Mercedes-Benz C User manual

Owner's Manual
C-Class
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Symbols
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HEnvironmental note
!Possible vehicle damage
iTip
EInstruction
ee Continuation symbol
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Display Display in the multi-function
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Thank you for choosing Mercedes-
Benz.
Before you drive off, familiarise yourself
with your Mercedes-Benz and read the
Owner's Manual. This will help you to ob-
tain the maximum pleasure from your ve-
hicle and to avoid endangering yourself
and others.
Items of optional equipment are marked
with an asterisk *. The equipment in your
vehicle may vary, depending on the model,
country specifications and availability.
Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its
vehicles to the state of the art and there-
fore reserves the right to introduce
changes in design, equipment and techni-
cal features at any time. You cannot,
therefore, base any claims on the data, il-
lustrations or descriptions in this Owner's
Manual.
The Owner's Manual, Brief Instructions
and the Service Booklet belong with the
vehicle. You should always keep them in
the vehicle and pass them on to the new
owner if you sell the vehicle.
Please consult a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre if you have any questions.
The technical documentation team at
DaimlerChrysler AG wishes you safe and
pleasant motoring.
iYou can also get to know the major fea-
tures of your C-Class in the interactive Owner's
Manual on the Internet at:
www.mercedes‑benz.de/betriebsanlei-
tung
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Index ........................... 3
Introduction . ................... 17
At a glance . . ................... 21
Safety ......................... 45
Controls ....................... 75
Operation . . . .................. 191
Practical advice ................ 221
Technical data ................. 311
Contents
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7G‑TRONIC .....................114
A
ABS ............................68
Display message ..............246
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........246
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 226, 228
Warning lamp ................259
Acceleration
Technical data ................319
Accident
Notes ......................267
Active Light System .............102
Adaptive brake lamps ............68
Additional speedometer
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer, luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........136
Additional turn signal (exterior
mirrors) .......................285
ADVANCED AGILITY package
with sports mode ...............147
ADVANCED AGILITY package
with sporty driving mode
Indicator lamp ................257
Air distribution
Setting (Thermatic) . . . .........156
Setting (Thermotronic) .........165
Air filter
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........253
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............243
Airbag ..........................47
Activation . . . .................49
Control unit . . .................49
Driver's ......................52
Driver's knee airbag . . ..........53
Front ........................52
Front passenger ...............52
How the airbags work . ..........52
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warn-
ing lamp ....................258
Sidebags .....................53
System ......................50
Windowbags . .................54
Air-conditioning system
see Thermatic, Thermotronic
Airflow
Setting (Thermatic) . . . .........157
Setting (Thermotronic) .........165
Air-recirculation mode
Thermatic . . . ................158
Thermotronic ................167
Antifreeze concentration .........333
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems ...............71
Ashtray .......................185
ASSYST PLUS ..................215
ATA ............................71
Switching off the alarm ..... 71, 266
Audible warning signal ...........266
Audio
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......132
AUTO lights
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........250
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............240
Automatic car wash .............217
Automatic transmission
Changing gear yourself .........113
Driving tips . . ................115
Emergency running mode .......270
Malfunction . . ................270
Manoeuvring . ................116
Oil level .....................198
One-touch gearshifting .........113
Program selector button ........115
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ........................281
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Selector lever positions ........112
Shift ranges . . ................114
Trailer towing ................116
Working on the vehicle .........116
Axle load, maximum permissible . . 325
B
Ball coupling
Folding in . . . ................213
Folding out . . ................211
BAS ............................68
Battery
Changing (key) ...............283
Charging ....................302
Check lamp (key) ..............77
Check lamp (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . 79
Checking (key) ................77
Disconnecting ................302
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . 247, 254
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 238, 243
Maintenance (vehicle) . .........301
Reconnecting ................303
Removing/fitting ..............302
Vehicle battery ...............301
Belt force limiters
Activation . . . .................49
Belt height adjustment ...........96
Belt tensioners
Activation . . . .................49
Belt warning ....................96
Bio-diesel ......................194
Bi-xenon bulb ..................287
Bonnet
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........245
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............237
Opening/closing ..............195
Bonnet release lever
Release lever . ................196
Boot
Emergency unlocking . .........280
Opening (automatically) .........81
Opening/closing (manually) . . . . . . 80
Boot lid
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........245
