Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe (2013) manual

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    Symbols Registered trademarks: R Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. R DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. R Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks of DOLBY Laboratories. R BabySmart™, ESP ® and PRE-SAFE ® are registered trademarks of Daimler AG. R HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Prince. R iPod ® and i[...]

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    Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury. Vehicle damage res[...]

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    Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ......................................... 21 At a glance ........................................... 27 Safety ................................................... 37 Opening/closing ................................. 71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 105 Lights and wi[...]

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    1, 2, 3 ... 12 V socket see Sockets 4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 191 4MATIC off-road system ................... 191 A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 229 Function/notes ................................[...]

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    ATTENTION ASSIST Activating/deactivating ................. 222 Display message ............................ 242 Function/notes ............................. 199 Audio system see separate operating instructions Authorized Centers see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized workshops [...]

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    Care AIRCAP .......................................... 302 Carpets .......................................... 306 Car wash ........................................ 299 Display ........................................... 305 Exterior lights ................................ 304 Gear or selector lever .................... 305 Interior ................[...]

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    Cockpit Overview .......................................... 28 see Instrument cluster COMAND see separate operating instructions COMAND display Cleaning ......................................... 305 Combination switch .......................... 124 Compass Calibrating ..................................... 290 Calling up ............................[...]

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    Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 184 Warning lamp ................................. 264 Doors Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 225 Automatic locking (switch) ............... 80 Central locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....................................... 73 C[...]

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    E EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 226 Function/notes ............................. 114 EASY-EXIT feature Crash-responsive ........................... 114 Function/notes ............................. 114 Switching on/off ........................... 226 EBD (electronic brake force distribution) Display message ...........[...]

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    F Filler cap see Fuel filler flap First-aid kit ......................................... 308 Flat tire MOExtended tires .......................... 309 Preparing the vehicle ..................... 308 Floormat ............................................. 290 Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 122 Front fog lamps Display message [...]

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    Hood Closing ........................................... 295 Display message ............................ 252 Opening ......................................... 294 Hydroplaning ..................................... 173 I Ignition lock see Key positions Immobilizer .......................................... 70 Indicator lamps see Warning and indicat[...]

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    Switching the surround lighting on/off (on-board computer) .......... 225 Turn signals ................................... 124 see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting Light sensor (display message) ....... 239 Loading guidelines ............................ 268 Locking see Central locking Locking (doors) Automatic .................................[...]

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    N Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218 Neck-level heating see AIRSCARF NECK-PRO head restraints Operation ......................................... 51 Resetting after being triggered ........ 51 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ................................................ 150 O Occupant Classification System (OCS) Faults .....[...]

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    PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating ................. 193 Driving system ............................... 191 Function/notes ............................. 191 Important safety notes .................. 191 Problem (malfunction) ................... 194 Range of the sensors ..................... 192 Warning display ............................. 193 PASS[...]

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    Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 22 Roll bar Display message ............................ 232 Operation ......................................... 51 Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel .................................. 101 Rear window .................................. 275 Roof Overview ................................[...]

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    SmartKey Changing the battery ....................... 75 Changing the programming ............. 74 Checking the battery ....................... 75 Convenience closing feature ............ 87 Convenience opening feature .......... 86 Display message ............................ 254 Door central locking/unlocking ....... 73 Important safety notes ...[...]

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    Tank content Fuel gauge ............................... 29, 213 Technical data Emergency spare wheel ................. 357 Information .................................... 360 Tires/wheels ................................. 349 Vehicle data ................................... 367 TELEAID Call priority .................................... 281 Downloa[...]

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    Maximum load on a tire (definition) ..................................... 343 Maximum permissible tire pressure (definition) ....................... 343 Maximum tire load ......................... 340 Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 343 MOExtended tires .......................... 324 Optional equipment weight (definition) ...................[...]

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    V Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 274 Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 25 Display message ............................ 251 Equipment ....................................... 21 Individual settings .......................... 223 Limited Warranty ............................. 25 Loading ...............................[...]

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    Winter driving Important safety notes .................. 324 Slippery road surfaces ................... 174 Snow chains .................................. 325 Winter tires M+S tires ....................................... 324 Wiper blades Cleaning ......................................... 304 Important safety notes .................. 133 Replacing [...]

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    Product information Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for your vehicle. Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as conversion parts and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite o[...]

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    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 have purchased a used car, please send us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canad[...]

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    Declarations of conformity Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including[...]

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    again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or contact us at one of the following addresses. In the USA Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects USA only: The following t[...]

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    Information on copyright Registered trademarks Registered trademarks: R Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. R DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. R Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks of DOLBY Laboratories. R BabySmart™, ESP ® and PRE-SAFE ® are registered trademarks of Daimler AG. R HomeLink ® is a register[...]

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    Cockpit ................................................. 28 Instrument cluster .............................. 29 Multifunction steering wheel ............. 31 Center console .................................... 32 Overhead control panel ...................... 34 Door control panel .............................. 35 27 At a glance[...]

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    Cockpit Function Page : Steering wheel paddle shifters 160 ; Cruise control lever 175 = Instrument cluster 29 ? Horn A PARKTRONIC warning display 191 B Overhead control panel 34 C Climate control systems 136 D Ignition lock 151 Start/Stop button 151 Function Page E Adjusting the steering wheel electrically 113 F Combination switch 124 G Parking bra[...]

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    Instrument cluster Displays and controls Function Page : Fuel gauge ; Time, see the separate operating instructions = Speedometer with segments 214 Function Page ? Multifunction display 215 A Tachometer 214 B Coolant temperature 213 C Instrument lighting 213 Instrument cluster 29 At a glance[...]

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    Warning and indicator lamps Function Page : å ESP ® OFF 259 ; N Front fog lamps 122 = R Rear fog lamp 123 ? #! Turn signals 124 A ä ESP ® 259 B · Distance warning 264 C K High-beam headlamp 124 D L Low-beam headlamps 122 E ü Seat belt 257 Function Page F 6 SRS 261 G ; Check Engine 262 H J Brakes (Canada only) 258 I h Tire pressure monitor (US[...]

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    Multifunction steering wheel Function Page : Multifunction display 215 ; COMAND display; see the separate Operating Instructions = ? Switches on the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions ? ~ Rejects or ends a call 220 Exits phone book/redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial memory WX Adjusts the volume[...]

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    Center console Coupe Function Page : Hazard warning lamps 125 ; ATA indicator lamp 70 = 45 indicator lamp 46 ? Moves the seat-belt extender forwards 55 A COMAND; see the separate operating instructions B Seat heating 111 C Seat ventilation 112 D Rear window roller sunblind 275 E PARKTRONIC 191 Function Page F Dynamic handling package with sports mo[...]

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    Cabriolet Function Page : Hazard warning lamps 125 ; ATA indicator lamp 70 = 45 indicator lamp 46 ? Moves the seat-belt extender forwards 55 A COMAND; see the separate operating instructions B Seat heating 111 C Seat ventilation 112 D AIRSCARF 112 E Retracts the rear seat head restraints 109 F PARKTRONIC 191 G Dynamic handling package with sports m[...]

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    Overhead control panel Function Page : u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off 129 ; | Switches the automatic interior lighting control on/off 129 = p Switches the right- hand reading lamp on/off 128 ? 3 Opens/closes the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel with roller sunblind 101 A ï MB Info call button (mbrace system) 281 B G SOS bu[...]

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    Door control panel Function Page : r 45= Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel 117 ; Adjusts the seats electrically 108 = %& Unlocks/locks the vehicle 79 ? Opens the door 79 A 7 Z ö Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in/out electrically 115 Function Page B W Opens/closes the side windows 85 C n Activates/ deac[...]

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    Useful information .............................. 38 Panic alarm .......................................... 38 Occupant safety .................................. 38 Children in the vehicle ........................ 58 Driving safety systems ....................... 63 Theft deterrent locking system ......... 70 37 Safety[...]

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    Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- relat[...]

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    tamper with electronic components or their software. In this section, you will learn the most important facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle. The restraint system consists of: R seat belts R child restraint systems R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors Additional protection is provided by: R SRS (Supplemental Restraint Syst[...]

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    Safety guidelines for seat belts, Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and air bags G WARNING R Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have been subjected to stress in an accident must be replaced. Their anchoring points must also be checked. Only use seat belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. R Air bags and pyrotechnic E[...]

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    Air bags Important safety notes G WARNING Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence of injuries and fatalities in certain situations: R frontal impacts (driver's and front- passenger front air bags and knee bag on the driver's side) R side impacts (side impact air bags, pelvis air bags, window curtain air bags on the Coupe and head ba[...]

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    Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants. If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you make the buyer aware of this safety information. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator's Manual. G WARNING Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in a rear se[...]

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    If the vehicle overturns, the front air bags are generally not deployed. If the system detects high vehicle deceleration in a longitudinal direction, the front air bags are deployed. If a child restraint system is installed to the front-passenger seat and the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up on the center console: R a child r[...]

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    Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability. G WARNING The pressure sensors for side impact air bag control are located in the doors. Do not modify any components of the doors or door trim panels including, for example, the addition of door speakers. Improper repair work on the doors or the modification or addition of components to [...]

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    Head bags Example: headbag on the front-passenger side The Cabriolet is equipped with head bags. Headbags 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. Head bags : deploy in the area of the side windows at the front. They are deployed: R at the st[...]

