 Function Page F Adjusts the steering wheel electrica[...]

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    Instrument cluster Overview Function Page : Fuel gauge ; Speedometer with segments 217 = Multifunction display 218 ? Coolant temperature gauge 216 A Tachometer 217 Function Page B Clock C Brightness control knob for the instrument cluster lighting: turn clockwise or anti-clockwise 28 Instrument cluster At a glance BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; [...]

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    Warning and indicator lamps Function Page : Diesel engine: preglow 151 ; Fog lamp 120 = Rear fog lamp 120 ? Turn signal 120 A ESP ® 265 B Distance warning lamp 270 C Turn signal 120 D Seat belt 264 E SRS 267 F Engine diagnostics 268 G Brakes (Canada only) 263 Function Page H Tire pressure monitor 271 I Coolant 269 J Brakes (USA only) 263 K ABS 265[...]

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    Multifunction steering wheel Function Page : Multifunction display 218 ; COMAND; see the separate operating instructions = ~6 Makes/accepts or rejects/ ends a call 226 WX Adjusts the volume or operates the RACETIMER in AMG vehicles 222 8 Mute ? ? Activates voice control; see the separate operating instructions Function Page A % Back or deactivates [...]

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    Center console Function Page : Hazard warning lamps 122 ; ATA indicator lamp 74 = Indicator lamp 45 (USA only) 43 Indicator lamp 45 (Canada only) 48 ? COMAND; see the separate operating instructions A Seat heating 110 B Seat ventilation 111 C PARKTRONIC 194 D Lowers the rear head restraints 105 Function Page E Sedan: rear window roller sunblind 290[...]

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    Overhead control panel Function Page : u To switch the rear interior lighting on/off 124 ; | To switch the automatic interior lighting control on/off 124 = p To switch the right- hand reading lamp on/off 123 ? 3 To open/close the tilt/sliding sunroof 97 3 To open/close the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel with roller sunblinds 97 A ï Bu[...]

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    Door control panel Function Page : r 45= Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel 115 ; Adjusts the seat electrically 104 = &% Locks/unlocks the doors 84 ? Opens the door 84 A 7 Zª Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in/out electrically 113 B W Opens/closes the side windows 92 C n Activates/ deactivates the overrid[...]

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    34 BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 34[...]

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    Vehicle equipment .............................. 36 Occupant safety .................................. 36 Children in the vehicle ........................ 58 Panic alarm .......................................... 64 Driving safety systems ....................... 65 Anti-theft systems .............................. 73 35 Safety BA 212 USA, CA Editio[...]

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    Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. Occupant safety Overview of o[...]

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    G Warning The SRS self-check has detected a malfunction if the 6 SRS warning lamp: R does not come on at all R fails to go out approximately 4 seconds after the engine was started R comes on after the engine was started or while driving For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly recommends that you have the system checked as soon as possible at an aut[...]

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    R Never place your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat. R Improper repair work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authori[...]

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    R Only hold the steering wheel by the rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when the driver front air bag inflates. R Adjust the front-passenger seat as far back as possible from the dashboard when the seat is occupied. R Occupants, especially children, should never place their bo[...]

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    The front air bags increase protection for the driver's and front-passenger's head and chest. Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the steering wheel; front-passenger air bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove box. They are deployed: R in the event of certain frontal impacts R if the system determines that air bag deployment[...]

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    Driver's knee bag : increases protection for the driver against the risk of: R knee injuries R thigh injuries R lower leg injuries Driver's knee bag : inflates beneath the steering column. If the system determines that deployment of driver's knee bag : can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt in the event of [...]

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    direction and determines that side impact air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt. The side impact air bags will not deploy in side impacts with deceleration rates which do not exceed the system's preset deployment thresholds for vehicle deceleration or acceleration. You will then be protected by th[...]

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    Window curtain air bags G Warning Observe "Important safety notes" ( Y page 38). The window curtain air bags enhance the level of protection for the head (but not chest or arms) of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs. The window curtain air bags are integrated into the side of the roof frame and dep[...]

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    G Warning If the 45 indicator lamp illuminates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the front passenger seat, have the front passenger reposition himself or herself in the seat until the 45 indicator lamp goes out. In the event of a collision, the air bag control unit will not allow front passenger front air bag deployment [...]

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    Occupants, especially children, should always sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt properly and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Note the following important information when[...]

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    If the SmartKey has been removed from the ignition lock or is in position 0 , indicator lamp 45 : does not light up. G Warning If the red 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the 45 indicator lamp light up simultaneously, the OCS is malfunctioning. The front passenger front air bag will be deactivated in this case. Have the system check[...]

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    Problems with the occupant classification system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The 45 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated. The person sitting on the front-passenger seat: R weighs as much as a typical adult R weighs more than a child OCS is malfunctioning. X Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized[...]

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    BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system How the air bag deactivation system functions The BabySmart™ system is standard equipment in Canada. G Warning According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained on the rear seats than on the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you always se[...]

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    injured or even killed if the front-passenger front air bag inflates. R If you have to place a child in a forward- facing child restraint system on the front- passenger seat, you must: - move the seat as far back as possible - use the proper child restraint recommended for the age, size and weight of the child - secure child restraint with the vehi[...]

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    System self-test The 45 indicator lamp illuminates when you: R turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock R on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the Start-Stop button once or twice The 45 indicator lamp goes out again after approximately six seconds. If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate or is lit continuously, the system is mal[...]

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    Problems with the air bag deactivation system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The 45 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated. A special BabySmart™ compatible child restraint system is installed on the front-passenger seat. The front-passenger front air bag is therefore deactivated. A BabySmart™-compatible child r[...]

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    situations (on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS) R in critical driving situations, e.g. when physical limits are exceeded and the vehicle understeers or oversteers severely or when having to swerve to avoid an obstacle at a speed above 85 mph (140 km/h). PRE-SAFE ® takes the following measures depending on the hazardous situation detected: R the front[...]

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    G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation[...]

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    In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only protect as intended if the occupants are properly wearing their seat belts. G Warning Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide [...]

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    R Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen. If the lap belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash. R Never wear seat belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as these might cause injuries. R Make sure the seat be[...]

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    Example: Sedan X Adjust the seat and move the backrest to an almost vertical position ( Y page 102). X Pull the seat belt smoothly through belt sash guide : . X Without twisting it, guide the shoulder section of the seat belt across the middle of your shoulder and the lap section across your hips. X Engage belt tongue ; in buckle = . Seat belt adju[...]

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    X Slide the belt sash guide downwards. X Release belt sash guide release : and make sure that the belt sash guide has engaged. Using the seat belt on the center rear seat If the left-hand rear seat backrest is folded down and back up again, the rear center seat belt may lock. The seat belt can then not be pulled out. X To unlock the rear center sea[...]

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    ! If the front-passenger seat is not occupied, do not engage the seat belt tongue in the buckle on the front- passenger seat. Otherwise, the Emergency Tensioning Device could be triggered in the event of an accident. The ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident, pulling them close against the body. ETDs do not correct incorrect seat positions or [...]

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    such as seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, or the memory function If children open a door, they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system's metal parts, for example, could become [...]

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    system, child restraint system or booster seat suitable for the size and weight of the child. Children can be seriously or even fatally injured by an air bag deploying. Observe the following important information if it is absolutely necessary to carry a child on the front-passenger seat: R USA only: Your vehicle is equipped with air bag technology [...]

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    are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position the shoulder belt across the chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for childr[...]

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    ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for specially designed child restraint systems on the rear seats. Securing rings for two LATCH- type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems are installed on the left and right of the rear seats. Use the vehicle's seat belts to install child restraint systems without the ISOFIX securing system. Follow the manu[...]

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    X Route Top Tether belt = under head restraint : between both head restraint bars. X Hook Top Tether hook ? into Top Tether anchorage A . X Make sure that Top Tether belt = is not twisted. X Fold down cover ; of Top Tether anchorage A . X Move head restraint : back down again slightly if necessary ( Y page 105). Make sure that the routing of Top Te[...]

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    Example: Sedan X To activate: press the child-proof lock lever up in the direction of arrow : . X Make sure that the child-proof locks are working properly. X To deactivate: press the child-proof lock lever down in the direction of arrow ; . Override feature for the rear side windows G Warning Observe "Important safety notes" ( Y page 58)[...]

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    This device complies with the RSS-210 regulations of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must withstand any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device coul[...]

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    The ! warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is running. Braking If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal. X If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal with force until the braking situation is over. X To make a full brake applicati[...]

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    BAS PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time. Should you approach a detected obstacle quickly, BAS PLUS calculates the braking force necessary to avoid a rear-end collision. Should you additionally apply the brakes, BAS PLUS will automatically increase the braking force to a level suitable for th[...]

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    G Warning! Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp ä flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows: R When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. R While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. R Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions. Failure to observe these gu[...]

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    instrument cluster flashes. In such situations, ESP ® will not stabilize the vehicle. X To deactivate: ( Y page 228). The å warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. G Warning When the å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up, ESP is switched off. When the ä ESP warning lamp and the å ESP OFF warning lamp are on continuously, ESP is not operat[...]

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    X To activate: briefly press button : . The M warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The SPORT handling mode message appears in the multifunction display. X To deactivate: briefly press button : . The M warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Activating/deactivating ESP ® G Warning! The ESP should not be switched off during nor[...]

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    X To deactivate: press button : until the å warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. The message ESC-OFF appears in the multifunction display. G Warning When the å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up, ESP is switched off. When the ä ESP warning lamp and the å ESP OFF warning lamp are on continuously, ESP is not operational due to a malfunct[...]

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    indicate that the PRE-SAFE ® Brake will not be capable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance, which creates a danger of a collision. Immediately brake your vehicle to increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle driving in front of you. The warning sound is intended as a final caution that you [...]

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    motorcycles and vehicles driving offset from your vehicle center. G Warning Depending on the vehicle speed, PRE-SAFE ® Brake brakes your vehicle with a maximum of 13 ft/s 2 (4 m/s 2 ) before a possible hard stop. This corresponds to about 40 % of the maximum deceleration ability of your vehicle. The driver must apply the brakes additionally in ord[...]

