Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK-Class User manual

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Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with
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Index............................3
Introduction .....................14
At a glance ......................17
Safety..........................37
Controls ........................55
Operation ......................147
Practical advice .................171
Technical data..................239
Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
7G–TRONIC ......................86
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).....50
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Warninglamp.................193
Acceleration
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Accident
Notes.......................199
Active Service System
see ASSYST PLUS
Airbag
Activation.....................39
Controlunit...................39
Driver's.......................42
Front........................42
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Head/thorax airbags . . . . . . . . . . . .43
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp .......................191
System.......................41
Air conditioning
2-zone Thermatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culationmode................131
Activating/deactivating auxiliary
heating/ventilation............132
Air-recirculation mode with con-
venience opening/closing feature .131
Controlling automatically . . . . . . . .127
Cooling with air dehumidification . .126
Demisting the windscreen . . . . . . .130
Heatmatic...................120
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .191
Misted up windows . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . .130
Setting the air distribution . . . . . . .129
Setting the airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Setting the air vents . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . .127
Thermotronic.................124
see Climate control
Air-conditioning
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .126
AIRSCARF neck-level heating.......62
Antifreeze concentration.........260
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems ................52
Ashtray........................140
ASSYST PLUS...................165
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) ......52
Switching off the alarm . . . . . . . . . .53
Audible warning signal...........197
AUTO lights
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Automatic car wash .............166
Automatic transmission
Changing gear yourself..........86
Display in the speedometer.......85
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Drivingtips....................87
Emergency running mode.......203
Malfunction..................203
One-touch gearshifting . . . . . . . . . . .86
Program selector button . . . . . . . . .87
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually........................212
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . .85
Shiftranges...................86
Axle load, maximum permissible
..........................253, 254
B
BAS (Brake Assist) ................50
Battery
Changing(key)................212
Charging.....................232
Checking (key)................212
Check lamp (key)..............212
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Maintenance (vehicle)..........230
Reconnecting.................232
Index
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Removing/fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Voltage (on-board computer) . . . . . .97
Belt force limiters
Activation.....................39
Belt tensioners
Activation.....................39
Belt warning.....................71
Bonnet
Bonnetcatch.................151
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Bonnet release lever
Releaselever.................151
Boot
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Locking separately..............59
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Boot lid
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Boot separator ..................134
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Brake
Warninglamp.................194
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid .....................260
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Brake lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Brake system
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Bulb
Dipped-beam headlamps . . . . . . . .215
Licence plate lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Main-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . .216
Parkinglamp.................216
Rearfoglamp.................216
Replacing................215, 216
Reversing lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Sidelamp....................216
Turn signal lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
see Lamp
Bulbs
Overview....................214
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Message memory menu
Care...........................166
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Headlamps...................168
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . .167
Parktronic...................169
Plastictrim...................168
Rearwindow.................168
Sidewindows.................168
CD player/CD changer
Operating (on-board computer) . . . .99
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter).......................105
Key..........................56
Central locking/unlocking button . . .57
Central unlocking
Key..........................56
Centre console
Lowersection..................31
Uppersection..................29
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyre
Children
Inthevehicle..................44
Restraint systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Child seat
Automatic recognition . . . . . . . . . . .46
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion)........................192
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Suitable positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Cigarette lighter ................141
Cockpit
Overview.....................20
Collapsible emergency spare wheel
Stowage.....................229
Collapsible wheel
Pumpingup..................228
Technicaldata................252
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COMAND........................94
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Constant headlamp mode
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .104
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) ......................107
Coolant........................154
Checking the level . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Display message . . . . . .180, 181, 182
Mixtureratio.................259
Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Cruise control ..................109
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Cup holder.....................136
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Date
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .103
Daytime driving lights
see Constant headlamp mode
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter).......................105
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter).......................105
Digital speedometer ..............96
Dipped-beam headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode* . . . . . .74
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Symmetrical..................164
Display message................174
Service......................165
Symbol messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Textmessages................175
Up(AMGmenu)................96
Door
Automatic locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .210
Opening (from the inside) . . . . . . . .57
Door control panel
Overview.....................33
Draught stop ...................135
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Driver's airbag ...................42
Driver's seat position .............71
Driving abroad ..................164
Driving safety system.............50
ABS.........................50
BAS.........................50
ESP®........................51
Driving system..................109
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Parktronic...................115
Speedtronic..................112
Driving tip
Braking......................162
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Driving on flooded roads........164
Driving on wet roads...........164