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    Pelvis air bags : will not deploy in side impacts which do not exceed the system's preset deployment thresholds for lateral acceleration/deceleration. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belt. The pelvis air bag on the front-passenger side is not deployed in the following situations: R OCS has detected that the front-passenger seat[...]

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    as a young teenager or a small adult), the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started. Depending on occupant weight sensor readings from the seat, it will then remain illuminated or go out. With the 45 indicator lamp illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. With the 45 indicator la[...]

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    bag is deactivated. Should the 45 indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. Periodically check the 45 indicator lamp while driving to make sure that the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated. If the 45 indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat u[...]

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    The OCS weight sensor reading is affected if the occupant's weight is transferred, e.g. by leaning on the armrest. If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or the seat cushion are damaged, have the necessary repair work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use seat access[...]

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    Problems with the Occupant Classification System G WARNING If the 45 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated when the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual has been detected on the passenger seat, do not allow any occupant to use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired. G WARNING If the 45 indi[...]

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    Roll bar (Cabriolet) G DANGER If the roll bar is malfunctioning, the A Malfunction Service Required message appears in the multifunction display. The roll bars will then possibly not be extended in the event of an accident. This could result in severe or even fatal injuries to you and other occupants. In this case, visit a qualified specialist work[...]

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    restraint cushion and the cover. Failure to observe this could result in injuries. NECK-PRO head restraint (example: Coupe) X Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion forwards in the direction of arrow : . X Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion down in the direction of arrow ; as far as it will go. X Firmly push the NECK-PRO head res[...]

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    If the seat belts are not released: X Move the backrest or seat back slightly, but only when the vehicle is stationary. The belt pretensioning is reduced and the locking mechanism is released. More information about seat belt adjustment, a convenience function integrated into PRE- SAFE ® , can be found under "Seat belt adjustment" ( Y pa[...]

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    Correct use of the seat belts G WARNING USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY R Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in the event of an accident. R Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the li[...]

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    Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effectiveness of the seat belts. Fastening seat belts G WARNING According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained on the rear seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seat whenever possi[...]

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    Example: Coupe X Adjust the seat and move the backrest to an almost vertical position ( Y page 106). X Pull the seat belt smoothly out of seat-belt extender : . X Without twisting it, guide the shoulder section of the seat belt across the middle of your shoulder and the lap section across your pelvis. X Engage belt tongue ; in buckle = . Seat-belt [...]

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    Example: Coupe X Press release button ? on belt buckle = . X Slide belt tongue ; back to belt sash guide : . Belt warning for the driver and front passenger Regardless of whether the driver's and front- passenger seat belts have already been fastened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds each time the engine is started. It th[...]

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    Tensioning Device could be triggered in the event of an accident. The seat belts are equipped with Emergency Tensioning Devices and belt force limiters. The ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident, pulling them close against the body. The ETDs do not correct incorrect seat positions or incorrectly fastened seat belts. The ETDs do not pull vehicl[...]

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    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 circumstances require you to place a child in the front passenger seat: R Your vehicle is equipped with air bag technology designed to deac[...]

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    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 could result in a[...]

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    Special seat belt retractor G WARNING If you release the seat belt when driving, the special seat belt retractor is deactivated. The released seat belt cannot be engaged again while driving, because the inertia reel pulls in the seat belt a small distance. The child restraint system is no longer properly secured. There is an increased risk of serio[...]

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    Cabriolet Securing rings : are between the seat cushion and the seat backrest. X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system. Comply with the manufacturer's instructions when installing. ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for specially designed child restraint systems on the rear seats. Securing rings for two ISOFIX child restraint systems[...]

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    belt A on the left and right past head restraint : . or X Route Top Tether belt A over the center of the head restraint. X Hook Top Tether hook ? into Top Tether anchorage = . X Make sure that Top Tether belt A is not twisted. X Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system with Top Tether. Comply with the manufacturer's installation [...]

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    R EBD ( e lectronic b rake force d istribution) ( Y page 67) R ADAPTIVE BRAKE( Y page 67) R PRE-SAFE ® Brake ( Y page 67) Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style or become distracted, the driving safety systems can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are merely aids de[...]

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    In an emergency braking situation, depress the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents the wheels from locking. BAS operates in emergency braking situations. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking force, thus shortening the stopping distance. The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal.[...]

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    R to crossing traffic R when cornering As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all critical situations. There is a risk of an accident. Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake. Following damage to the front end of the vehicle, have the configuration and operation of the radar sensors checked at a qualified spe[...]

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    drive torque is also transferred to the wheel or wheels with traction. Traction control remains active if you deactivate ESP ® . Deactivating/activating ESP ® G WARNING If you deactivate ESP ® , ESP ® no longer stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. Only deactivate ESP ® in the situations described in t[...]

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    PRE-SAFE ® Brake is only available in vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS. PRE-SAFE ® Brake can help you to minimize the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead or reduce the effects of such a collision. If PRE- SAFE ® Brake detects a risk of collision, you will be warned visually and acoustically as well as by automatic braking. PRE-SAFE ® Brake can[...]

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    Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake, especially if PRE-SAFE ® Brake warns you. Terminate the intervention in a non-critical driving situation. In particular, the detection of obstacles can be impaired if there is: R dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors R snow or heavy rain R interfere[...]

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    Theft deterrent locking system Immobilizer X To activate with the SmartKey: remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the ignition off and open the driver's door. X To deactivate: switch on the ignition. The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey. When leaving t[...]

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    Useful information .............................. 72 SmartKey ............................................. 72 Doors .................................................... 79 Trunk .................................................... 81 Side windows ...................................... 84 Soft top (Cabriolet) ............................. 89 Slidin[...]

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    Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- relat[...]

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    The Product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case of the SmartKey. R Do not keep the SmartKey: - with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone or another SmartKey - with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil - inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case This can affect the SmartKey's functionality. K[...]

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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 : . X Convenience closing feature: touch recessed sensor surface ; for an extended period. X To unlock the trunk lid: pull the trunk lid handle. Further information on the convenience closing feature ( Y page 87). Changing the settings o[...]

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    or X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS- GO. The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle. Removing the mechanical key : Release catch ; 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 G WARNING Batteries contain toxic and c[...]

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    : Battery compartment cover ; Mechanical key X Press mechanical key ; into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover : opens. Do not hold battery compartment cover : closed while doing so. X Remove battery compartment cover : . = Battery X Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery = [...]

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    Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey. The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. X Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle fr[...]

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    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have lost the mechanical key. X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. 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, [...]

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    Doors Important safety notes 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 unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, and do not give them access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupe[...]

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    X To unlock: press button : . X To lock: press button ; . If all the doors are closed, the vehicle locks. You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from the inside if the vehicle has been locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO. The central locking/unlocking button does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap. You can open a door from inside the vehic[...]

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    X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise to position 1 . The door is unlocked. X Turn the mechanical key back and remove it. X Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey. If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered ( Y page 70). Locking the vehicle (mechanical key) If th[...]

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    G WARNING Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or trunk 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 ! The trunk lid swings upwards when opened. Therefore, mak[...]

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    ! The trunk lid swings upwards when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid. i Opening dimensions of the trunk lid ( Y page 367). Opening You can unlock and open the trunk lid simultaneously with the SmartKey. X Press and hold the F button on the SmartKey until the trunk lid opens. Opening automatically f[...]

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    1 Neutral position. 2 To unlock X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise from position 1 as far as it will go to position 2 . Simultaneously pull the trunk lid handle. The trunk is unlocked. X Turn the mechanical key back to position 1 and remove it. X Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey. Trunk emergency release You can open the trunk li[...]

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    pane and the door frame and trap it there. If there is a risk of entrapment, release the switch and pull it to close the window. Opening and closing the side windows The switches for all side windows are located on the driver's door. There is also a switch on the front-passenger door as well as on the doors in the rear compartment on the left [...]

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    You can use the SmartKey to open or close all side windows simultaneously. X Close the soft top ( Y page 90). X Open the trunk partition ( Y page 96). X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the tip of the SmartKey at the door handle on the driver's door. X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: the SmartKey must be within 6 ft (2 m) of the vehicle. X To open[...]

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    Convenience opening X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle. X Press and hold the % button until the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired position. If the roller sunblind of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed, the roller sunblind is opened first. X Press [...]

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    X Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed. i Make sure you only touch recessed sensor surface : . X Make sure that all the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed. On vehicles with a panorama roof with power til[...]

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    Problems with the side windows G WARNING Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the side windows. G WARNING Pulling and holding the switch to close the window immediately after it had been blocked two times[...]

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    top and soft-top compartment cover of the vehicle. ! When opening and closing the soft top, make sure that: R there is sufficient clearance above it, as the soft top swings upwards R the trunk partition is closed. R the trunk is only loaded to below the trunk partition. R the trunk partition is not pushed up by the load. R the trunk lid is closed. [...]

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    to under 25 mph (40 km/h) and pull the soft top switch again. X To close: press and hold soft-top switch : until the soft top is fully closed. The Convertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction display. If you drive faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) during the closing procedure, the closing procedure is stopped and the Open/Close Conv[...]