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    i The immobilizer is always deactivated when you start the engine. In the event that the engine cannot be started when the starter battery is fully charged, the immobilizer may be faulty. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) A visual and audible a[...]

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    Vehicle equipment .............................. 76 SmartKey ............................................. 76 Doors .................................................... 84 Trunk/cargo compartment ................ 86 Side windows ...................................... 91 Sliding sunroof .................................... 95 75 Opening and closing [...]

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    Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. SmartKey Important safety not[...]

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    : & To lock the vehicle ; F To unlock the trunk lid/tailgate = % To unlock the vehicle When unlocking, the turn signals flash once. When locking, they flash three times. When it is dark, the surround lighting also comes on if it is activated in the on-board computer. You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked[...]

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    R this equipment must not emit harmful, electromagnetic radiation. R this equipment receives electromagnetic radiation, including radiation which can trigger unwanted functions. Any unauthorized change to this equipment can lead to the user's operating license being withdrawn. Important information for using KEYLESS-GO R You can use the KEYLES[...]

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    X To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner surface of the door handle. X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface : . If you pull on the handle of the trunk lid/ tailgate, only the trunk/cargo area of the vehicle is unlocked. Changing the settings of the locking system You can change the settings of the locking system in such a way that only the dri[...]

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    X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the SmartKey in the ignition lock. Removing the mechanical key X Push release catch : in the direction of the arrow and at the same time remove mechanical key ; from the SmartKey. SmartKey battery Important safety notes It is advisable to have batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an[...]

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    arrow until battery tray cover : opens. Do not hold the cover closed while doing so. X Remove the cover of the battery tray. X Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery = falls out. X Insert the new battery with the positive pole facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so. X Insert the front tabs of the battery tray's cov[...]

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    Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock/ unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey. The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from a distance of approximately 1.5 ft (50 cm) and try to unlock or lock the vehicle again.[...]

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    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine cannot be started using the SmartKey. The on-board voltage is too low. X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary ( Y page 338). or X Jump[...]

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    Doors Important safety notes G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access[...]

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    X To unlock: press button : . X To lock: press button ; . The vehicle locks when all the doors are closed. You can open a locked front door from inside the vehicle. Only open the door if traffic conditions allow you to do so. If the vehicle has previously been locked with the central locking button: R and the KEYLESS-GO key is restored to the facto[...]

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    X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go. X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise to position 1 . The door is unlocked. X Turn the mechanical key back and remove it. Locking the vehicle (mechanical key) Emergency locking If the vehicle can no longer be locked centrally with the SmartKey or KEYLESS[...]

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    compartment unless they are firmly secured in place. Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of R strong braking maneuvers R sudden changes of direction R an accident G Warning Ensure that the trunk/tailgate is closed when the engine is running and the vehicle is in motion. Among other dangers, [...]

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    Opening the tailgate from inside the vehicle (Wagon with a folding bench seat) Inside of tailgate X To unlock the tailgate: slide locking catch ; to the right. X To open: pull the top of handle : . X Swing the tailgate upwards. X To lock the tailgate: slide locking catch ; to the left. Automatic opening and closing from the outside Important safety[...]

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    Sedan: you can close the trunk lid automatically using the closing button 5 or the locking button 6 . Wagon: you can close the tailgate automatically using either the closing button or the locking button 7 . Closing button and locking button (example: Sedan) X To close: press closing button : in the trunk lid/tailgate. X To close and lock simultane[...]

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    Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate (Wagon) Important safety guidelines You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its opening range, up to approximately 0.6 ft (20 cm) before the stop. ! Make sure there is sufficient clearance to open the tailgate fully when setting the opening angle. The tailgate c[...]

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    Trunk emergency release (Sedan) You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle with the emergency release button. X Briefly press emergency release button : . The trunk lid unlocks and opens. The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened with the trunk lid emergency release when the vehicle is stationary or while driving. Trunk lid emergency release[...]

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    If children open a door, they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system's metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and the child could be burned by these parts. G Warning Do not tr[...]

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    X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X To open: press the corresponding switch. X To close: pull the corresponding switch. i If you press the switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing again. i You can continu[...]

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    Using the SmartKey i The key must be near the handle of the driver's door. X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle. X Press and hold the & button until the side windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel are fully closed. X Make sure that all the side windows and the tilt/sl[...]

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    Problem: a side window cannot be closed because objects in the guide rail are preventing the window from being raised. X Remove the objects. X Close the side window. Problem: a side window cannot be closed, and you cannot see the cause. G Warning! Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to ser[...]

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    G Warning! When opening or closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The tilt/sliding sunroof is equipped with the automatic operation and anti-entrapment features. If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked during the closing procedure, the tilt/sliding sunro[...]

  • Pagina 99

    or open a side window slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises. Operating the tilt/sliding sunroof Opening and closing i You can still operate the tilt/sliding sunroof even if you switch off the engine or remove the SmartKey. This function remains active for five minutes or until one of the front doors is opened. Overhead control panel : To rai[...]

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    X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Push or pull the 3 switch in the corresponding direction. i If you press the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing again. Automatic raising is only available if the pan[...]

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    X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow = until the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel is fully closed. X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an additional second. X Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow = un[...]

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    Vehicle equipment ............................ 102 Correct driver's seat position .......... 102 Seats .................................................. 103 Steering wheel .................................. 111 Mirrors ............................................... 113 Memory functions ............................. 115 101 Seats, steering wh[...]

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    Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. Correct driver's seat po[...]

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    Seats Important safety notes G Warning In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, all seat, head restraint, steering wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before setting the vehicle in motion. G Warning Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving co[...]

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    Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. ! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible. R if the seat covers are[...]

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    Adjusting the head restraints Adjusting the angle of the head restraints Example: Sedan X Push or pull the lower edge of the head restraint in the direction of the arrow. Adjusting the height of the head restraints electrically X To adjust the height of the head restraints: slide the button for head restraint adjustment ( Y page 104) up or down in [...]

  • Pagina 108

    Lowering the rear seat head restraints from the front X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X Press button : . Adjusting the height of the rear seat head restraints On Sedans with the through-loading feature, you can only adjust the height of the two outer head restraints. Example: Sedan If the head restraint has been lowe[...]

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    X Release the rear seat backrest and fold it slightly forwards ( Y page 278). X To remove: pull the head restraint up to the stop. X Press release catch : and pull the head restraint out of the guides. X To refit: insert the head restraint so that the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel. X Push the head restrai[...]

  • Pagina 110

    Adjusting the four-way lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back. : To raise the backrest contour ; To soften the backrest contour = To lower the backrest contour ? To harden the backrest contour Folding bench seat in the cargo compartment (Wagon) The folding bench se[...]

  • Pagina 111

    X Hook the seat belts into retainers = . X Pull release handle ; and fold the folding bench seat cushion into the sitting position. X Push down the seat cushion until the backrest engages fully. X Fold the head restraints upwards. installing and removing the seat cushion You must remove the seat cushion if you wish to lift the trunk floor, e.g. if [...]

  • Pagina 112

    ! In order to avoid causing damage, push the head restraints completely into their guides and click the seat belt buckles into their guides. X Press release catch : and push the head restraints in fully. X Fold backrest ; of the folding bench seat into its original position until it engages. Switching the seat heating on/off Switching on/off G Warn[...]

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    Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched itself off prematurely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Switching the se[...]

  • Pagina 114

    i Related topics: R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ( Y page 112) R storing settings ( Y page 115) Steering wheel heating Switching on/off The steering-wheel heating heats the leather areas of the steering wheel. X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X To switch on/off: turn the lever in the direction of arrow : or ; . Indicator l[...]

  • Pagina 115

    i The steering wheel only moves upwards if it has not already reached the upper end stop. The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when: R the driver's door is closed, and R you insert the key into the ignition lock. or R in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, you press the Start/Stop button once. When you close the driver's door w[...]

  • Pagina 116

    mirror using adjustment button = as long as the indicator lamp is lit. X Press adjustment button = up, down, to the right or to the left until the exterior mirror is set to a position which provides you with a good overview of traffic conditions. Exterior mirror out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follo[...]

  • Pagina 117

    set the exterior mirror such that the rear wheel and curb are visible. X Press memory button M ? and one of the arrows on adjustment button = within three seconds. The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move. If the mirror moves out of position, repeat the steps. Calling up a stored parking position setting X With the key in[...]

  • Pagina 118

    i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button. 116 Memory functions Seats, steering wheel and mirrors BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 116[...]

  • Pagina 119

    Vehicle equipment ............................ 118 Exterior lighting ................................ 118 Interior lighting ................................. 123 Changing bulbs ................................. 124 Windshield wipers ............................ 127 117 Lights and windshield wipers BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi [...]

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    Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. Exterior lighting Important s[...]

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    Low-beam headlamps X To switch on the low-beam headlamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. X Turn the light switch to L . The L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. Daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps in Canada In Canada, the "daytime running lamps" function is required by law. It[...]

  • Pagina 122

    Fog lamps and rear fog lamps Front fog lamps Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the "fog lamps" function. G Warning! If you suspect that driving conditions will be foggy, turn the light switch to L before you start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle may not be visible and you could endanger yourself and others. X To switch on the [...]

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    The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high-beam headlamps are switched on. X To switch off the high-beam headlamps: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Adaptive Highbeam Assist G Warning! The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid intended to [...]

  • Pagina 124

    the headlamp range is set automatically depending on the distance between the vehicle and other road users. if you are driving at speeds above approximately 35 mph (55 km/h) and no other road users have been detected: the high-beam headlamps are switched on automatically. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster also lights up. if you are dri[...]

  • Pagina 125

    The cornering light function improves the illumination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better visibility in tight bends, for example. It can only be activated when the low-beam headlamps are switched on. Active: if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn signals or turn the st[...]

  • Pagina 126

    Interior lighting control Important notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time except for when the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Automatic interior lighting control X To switch on/off: press the | button. When the automatic interio[...]

  • Pagina 127

    Never use a bulb which has been dropped. Such a bulb may break or even explode and injure you. Halogen bulbs are pressurized and can explode when you change them, particularly if they are very hot. You should therefore wear eye protection and gloves when you are changing them. There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs that you cannot replace. Repl[...]