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............237
Brake
Warning lamp ................261
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid .....................333
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........247
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............228
Brake lamp
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............241
Brake lamps ...................285
Adaptive .....................68
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........251
Brake system
Parking brake ................111
Brakes
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........247
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............238
Bulbs
Changing the front . . . .... 284, 286
Changing the rear ........ 284, 289
Front ...................284- 285
Rear ....................284- 285
C
Care ..........................217
Automatic car wash . . .........217
Headlamps . . ................218
High-pressure cleaners .........218
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Parktronic . . . ................219
Plastic trim . . ................219
Rear window . ................218
Side windows ................218
CD player/CD changer
Operation (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................132
Central locking
Automatic (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................139
KEYLESS GO . ..............78-79
Central locking/unlocking button ..80
Central unlocking
Key .........................76
KEYLESS GO . ..............78-79
Centre console
Lower section .................39
Upper section .................38
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyre
Child seat
Automatic recognition . ..........63
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion) ........................258
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........236
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............233
ISOFIX .......................64
Recommendations . . . ..........61
Suitable positions ..............59
Child-proof locks
Rear doors . . . .................66
Side windows (rear) . . ..........67
Children
In the vehicle . .................56
Restraint systems ..............56
Cigarette lighter ................185
COC documents (EC CERTIFI-
CATE OF CONFORMITY) ..........328
Cockpit
Overview .............. 16, 24, 26
Collapsible wheel
Technical data ................323
Combination switch ..............99
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lamps
Convenience closing ............107
Convenience opening/closing
feature
Air-recirculation mode (Thermatic) 159
Air-recirculation mode
(Thermotronic) ...............167
Coolant ........................198
Checking the level .............198
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........248
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 230, 238
Mixture ratio . ................332
Temperature gauge . . . .........119
Warning lamp ................261
Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion
Thermatic . . . ................160
Thermotronic ................168
Cornering lamps ............101- 102
Cornering lights
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........249
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............239
Cruise control ..................140
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........236
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............233
Cup holder .....................177
D
Date
Entering (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) . . . 124
Setting (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................137
Index
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Daytime driving lamps
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......138
Daytime driving lights ............98
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........253
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............243
Demisting
Thermatic . . . ................157
Thermotronic ................165
Diesel
Consumption . ................328
Low outside temperatures ......195
Diesel engine
Winter driving ................195
Digital speedometer .............130
Dipped-beam headlamps ..... 98, 285
Changing the bulbs . . . .........286
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........250
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............239
Symmetrical . ................210
Display message ................224
Door
Automatic locking ..............79
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . 245, 255
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 232, 237
Opening (from the inside) ........79
Door control panel
Overview .....................41
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Driver's airbag ..................52
Driver's door
Unlocking (KEYLESS GO) ........79
Driver's knee airbag ..............53
Driving abroad .................210
Driving safety system ............67
ABS .........................68
Adaptive brake lamps . ..........68
BAS .........................68
EBV .........................70
ESP .........................69
Driving system .................140
ADVANCED AGILITY package
with sports mode .............147
Cruise control ................140
Hill start assist ...............146
Parktronic . . . ................148
Speedtronic . . ................143
Driving tip
Braking .....................207
Driving abroad ................210
Driving on wet roads . . .........209
Fording .....................209
Trailer towing ................212
Winter ......................207
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ........115
DVD Audio/Video
Operation (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................132
E
e mark ........................314
Easy-entry feature ...............89
Easy-entry/exit
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......139
Easy-exit feature .................89
EBV ............................70
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........248
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............228
Electrical/electronic equipment
Retrofitting . . ................314