  • Página 94

    Closing the soft top X Apply the parking brake. X Open the side windows. X Lower the head restraints automatically or manually, see the Digital Operator's Manual, keyword "Head restraint". X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X Open the trunk. X Take the two straps out of the vehicle tool kit ( Y page 308). X Take the hex-so[...]

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    The soft-top compartment hinges are on the right-hand and left-hand side in the gap between the lid of the soft-top compartment and the trunk seal. X Shift both levers D of soft-top compartment hinges C forwards beyond the detent position on both sides. X On both sides, pull the straps through behind the soft-top compartment hinges in the direction[...]

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    Grip the soft-top compartment with one hand and support yourself with the other hand on the edge of the trunk lid as illustrated. X One person stands on the right-hand side and the other person on the left-hand side of the vehicle. X Grip the soft-top compartment with one hand as illustrated. X Use the other hand to support yourself on the edge of [...]

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    X Move material tensioning frame K to an upright position. ! Make sure the soft-top compartment cover does not collide with the material tensioning frame during the following step. X Lower soft-top compartment lid L . G WARNING You could trap your hands. Do not push the soft-top compartment cover forwards in front of the soft-top support with your [...]

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    The soft top is not locked if: R the Convertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction display. R you hear a warning tone for up to ten seconds when pulling away or while driving. Locking You can lock the soft top again if it is not locked fully. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road a[...]

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    The wind screen protects against wind when driving with the soft top open. It is secured above the rear bench seats. For this reason, only the driver and the front passenger can travel in the vehicle when the wind screen is installed. X When installing the wind screen, use lateral brackets : . Observe the manufacturer's installation instructio[...]

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    bench seats and AIRCAP wind screen = move to the upper position. i If you park your vehicle with the soft top down and remove the SmartKey, the wind deflector and the head restraints in the rear compartment retract automatically. When you start the engine again, the wind deflector and the head restraints in the rear compartment extend again automat[...]

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    Installing X Keeping the AIRCAP wind screen horizontal, guide it into the slot between the head restraints in the direction of the arrow with both racks straight down. X Push the AIRCAP wind screen down until the bolts are at the same height as the brackets on the head restraints. X Insert the bolts into the brackets on both sides. X Tighten the bo[...]

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    Problems with the soft top Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The soft top will not open or close. The ignition is not switched on. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. The trunk lid is open. X Close the trunk lid ( Y page 96). The trunk partition is not closed. X Close the trunk partition ( Y page [...]

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    G WARNING The sliding sunroof is made out of glass. In the event of an accident, the glass may shatter. This may result in an opening in the roof. In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening. Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing the[...]

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    procedure, the anti-entrapment feature stops the roller sunblind and it opens again slightly. The manual opening and closing of the roller sunblind can be terminated immediately by releasing the button. In automatic operation, press the button briefly in any direction to stop the roller sunblind. The roller sunblind shields the vehicle interior fro[...]

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    Problems with the sliding sunroof G WARNING You could be severely or even fatally injured when closing the sliding sunroof with increased closing force or if the anti-entrapment feature is deactivated. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the sliding sunroof. G WARNING Pressing and holding the sliding sunroof switch to close the sl[...]

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    Useful information ............................ 106 Correcting the driver's seat posi- tion ..................................................... 106 Seats .................................................. 107 Steering wheel .................................. 113 Mirrors ............................................... 115 Memory function ....[...]

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    Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- relat[...]

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    Seats Important safety notes G WARNING The seats can still be adjusted when there is no key in the ignition lock. For this reason, children should never be left unsupervised in the vehicle. They could otherwise become trapped when adjusting the seat. G WARNING Make sure that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the central area of the[...]

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    heating should also not be used to dry the seats. R clean the seat covers as recommended; see the "Interior care" section. R do not transport heavy loads on the seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible. R when the seat heating is in op[...]

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    Adjusting the head restraints Adjusting the head restraints electrically X To adjust the head restraint height: slide switch for head restraint adjustment : up or down in the direction of the arrow. Rear seat head restraints Lowering and extending the rear seat head restraints from the front (Cabriolet) G WARNING For safety reasons, always drive wi[...]

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    is interrupted leaving the soft top compartment cover open. X Push the mechanical key into two openings : between the head restraints until cover ; releases. X Take off cover ; . X Turn thumbwheel : in the direction of the front seat to lower the head restraints. Folding the front-seat backrests forward/back Important safety notes G WARNING The sea[...]

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    Folding the seat backrest back X Swing back the seat backrest. The seat moves automatically to the stored position. Adjusting the multicontour seat : To adjust the thigh cushion ; To adjust the backrest contour in the lumbar region = To adjust the backrest contour in the upper back region ? To adjust the side bolsters of the seat backrest You can a[...]

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    The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes. The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes. The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes aft[...]

  • Página 115

    The AIRSCARF function warms the head and neck area of vehicle occupants with warm air. The warm air flows out of the holes in the head restraints. The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X To switch on: press the : button. Three re[...]

  • Página 116

    EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Important safety notes G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped when you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature. If there is a risk of someone becoming trapped, stop the adjustment procedure. To halt the procedure: R press the steering column adjustment button. R press one of the memory function position buttons. The[...]

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    Mirrors Rear-view mirror X Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever : forwards or back. Exterior mirrors Adjusting the exterior mirrors G WARNING The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the image. Objects are actually closer than they appear. You could misjudge the distance from vehicles driving behind and cause an accident, e.g. when changing lane.[...]

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    i If you are driving faster than 9 mph (15 km/h) you can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors. Setting the exterior mirrors This function is only available in vehicles for Canada. If the battery has been disconnected or completely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the F[...]

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    You can position the front-passenger side exterior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You can store this position. X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X Press button ; for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger [...]

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    X Adjust the seat ( Y page 108). X On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel ( Y page 113) and the exterior mirrors ( Y page 115). X Press memory button M and one of the storage position buttons 1 , 2 or 3 within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected preset position. A tone sounds when the settings have been completed. C[...]

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    Useful information ............................ 120 Exterior lighting ................................ 120 Interior lighting ................................. 128 Replacing bulbs ................................. 129 Windshield wipers ............................ 132 119 Lights and windshield wipers[...]

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    Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- relat[...]

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    The exterior lighting (except the parking/ standing lamps) switches off automatically if you: R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock R open the driver's door with the SmartKey in position 0 . Automatic headlamp mode G WARNING If the light switch is set to à and it is foggy, snowing or there is poor visibility, the low- beam headlamps wi[...]

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    take precedence over the daytime running lamps. i In the USA, the daytime running lamps are deactivated upon delivery from the factory. Low-beam headlamps G WARNING If the light switch is set to à and it is foggy, snowing or there is poor visibility, the low- beam headlamps will not come on automatically. This could endanger you and others. In suc[...]

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    X Press the N button. The green N indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. X To switch off the front fog lamps: press the N button. The green N indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Rear fog lamp 1 W Left-hand standing lamps 2 X Right-hand standing lamps 3 T Parking lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting 4 Ã A[...]

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    Standing lamps 1 W Left-hand standing lamps 2 X Right-hand standing lamps 3 T Parking lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting 4 Ã Automatic headlamp mode, controlled by the light sensor 5 L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps B R Rear fog lamp C N Fog lamps (only vehicles with front fog lamps) Switching on the parking lamps ensures the corre[...]

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    X To switch on the high-beam headlamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. X Turn the light switch to L or à . X Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow : . In the à position, the high-beam headlamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running. The [...]

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    Cornering light function 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 tu[...]

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    You can use this function to set the headlamps to change between low beam and high beam automatically. The system recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either approaching from the opposite direction or traveling in front of your vehicle, and consequently switches the headlamps from high beam to low beam. The system automatically adapts the low-[...]

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    the instrument cluster goes out. The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction display remains lit. X To deactivate: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The _ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Headlamps fogged up on the inside The headlamps may fog up on the inside if there is high atmospheric humidity. X Switch on[...]

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    The interior lighting automatically switches on if you: R unlock the vehicle R open a door R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock The interior light is activated for a short while when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. You can activate this delayed switch-off using the on-board computer ( Y page 225). Manual interior lighting co[...]

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    Keep bulbs out of the reach of children. Otherwise, they could, for example, damage the bulbs and injure themselves. Never use a bulb which has been dropped. Such a bulb may explode and injure you. Halogen bulbs are pressurized and could explode when you change them, especially if they are very hot. You should therefore wear eye protection and glov[...]

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    Changing the front bulbs Low-beam headlamps (halogen headlamps) 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-clockwis[...]

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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. Turn signal lamp (halogen headlamps) Due to their location, have the bulbs in the left-hand headlamp changed at a qualified specialist workshop X Switch[...]

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    3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor set to high sensitivity) 4 ° Continuous wipe, slow 5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast B í Single wipe/ î To wipe the windshield using washer fluid X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the combination switch to the corresponding position. In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate wiping frequency is set automatically[...]

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    X Remove the cause of the obstruction. X Switch the windshield wipers back on. The windshield wipers are inoperative The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning. X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch. X Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 134 Windshield wipers Lights and windshield wipers[...]

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    Useful information ............................ 136 Overview of climate control sys- tems ................................................... 136 Operating the climate control sys- tems ................................................... 140 Setting the air vents ......................... 146 135 Climate control[...]