  • Pagina 128

    Changing the front bulbs Low-beam headlamp (halogen headlamp) Due to their location, have the bulbs in the left-hand headlamp changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Switch off the lights. X Open the hood. X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise and pull it out. X Turn bulb holder ; counter-clockwise [...]

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    X Pull out bulb holder ; . X Take the bulb out of bulb holder ; . X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ; . X Insert bulb holder ; . X Align housing cover : and turn it clockwise until it engages. Infrared light (Night View Assist Plus) X Switch off the lights. X Open the hood. X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise and pull it out. X Turn bulb [...]

  • Pagina 130

    Switching the windshield wipers on/ off Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low 12 3 Å Intermittent wipe, high 13 4 ° Continuous wipe, slow 5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast B í Single wipe/ î to wipe the windshield using washer fluid X Switch the ignition on. X Turn the combination switch to the corresponding position[...]

  • Pagina 131

    Replacing the wiper blades Important safety notes G Warning For safety reasons, switch off the windshield wipers and remove the key from the ignition lock before changing the wiper blades (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: make sure that the on-board electronics are in state 0 ). Otherwise, the wiper motor could be switched on suddenly and cause injury. ! [...]

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    X Remove the key from the ignition lock. X Fold wiper arm : away from the rear window until it engages. X Position wiper blade ; at a right angle to wiper arm : . X Hold wiper arm : and press wiper blade ; in the direction of the arrow until it is released. X Remove wiper blade ; . Installing the wiper blade X Place new wiper blade ; onto wiper arm[...]

  • Pagina 133

    Vehicle equipment ............................ 132 Overview of climate control sys- tems ................................................... 132 Operating the control systems ........ 138 Setting the air vents ......................... 144 131 Climate control BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02[...]

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    Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. Overview of climate control s[...]

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    Control panel for the dual-zone automatic climate control For Canada only Function i Notes/tips : Activates/deactivates air- recirculation mode Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors or when in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up as, in air- recirculation mode, no fresh air is drawn [...]

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    Function i Notes/tips G Sets the airflow H Sets the temperature, left Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). For USA only Function i Notes/tips : Sets climate control to automatic Activate climate control using the à and ¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above the à and ¿ buttons light up. ; Defrosts the windshield Only use the "defrosting&q[...]

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    Function i Notes/tips D Switches climate control on/ off Activate climate control using the à and ¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above the à and ¿ buttons light up. E Sets the temperature, right Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). F Sets the air distribution G Sets the airflow H Sets the temperature, left Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 ?[...]

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    Function i Notes/tips Front control panel : Sets climate control to automatic Activate climate control using the à and ¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above the à and ¿ buttons light up. You can also set the airflow and air distribution of the automatic climate control to one of three levels (FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). You can set the desired level [...]

  • Pagina 139

    Function i Notes/tips B Switches the residual heat function on/off Use the residual heat function if you want to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the ignition is switched off. The "residual heat" function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off. C Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off Act[...]

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    Function i Notes/tips N Reduces the airflow O Reduces the temperature Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). Operating the control systems Switching the control on/off Important information G Warning! When the climate control system is deactivated, the outside air supply and circulation are also deactivated. Only choose this setting for a short ti[...]

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    Problems with the "cooling with air dehumidification" function If the indicator lamp in the ¿ button does not go out when switched off, the cooling with air dehumidification function is switched off due to a malfunction. You can no longer activate the cooling with air dehumidification function. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. [...]

  • Pagina 142

    3-zone automatic climate control Climate zones of 3-zone automatic climate control You can select different temperature settings for the driver's and front-passenger sides as well as for the rear compartment. X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X To increase/reduce the temperature in the front compartment: press button F or[...]

  • Pagina 143

    Setting the airflow Dual-zone automatic climate control X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X To increase/reduce: press switch G up or down ( Y page 133). 3-zone automatic climate control X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X To increase/reduce front- compartment airflow: press switch H up or down ( Y page 13[...]

  • Pagina 144

    3-zone automatic climate control: press switch F or J up or down ( Y page 135). or X Dual-zone automatic climate control: press switch G up or down ( Y page 133). 3-zone automatic climate control: press switch H up or down ( Y page 135). Maximum cooling MAX COOL The MAX COOL function is only available in vehicles for the USA. MAX COOL is only opera[...]

  • Pagina 145

    Activating/deactivating air- recirculation mode You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle from outside. The air already inside the vehicle will then be recirculated. The operation of the air-recirculation mode is the same for all control panels. G Warning Fogged windows impair visibility, endangering you [...]

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    i Residual heat is deactivated automatically: R after about 30 minutes R when the ignition is switched on R if the battery voltage drops R if the coolant temperature is too low Setting the air vents Important safety notes G Warning When operating the climate control, the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents can be very ho[...]

  • Pagina 147

    depends on the airflow and air distribution settings. ! Close the air vent when heating the vehicle. At high outside temperatures, open the air vent and activate the "cooling with air dehumidification" function. Otherwise, temperature-sensitive items stored in the glove box could be damaged. : Air vent thumbwheel ; Air vent X To open/clos[...]

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    Vehicle equipment ............................ 148 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 148 Driving ............................................... 148 Automatic transmission ................... 154 Refueling ............................................ 162 Parking ............................................... 169 Driving tips .....................[...]

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    Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. Notes on breaking-in a new ve[...]

  • Pagina 151

    G Warning It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into ge[...]

  • Pagina 152

    KEYLESS-GO Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with a SmartKey with an integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a detachable Start/Stop button. The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the ignition lock and the SmartKey must be in the vehicle. Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in succession corresponds to the different key positions in the [...]

  • Pagina 153

    indicator lamp does not go out after the engine is started or if it lights up while the vehicle is in motion, see ( Y page 263). Starting the engine Important safety notes G Warning Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do n[...]

  • Pagina 154

    neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal[...]

  • Pagina 155

    Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard. R There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. R There is a malfunction in the fuel supply. X Turn the SmartKey back to position 0 in the ignition lock before the next attempt to start with the SmartKey. X Be[...]

  • Pagina 156

    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with a gasoline engine: The engine is not running smoothly and is misfiring. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or a mechanical component of the engine management system. X Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly. X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified sp[...]

  • Pagina 157

    Transmission position display : Transmission position display The displays light up when the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition lock. The displays go out when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. AMG vehicles: displays on the cover beside the selector lever also indicate the current position of the selector lever. ! If the transmission[...]

  • Pagina 158

    ! If the engine speed is too high or the vehicle is moving, do not shift the automatic transmission directly from D to R , from R to D or directly to P . The automatic transmission could otherwise be damaged. HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS: if you brake the vehicle using the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS, the automatic transmission shifts to tra[...]

  • Pagina 159

    R depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. R shift to neutral N . R release the brake pedal. R if applied, release the parking brake. R switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey in the ignition lock. Shifting to transmission position D X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the[...]

  • Pagina 160

    function depends on the drive program selected. Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. X Vehicles for USA except AMG vehicles: fully depress the accelerator pedal. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. X Vehicles for Canada except AMG vehicles: depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The tr[...]

  • Pagina 161

    C Comfort Comfortable, economical driving S Sport Sporty driving style S+ SportPlus Extremely sporty driving style M Manual Manual gearshifting RS RACE START Optimal vehicle acceleration from a standstill i For further information on "Drive program" ( Y page 159). Only change from automatic drive program C , S or S+ to manual drive progra[...]

  • Pagina 162

    5 To use the braking effect of the engine on downhill gradients and for driving: R on steep mountain roads R in mountainous terrain R in arduous conditions 4 To use the braking effect of the engine on extremely steep downhill gradients and on long downhill stretches Restricting the shift range X Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter. The[...]

  • Pagina 163

    X Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter ( Y page 159). The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear. Before the engine speed reaches the red area, you will see an upshift indicator in the multifunction display. : Gear indicator ; Upshift indicator Downshifting X Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter ( Y page 159). Th[...]

  • Pagina 164

    Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The acceleration ability is deteriorating. The transmission no longer changes gear. The transmission is in emergency mode. It is only possible to shift into 2nd gear and reverse gear. X Stop the vehicle. X Shift the transmission to position P . X Switch off the engi[...]

  • Pagina 165

    G Warning! Do not fill diesel tanks with gasoline. Do not mix diesel fuel with gasoline. Otherwise the fuel system and engine could be damaged. In addition, the vehicle could catch fire. ! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a gasoline engine. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel re[...]

  • Pagina 166

    Refueling Fuel filler flap The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked automatically when you open or close the vehicle with the SmartKey or using KEYLESS- GO. The position of the fuel filler flap is to the rear on the right. The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed in the instrument cluster 8 . The arrow next to the gas pump indicates the s[...]

  • Pagina 167

    X Sedan: slide down the parcel net. X Open the side trim. X Detach the emergency release from retainer : . X Pull the emergency release in the direction of arrow ; . The fuel filler flap is unlocked. X Open the fuel filler flap. X Wagon: open the side trim panel. X Fold down the trim. X Pull the emergency release in the direction of arrow : . The f[...]

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    Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. G Risk of explosion or fire The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective. X Turn the key to position 0 ( Y page 149) in the ignition lock immediately and remove it. X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. X Consult[...]

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    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed. X Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release ( Y page 164). X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine will not start. The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run completely dr[...]

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    specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Use the special AdBlue ® refill bottle when adding between maintenance intervals. For more information, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside Assistance if applicable ( Y page 21). Further information about BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment and AdBlue ® is avai[...]

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    X Unscrew the covering cap from AdBlue ® refill bottle = . X Place AdBlue ® refill bottle = on the filler neck as shown and screw on clockwise hand-tight. ! Only screw on the AdBlue ® refill bottle hand-tight. It could otherwise be damaged. X Press AdBlue ® refill bottle = down. The AdBlue ® tank is filled. This may take up to one minute. i If[...]

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    Vehicle movement may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: R Keep right foot on the brake pedal. R Engage the parking brake. R Shift the automatic transmission into park position P . R Slowly release the brake pedal.[...]

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    cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged. G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could rel[...]

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    Drive sensibly – save fuel To save fuel, observe the following notes: X Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures. X Remove unnecessary cargo. X Remove the roof rack when not in use. X Maintain a low engine speed until the engine is warm. X Avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration. X Have all maintenance work performed at the service [...]