Winter......................161
DVD audio
Operation (on-board computer) . . . .99
DVD video
Operation (on-board computer) . . . .99
E
Easy-entry/exit feature
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Easy-entry feature ................65
Easy-exit feature .................65
Electrical/electronic equipment
Retrofitting...................241
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
e mark .........................241
Emergency engine starting .......236
Emergency key element
Lost........................207
Emergency locking
Vehicle......................211
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Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .203
Emergency unlocking
Boot........................211
Vehicle......................210
Engine
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Running irregularly.............201
Starting problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Starting with the key . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Engine diagnostic warning lamp . . .195
Engine electronics ...............241
Malfunction..................201
Engine number ..................243
Engine oil ......................258
Checking the oil level (dipstick) . . .153
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer)...................152
Consumption .................151
Display message
...................152, 186, 187
Fillerneck...................153
Temperature display (on-board
computer)....................96
Toppingup...................153
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .51
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . .51
Display message . . . . . . . . . .176, 177
Warninglamp..............51, 194
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer)...................105
Exterior mirror parking position
Storing....................67, 69
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting.....................66
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . .67
Folding in/out (automatically).....66
Folding in/out (electrically) . . . . . . .66
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer)...................106
Malfunction..................206
Parking position . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 69
Resetting.....................66
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Exterior view
Overview.....................18
F
Fire extinguisher................174
First-aid kit .....................174
Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .218
TIREFITkit...................219
Floormat .......................146
Foglamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Fording ........................164
Frequencies
Garage door opener............262
Telephone...................242
Front airbag .....................42
Front-passenger airbag ............42
Fuel ...........................255
Loss........................200
Petrol.......................149
Fuel consumption...........256, 257
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Fuel line
Malfunction..................200
Fuel tank
Malfunction..................200
Fuse allocation chart ............237
Fuse box
Boot........................238
Dashboard...................238
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . .238
Fuses..........................237
G
Garage door
Opening/closing (with the remote
control).....................145
Garage door opener ..............144
Clearing the memory . . . . . . . . . . .146
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Frequencies..................262
Programming the remote control . .144
Gear indicator (on-board computer) .96
Gearshift program
Manual.......................88
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .....240
Glove compartment ..............138
Golf bag
Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Gross vehicle weight, maximum
permissible .....................253
H
Handbrake
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Head/thorax airbags ..............43
Headlamp
Mistingup...................205
Headlamp mode (automatic).......74
Headlamps
Cleaning.....................168
Cleaningsystem................76
Headlamps delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Head restraint
Adjusting (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 61
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners ...........167
HomeLink®
see Garage door opener
I
Immobiliser .....................52
Indicator and warning lamp
Brakes(red)..................194
Engine diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
ESP®....................51, 194
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF . . . .46, 191
Reservefuel..................197
Seatbelt.....................195
SRS.....................39, 194
Indicator and warning lamps ......193
Indicator lamp
see Indicator and warning lamp
Instrument cluster ...............90
Overview.....................24
Selecting the language (on-board
computer)...................102
Instrument lighting ...............90
Interior lighting..................77
Automatic control..............77
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer)...................105
Emergency lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Manualcontrol.................78
Readinglamp..................78
Interior motion sensor ............54
Intermittent wipe
Windscreen wipers..............79
J
Jack
Operation....................225
Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Jump-starting ...................233
Jumpleads...................233
K
Key ............................56
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .212
Checking the battery . . . . . . . . . . .212
Closing the roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Display message . . . . . . . . . .184, 187
Factory setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56, 57
Loss........................207
Malfunction..................207
Modifying the programming . . . . . . .56
Opening the roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Key positions
Key..........................59
Kickdown ....................87, 89
Index
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L
Lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Lamps
see Indicator and warning lamp
Licence plate lighting
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Constant headlamp mode . . . . . . . .73
Cornering light function . . . . . . . . . .76
Dipped-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . .73
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Front foglamps.................74
Hazard warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . .76
Headlamp flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Headlamprange................76
Lightswitch...................73
Main-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . . .75
Rearfoglamp..................74
Switching off (display message)
............................184
Turnsignals...................75
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Variable Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . .113
Load compartment load, maximum
..........................253, 254
Locking
Automatic.....................57
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
From the inside (central locking
button).......................57
Luggage cover
see Boot separator
Luggage net ....................137
Lumbar support ..................61
M
Main-beam headlamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Main fuse box ...................238
Maintenance
Battery......................230
Malfunction memory
see Message memory menu
Manual gearshift program .........88
Manual transmission..............85
Maximum speed
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Memory card ....................99
Operation (on-board computer) . . . .99
Memory function.................68
Menu (on-board computer) .........94
AMG.........................96
Audio........................98
DVD.........................99
Message memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Navigation...................100
Resetting to factory settings . . . . .101
Settings.....................101
Standard display...............95
Submenu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Telephone...................108
Tripcomputer................107
Message
see Message memory menu
Mirror
Sun visor....................140
Mobile phone ...................141
Bracket.....................142
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Installation...................241