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    Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- relat[...]

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    Control panel for dual-zone climate control Canada only : Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( Y page 144) ; Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 143) = Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 143) ? Display A Sets climate control to automatic ( Y page 141) B Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 140) C Switches [...]

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    C Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 144) D Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 140) E Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 142) F Sets the air distribution ( Y page 142) G Sets the airflow ( Y page 143) H Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 142) I Display Information about using dual-zone climate control The following contains [...]

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    Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control Canada only Front control panel : Sets climate control to automatic ( Y page 141) ; Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 143) = Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 143) ? Display A Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( Y page 144) B Activates/deactivates the residual heat function ( Y p[...]

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    Information about using 3-zone automatic climate control The following contains instructions and recommendations to enable you to get the most out of your automatic climate control. R Activate climate control using the à and ¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above the à and ¿ buttons light up. R In automatic mode, you can also use the ñ button to[...]

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    i The cooling with air dehumidification function uses refrigerant R134a. This coolant does not contain chlorofluorocarbons, and therefore does not damage the ozone layer. Activating/deactivating X To activate: press the ¿ button. The indicator lamp above the ¿ button lights up. X To deactivate: press the ¿ button. The indicator lamp above the ¿[...]

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    Setting the temperature Climate control Different temperatures can be set for the driver's and front-passenger sides. X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X To increase/reduce: press switch E or H up or down ( Y page 137). Only change the temperature setting in small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 † ). 3-zone automatic cl[...]

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    3-zone automatic climate control X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Press switch I up or down repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display ( Y page 139). Setting the airflow 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 137). 3-zo[...]

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    or X Automatic climate control: press switch G up or down ( Y page 137). Automatic climate control: press button H up or down ( Y page 139). MAX COOL maximum cooling The MAX COOL function is only available in vehicles for the USA. MAX COOL is only operational when the engine is running. X To activate: press the Ù button. The indicator lamp in the [...]

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    Otherwise, the windows could fog up, thus impairing visibility and endangering yourself and others. This may prevent you from observing the traffic conditions and thereby cause an accident. 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[...]

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    Setting the air vents Important safety notes G WARNING Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents. This could cause burns or frostbite to bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the vents. Keep bare skin away from these air vents. If necessary, direct the airflow away to a different area of the vehicle interior. In order to ensure the dir[...]

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    X To open/close: turn thumbwheel : clockwise or counter-clockwise. Setting the rear-compartment air vents Setting the center vents in the rear compartment : Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel ; Rear-compartment air vent, right = Rear control panel, only with automatic climate control 2 ? Rear-compartment air vent, left X To open/close: turn thumb[...]

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    Useful information ............................ 150 Breaking-in notes .............................. 150 Driving ............................................... 150 Automatic transmission ................... 158 Refueling ............................................ 165 Parking ............................................... 167 Driving tips ......[...]

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    Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- relat[...]

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    G WARNING If the parking brake has not been fully released when driving, the parking brake can: R overheat and cause a fire R lose its hold function. There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release the parking brake fully before driving off. ! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use the engine's full performance until it has reached operating [...]

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    Key positions with KEYLESS-GO As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up. If an indicator lamp does not go out after starting the engine or lights up while driving, see ( Y page 258). X Insert Start/Stop button : into ignition lock ; . i When you insert Start/Stop button : into ignition lock ;[...]

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    Starting procedure with the SmartKey i To start the engine using the SmartKey instead of KEYLESS-GO, pull the Start/ Stop button out of the ignition lock. X Turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 3 ( Y page 151) and release it as soon as the engine is running. Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine G WARNING As long as the SmartKey is in [...]

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    It holds the vehicle for a short time after you have removed your foot from the brake pedal. This gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and to depress it before the vehicle begins to roll. X Take your foot off the brake pedal. The vehicle is then held for about a second. X Pull away. Hill start assist[...]

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    reduced capacity. If you require full climate control capacity, the ECO start/stop function can be deactivated by pressing the ECO button ( Y page 155). Vehicles with automatic transmission The ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically if you: R brake the vehicle to a standstill in transmission position D or N and R you depress [...]

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    i Every time you switch on the engine using the SmartKey or the Start/Stop button, the ECO start/stop function is activated. 156 Driving Driving and parking[...]

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    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 Before attempting to start the engine again, turn the SmartKey in the ignition back to position 0 or press the Sta[...]

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    Automatic transmission Important safety notes G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R , the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident. When engaging transmission position D or R , always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate. G WARNING T[...]

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    Transmission positions B Park position Do not shift the transmission into position P ( Y page 167) unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In addition to engaging the parking lock, you must always apply the parking brake to secure the vehicle. The SmartKey can only be removed if the transmissio[...]

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    Driving tips Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached. The automatic transmission shifts back up. Program selector button General notes Program se[...]

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    Automatic drive program Drive program E is characterized by the following: R the vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears, unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully R increased sensitivity. This improves driving stability on slippery road surfaces, for example R the automatic transmission shifting up sooner. This results [...]

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    Clearing the shift range restriction X Press and hold the selector lever towards D+ until D is shown once more in the multifunction display. or X Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter until D is shown again in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts from the current shift range directly to D . Selecting the[...]

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    i During kickdown, you cannot change gear using the steering wheel paddle shifters or the selector lever. Switching off the manual drive program X Vehicles with the dynamic handling package: press the program selector button ( Y page 160) repeatedly until E or S appears in the multifunction display. Automatic transmission 163 Driving and parking Z[...]

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    Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission has problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil. X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately. The acceleration ability is deteriorating. The transmission no longer changes gear. The transmission is in em[...]

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    otherwise automatically intervene. The brake system could otherwise be damaged. ! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle raised, as doing so will damage the transmission. This section is only valid for vehicles with 4- wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always transmitted to both axles. Refueling Important safety [...]

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    vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS- GO. The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed 8 in the instrument cluster. The arrow next to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehicle. Opening X Switch off the engine. X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door. This corresponds to key position 0 :[...]

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    Problems with fuel and the 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 faulty. X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it immediately ( Y page 151). X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. X Consu[...]

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    To ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away unintentionally: R the parking brake must be applied. R the transmission must be in position P and the SmartKey must be removed from the ignition lock. R on uphill or downhill gradients, the front wheels must be turned towards the curb. Switching off the engine Vehicles with automatic trans[...]

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    Parking the vehicle for a long period If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than four weeks, the battery may be damaged by exhaustive discharging. If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a result of lack of use. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice. i You can obtain informa[...]

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    accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. Rolling with the engine switched off G WARNING There is no power assistance for the steering and the brake when the engine is not running. Steering and braking requires significantly more effort and you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result. Do not turn off the engin[...]

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    Acceleration (evaluation of all acceleration) The bar fills up: The bar empties: Moderate acceleration, especially at high speeds Sporty acceleration Constant (evaluation of driving style at any time) The bar fills up: The bar empties: Constant speed and avoidance of unnecessary acceleration and deceleration Speed variations Coasting (evaluation of[...]

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    ! Depressing the brake pedal constantly results in excessive and premature wear to the brake pads. If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but drive on for a short while. This allows the airflow to cool the brakes more quickly. Wet roads If you have driven for a long time in heavy rain without braking[...]

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    ! Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP ® system operates automatically, the engine and the ignition system must be switched off (SmartKey in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock or Start/Stop button in position 0 or 1 ) when: R testing the parking brake on a brake dynamometer. R you intend to have the vehicle towed with the front axle raised. Braking [...]

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    a window on the side of the vehicle that is not facing into the wind. Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter. Driving with summer tires Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" section ( Y page 324). Slippery road surfaces G WARNING If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an at[...]

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    Use cruise control only if road and traffic conditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period. You can store any road speed above 20 mph (30 km/h). Cruise control lever : To activate or increase speed ; To activate or reduce speed = To deactivate cruise control ? To activate at the current speed/last stored speed When[...]

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    X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you : . X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The first time cruise control is activated, it stores the current speed or regulates the speed of the vehicle to the previously stored speed. Setting a speed G WARNING Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the nec[...]

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    Cruise control is automatically deactivated if: R you depress the parking brake. R you are driving at less than 20 mph (30 km/h). R ESP ® intervenes or you deactivate ESP ® . R you shift the transmission to position N while driving. If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. You will see the Cruise Control Off message in the [...]

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    G WARNING The DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take weather conditions into account. Switch off the DISTRONIC PLUS or do not switch it on if: R roads are slippery or covered with snow or ice. The wheels could lose traction while braking or accelerating, and the vehicle could skid. R the DISTRONIC PLUS system sensor covers are dirty or visibility is diminished[...]

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    just enough to restore the preset speed or the preset distance to the vehicle in front. G WARNING If you do not receive visual or acoustic warning signals during a critical traffic situation, DISTRONIC PLUS has either not recognized the collision risk, has been deactivated or is malfunctioning. Remember, whether or not DISTRONIC PLUS is operating, [...]

  • Página 182

    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 calling up the last stored speed A To set the specified minimum distance Activating DISTRONIC PLUS Important safety notes G WARNING The vehicle can be braked when DISTRONIC [...]