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    Engine oil ! Vehicles with a diesel particle filter: If the vehicle is mostly driven for short distances, it is possible that malfunctions may occur during the automatic cleaning of the diesel particle filter. This can lead to engine damage. Therefore, if you frequently drive short distances, make sure to drive on highways or inter-urban roads for [...]

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    remove any salt that may have started to build up on the brake discs and the brake pads/linings. R maintain a greater distance to the vehicle ahead and drive with particular care. R carefully apply the brakes at the end of a trip and immediately after commencing a new trip, so that salt residues are removed from the brake discs. Servicing the brake[...]

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    G Warning New vehicle brake pads and discs, and replacement brake pads and discs may take several hundred miles of driving until they provide optimum braking efficiency. Until that time, you may need to use increased brake pedal pressure while braking. Please be aware of this and adjust your driving and braking accordingly during this break-in peri[...]

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    Always observe the maximum permissible speed specified for the M+S tires you have mounted. Once you have installed the winter tires: X Check the tire pressures ( Y page 355). X Restart the tire pressure monitor ( Y page 357). G Warning If you use your spare wheel when M+S tires are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that the difference in tire ch[...]

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    G Warning! The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. G Warning On slippery road surfa[...]

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    G Warning! The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded. Cruise control lever : To store the current speed or a higher speed ; To store the current speed or a lower speed = To deactivate cruise control ? To store the current speed or to call up the last stored speed When you activate cruise control, the stored speed[...]

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    i Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. For example, if you accelerate briefly to overtake, cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after you have finished overtaking. Setting in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments X Briefly press the cruise control lever to the pressure point, up : f[...]

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    If you want DISTRONIC PLUS to assist you, the radar sensor system must be activated ( Y page 232) and operational. If there is no vehicle in front, DISTRONIC PLUS operates in the same way as cruise control in the speed range between 20 mph (Canada: 30 km/h) and 120 mph (Canada: 200 km/h). If there is a vehicle in front, DISTRONIC PLUS is operationa[...]

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    too late. This could cause an accident in which you and/or others could be injured. G Warning! The "Resume" function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed. G Warning Your undivided attention to street and traffic conditions is necessary at all tim[...]

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    Cruise control lever : To store the current speed or a higher speed ; To store the current speed or a lower speed = To deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS ? To store the current speed or call up the last stored speed A To set the specified minimum distance Activating DISTRONIC PLUS, storing and maintaining the current speed Important safety notes G Warning! [...]

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    X Keep the cruise control lever pressed up : or down ; until the desired speed is set. i You can use the cruise control lever to set the stored speed and the control on the cruise control lever to set the specified minimum distance ( Y page 185). Pulling away X If the vehicle in front pulls away: remove your foot from the brake pedal. X Briefly pul[...]

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    R there is a malfunction in the system or an interruption in the power supply, e.g. battery failure. R the electrical system in the engine compartment, the battery or the fuses are tampered with. R the battery is disconnected. If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicle against rolling away. If DIST[...]

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    last speed stored when it is activated for the first time. Setting the specified minimum distance You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds. With this function, you can set the minimum distance that DISTRONIC PLUS keeps to the vehicle in front, dependent on vehicle speed. You [...]

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    Example : Vehicle in front, if detected ; Distance indicator, current distance to the vehicle in front = Specified minimum distance to the vehicle in front, adjustable ? Own vehicle A Symbol for the activated PRE-SAFE ® Brake Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activated X Select the Distance Display function using the on-board computer ( Y page 227). [...]

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    passenger door or one of the rear doors is open. R the vehicle has skidded. If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. You will see the DISTRONIC PLUS Off message in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds. Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS Important safety guidelines The following contains descriptions of c[...]

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    Other vehicles changing lanes DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehicle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short. Narrow vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehicle in front on the edge of the road, because of its narrow width. The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short. Obstructions and stationary v[...]

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    R the hood is closed. R the transmission is in position D , R or N . R DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated. Activating the HOLD function X Make sure that the activation conditions are met. X Depress the brake pedal. Example X Quickly depress the brake pedal further until the HOLD display appears in the multifunction display. The HOLD function is activate[...]

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    RACE START Important safety guidelines i RACE START is only available in AMG vehicles. RACE START enables optimal acceleration from a standing start under suitable high-grip road surface conditions. G Risk of accident RACE START is only available when SPORT handling mode is activated. SPORT handling mode only stabilizes the vehicle to a certain ext[...]

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    RACE START is deactivated when a speed of approximately 30 mph (Canada: 50 km/h) is reached. Drive program S+ is activated. SPORT handling mode remains activated. RACE START is deactivated immediately if you release the accelerator pedal during RACE START or if any of the activation conditions are no longer fulfilled. The multifunction display show[...]

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    If indicator lamp ; is lit: X Press button : . Indicator lamp ; goes out. The vehicle is adjusted to normal level. Suspension tuning The electronically controlled damping system works continuously. This improves driving safety and ride comfort. The damping is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on: R your driving style, e.g. sporty R the r[...]

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    Sport mode The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode ensures even better contact with the road. Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country roads. X Press button : once. Indicator lamp ? lights up. Sport suspension mode has been selected. The AMG Suspension System SPORT message appears in the multifunction displ[...]

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    G Warning! If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient traction: R While driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. R While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. R Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions. Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The 4MATIC cannot prevent acc[...]

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    Side view, Sedan (example) Top view, Sedan (example) Front sensors Center Approx. 40 in (100 cm) Corners Approx. 24 in (60 cm) Rear sensors Center Approx. 48 in (120 cm) Corners Approx. 32 in (80 cm) ! When parking, pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors, such as flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARKTRONIC does not detect su[...]

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    Transmission position Warning display D Front area activated R or N Rear and front areas activated P No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle's distance from the obstacle. From the: R sixth segment onwards, you will hear an intermittent warning tone for approximately two s[...]

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    Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning displays are lit. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds. PARKTRONIC is deactivated after approximately 20 seconds, and the indicator lamp in the PARKTRONIC button lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned [...]

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    G Warning! The system cannot detect objects located above the area that the sensors scan. These objects, e.g. protruding load, overhang, or truck tail lifts, will be ignored when computing the parking procedure. The Parking Guidance might therefore provide untimely steering instructions. This could cause a collision. Thus, do not use the Parking Gu[...]

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    appears. Parking Guidance only displays parking spaces on the front-passenger side as standard. Parking spaces on the driver's side are displayed as soon as the turn signal on the driver's side is activated. To park on the driver's side, you must leave the driver's side turn signal switched on until you have engaged reverse gear[...]

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    X To reverse into the parking space: maintain the steering wheel angle and reverse carefully. X Stop as soon as you hear an acoustic signal, at the latest when PARKTRONIC sounds the continuous warning tone. The Parking Guidance Finished message appears in the multifunction display and a tone sounds. You may be asked to steer in a different directio[...]

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    R at night, or if you are parking/maneuvering your vehicle in a very dark area R if very bright white light is shining on the camera R if the surrounding area is lit by fluorescent light (the COMAND system display may flicker) R if the temperature changes suddenly, for example if you drive into a heated garage after being in the cold (condensation [...]

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    Warning and display messages in the multifunction display Example X Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on- board computer ( Y page 228). Symbol : appears in the multifunction display. If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, it will not warn you until at least 20 minutes after your journey has begun. You then hear an intermittent warning tone twice and the [...]

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    switched on even if there is oncoming traffic. : Night View Assist Plus camera Switching on Night View Assist Plus You can only activate Night View Assist Plus if: R the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. R it is dark. R the light switch is in the c or L position. R reverse gear has not been engaged. X Make sure COMAND APS is switched [...]

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    pedestrians cannot be gauged accurately by looking at a screen. It may be the case that objects are highlighted as well as pedestrians. G Warning! The pedestrian detection may be impaired or unavailable when R pedestrians are obstructed fully or in part by other objects such as parking vehicles R the silhouette in the Night View Assist Plus image i[...]

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    Problems with Night View Assist Plus Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The picture quality of Night View Assist Plus has deteriorated. The windshield wipers are smearing the windshield. X Replace the wiper blades ( Y page 129). The windshield is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a car wash. X Clean the windshield ( Y [...]

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    altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For Blind Spot Assist to assist you when driving, the radar sensor system must be switched on ( Y page 2[...]

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    If Blind Spot Assist is switched on, indicator lamp : in the exterior mirrors lights up in yellow up to a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h). At speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), the indicator lamp goes out and Blind Spot Assist is operational. If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), warning l[...]

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    The system may be impaired or may not function if: R there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient illumination of the road, or due to snow, rain, fog or spray. R there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the sun, or reflection from other vehicles. R the windshield is dirty, fogged up or covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of[...]

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    Active Blind Spot Assist Important safety notes Active Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system to monitor the side areas of your vehicle. In addition, it uses the radar sensor system to monitor the front area as well. Active Blind Spot Assist is activated at speeds above approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). A warning lamp in the exterior mirrors ca[...]

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    If the lanes are very wide, it may not be possible to monitor the complete width of the neighboring lane. For this reason, vehicles in the next lane may not be detected, especially if they are driving in a staggered formation. This may be the case if vehicles are driving at the edge of their lane that is furthest away from your vehicle. Always pay [...]

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    Optical and acoustic collision warning When you switch on the appropriate turn signals to change lanes and a vehicle is detected in the side monitoring range of Active Blind Spot Assist, you receive an optical and acoustic collision warning. You then hear a double warning tone and red warning lamp : flashes. If the turn signal remains on, detected [...]

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    Keeping Assist detects lane markings on the road and warns you before you leave your lane unintentionally. If you do not react to the warning, a lane-correcting application of the brakes can bring the vehicle back into the original lane. : Active Lane Keeping Assist camera If you select km on the on-board computer in the Display Unit Speed-/ Odomet[...]

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    R a driving safety system intervenes, such as ABS, BAS or ESP ® . R you switch on the turn signals. In this event, the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time. Lane-correcting brake application If you leave your lane under certain circumstances, the vehicle will brake briefly on one side. This is designed to help you bring the vehicle[...]

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    Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect road and traffic conditions. An inappropriate brake application may be interrupted at any time if you: R steer slightly in the opposite direction R use a turn signal R clearly brake or accelerate A lane-correcting brake application is interrupted automatically if: R a driving safety system intervenes, such[...]