Own number sending . . . . . . . . . . .143
Run-ontime..................143
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter).......................108
Modifying the programming
Key..........................56
MP3 ............................99
Operation (on-board computer) . . . .99
Multi-function display ..........90, 92
Multi-function steering wheel ......91
Overview.....................28
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N
Navigation .....................100
Navigation menu (on-board com-
puter).......................100
O
Oil
toppingup...................153
On-board computer ...............91
AMGmenu....................96
Audiomenu...................98
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
DVDmenu....................99
Factory settings...............101
Instrument cluster submenu . . . . .102
Lighting submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Message memory menu . . . . . . . . .100
Navigation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Settingsmenu................101
Standard display menu . . . . . . . . . .95
Telephone menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Trip computer menu . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Vehicle submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
On-board computer language .....102
One-touch gearshifting............86
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Display (on-board computer) . . .91, 96
Overhead control panel
Overview.....................32
Own number sending (mobile
phone) .........................143
P
Paint code number ..............242
Parking .........................83
Parking aid ......................67
Parktronic...................115
Parking brake
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Parking lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Parking lock
Releasing manually (automatic
transmission).................212
Parking position
Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Parktronic ......................115
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .117
Malfunction..................204
Range of the sensors . . . . . . . . . . .115
Warning display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp .......................46, 191
Performance ...................245
Permanent Speedtronic ..........114
Petrol
Minimum grade...............149
Plastic trim
Cleaning.....................168
Power windows
see Side window
Program selector button
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . .87
Pulling away .....................82
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) . . .97
Radio
Changing a station (on-board
computer)....................99
see separate operating instructions
Rain sensor
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Range (on-board computer) .......107
R button
see Reset button
Rear foglamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting.....................65
Anti-dazzle (manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . .67
Rear window
Cleaning.....................168
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Rear window heating
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .191
Refuelling ......................148
Remote control
Garage door opener............144
Programming (garage door
opener)......................144
Replacing the wiper blades.......217
Reserve
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Reserve fuel ....................255
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Fueltank....................255
Warninglamp.................197
Reset button .................25, 27
Restraint system................178
Airbags.......................41
Restraint systems
For children...................44
Rev counter.....................90
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) .85
Engaging (manual transmission) . . .85
Reversing lamp
Display message..............185
Roof ...........................132
Closing (key).................134
Closing (switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Opening (key).................134
Opening (switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Relocking....................134
Roof load, maximum .........253, 254
Roof rack ......................136
Roof switch ....................133
Run-on time (mobile phone).......143
S
Seat
Adjusting..................60, 61
Correct driver's seat position . . . . . .71
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Seat belt
Fastening.....................69
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71, 195
Seat heating.....................63
Seat ventilation
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .190
Selector lever
Positions.....................85
Service
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Service display
see ASSYST PLUS
Service indicator
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products ................255
Brakefluid...................260
Coolant.....................259
Windscreen washer fluid . . . . . . . .260
Settings
Calling up a stored setting . . . . . . . .68
Factory (key)...............56, 57
Factory (on-board computer) . . . . .101
Setting the unit (on-board computer)
Speedometer.................102
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . .86
Display in the speedometer.......85
Side window
Fault........................206
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Resetting.....................81
Side windows
Cleaning.....................168
Snow chains ....................161
Socket .........................141
Soft top
see Roof
Spare wheel
Fitting.......................225
Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Technicaldata................252
Speed
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Speed limiter
Speedtronic..................112
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Speedometer
Digital speedometer (on-board
computer)....................96
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter).......................102
Speedtronic ....................112
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Permanent...................114
Variable.....................113
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) ............................39
warninglamp..................39
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) ..........................95
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)....92
Selecting the display . . . . . . . . . . .103
Steering wheel
Adjusting..................63, 64
Buttons (on-board computer) . . . . . .91
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Steering wheel gearshift paddles . . .88
Steering wheel heating ............64
Stowage compartment ...........138
Armrest (under) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Stowage compartments
Overview.....................34
Stowage space
Cupholder...................136
Rearwall....................139
Stowage well
Boot floor (underneath) . . . . . . . . .137
Submenu (on-board computer) ....101
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Lighting.....................102
Vehicle......................102
Sun visor.......................140
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Warninglamp.................194
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter).......................104
Switching off the alarm
ATA..........................53
T
Tail lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Tank capacity ...................255
Tank content
Calling up the range (on-board
computer)...................107
Technical data
Acceleration..................245
Engine......................244
Speed.......................245
Tyres.......................247
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Wheels......................247
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Engine oil (on-board computer) . . . .96
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .191
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .191
Third brake lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Tightening torque ...............229
Time
Lap time (on-board computer) . . . . .97
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .103
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter).......................103
Timer (on-board computer) .........97
TIREFIT kit
Using.......................219
Total distance recorder ............95
Resetting the trip meter . . . . . . . . . .90