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    Activating when driving towards a stationary vehicle X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ; or press it up : or down = . DISTRONIC PLUS is selected. X Press the cruise control lever repeatedly up : or down = until the desired speed is set. If the vehicle in front of you is stationary, you can only activate DISTRONIC PLUS once your ve[...]

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    Vehicles with COMAND/Audio 50 Example: traffic circle i The following function is not operational in all countries. DISTRONIC PLUS uses additional information from your navigation system so that it can react appropriately to certain traffic situations. This is the case if, while following a vehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS is active and you: R approach or d[...]

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    DISTRONIC PLUS does not replace the parking brake and must not be used for parking. The DISTRONIC PLUS braking effect is canceled and the vehicle can start moving if: R DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated using the cruise control lever. R you accelerate. R there is a malfunction in the system or an interruption in the power supply, e.g. battery failure. [...]

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    : 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 calling up the last stored speed A To set the specified minimum distance X Press the cruise control lever up : for a higher speed or down ; for a lower speed. X To adjust the set speed in 1 mph [...]

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    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 can see this distance in the multifunction display ( Y page 185). X To increase: turn control ; in[...]

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    Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated : 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 X Select the Distance Display function using the on-board computer ( Y page 221). Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activated : DISTRONI[...]

  • Página 189

    DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactivated if: R you engage the parking brake. R you are driving slower than 15 mph (25 km/h) and there is no vehicle in front, or if the vehicle in front is no longer detected. R ESP ® intervenes or you deactivate ESP ® . R the transmission is in the P , R or N position. R you switch off the radar sensor system ([...]

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    Vehicles traveling on a different line DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles traveling on a different line. The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short. 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 dete[...]

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    HOLD function General notes The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations: R when pulling away, especially on steep slopes R when maneuvering on steep slopes R when waiting in traffic The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD function deacti[...]

  • Página 192

    R you depress the brake pedal again with a certain amount of pressure until ë disappears from the multifunction display. R you activate DISTRONIC PLUS. You will see a warning message in the multifunction display if the HOLD function is activated and: R the driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt is unfastened. R the engine is sw[...]

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    is more responsive. On vehicles with automatic transmission, drive program S is selected. i Your selection remains stored until you switch off the engine. Comfort tuning In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable. Therefore, select this mode if you favor a more comfortable driving style. Select comfort mode al[...]

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    Range of the sensors General notes ! When parking, pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors, such as flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle or the objects. The sensors may not detect snow and other objects tha[...]

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    below the minimum, the distance may no longer be shown. Warning displays Warning display for the front area : Segments on the left-hand side of the vehicle ; Segments on the right-hand side of the vehicle = Segments showing operational readiness The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle. The warning display for the[...]

  • Página 196

    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 [...]

  • Página 197

    vehicles. Under some circumstances, Parking Guidance might therefore issue steering instructions too soon. This may lead to a collision. For this reason, you should avoid using Parking Guidance in such situations. G WARNING Make sure that no persons or animals are in the maneuvering range. Otherwise, they could be injured. ! Pay particular attentio[...]

  • Página 198

    When a parking space has been detected, an arrow towards the right = or the left : also 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 [...]

  • Página 199

    The Please Steer Wheel to the Left or Please Steer Wheel to the Right message appears in the multifunction display. X Countersteering: while the vehicle is stationary, turn the steering wheel in the specified direction until the arrow is white and a warning tone sounds. X To reverse into the parking space: maintain the steering wheel angle and reve[...]

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    View through the camera G WARNING The rear view camera is only an aid and may display obstacles R from a distorted perspective R inaccurately R may not display obstacles at all The rear view camera does not relieve you of the responsibility to be cautious. Take care and pay careful attention. The rear view camera may not show objects which are R ve[...]

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    the distance, which increases the risk of impacting the objects. Even if the object you approach is directly on the ground, do not approach the object any closer than the red guide line. Example: information in the COMAND display Guide lines ; and = show the approximate distance to the rear area. Yellow guide line ; indicates a distance of approxim[...]

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    Warning and display messages in the multifunction display If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you will be warned no sooner than 20 minutes after your journey has begun. You then hear an intermittent warning tone twice and the Attention Assist: Take a Break! message appears in the multifunction display. X Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on- board com[...]

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    display in the exterior mirrors draws your attention to vehicles detected in the monitored area. If you then switch on the corresponding turn signal to change lane, you will also receive an optical and audible collision warning. Blind Spot Assist uses sensors in the rear bumper for monitoring purposes. For Blind Spot Assist to assist you when drivi[...]

  • Página 204

    Indicator and warning display G WARNING Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). The indicator lamps in the exterior mirrors are yellow. Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated. Always pay attention to traffic conditions and your surroundings. Otherwise, you may fail to recognize dangers in tim[...]

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    R the lane markings on the road are unclear, e.g. near roadworks. R the lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes branch off, cross one another or merge. R the road is narrow and winding. Lane Keeping Assist cannot detect road and traffic conditions. It is not a substitute for attentive driving. You are responsible for the vehicle's speed, brak[...]

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    lane marking, the system recognizes certain conditions and warns you accordingly. The warning vibration occurs earlier if: R you approach the outer lane marking on a bend. R the road has very wide lanes, e.g. a freeway. R the system recognizes solid lane markings. The warning vibration occurs later if: R the road has narrow lanes. R you cut the cor[...]

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    avoid a collision. To support the course- correcting brake application, Active Blind Spot Assist uses the forward-facing radar sensor system. The free space in the direction of travel is then evaluated. Active Blind Spot Assist supports you from a speed of approximately 20 mph(30 km/h). For Active Blind Spot Assist to assist you when driving, the r[...]

  • Página 208

    specialist workshop. Active Blind Spot Assist may otherwise no longer work properly. Indicator and warning display G WARNING Active Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below 20 mph ( 30km/h). The indicator lamps in the exterior mirrors are yellow. Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated. Always pay attention to traffic conditi[...]

  • Página 209

    If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a lateral collision in the monitoring range, a course-correcting brake application is carried out. This is meant to assist you in avoiding a collision. If a course-correcting brake application occurs, red warning lamp : flashes in the exterior mirror and a dual warning tone sounds. The display shown in [...]

  • Página 210

    R the lane markings change quickly, e.g. branch off, cross or merge. R the road is narrow and winding. Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot detect road and traffic conditions. It is not a substitute for attentive driving. You are responsible for the vehicle's speed, braking in good time and steering correctly. Always adapt your driving style to s[...]

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    you may fail to recognize dangers in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others. If a lane-correcting brake application occurs, the display shown in the illustration appears in the multifunction display. If you leave your lane under certain circumstances the vehicle will brake briefly on one side. This is meant to assist you in bringing[...]

  • Página 212

    R you have switched on the turn signals. In this event, the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time. R a driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ABS, BAS or ESP ® . R you accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown. R you brake hard. R you steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid an obstacle or change lane quickly. R you cut the corner on a sharp bend.[...]

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    Useful information ............................ 212 Important safety notes .................... 212 Displays and operation .................... 213 Menus and submenus ...................... 216 Display messages ............................. 228 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ............................ 256 211 On-board compu[...]

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    Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- relat[...]

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    Displays and operation Instrument cluster : Fuel gauge ; Time = Speedometer with segments ( Y page 214) ? Multifunction display ( Y page 215) A Tachometer ( Y page 214) B Coolant temperature ( Y page 213) C Instrument cluster lighting ( Y page 213) i You can set the time using COMAND; see the separate Operating Instructions. Instrument lighting The[...]

  • Página 216

    Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. 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. ! A d[...]

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    You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Left control panel = ; R Calls up the menu and menu bar 9 : Press briefly: R Scrolls in lists R Selects a submenu or function R In the Audio menu: selects a stored station, an audio track or a video scene R In t[...]

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    ? Permanent display: outside temperature or speed ( Y page 224) A Transmission position ( Y page 158) X To show menu bar ; : press the = or ; button on the steering wheel. Menu bar ; disappears after a few seconds. Text field : shows the selected menu or submenu as well as display messages. The following messages may appear in the multifunction dis[...]

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    R The ignition has been switched off for more than four hours. R 999 hours have been exceeded. R 9,999 miles have been exceeded. The From Reset trip computer is automatically reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or 99,999 miles. ECO display Example: ECO display X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Select ECO [...]

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    start", the values in the "ECO display"are likewise reset. Navigation system menu Displaying navigation instructions In the Navi menu, the multifunction display shows navigation instructions. For more information on navigation, see the separate operating instructions. X Switch on COMAND (see the separate operating instructions). X Pr[...]

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    Other status indicators of the navigation system R O : you have reached the destination or an intermediate destination. R New Route... or Calculating Route : calculating a new route R Off Map or Off Mapped Road : the vehicle position is outside the area of the digital map (off-map position). R No Route : no route could be calculated to the selected[...]

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    Video DVD operation Display CD/DVD changer (example) : Current scene X Switch on COMAND and select video DVD; see the separate operating instructions. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Audio menu. X To select the next/previous scene: briefly press the 9 or : button. X To select a scene from the scene list (rapid scrollin[...]

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    Dialing a number from the phone book X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Tel menu. X Press the 9 , : or a button to switch to the phone book. X Press the 9 or : button to select the desired name. or X To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold the 9 or : button for longer than one second. Rapid scrolling stops when you relea[...]