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    Vehicle equipment ............................ 216 Important safety notes .................... 216 Displays and operation .................... 216 Menus and submenus ...................... 219 Display messages ............................. 234 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ............................ 263 215 On-board comput[...]

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    Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. Important safety notes You wi[...]

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    If the coolant temperature rises above 248 ‡(120 †), do not drive any further as this could damage the engine. Tachometer The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine's overrevving range. ! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as this could damage the engine. The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine when the red band i[...]

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    % Press and hold: Selects the standard display A =; Calls up the menu and menu bar 9: Press briefly: Selects the submenu or scrolls through lists In the Audio menu: selects a stored station, an audio track or a video scene In the Tel (telephone) menu: switches to the phone book and selects a name or telephone number 9: Press and hold: In the Audio [...]

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    Menus and submenus Menu overview The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle. Function : Trip menu ( Y page 220) ; AMG menu in AMG vehicles ( Y page 221) = Navi menu (navigation instructions) ( Y page 224) ? Audio menu ( Y page 225) A Tel menu (telephone) ( Y page 226) B DriveAssist menu (assistance) ( Y page 227) C S[...]

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    Trip menu Standard display X Press and hold the % button on the steering wheel until the Trip menu with odometer : and trip odometer ; is shown. Trip computer "From start" or "From reset" The values in the From Start submenu are calculated from the start of a journey whilst the values in the From Reset submenu are calculated fro[...]

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    Resetting values You can reset the values of the following functions: R Trip odometer R Trip computer "From start" R Trip computer "From reset" X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press 9 or : to select the function that you wish to reset. X Press a . Resetting the trip computer "From start"[...]

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    : Drive program (C/S/S+/M) ; ESP ® mode ( ON / OFF ) or SPORT handling mode ( SPORT ) 3 Suspension tuning ( COMFORT / SPORT / SPORT+ ) RACETIMER Displaying and starting RACETIMER G Warning The RACETIMER feature is only for use on roads and in conditions where high speed driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is prohibited under all circumsta[...]

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    : RACETIMER ; Fastest lap time (best lap) = Lap Resetting the current lap X Press the W button on the steering wheel to stop the RACETIMER. X Press X to reset the lap time to "0”. Deleting all laps You cannot delete individual stored laps. X Press the W button on the steering wheel to stop the RACETIMER. X Press a . Reset Race Timer? appears[...]

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    : Lap ; Lap time = Average lap speed ? Lap length A Top speed during lap X Press 9 or : to select a different lap evaluation. Navigation menu Displaying navigation instructions In the Navi menu, the multifunction display shows navigation instructions. For more information, see the separate operating instructions. X Switch on COMAND (see the separat[...]

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    : Road into which the change of direction leads ; Distance to change of direction and visual distance display = Lane recommendation ? Symbol for change of direction On multi-lane roads, lane recommendation = may be shown for the next change of direction. Lanes may be added during a change of direction. Lane recommendation display (example) : Uninte[...]

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    X Switch on COMAND and select the audio player or medium (see the separate operating instructions). X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Audio menu. CD player display (example) : Current track X To select the next/previous track: briefly press the 9 or : button. X To select a track from the track list (rapid scrolling): pre[...]

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    Accepting a call If someone calls you when you are in the Tel menu, a display message appears in the multifunction display, for example: X Press 6 on the steering wheel to accept an incoming call. You can accept a call even if you are not in the Tel menu. Rejecting or ending a call X Press the ~ button on the steering wheel. You can end or reject a[...]

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    Deactivating/activating ESP ® G Warning! Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp ä flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows: R When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. R While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. R Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditio[...]

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    X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select Blind Spot Asst. . X Press a . The current selection is displayed. X To activate/deactivate: press a again. Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Assist You can use the Lane Keep. Asst. function to activate/deactivate Lane Keeping Assi[...]

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    X Press the : or 9 button to select the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer. function. You will see the selected setting: km or miles . X Press the a button to save the setting. Selecting the permanent display function The Permanent Display: function allows you to choose whether the multifunction display always shows the outside temperature or the speed i[...]

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    Activating/deactivating surround lighting and exterior lighting delayed switch-off If you switch on the Locator Lighting: function and the light switch is set to c , R the exterior lighting switches on when it is dark after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey. The exterior lighting switches off when you open the driver’s door. R the exterior [...]

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    X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Vehicle submenu. X Press the a button to confirm. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Automatic Door Lock: function. You will see the selected setting: Enabled or Disabled . X Press the a button to save the setting. Activating/de[...]

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    wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, move steering wheel adjustment lever or press one of the memory position buttons. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver's door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit fe[...]

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    Display messages Hiding display messages G Warning All categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and, where a malfunction is indicated, addressed as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to repair the condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty[...]

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    Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ Inoperative See Operator's Manual G Risk of accident ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE ® , the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction. BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) and PRE-SAFE ® Brake may be i[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE Function Currently Limited See Oper. Manual G Risk of accident PRE-SAFE ® Brake is temporarily inoperative if: R the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grill is dirty. R the sensors in the bumpers are dirty. R its function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. R the radar se[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 6 SRS Malfunction Service Required G Risk of injury There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 6 Front Left SRS Malfunction Service Required or Front Right SRS Ma[...]

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    For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury. 238 Display messages[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's Manual The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, although: R there is a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system's weight threshold on the front-passenger seat. R the front-passenger seat is u[...]

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    G Warning If the 45 indicator lamp remains off even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any children 12 years old and under and other small individuals use the front-passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator'[...]

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    Brakes Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) J (Canada only) ABS and ESC Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual G Risk of accident ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE ® , HOLD and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. The on-boar[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) J (Canada only) EBD, ABS, and ESC Inoperative See Operator's Manual G Risk of accident EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution), ABS, ESP ® , BAS, PRE- SAFE ® , HOLD and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ® Brake may also h[...]

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    Lights i Display messages about LEDs: This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b Check Left Cornering Light or Check Right Cornering Light The left or right-hand cornering light is faulty. X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself ( Y page 124). [...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b Check Center Brake Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty. X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself ( Y page 124). or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b Check Left Tail and Brake Lamps or Check Right Tail and Brake Lamps The left or right brake/tail lam[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b Check Front Left Parking Lamp or Check Front Right Parking Lamp The front left or front right standing lamp is faulty. X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself ( Y page 124). or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b Check Left Reverse Lamp or Check Right Rever[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b Malfunction See Operator's Manual The exterior lighting is faulty. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b Auto Lamp Function Inoperative The light sensor is faulty. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b Switch Off Lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the[...]

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    ! The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. The display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the coolant level is too low must not be ignored. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? Coolant Level Low Stop [...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? The engine fan is faulty. X At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), continue driving to the next qualified specialist workshop. X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain, and stop-start driving. # The battery is not being charged. Possib[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions C There is only a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank. X Refuel at the nearest gas station. 8 Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. X Refuel at the nearest gas station. 8 Gas Cap Loose The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed co[...]

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    Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions À Attention Assist Drowsiness Detected Based on specific criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has determined tiredness or a decrease in attention. A warning tone also sounds. X If necessary, take a break. During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get enough res[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¨ Malfunction G Risk of accident The AIRMATIC function is restricted. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected. X Drive no faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. HOLD Off The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding. A warn[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual or Active Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative if: R the sensors are dirty. R its function is impaired due to heavy ra[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Parking Guidance Canceled Parking Guidance is deactivated, because: R the vehicle is skidding. R the sensors are dirty. R a malfunction has occurred. A warning tone also sounds. X Reactivate Parking Guidance later. If the parking space symbol is not displayed in the multifunction display[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated and is temporarily inoperative if: R the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grill is dirty. R the sensors in the bumpers are dirty. R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. d[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise Control Inoperative Cruise control is faulty. A warning tone also sounds. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise Control --- mph A condition for activating cruise control has not been met. You attempted to save a speed of less than 20 mph (30 km/h). X If the situation all[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tire Pressure Soon G Risk of accident The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure. A warning tone also sounds. X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so. X C[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Caution Tire Malfunction G Risk of accident The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as yo[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions h Check Tire Pressure G Risk of accident The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so. X If necessary, change a wheel ( Y page 367). X Che[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Service Required Do Not Shift Gears Visit Dealer You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. A warning tone also sounds. If transmission position D is selected: X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the transmission from position D . If transmi[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions D Power Steering Malfunction See Operator's Manual G Risk of accident The power steering assistance is faulty. You will need to use more force to steer. A warning tone also sounds. X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required. X If you are able to steer safely: car[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions + Don't Forget Your Key The display message is displayed for a maximum of 60 seconds and is just a reminder. You have opened the driver's door with the engine switched off. The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the ignition lock. X Take the KEYLESS-GO key with you when leaving the vehic[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions + Remove 'Start' Button and Insert Key KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective. A warning tone also sounds. X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. + Close Doors to Lock Vehicle [...]

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    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Brakes Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) J (Canada only) The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the vehicle is moving. A warning tone also sounds. You are driving with the parking brake engaged. X Release the parking brake. The warning lamp goes out and [...]

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    Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 7 After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. X Fasten your seat belt ( Y page 53). 7 After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up[...]

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    Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. G Risk of accident ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. Therefore, BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS), ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program), EBD (Electronic Brake force Dis[...]

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    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ä The yellow ESP ® warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. G Risk of accident ESP ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated. X Only depress the accelerator ped[...]

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    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions äå The yellow ESP ® and ESP ® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running. G Risk of accident ESP ® , BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE ® , PRE-SAFE ® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available, due to a malfunction. ESP ® will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts [...]

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    Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ; The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. There may be a malfunction, for example: R in the engine management R in the fuel injection system R in the exhaust system R in the ignition system (for vehicles with gasoline engines) R the fuel system The emiss[...]

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    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the coolant temperature gauge is at the start of the scale. The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is faulty. The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a risk of engine damage if the co[...]

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    Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. ! If the coolant temperature exceeds 248 ‡(120 †) do not continue driving. The engine will otherwise be damaged. Driving systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M S[...]