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Tow-away protection ..............53
Towing........................236
Towing eye
Fitting.......................235
Removing....................236
Tow-starting ....................236
Transmission
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio . . . . . . .241
Transport (vehicle) ..............236
Trip computer
Menu (on-board computer) . . . . . .107
Trip meter .......................95
Resetting.....................90
Turn signal lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Two-way radio
Installation...................241
Tyre grip .......................164
Tyre pressure ..................157
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Tyre pressure loss warning system158
Tyre pressures
Table.......................246
Tyres
Direction of rotation............157
Generalnotes.................155
Technicaldata................247
Tyre tread ......................157
U
Unladen weight .................253
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .210
From the inside (central unlocking
button).......................57
Up (display message) .............96
V
Variable Speedtronic.............113
Vario-roof
see Roof
Vehicle
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . .210, 211
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter).......................101
Leaving parked up . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Towing......................236
Tow-starting..................236
Transporting..................236
Vehicle battery .................230
Vehicle dimensions..............253
Vehicle electronics ..............241
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 243
Vehicle identification plates ......242
Vehicle tool kit ..................172
Vehicle weights .................253
W
Warning and indicator lamp
ABS(yellow)..................193
LIM (Cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . . .110
LIM (variable Speedtronic) . . . . . . .113
Warning signal
Audible......................197
Warning triangle................172
Washer fluid
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Wearing seat belts ................69
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Wheels
Generalnotes.................155
Interchanging.................160
Technicaldata................247
Windows
Cleaning.....................168
Cleaning the windscreen . . . . . . . .167
Sidewindows..................79
Windscreen
Cleaning.....................167
Windscreen washer fluid .........260
Toppingup...................154
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
..........................154, 260
Windscreen washer reservoir
Capacity.....................260
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Windscreen washer system .......260
Windscreen wipers ...............78
Cleaning.....................167
Malfunction..................205
Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . .217
Winter driving..............160, 161
Winter tyres ....................160
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter).......................114
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Protection of the environment
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Protection of the environment
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integra-
ted environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on
this planet to be used sparingly and in a
manner which takes the requirements of
both nature and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environ-
ment by operating your vehicle in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend
on the following factors:
ROperating conditions of your vehicle
RYour personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
RAvoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
RMake sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
RDo not carry any unnecessary weight.
RKeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
RRemove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
RA regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
ute to environmental protection. You
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
RAlways have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
RDo not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
RDo not warm up the engine with the vehi-
cle stationary.
RDrive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front.
RAvoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
RChange gear in good time and use each
gear only up to 2/3of its maximum engine
speed.
RSwitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number.
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Operating safety
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Operating safety
GRisk of accident and injury
All work on the vehicle and, in particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. The specialist work-
shop must have the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose.
GRisk of accident and injury
Some safety systems only function when
the engine is running. You should therefore
never switch off the engine when driving.
Otherwise the safety systems of your vehi-
cle may no longer protect you and other
persons as intended. In addition, there is
the danger that you may lose control of your
vehicle and thus cause an accident.
GRisk of accident and injury
Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. rerouting of cables
under coverings, could cause the safety
systems of your vehicle to stop working
properly. The safety systems would thus no
longer protect you and other persons as
intended. In addition, there is the danger
that you may lose control of your vehicle
and thus cause an accident.
All work and alterations to the vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should there-
fore be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
GRisk of accident
A heavy impact to the underbody, tyres or
wheels, for example when bottoming out on
rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at
high speed, could damage your vehicle. As
a result, you could cause an accident. This
also applies to vehicles which are equipped
with underbody protection.
For this reason, drive slowly over obstacles,
avoid bottoming out the vehicle in rough
terrain and, if necessary, have your vehicle
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
GRisk of accident
If work on electronic equipment and its
software is carried out incorrectly, this
equipment could stop working. The elec-
tronic systems are networked via interfa-
ces. Tampering with these electronic sys-
tems could cause malfunctions in systems
which have not been modified. Malfunc-
tions such as these can seriously jeopard-
ise the vehicle's operating safety and
therefore your own safety.
You should thus have all work and modifi-
cations to electronic components carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Correct use
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Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles to improve their quality or safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorised specialist dealer and your vehicle
has never been inspected at a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre, it is possible that your
vehicle is not registered in your name with
Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz can only
inform you about vehicle checks if it has your
registration data.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership.
Correct use
Observe the following information when using
your vehicle:
RThe safety notes in this manual
RThe “Technical data” section in this manual
RNational road traffic regulations
RNational road traffic licensing regulations
GRisk of injury
Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your atten-
tion, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any
warning stickers unless the sticker clearly
states that you may do so.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recog-
nise certain dangers.
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Exterior view ....................................... 18
Cockpit .................................................20
Instrument cluster .............................. 24
Multi-function steering wheel ............ 28
Centre console .................................... 29
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
Door control panel .............................. 33
Stowage compartments ..................... 34
At a glance
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