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    Deactivating/activating ESP ® G WARNING If you deactivate ESP ® , ESP ® no longer stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. Only deactivate ESP ® in the situations described in the following. For further information about ESP ® , see ( Y page 66). X Start the engine. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to[...]

  • Página 225

    For further information about ATTENTION ASSIST, see ( Y page 199). Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select Blind Spot Asst. . X Press the a button. The current selection is displayed. X To activate/deactivate: press the a button again. If the [...]

  • Página 226

    Instrument cluster Selecting the unit of measurement for distance The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function allows you to choose whether certain displays appear in kilometers or miles in the multifunction display. You can determine whether the multifunction display shows some messages in miles or kilometers. X Press the = or ; button on the steeri[...]

  • Página 227

    For further information about Adaptive Highbeam Assist, see ( Y page 127). Activating/deactivating surround lighting and exterior lighting delayed switch-off X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Lights submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press : or 9 to select the Surround Li[...]

  • Página 228

    X Press : or 9 to select the Auto. Door Locks function. When the Automatic Door Lock function is activated, the vehicle doors are displayed in red in the multifunction display. X Press the a button to save the setting. If you activate the Automatic Door Lock function, the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h). For furt[...]

  • Página 229

    Switching the belt adjustment on/off X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Convenience submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Belt Adjustment function. When the Belt Adjustment function is activated, the vehicle seat belt is displayed in red [...]

  • Página 230

    Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional n[...]

  • Página 231

    Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE ® , the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ® Brake may also have f[...]

  • Página 232

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ÷ Inoperative See Operator's Manual ESP ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE ® , the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. BAS PLUS [...]

  • Página 233

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions F (USA only) J (Canada only) Please Release Parking Brake You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone also sounds. X Release the parking brake. $ (USA only) J (Canada only) Brake Immediately A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is active[...]

  • Página 234

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Operator's Manual Important functions of PRE-SAFE ® have failed. All other occupant safety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. PRE-SAFE Functions Currently Limited See Operator's Manual PRE-SAF[...]

  • Página 235

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 6 SRS Malfunction Service Required There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an acciden[...]

  • Página 236

    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, even though: R a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat. or R the front-passenger s[...]

  • Página 237

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be occupied again. Whether the 45 indicator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the occupant. If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating correctly. X Visit a qualified specialist [...]

  • Página 238

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be occupied again. Whether the 45 indicator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the occupant. If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating correctly. X Visit a qualified specialist [...]

  • Página 239

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b Check Left Mirror Turn Signal or Check Right Mirror Turn Signal The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is defective. X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself ( Y page 130). or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b Check Center Brake La[...]

  • Página 240

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b Rear Fog Lamp The rear fog lamp is defective. X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself ( Y page 130). or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b Check Front Left Parking Lamp or Check Front Right Parking Lamp The front left or front right parking or standing lam[...]

  • Página 241

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

  • Página 242

    Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions + Check Coolant Level See Operator's Manual The coolant level is too low. ! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. X Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so ( Y page 296). X If co[...]

  • Página 243

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions # The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes are: R a defective alternator R a torn poly-V-belt R a malfunction in the electronics X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. X Secu[...]

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    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions C There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank. X Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. 8 Gas Cap Loose The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking. X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly cl[...]

  • Página 245

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Lane Keeping Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual   or  Active Lane Keeping Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: R the windshield i[...]

  • Página 246

    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. Possible causes are: R the sensors are dirty. R function is imp[...]

  • Página 247

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Parking Guidance Canceled Parking Guidance is deactivated. Possible causes are: 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 ( Y page 194). If the parking space symbol does not appear in [...]

  • Página 248

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. R the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper are dirty. R the radar sensor system is temporarily inopera[...]

  • Página 249

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise Control Inoperative Cruise control is defective. A warning tone also sounds. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise Control - - - mph A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled. You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h ), for example. X [...]

  • Página 250

    Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Tire Pressure The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure. A warning tone also sounds. G WARNING With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the following hazards: R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed i[...]

  • Página 251

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative No Wheel Sensors The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor. The tire pressure monitor is deactivated. X Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors. The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving for a few mi[...]

  • Página 252

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Correct Tire Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire pressure difference between the wheels is too great. X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity ( Y page 330). X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. X Restart the tire pressure monit[...]

  • Página 253

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions h Tire Press. Check Tire Pressure The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. G WARNING With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the following hazards: R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase. R they may wear excessively [...]

  • Página 254

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions While the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is active, you have: R opened the driver's door and released the seat belt or R switched off the engine or R opened the hood A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock the vehicle, the tone becomes louder. You cannot [...]

  • Página 255

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions _ Lock Seat Backrest Front Left  or  Lock Seat Backrest Front Right The driver's or front passenger's seat backrest is not engaged. A warning tone also sounds. X Push the backrest back until it engages. J Trunk Partition Open Cabriolet: the trunk partition is open. X Close [...]

  • Página 256

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions K Open/Close Convertible Top Completely The roof is not locked. If you drive at speeds of more than 25 mph (40 km/h ), you cannot open or close the soft top. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. X Push or pull the s[...]

  • Página 257

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions  Don't Forget Your Key The display message is shown for a maximum of 60 seconds and is only 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 Remember to take the KEYLESS-GO key with you when you leav[...]

  • Página 258

    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions  Remove 'Start' Button and Insert Key The KEYLESS-GO key can continuously not be detected. 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 qualifi[...]

  • Página 259

    Safety Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ü 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 55). ü After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp [...]

  • Página 260

    Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) J (Canada only) The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. G WARNING The braking effect may be impaired. There is a risk of an accident. X Pull over a[...]

  • Página 261

    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. EBD is not available due to a malfunction. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP ® , PRE-SAFE ® , PRE-SAFE ® Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are also unavailable, for example. ATTENTION AS[...]

  • Página 262

    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ä The yellow ESP ® warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. 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 When pulling away, only depress the accelerator ped[...]

  • Página 263

    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 applied. X Release the parking brake. The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases. 6 The red SRS warning lamp is lit wh[...]

  • Página 264

    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 R in the fuel system The emission limit values may be exceeded a[...]

  • Página 265

    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being[...]

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    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. X Check the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes ( Y page 296). X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the engine coolant system checked. X Make sure that the ai[...]

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    Tires Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions h USA only: The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/ malfunction) is lit. Canada only: The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss) is lit. The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires. G WARNING With tire press[...]

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    Useful information ............................ 268 Stowage areas .................................. 268 Features ............................................. 273 267 Stowage and features[...]

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    Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- relat[...]

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    Glove box X To open: pull handle : and open glove box flap ; . X To close: fold glove box flap ; upwards until it engages. i The glove box can be ventilated ( Y page 146). 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 90° clockwise to position 2 . X To unlock:[...]

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    Parcel nets are located in the front-passenger footwell and on the left-hand side of the trunk (Coupe) or left and right-hand sides of the trunk (Cabriolet). Through-loading facility in the rear compartment G WARNING Do not transport any unsecured items in the through-loading area. X Fold down rear seat armrest = . X Pull handle : and fold cover ; [...]

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    Folding the seat backrest back G WARNING Always lock the seat backrest in its upright position when the rear seat bench is occupied, or the extended cargo volume is not in use. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the seat backrest. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the v[...]

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    : Bag hook Stowage well under the trunk floor ! Unhook the handle before again before closing the trunk lid and clip it in securely to prevent the handle flap from protruding. Otherwise, you could damage the handle. The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are located in the stowage compartment. X To open: pull handle : up. Example: Coupe X Coup[...]

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    Attaching the roof carrier Vehicles with a steel roof Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel 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. Features Cup holders[...]

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    Cup holder in the rear stowage box Coupe (double cup holder, side by side) X To open (Coupe): slide cover : forwards. Cabriolet (double cup holder, in line) X To open (Cabriolet): slide front cup holder cover ; and rear cup holder cover : in the direction of the arrows. Sun visors Overview G WARNING Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep [...]

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    Rear window roller sunblind (Coupe) Important safety notes 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 chil[...]

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    X To re-install the insert: press insert = into the holder until it engages. X To close: briefly press cover : at the front. The cover moves back. i You can remove the ashtray insert and use the resulting compartment for stowage. Rear-compartment ashtray X To open: pull cover ; out by its top edge. X To remove the insert: press release button = and[...]

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    X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock ( Y page 151). X To open: slide cover : forwards until it engages. X Press in cigarette lighter ; . Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automatically when the heating element is red-hot. X To close: briefly press cover : at the front. The cover moves back. 12 V sockets General notes X Turn the Sma[...]

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    not carried out, the system may not be activated. If you have questions about the activation, contact one of the following telephone assistance services: R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center under 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or 1-888-990-9007 R Canada: Customer Service at 1-888-923-8367 Shortly after successfully registering with[...]

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    1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or 1-888-990-9007 R Canada: Customer Service at 1-888-923-8367 Emergency call Important safety notes G WARNING If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing continuously and no voice connection with the Response center has been established, then the mbrace system has not been able to initiate an emergency c[...]

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    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 concluded. X Wait for a voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center. X After the emergency call, close cover : . Roadside Assistance button X Press Roadsid[...]