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    Tires Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions h USA only: The yellow combination low tire pressure warning lamp/TPMS malfunction warning lamp is lit. Canada only: The yellow low tire pressure warning lamp for the TPMS is lit. G Risk of accident The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires. X St[...]

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    Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure indicator lamp. When the system detects a malfunction, the indicator lamp will flash for approximately one minute and then remain illuminated. This sequenc[...]

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    Vehicle equipment ............................ 274 Loading guidelines ............................ 274 Stowage compartments ................... 274 Stowage areas .................................. 276 Features ............................................. 288 273 Loading, stowing and features BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Versi[...]

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    Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. Loading guidelines G Warning![...]

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    devices; see separate COMAND operating instructions. i The glove box can be ventilated ( Y page 144). X To open: pull handle : and open glove box flap ; . X To close: fold glove box flap ; upwards until it engages. The glove box can only be locked and unlocked using the mechanical key. X To lock: insert the mechanical key into the lock and turn it [...]

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    X To open: press left-hand button ; or right- hand button : . The stowage compartment opens. Stowage compartments in the rear Stowage pockets G Warning! Storage bags are intended for storing light- weight items only. Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the storage bag. In an accident, during hard bra[...]

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    X Press release button : . The flap opens downwards. X Slide the skis into the skibag from the trunk. X Pull strap : tight by the loose end until the skis are held firmly inside the skibag. X Engage hook : in securing ring ; . X Pull the strap tight by the loose end. Removing the skis and folding up the skibag X Loosen the two straps. X Remove hook[...]

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    Through-loading feature in the rear G Warning! Do not transport any unsecured items in the through-loading area. The through-loading facility is opened from the trunk. X Fold down the rear seat armrest. X Press release button : . The flap opens downwards. Through-loading feature, rear bench seat (Sedan) Important safety notes G Warning! When expand[...]

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    Folding the rear seat backrest back X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary. ! Make sure that the seat belt does not become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back. Otherwise, it could be damaged. X Fold rear seat backrest : back until it engages. G Warning! Always lock the seat backrest in its upright positio[...]

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    X Vehicles without memory function: if necessary, move the driver's or front- passenger seat forwards. X Pull the left-hand or right-hand release handle at the rear in cargo compartment : or at the side beside backrests ; . The corresponding backrest folds forwards. X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat back if necessary. Folding th[...]

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    R do not route tie downs across sharp edges or corners. R pad sharp edges for protection. There are six cargo tie down rings in the trunk/cargo compartment. Sedan : cargo tie down rings Wagon : cargo tie down rings Bag hooks in the trunk/cargo compartment Important safety notes ! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of 6.6 lbs (3 kg). Do not use it[...]

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    When the tailgate is opened, the cargo compartment cover is automatically raised to make loading easier. It is automatically lowered again when the tailgate is closed. When the cargo compartment cover is clipped in, there should be no objects obstructing the downwards movement of the cover in the cargo compartment when the tailgate is closed. The c[...]

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    X Ensure that red lock status indicator ? is no longer visible. The combined cargo cover and net will otherwise not be locked in place. Attaching the combined cargo cover and net to the seat backrest in the rear X Fold the left and right seat backrest forwards ( Y page 279). X Insert combined cargo cover and net ; into the two guides : and push it [...]

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    You and/or others could be trapped and injured. Only use the coat hooks for light clothing. : Coat hooks EASY-PACK cargo securing kit (Wagon) Components and stowage The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you to use your cargo compartment for a variety of purposes. The accessory parts are located under the trunk floor. X Open the EASY-PACK folding l[...]

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    X To remove: press release button = on respective bracket A and remove luggage holder ; by pulling upwards and out. Telescopic rod The telescopic rod can be used to secure the load against the rear seats to prevent it from moving around. X To install: insert one bracket ; into both the left and the right loading rails and slide it to the desired po[...]

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    ! Do not apply pressure to the EASY-PACK folding luggage-compartment floor when it is fully open. You may otherwise damage the hinges of the EASY-PACK folding luggage-compartment floor. Opening and closing the folding cargo compartment floor A removable insert under the EASY-PACK folding luggage-compartment floor contains the parts of the EASY-PACK[...]

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    X Open the EASY-PACK folding luggage- compartment floor ( Y page 285). X Use tab ; to detach EASY-PACK rear sill protector : from the magnets and place it over the loading sill. X Close the EASY-PACK folding luggage- compartment floor. ! Before closing the tailgate, refasten the EASY-PACK rear sill protector on the underside of the EASY-PACK foldin[...]

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    X Open covers : carefully in the direction of the arrow. X Fold covers : upwards. X Only secure the roof carrier to the anchorage points under covers : . X Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions. Attaching the roof carrier (Wagon) X Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails. X Observe the manufacturer's installation instruct[...]

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    X To open: raise the armrest cover. X Press release catch : . Cup holder ; folds out forwards. X Swing the armrest cover back down, if necessary. X To close: raise the armrest cover. X Swing cup holder ; back until it engages. X Swing the armrest cover back down, if necessary. Bottle holder G Warning! Do not transport heavy, sharp-edged, or fragile[...]

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    Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer ; and mirror cover A has been folded up. Glare from the side X Fold down sun visor : . X Pull sun visor : out of retainer = . X Swing sun visor : to the side. X Vehicles with an additional sun visor: slide sun visor : horizontally as desired. X Fo[...]

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    G Warning! When operating the rear window sunshade make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the extending or retracting procedure. The extending or retracting procedure can be immediately halted by briefly pressing rear window sunshade switch. To reverse direction of movement, press rear window sunshade switch again. ! Make sure that [...]

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    Cigarette lighter G Warning When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle[...]

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    Dashboard socket X Open the glove box ( Y page 274). X Lift up the cover of socket : . An additional socket is installed in the center console on vehicles without an ashtray with cigarette lighter. X To open: slide cover : forwards until it engages. X Lift up the cover of socket ; . X To close: press cover : briefly at the front. The cover moves ba[...]

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    115 V socket G Warning! The 115V AC socket operates at high voltage. Use the 115V AC socket in the vehicle with the same caution and prudence that you exercise when using power outlets at home. Keep any fluids away from the 115V AC socket. Do not clean the socket with fluids or tapered objects. Keep the 115V AC socket cover in the closed position, [...]

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    mbrace 26 Important safety notes ! A license agreement must exist in order to activate the mbrace service. Make sure that your system is activated and ready for use, and press the ï MB info call button to register. If you cannot carry out any of the steps mentioned, the system may not be activated. If you have any questions concerning activation, [...]

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    multifunction display after the system self- test. If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, the system may not operate as expected. In case of an emergency, help will have to be summoned by other means. Have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the following service hotlines: R USA: Response Center un[...]

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    Making an emergency call X To initiate an emergency call manually: press cover : briefly to open. X Press SOS button ; briefly. The indicator lamp in SOS button ; flashes until the emergency call is ended. X Wait for the voice connection with the Response Center. X After the emergency call is ended, close cover : . G Warning If you feel at any way [...]

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    your vehicle to be transported to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You may be charged for services such as repair work and/or towing. Further details are available in your mbrace manual. i If the indicator lamp in MB info call button : flashes continuously and it was not possible to establish a voice connection to the Response Center, t[...]

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    X To end a call: press the ~ button on the multifunction steering wheel. or X Press the corresponding button for ending a phone call on COMAND. Call priority An emergency call can still be initiated even if a service call is currently active, e.g. a Roadside Assistance call or an MB info call. In this case, an emergency call will take priority and [...]

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    command for vehicle remote unlocking has been received. If you pull the trunk handle for more than 20 seconds before receiving authorization for remote unlocking, you must wait 15 minutes before you can pull on the handle of the trunk lid again. Vehicle remote closing in an emergency If you forget to lock your vehicle but are no longer in the vicin[...]

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    Do not run the engine while programming the integrated remote control. Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. i USA [...]

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    several attempts. You should test every position for at least 20 seconds before trying another position. X Keep transmitter button B on garage door remote control A pressed until indicator lamp : starts to flash rapidly. The programming has been successful if indicator lamp : flashes rapidly. X Release transmitter buttons ; , = or ? on the integrat[...]

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    from the transmitter button that you are programming. Try different angles from a distance of 2 to 12 inches (5 to 30 cm) or the same angle from differing distances. R If there is another garage door remote control for the same device, perform the programming steps again using the remote control. Before performing these steps, make sure that new ba[...]

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    Zone map for North America Zone map for South America X Press and hold button = for approximately three seconds. The currently selected zone appears in compass display ; . X To select the zone: press button = repeatedly until the desired zone is selected. The zone has been selected when compass display ; shows the point of the compass. This takes a[...]

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    X Slide seat backwards. X To install: place the floormat in position. X Press floormat eyelets : onto retainer pins ; . X To remove: pull the floormats off retainers ; . X Remove the floormat. Features 305 Loading, stowing and features BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 305 Z[...]

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    306 BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 306[...]

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    Vehicle equipment ............................ 308 Engine compartment ........................ 308 Service ............................................... 313 Care .................................................... 313 307 Maintenance and care BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 30[...]

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    Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. Engine compartment Hood Openi[...]

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    X Pull release lever : on the hood. The hood is released. ! Make sure that the windshield wipers are not folded away from the windshield. You could otherwise damage the windshield wipers or the hood. X Reach into the gap, pull hood catch handle ; up and lift the hood. Closing the hood G Warning When closing the hood, use extreme caution not to catc[...]

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    Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine Example: vehicles with a diesel engine X Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide tube. X Wipe off oil dipstick : . X Slowly insert oil dipstick : into the dipstick guide tube to the stop, and take it out again. The oil level is correct if the level is between MIN mark = and MAX mark ; . X Add oil if ne[...]

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    dipstick is (depending on the engine) approximately 1.6 to 2.1 US qt. (1.5 to 2 l). ! Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is above the MAX mark on the dipstick, too much oil has been added. This can lead to damage to the engine or the catalytic converter. Have excess oil siphoned off. Further information on engine oil ( Y page 391). X Replace[...]

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    Windshield washer system/headlamp cleaning system The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system. G Warning Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/ antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned. ! At tempera[...]

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    Service Service interval display Service messages Information about the type of service and service intervals (see separate Service Booklet) You can obtain more information at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at www.mbusa.com (USA only). The service interval display informs you of the next service due date. If a service is overdue, you will al[...]