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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. MB Info call button X Press MB Info call button : . This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center. The indicator lamp in MB Info call button : flashes while the connection is being m[...]

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    want to use your mobile phone, do so only when the vehicle is stationary and in a safe location. Downloading destinations in COMAND Downloading destinations Downloading destinations gives you access to a data bank with over 15 million Points of Interest (POIs). These can be downloaded on the navigation system in your vehicle. If you know the destin[...]

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    A display message appears, asking whether navigation should be started. X Select Yes by sliding XVY and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The system calculates the route and subsequently starts the route guidance with the address entered. i If you select No , the address can be stored in the address book. i If you have sent [...]

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    USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can be locked via: R the Internet, under the "Owners Online" section R the telephone application (e.g. iPhone ® , Blackberry) To do this, you will need your identification number and password. i The vehicle remote closing feature is available when the relevant mobile phone network is available and dat[...]

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    Depending on what the customer service representative agreed with you, the voice connection is re-established after the transfer is complete. If necessary, you will be contacted at a later time by another means, e.g. by E-Mail or telephone. Further functions of the vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis include, for example: R transfer of service dat[...]

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    simultaneously. Different settings are possible for each area. USA only: these settings can be called up under "Owners Online" at http:// www.mbusa.com. Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call and inform the customer service representative that you wish to activate geo fencing. Currently inactive areas can be activated by SMS. Trig[...]

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

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    Synchronizing the rolling code Your vehicle must be within reach of the garage door or exterior gate drive. Make sure that neither your vehicle nor any persons/ objects are present within the sweep of the door or gate. Observe the safety notes when performing the rolling code synchronization. X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. [...]

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    same programming steps with this remote control. Before performing these steps, make sure that new batteries have been installed in garage door drive remote control A . R Note that some remote controls only transmit for a limited amount of time (the indicator lamp on the remote control goes out). Press button B on remote control A again before tran[...]

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    Setting the compass North America zone map South America zone map X Set your location using the zone maps. X Press and hold button = ( Y page 289) for approximately three seconds. The zone currently selected appears in compass display ; ( Y page 289). X To select the zone: press button = ( Y page 289) repeatedly until the desired zone is selected. [...]

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    X Slide the seat backwards. X To install: place the floormat in the footwell. X Press studs : onto retainers ; . X To remove: pull the floormat off retainers ; . X Remove the floormat. Features 291 Stowage and features Z[...]

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    Useful information ............................ 294 Engine compartment ........................ 294 Maintenance ...................................... 298 Care .................................................... 299 293 Maintenance and care[...]

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    Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- relat[...]

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    X Make sure that the windshield wipers are turned off. X Pull release lever : on the hood. The hood is released. X Reach into the gap, pull hood catch handle ; up and lift the hood. If you lift the hood approximately 15 inches ( 40 cm ), the hood is opened and held open automatically by the gas-filled struts. Closing the hood G WARNING When closing[...]

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    X Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide tube to the stop, and take it out again. If the level is between MIN mark = and MAX mark ; , the oil level is correct. X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark = or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of engine oil. Adding engine oil G WARNING If engine oil comes into contact with hot engine parts, it may[...]

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    R using a rag, slowly turn the cap approximately 1 / 2 turn to relieve excess pressure. If opened immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure. R do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts. X Park the vehicle on a level [...]

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    Maintenance ASSYST PLUS Service messages The ASSYST PLUS service interval display informs you of the next service due date. Information on the type of service and service intervals (see separate Service Booklet). You can obtain further information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). i The ASSYST PLUS servi[...]

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    engine oil and oil filters changed frequently and check the wheels often. Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is also available in other countries. You can obtain further information from any authorized Mercedes-Ben[...]

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    ensures that the wind deflector on the windshield is retracted. The wind deflector may otherwise be damaged. ! Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless Automatic Car Wash as these use special cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can damage the paintwork or plastic parts. ! Make sure that: R the side windows and the sliding sunroof or soft top are [...]

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    Cleaning the paintwork ! Do not affix: R stickers R films R magnetic plates or similar items to painted surfaces. You could otherwise damage 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. X Remo[...]

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    Cleaning the vehicle parts Cleaning the Cabriolet soft top ! Never use any of the following to clean the soft top: R gasoline R thinner R tar or stain remover R other organic solvents ! Remove bird droppings immediately as they are corrosive and, therefore, can make the soft-top fabric leak. Do not use high- pressure cleaning equipment to clean the[...]

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    Mercedes-Benz and rinse it with clean water. Cleaning the AIRCAP wind screen Clean the AIRCAP wind screen with the soft top open. X Vehicles with SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock ( Y page 151). X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: press the Start/Stop button twice ( Y page 151). X Open the soft top ( Y page 90). X Press rear se[...]

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    Cleaning the wiper blades G WARNING Before cleaning the windshield or wiper blades, switch off the windshield wipers and remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrument cluster have gone out. The windshield wipers could otherwise move and inj[...]

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    X Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean camera lens : . Cleaning the exhaust pipes ! Do not clean the exhaust pipe with alkaline-based cleaning agents, such as wheel cleaner. Impurities combined with the effects of road grit and corrosive environmental factors may cause flash rust to form on the surface. You can restore the original shine of th[...]

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    Useful information ............................ 308 Where will I find...? ........................... 308 Flat tire .............................................. 308 Battery (vehicle) ................................ 310 Jump-starting .................................... 313 Towing and tow-starting .................. 315 Fuses ....................[...]

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    Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- relat[...]

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    X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and level ground, as far away as possible from traffic. X Switch on the hazard warning lamps. X Apply the parking brake. X Bring the front wheels into the straight- ahead position. X Shift the transmission to position P . X Switch off the engine. X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove the SmartKey from the i[...]

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    Battery (vehicle) Important safety notes Special tools and expert knowledge are required when working on the battery, e.g. removal and installing. You should therefore have all work involving the battery carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING Work carried out incorrectly on the battery can, for example, lead to a short circuit an[...]

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    Do not rub the battery with rags or cloths. The battery could explode if touched due to electrostatic charge or due to spark formation. H Environmental note Batteries contain dangerous substances. It is against the law to dispose of them with the household rubbish. They must be collected separately and recycled to protect the environment. Dispose o[...]

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    Charging the battery G WARNING Never charge a battery still installed in the vehicle unless a battery charger unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charging and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury. A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and teste[...]

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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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    Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. X Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow. X Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B using the jumper cable, always begin with positive terminal ; on your own vehicle [...]

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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 is not running. R there is a brake system malfunction. R there is a malfunction in the power supply or the vehicle's electrical system. The power assistance for the steering and the brake force booster do not work w[...]

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    Example: Cabriolet, towing eye covers The mountings for the removable towing eyes are located in the bumpers. They are at the front and at the rear, under the covers. X Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit ( Y page 308). X Press the mark on cover : inwards in the direction of the arrow. X Take cover : off the opening. X Screw the towing [...]

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    Transporting the vehicle ! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle such as axle or steering components. Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged. The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter for transporting purposes. X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. X[...]

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    Before changing a fuse X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 167). X Switch off all electrical consumers. X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it ( Y page 151). or X On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, make sure the ignition is switched off ( Y page 151). All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must be off. [...]

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    X Remove any existing moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth. X To open: remove lines ; from the guides. X Move lines ; aside. Route the lines behind connection = to do this. X Open clamp : . X Remove the fuse box cover forwards. X To close: check whether the rubber seal is lying correctly in the cover. X Insert the cover at the rear of the f[...]

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    Useful information ............................ 322 Important safety notes .................... 322 Operation ........................................... 322 Winter operation ............................... 324 Tire pressure ..................................... 325 Loading the vehicle .......................... 333 All about wheels and tires .....[...]

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    Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- relat[...]

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    Regular checking of wheels and tires G WARNING Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Check the tires regularly for signs of damage and replace any damaged tires immediately. Regularly check the wheels and tires of your vehicle for damage at least once [...]

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    Selecting, mounting and replacing tires R Only mount tires and wheels of the same type and make. R Only mount tires of the correct size onto the wheels. R Break in new tires at moderate speeds for the first 60 miles (100 km). They only reach their full performance after this distance. R Do not drive with tires which have too little tread depth, as [...]

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    Always observe the maximum permissible speed specified for the M+S tires you have mounted. Once the winter tires are mounted: X Check the tire pressures ( Y page 329). X Vehicles for Canada: restart the tire pressure loss warning system ( Y page 329). X Vehicles for USA: restart the tire pressure monitor ( Y page 330). For more information on drivi[...]

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    Follow recommended tire inflation pressures and check the pressure of all the tires including the spare wheel: R monthly, at least R if the load changes R before beginning a long journey R under different operating conditions, e.g. off-road driving If necessary, correct the tire pressure. i The specifications on the sample Tire and Loading Informat[...]

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    Some tire pressure tables show only the rim diameters instead of the full tire size, e.g. R18 . The rim diameter is part of the tire size and can be found on the tire sidewall ( Y page 338). If the tire pressures have been set to the lower values for lighter loads and/or lower road speeds, the pressures should be reset to the higher values: R if yo[...]

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    tires. The tire pressure would otherwise be too low. Observe the recommended tire pressures for cold tires: R on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side R in the tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel filler flap R on the yellow label on the emergency spare wheel (depending on the vehicle equipment)[...]

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    R in the "Tire pressure" section R under "Tire pressure" ( Y page 325) Checking tire pressures manually To determine and set the correct tire pressure, proceed as follows: X Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to be checked. X Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto the valve. X Read the tire pressure and compare it wit[...]

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    X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the Serv. menu. 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 multifunct[...]

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    alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. It is the driver's responsibility to set the tire pressure to that recommended for cold tires which is suitable for the operating situation ( Y page 325). Note that the correct tire pressure for the current operating situation must first be taught-in to the tire pressu[...]

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    Checking tire pressure electronically X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 ( Y page 151) in the ignition lock. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Serv. menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select Tire Pressure . X Press button a . The current tire pressure for each wheel will be displayed in the multifunction disp[...]

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    after driving a few minutes message. X Press the : button. The multifunction display shows the Use Current Pressures as New Reference Values message. If you wish to confirm the restart: X Press the a button. The Tire Pressure Monitor Restarted message appears in the multifunction display. After driving for a few minutes, the system checks whether t[...]

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    X Specification for maximum gross vehicle weight : is listed in the Tire and Loading Information placard: "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs." The gross weight of all vehicle occupants, load and luggage must not exceed the specified value. i The specifications shown on the Tire and Loa[...]

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    Example: steps 1 to 3 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use a load limit of 1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated[...]

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    Step 3 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Permissible load (maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Information placard minus the gross weight of all occupants) 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 750 lbs (340 kg) = 750 lbs (340 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 540 lbs (245 kg) = 960 lbs (435 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 150 lbs (68 kg) = 1350 lbs (612 kg) V[...]

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    quality grading markings on the sidewall of the tire. Where applicable, the tire grading information can be found on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and maximum tire width. Example: R Treadwear grade: 200 R Traction grade: AA R Temperature grade: A All passenger car tires must conform to the statutory safety requirements in addition to[...]

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    represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Tire labeling Overview : Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard ( Y page 342) ; DOT, Tire Identification Number ( Y page 341) = Maximum tire load ( Y page 340) ? Maximum tire pressure ( Y page 328) A Manufacturer B Tire material ( Y page 341) C Tire[...]

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    pressure, to be used only temporarily in an emergency. Tire width: tire width : shows the nominal tire width in millimeters. Height-width ratio: aspect ratio ; is the size ratio between the tire height and tire width and is shown in percent. The aspect ratio is calculated by dividing the tire width by the tire height. Tire code: tire code = specifi[...]

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    parentheses. Example: 275/40 ZR 18 (99 Y). The speed rating "(Y)" indicates that the maximum speed of the tire is over 186 mph (300 km/h). Ask the tire manufacturer about the maximum speed. All-weather tires and winter tires Index Speed rating Q M+S 3 up to 100 mph (160 km/h) T M+S 3 up to 118mph (190 km/h) H M+S 3 up to 130mph (210 km/h)[...]

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    Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit. The maximum permissible load can be found on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side ( Y page 333). i The actual values for tires are vehicle- specific and may deviate from the values in the illustration. DOT, Tire Identificati[...]

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    100 kilopascals (kPa) are the equivalent of 1 bar. DOT (Department of Transportation) DOT marked tires fulfill the requirements of the United States Department of Transportation. Normal occupant weight The number of occupants for which the vehicle is designed multiplied by 68 kilograms (150 lb). Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A uniform stan[...]

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    Curb weight The weight of a vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant. It also includes the air- conditioning system and optional equipment if these are installed in the vehicle, but does not include passengers or luggage. Maximum load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum permissible weight in ki[...]

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    Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at their designated seating positions. Total load limit Rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the number of seats in the vehicle. Changing a wheel Flat tire You can find information on what to do in the event of a flat tire in the "Breakdown assist[...]

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    to the tires or chassis components. Components damaged in this way may fail unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident. Do not use power washers with circular jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged tires or chassis components replaced immediately. Mounting a wheel Preparing the vehicle X Park the vehicle on firm, non-slippery and level gr[...]

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    Securing the vehicle on slight downhill gradients (example: Coupe) X On light downhill gradients: place chocks or other suitable items in front of the wheels of the front and rear axle. Raising the vehicle G WARNING If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the jack could tip over with the vehicle ra[...]

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    Jacking points for the jack (example: Coupe) The jacking points are located just behind the front wheel housings and just in front of the rear wheel housings (arrows). Vehicles with AMG equipment: to protect the vehicle body, the vehicle has covers next to the jacking points on the outer sills. X Vehicles with AMG equipment: fold cover ; upwards. X[...]

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    Mounting a new wheel G WARNING Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel bolts to come loose. As a result, you could lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of accident. Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event of damage to the threads, contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Have the [...]

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    X Vehicles with AMG equipment: insert the cover into the outer sill. X Check the tire pressure of the newly mounted wheel and adjust it if necessary. Observe the recommended tire pressure ( Y page 325). i Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: all wheels mounted must be equipped with functioning sensors. Wheel and tire combinations General notes ! Fo[...]

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    at the factory as standard equipment or optional extras. If you would like to equip your vehicle with approved winter tires, you may also, in certain circumstances, require rims of the appropriate size. The sizes of the approved winter tires may deviate from that of the standard tires. This is dependent on the model and the equipment installed at t[...]

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    Tires E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Summer tires R17 Tires Alloy wheels FA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended 4 RA: 255/40 R17 94 W MOExtended 4, 5 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm) RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset: 1.93 in (49 mm) R18 Tires Alloy wheels FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL 5 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm) RA: 8.[...]

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    R18 Tires Alloy wheels FA: 235/40 R18 91 H M+S RA: 255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S 5 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm) RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.93 in (49 mm) FA: 235/40 R18 91 H M+S RA: 255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S 5 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm) RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) Winter tires R17 Tires Alloy [...]

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    R18 Tires Alloy wheels FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL 5 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm) RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.93 in (49 mm) FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL 5 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm) RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) All-weather tires R17 Tires Alloy wheels FA: [...]

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    R18 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 235/40 R18 95 H XL M+S i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm) E 550 BlueEFFICIENCY Summer tires R18 Tires Alloy wheels FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL 5 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm) RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.93 in (49 mm) FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL 5 FA: 8.0[...]

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    Winter tires R18 Tires Alloy wheels BA: 235/40 R18 95 H XL M+S i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm) Emergency spare wheel Important safety notes G WARNING The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel and the wheel to be replaced may differ. Mounting an emergency spare wheel may severely im[...]

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    "Minispare" emergency spare wheel : "Minispare" emergency spare wheel ; Stowage well The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can be found in the stowage well under the trunk floor. X Lift the trunk floor upwards ( Y page 272). X Turn stowage tray ; counter-clockwise and remove it. X Remove "Minispare" emergency[...]

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    Technical data E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY "Minispare" emergency spare wheel Tires Alloy wheels T 135/80 R17 103 M Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5 B x 17 H2 Wheel offset: 0.77 in (19.5 mm) T 125/70 R18 99 M Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5 B x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm) E 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY "Minispare&[...]

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    Useful information ............................ 360 Information regarding technical data .................................................... 360 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 360 Warranty ............................................ 360 Identification plates ......................... 361 Service products and filling capaci- ties ..........[...]

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    Useful information i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- relat[...]

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    Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will replace and repair all factory-installed parts in accordance with the following warranty terms and conditions: R New Vehicle Limited Warranty R Emission Systems Warranty R Emission Performance Warranty R California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission[...]

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    X Slide the right-hand front seat to its rearmost position. X Slightly raise front floor covering = and fold floor covering flap : upwards. You will see VIN ; . The VIN can also be found in the following locations: R on the lower edge of windshield ( Y page 362) R on the vehicle identification plate ( Y page 361) Engine number : Emission control in[...]

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    Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline. Turn off the engine before refueling. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing contact. Direct skin contact with fuels and the inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to your health. Tank capacity Model Total capacity All models 17.4 US gal (66.0 l)[...]

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    label on the pump, ask the staff for assistance. i For further information, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). Information on refueling ( Y page 165). Additives ! Do not refuel with low-grade fuel and do not use fuel additives that are not tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.[...]

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    Engine oil General notes ! Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a specification other than is necessary to fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do not change the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve longer replacement intervals than those prescribed. You could otherwise cause engine damage or damage to the exhaust gas aftertreatmen[...]

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    Brake fluid G WARNING Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling point. If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when driving downhill). This would impair braking efficiency. You should have the brake fluid[...]

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    Filling capacities Missing values were not available at time of going to print. Model Capacity E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY E 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Approx. 10.1 US qt (9.6 l) E 550 BlueEFFICIENCY i Use MB 325.0 or MB 326.0 corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze. Windshield/headlamp cleaning system Important safety notes G WARNING Washer solvent/antifreeze is h[...]

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    Dimensions and weights Model : Opening height E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY, Coupe E 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY, Coupe 66.2 in (1682 mm) E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY, Cabriolet 61.2 in (1555 mm) E 550 BlueEFFICIENCY, Coupe 66.0 in (1676 mm) E 550 BlueEFFICIENCY, Cabriolet 61.1 in (1553 mm) Missing values were not available at time of going to print. All models Vehic[...]

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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 You are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding this Operator's Manual to the technical[...]