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    Always follow the instructions on the particular container. Always open your vehicle's doors or windows when cleaning the inside. Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed for cleaning your vehicle. Always lock away cleaning products and keep them out of reach of children. ! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any of the following: [...]

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    X Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is switched off. X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 ( Y page 149) in the ignition lock. Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/ Stop button on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO. X Depress and hold the brake pedal. X Shift the automatic transmission to position N . X Release the brake pedal. X Release the [...]

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    cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and brake pads, thus drying them. The vehicle can then be parked up. Cleaning the paintwork Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inadequate care cannot always be completely repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately, e.g. an authorized[...]

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    ! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products, solvents or cleaning agents containing solvents to clean the inside of the windows. Do not use hard objects to clean the insides of the windows, e.g. an ice scraper or ring. There is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows. ! Clean the water drainage channels of the windshield and the rear window at regu[...]

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    Cleaning the rear view camera Sedan (example) X Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean camera lens : . ! Do not clean the camera lens and the area around the rear view camera with a power washer. Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes Impurities combined with the effects of road grit and corrosive environmental factors may cause flash rust to form on t[...]

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    X Use a soft cloth to clean the windshield in front of camera ; . Cleaning the plastic trim G Warning! When cleaning the steering wheel boss and dashboard, do not use cockpit sprays or cleaning agents containing solvents. Cleaning agents containing solvents cause the surface to become porous, and as a result, plastic parts may break away and be thr[...]

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    agents that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain these from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. R clean artificial leather covers with a cloth moistened with a solution containing 1% detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid). R clean cloth covers with a microfiber cloth moistened with a so[...]

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    Vehicle equipment ............................ 322 After an accident .............................. 323 Where will I find...? ........................... 323 Flat tire .............................................. 326 Battery ............................................... 338 Jump-starting .................................... 341 Towing and tow-s[...]

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    Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. 322 Vehicle equipment Roadsid[...]

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    After an accident Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. G Risk of explosion or fire The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. X Immediately turn the key to position 0 ( Y page 149)in the ignition lock and remove it. X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. X Consult a qualified specialist[...]

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    Behind the side trim panel X Open the right-hand side trim panel if the first-aid kit is in the side trim panel. X Remove first-aid kit : . i Check the expiration date on the first-aid kit at least once a year. Replace the contents if necessary, and replace missing contents. Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stowage well und[...]

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    The vehicle tool kit contains: R Foldable wheel chock R Fuse allocation chart R Jack R Alignment bolt R One pair of gloves R Lug wrench R Towing eye X Vehicles with "Minispare" emergency spare wheel 33 : swing the trunk floor upwards ( Y page 285). : Towing eye ; One pair of gloves = Jack ? Folding wheel chock A Alignment bolt B Sheet for[...]

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    For further information on changing a wheel and mounting the spare wheel, see ( Y page 331). Removing the emergency spare wheel: Wagon Example: emergency spare wheel X Remove vehicle tool kit tray : by recess ; . X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare wheel = . For further information on changing a wheel and mounting the spare wheel, see ( [...]

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    recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tires. You can obtain a TIREFIT kit from an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center, for example. X Vehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that "normal" level is selected ( Y page 191). X Stop the vehicle a[...]

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    G Warning Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes or clothing. TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin - causes skin, eye and respiratory irritation. Any contact with eyes or skin should be flushed immediately with plenty of water. If clothing comes in contact with TIREFIT, cha[...]

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    X Make sure pressure release screw F on pressure gauge G is fully closed. X Screw filler hose D onto valve E . X Insert connector A into the cigarette lighter socket ( Y page 292) or into a 12 V socket in your vehicle ( Y page 292). X Turn the key to position 1 ( Y page 149) in the ignition lock. X Press on/off switch ? on the electric air pump to [...]

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    i First, TIREFIT is pumped into the tire. The pressure can briefly rise to approximately 500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi). Do not switch off the electric pump during this phase. X Let the electric pump run for five minutes. The tire should then have attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa (1.8 bar/ 26 psi). G Warning The air hose can become hot during inflat[...]

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    Park your vehicle safely away from the roadway and contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or roadside assistance. Have the damaged tire replaced. X Correct the tire inflation pressure if it is at least 130 kPa (1.3 bar/26 psi) (for values see Tire and Load Information placard on the driver's side B-pillar or tire inflation pressur[...]

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    and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. i Vehicles without an emergency spare wheel/spare wheel are not equipped with wheel-changing [...]

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    Securing the vehicle on slight downhill gradients (example: Sedan) X On downhill gradients: place chocks or other suitable items in front of the wheels of the front and rear axle. Raising the vehicle G Warning When jacking up the vehicle, only use the jack which has been specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. The jack is designed [...]

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    AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG equipment: the vehicle has covers mounted next to the jacking points on the outer sills to protect the vehicle body. Covers, front (example: vehicles with AMG Sports package) X AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG equipment: fold cover ; upwards. G Warning The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle [...]

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    ! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub threads could otherwise be damaged when you screw them in. X Remove the wheel. Mounting a new wheel G Warning! Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted. Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Do [...]

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    Version 1 Version 2 X Version 1: open flap : . X Version 1: pull connector = and the air hose with pressure gauge ? out of the housing. X Version 2: pull connector = and the air hose out of the housing. X Version 1: make sure that the pressure release screw on pressure gauge ? is closed. X Screw the valve cap onto the valve of the collapsible spare[...]

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    X Version 2: stow connector = and the air hose in the lower section of the pump housing. X Stow the electric air pump in the designated place in the vehicle. Lowering the vehicle G Warning! Vehicles with spare wheel with collapsible tire only: Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly attached. Inflate the collapsible tire using the[...]

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    the moment the tire pressure loss warning appears in the multifunction display. You must not exceed a maximum speed of 50 mph(80 km/h). G Warning! The handling characteristics of your vehicle deteriorate in run-flat mode, for example: R when cornering R when braking R when accelerating rapidly Adapt your driving style accordingly and avoid sudden c[...]

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    Risk of explosion Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when handling the battery. Avoid creating sparks. Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable protective clothing, in particular gloves, an apron and a face mask. Immediately rinse acid splashes off with clean water. Consult a doctor if necessa[...]

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    The battery, breather hose and cover of the positive terminal clamp must be installed securely during operation. i Remove the key if you park the vehicle and do not require any electrical consumers. The vehicle will then use very little energy, thus conserving battery power. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you do not carry out work on batteries yours[...]

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    Jump-starting G Warning Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting. You might get injured. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, ski[...]

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    X Shift the transmission to position P . X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower etc.). X Open the hood ( Y page 308). Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. ! Never swap the terminal connections. X Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the a[...]

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    Towing and tow-starting Important safety notes G Warning If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid towing bar if: R the engine will not run. R there is a malfunction in the brake system. R there is a malfunction in the power supply or the vehicle's electrical system. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake an[...]

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    particularly careful when removing the rear cover. The mountings for the removable towing eyes are located in the bumpers. They are at the front and at the rear, behind the covers. Example: Sedan X Press the mark on cover : inwards, in the direction of the arrow. X Take cover : off the opening. X Screw in and tighten the towing eye clockwise to the[...]

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    X Shift the automatic transmission to position N . X Vehicles with manual transmission: depress the clutch pedal. X Shift to neutral. X Release the brake pedal. X Release the parking brake. X Switch on the hazard warning flashers ( Y page 122). X Leave the SmartKey inserted in the ignition lock in position 2 . i When towing with the hazard warning [...]

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    The fuses are located in various fuse boxes: R fuse box in the engine compartment on the left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in the direction of travel R fuse box in the trunk/cargo compartment on the right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in the direction of travel The fuse allocation chart is located in the vehicle tool kit ( Y page 3[...]

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    X To open: pull handle : . X Open the cover downwards. X Fold trim ; forwards. Fuses 347 Roadside Assistance BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 347 Z[...]

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    348 BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 348[...]

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    Vehicle equipment ............................ 350 Important safety notes .................... 350 Directives to be observed ................ 351 Maintenance and care of wheels and tires ............................................. 351 Tire pressures ................................... 352 Loading the vehicle .......................... 360 Maximum[...]

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    Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. Important safety notes Contac[...]

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    Directives to be observed R Only mount tires and wheels of the same type and make. R Only mount tires of the correct size onto the wheels. R After mounting new tires, run them in at moderate speeds for the first 60 miles (100 km) as they only reach their full performance after this distance. R Do not use tires until they are excessively worn as the[...]

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    Depending upon the weather and/or road surface (conditions), the tire traction varies widely. Do not use tires until they are excessively worn as the tire traction on wet road surfaces decreases significantly when the tread depth is less than 1 / 8 in (3 mm). Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. Six indicators are positioned over the ti[...]

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    R check the tire for foreign bodies. R check whether the wheel is losing air or the valve is leaking. R make sure that only a valve cap approved by Mercedes-Benz is installed on the tire valve. Tire pressures that are too low have a negative effect on vehicle safety, which could lead you to cause an accident. Only correct tire pressures when the ti[...]

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    Make sure that the tire pressure for normal speeds is adopted again. Additional specifications of tire pressure values for loads can also be found on the tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The tire pressure for emergency spare wheels can be found: R on the yellow label on the wheel rim of the emergency spare wheel R in the &[...]

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    R fail from being overheated R adversely affect handling Overinflated tires can: G Warning Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to becom[...]

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    G Warning If the Check Tire Pressure Soon message appears in the multifunction display, one or more tires are significantly underinflated. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the pressure specified on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard or (where available) in the tire pressure table. Driving on a signi[...]

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    X Press the 9 or : button to select Tire Pressure . X Press the a button. The Run Flat Indicator Active Press 'OK' to Restart message appears in the multifunction display. If you wish to confirm the restart: X Press the a button. The Tire Pressure Now OK? message appears in the multifunction display. X Press 9 or : to select Yes . X Press[...]

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    reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. USA only: Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the tire pressure monitoring system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a ma[...]

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    X Press the 9 or : button to select Tire Pressure . X Press the a button. The current tire pressure for each wheel will be displayed in the multifunction display. If the vehicle has been parked for longer than 20 minutes, the Tire pressures will be displayed after driving a few minutes message appears in the display. After a teach-in period, the ti[...]

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    X Press the a button. The current tire pressure of each wheel or the Tire pressures will be displayed after driving a few minutes message is shown in the multifunction display. X Press the : button. The Use Current Pressures as New Reference Values message appears in the multifunction display. If you wish to confirm the restart: X Press the a butto[...]

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    tire sizes and corresponding pressures for tires mounted at the factory. (2) The vehicle identification plate is on the B-pillar on the driver's side. The vehicle identification plate informs you of the gross vehicle weight rating. It is made up of the vehicle weight, all vehicle occupants, the fuel and the cargo. You can also find information[...]

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    found on the Tire and Loading Information placard. 362 Loading the vehicle Tires and wheels BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 362[...]

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    Determining the maximum load The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966". X Step 1: Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg[...]

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    Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Weight of the occupants Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg) Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg) Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg) Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg) Occupant 5: 120 lbs (54 kg) Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg) Occupant 2: 190 lbs (86 kg) Occupant 3: 150 lbs (68 kg) Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg) Gross weight of all occupants 750 lbs (340 k[...]

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    Trailer load/noseweight The trailer load/noseweight affects the gross weight of the vehicle. If a trailer is attached, the trailer load/noseweight is included in the load along with occupants and luggage. The trailer load/noseweight is usually approximately 10% of the gross weight of the trailer and its cargo. Your Mercedes-Benz is designed for tra[...]

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    Where applicable, the tire grading information can be found on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and maximum tire width. For example: Tread wear Traction Temperature 200 AA A All passenger car tires must conform to the statutory safety requirements in addition to these grades. Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based[...]

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    car tires must meet under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Interchanging the wheels G Warning Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires are of the same dimension. If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size tires ([...]

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    Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed index : Tire width ; Nominal aspect ration in % = Tire code ? Rim diameter A Load bearing index B Speed index i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example. General: depending on the manufacturer's standards, the size imprinted in the tire wall may not contai[...]

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    For further information on the load bearing index, see load index ( Y page 370). Speed index: speed index B specifies the approved maximum speed of the tire. G Warning Even when permitted by law, never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires. Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can lead to su[...]

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    have been especially developed for driving on snow. An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding the following speeds: R All vehicles (except AMG vehicles): 130 mph (210 km/h) R AMG vehicles: 155 mph (250 km/h) R AMG vehicles with Performance Package: 186 mph (300 km/h) The speed index of tires installed at the factory may be hi[...]

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    have a code with two symbols. Retreaded tires have a code with four symbols. Further information about retreaded tires ( Y page 350). Tire size: identifier = describes the tire size. Tire type code: tire type code ? can be used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire. Date of manufacture: date of manufacture A[...]

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    Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment This is the combined weight of all standard and optional equipment available for the vehicle, regardless of whether it is actually installed on the vehicle or not. Wheel rim This is the part of the wheel on which the tire is mounted. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) The GAWR is the maximum gross axl[...]

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    Maximum permissible tire pressure Maximum permissible tire pressure for one tire. Maximum load on one tire Maximum load on one tire. This is calculated by dividing the maximum axle load of one axle by two. PSI (pounds per square inch) Standard unit of measurement for tire pressure. Aspect ratio Relationship between tire height and tire width in per[...]

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    Distribution of the vehicle occupants This is the distribution of vehicle occupants over designated seat positions in a vehicle. Maximum permissible payload weight Nominal load and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the number of seats in the vehicle. Wheel/tire combinations Points to remember G Warning Observe the "Importan[...]

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    If you wish to fit approved winter tires to your vehicle, rims of appropriate size are also required, as the sizes of the approved winter tires can differ from those of the original tires. This is dependent on the model and the equipment installed at the factory. Tires and wheel rims as well as additional information are available from a qualified [...]

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    Tires of the same dimensions Sedan i BA: both axles E 350 BlueTEC E 350 39 E 350 4MATIC E 550 39 E 550 4MATIC E 350 BlueTEC E 350 39 E 350 4MATIC E 550 39 E 550 4MATIC R17 BA Alloy wheels Offset 8.0 J x 17 H2 1.89 in (48 mm) 8.0 J x 17 H2 1.89 in (48 mm) All-weather tires 245/45 R17 95 H M+S MOExtended 40 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S Winter tires 41 245/[...]

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    E 350 4MATIC E 350 BlueTEC 42 R18 BA Alloy wheels Offset 8.5 J x 18 H2 1.89 in (48 mm) 8.5 J x 18 H2 1.89 in (48 mm) All-weather tires 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC R18 BA AMG alloy wheels Offset 8.5 J x 18 H2 1.89 in (48 mm) Summer tires 245/40 R18 97 Y XL Winter tires 41 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S i R18 BA AM[...]

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    Mixed size tires Sedan i FA: front axle, RA: rear axle E 350 43 18" FA Alloy wheels Offset 8.5 J x 18 H2 1.89 in (48 mm) All-weather tires 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S RA Alloy wheels Offset 9.0 J x 18 H2 2.13 in (54 mm) All-weather tires 44 265/35 R18 97 V XL M+S 18" FA Alloy wheels Offset 8.5 J x 18 H2 1.89 in (48 mm) Summer tires 245/40 R18 [...]

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    E 63 AMG 18" FA AMG alloy wheels Offset 9.0 J x 18 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) Summer tires 45 255/40 ZR 18 (99 Y) XL MO1 RA AMG alloy wheels Offset 9.5 J x 18 H2 2.05 in (52 mm) Summer tires 44, 45 285/35 ZR 18 (101 Y) XL MO1 E 63 AMG E 63 AMG (Performance Package) 18" FA AMG alloy wheels Offset 9.0 J x 18 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) Winter tires 45 255/4[...]

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    E 63 AMG E 63 AMG (Performance Package) RA AMG alloy wheels Offset 9.5 J x 19 H2 2.05 in (52 mm) Winter tires 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i 47 or 285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S i 44 Spare wheel i Vehicles with MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. i The specified tire pressure is printed in ye[...]

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    Collapsible spare wheel 48 E 63 AMG 19" Wheels Offset 6.5 B x 19 H2 0.55 in (14 mm) Tires 175/50-19 97 P Tire pressure 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi) 48 Use of snow chains not permitted. Wheel/tire combinations 381 Tires and wheels BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 381 Z[...]

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    382 BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 382[...]

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    Vehicle equipment ............................ 384 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 384 Warranty ............................................ 384 Vehicle identification plates ............ 385 Service products and capacities ..... 386 Vehicle data ...................................... 393 383 Technical data BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5[...]

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    Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts A[...]

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    Vehicle identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number (VIN) and paint code number X Open the driver's door. You see vehicle identification plate : . Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only) ; VIN = Paint code number Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only) ; VIN = Paint code number i T[...]

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    Engine number : Emissions control information label, including the certification of both federal and Californian emissions reference values ; Engine number (stamped into the crankcase) = VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) Service products and capacities Important safety notes Service products include the following: R fuels (e.g. gasoline, di[...]

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    Capacities Vehicle model Capacity Fuel, coolant, lubricants etc. Engine oil and filter E 350 49 E 350 BlueTEC 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Approved engine oils E 350 4MATIC 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) E 550 49 E 550 4MATIC 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) E 63 AMG 50 9.3 US qt (8.8 l) Power steering All models except AMG vehicles Approximately 0.95 US qt (0.9 l) MB power steering flu[...]

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    Vehicle model Capacity Fuel, coolant, lubricants etc. AdBlue ® tank E 350 BlueTEC 6.5 US gal. (24.5 l) AdBlue ® in accordance with ISO 22241 Air- conditioning system All models — Refrigerant R134a and special PAG lubricant (never R 12) Windshield/ headlamp cleaning system All models except E 350 BlueTEC 6.3 US qt (6.0 l) MB windshield washer co[...]

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    octane number is the average value of the Research Octane Number (RON) and Motor Octane Number (MON): (RON + MON) / 2, also known as knock resistance. Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) and/or unleaded gasoline with additives can be used if the concentration of the additives in the fuel does not exceed 10%, e.g.: R Ethanol R TAME R ETBE R IPA R TBA For MT[...]

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    R knocking/pinging R misfire R power loss In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasoline which contains these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved for use in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit http://www.mbusa.com (USA only) to view a li[...]

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    If AdBlue ® is pumped out of the AdBlue ® tank, e.g. during repair work, it must not be returned to the tank. The purity of the fluid can no longer be guaranteed. ! Impurities in AdBlue ® , e.g. due to other service products, cleaning agents or dust, lead to increased emission values, system malfunctions, catalytic converter damage or damage to [...]

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    Refrigerant of the air-conditioning system The air-conditioning system is filled with R134a refrigerant and a special PAG lubricant. ! Never use refrigerant R 12 (CFC) or mineral lubricants. Otherwise, you could damage the air-conditioning system. Brake fluid G Warning! The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture from the air; this lowers its boili[...]

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    overheating. In the Service Booklet, you can find information on the intervals for renewal. The renewal interval is determined by the coolant type and the cooling system design. The renewal interval in the Service Booklet is only valid if the coolant is added or renewed with Mercedes-Benz approved products. Therefore, only use MB 326.0 antifreeze/ [...]

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    authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the data for all vehicle variants and trim levels. Vehicle dimensions, E 350 BlueTEC Vehicle length 191.9 in (4874 mm) Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 81.5 in (2071 mm) Vehicle height 57.8 in (1467 mm) 54 Wheel base 113.1 in (2874 mm) Front track 62.2 in (1580 mm) Rear track 63.0 in (1599 mm) Ground clea[...]

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    i This vehicle is only available in the USA. Vehicle dimensions, E 550 Vehicle length 191.9 in (4874 mm) Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 81.5 in (2071 mm) Vehicle height 57.0 in (1447 mm) Wheel base 113.1 in (2874 mm) Front track 62.2 in (1580 mm) Rear track 62.5 in (1587 mm) Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) Turning circle 37.0 ft (11.3 m)[...]

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    396 BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 396[...]

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    Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mbusa.com (USA only) http://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only) Editorial office Not to be reprinted, translated or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Daimler [...]

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    Order no. 6515 3489 13 Part no. 212 584 70 81 Edition B 2011 É2125847081lËÍ 2125847081 BA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-US dimargi Version: 3.0.3.6 2010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 398[...]