Electronic brake-power distribu-
tion
see EBV
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
Electronic Traction Support
see ETS
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Emergency engine starting .......306
Emergency key element
Lost ........................276
Emergency locking
Vehicle .....................280
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap ................281
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ........270
Emergency unlocking
Boot .......................280
Vehicle .....................279
Engine
Running irregularly . . . .........269
Starting problems .............269
Starting with KEYLESS GO ......109
Starting with the key . . .........108
Stopping with KEYLESS GO . . . . . 111
Stopping with the key . .........111
Technical data ................317
Engine compartment
Cleaning ....................218
Engine diagnostic warning lamp ...262
Engine electronics ..............314
Malfunction . . ................269
Engine number .................316
Engine oil
Checking the oil level (auto-
matic transmission) . . .........198
Checking the oil level (dipstick) . . 197
Consumption . ................197
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........254
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............243
Filler neck . . . ................198
Filling capacity ...............330
Topping up . . ................198
ESP ............................69
Activating/deactivating .........69
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . 234, 246
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 226, 228
Trailer stabilising ...............69
Warning lamp ............ 69, 260
ETS ............................69
Exterior lighting
Dipped-beam headlamps .......285
Licence plate lighting . .........285
Main-beam headlamps .........285
Parking lamps ................285
Turn signals . . ................285
Exterior mirror parking position
Storing ...................92-93
Exterior mirrors
Additional turn signals .........285
Adjusting .....................90
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . . 91
Folding in (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................140
Folding in/out (automatically) . . . . 91
Folding in/out (electrically) .......91
Malfunction . . ................275
Parking position ............92-93
Resetting .....................91
Storing settings ................93
Exterior view
Overview .....................22
F
Fire extinguisher ................222
First-aid kit ....................222
Flat tyre
MOExtended run-flat system . . . . 300
Preparing the vehicle . .........291
TIREFIT kit . . . ................291
Floormat ......................189
Fog lamps (extended range) ......102
Fording ........................209
Frequencies
Telephone . . . ................315
Front airbag .....................52
Front bulbs ................284- 285
Front foglamp
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............242
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Front foglamps ............. 99, 285
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........252
Front-passenger airbag ...........52
Fuel ..........................328
Diesel ......................194
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........248
Loss .......................268
Petrol ......................193
Vegetable oil methyl ester ......194
Fuel consumption ...........328- 329
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release . . . .........281
Fuel filter
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............230
Fuel line
Malfunction . . ................268
Fuel remaining
Calling up (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................129
Fuel tank
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............245
Malfunction . . ................268
Fuse allocation chart ............308
Fuse box
Boot .......................309
Dashboard . . . ................308
Engine compartment . . .........308
Fuses .........................307
G
Gearshift program
Manual .....................117
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ....313
Glove compartment .............182
Gross vehicle weight, maximum
permissible ....................325
H
Hazard warning lamps ...........100
Head restraint
Adjusting (front) ............84-85
Adjusting (rear) ................86
NECK-PRO . . . .................56
Removing (rear) ................86
Resetting triggered head re-
straints .....................282
Headlamp flasher ...............100
Headlamp mode (automatic) .......98
Headlamp range control .........100
Headlamps
Cleaning ....................218
Cleaning system ..............101
Misted up . . . ................272
Heating
see Thermatic, Thermotronic
High-pressure cleaners ..........218
Hill start assist .................146
I
Immobiliser .....................71
Incandescent bulbs
see Bulbs
Indicator and warning lamp
Brakes (red) . . ................261
Coolant .....................261
Engine diagnostic .............262
ESP .................... 69, 260
LIM ........................141
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF . . . 63, 258
Reserve fuel . ................265
Seat belt ....................263
SRS .................... 48, 263
Indicator and warning lamps .....259
Indicator lamp
see Indicator and warning lamp
Instrument cluster ..............118
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......135
Overview (luxury multi-function
steering wheel) ............ 30, 34
Overview (multi-function steer-
ing wheel) . . . ............. 28, 32
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Selecting the language (on-
board computer, luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........136
Instrument lighting .............119
Intelligent Light System ..........102
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........252
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............230
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......138
Interior lighting .................103
Automatic control .............103
Manual control ...............103
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......138
Interior lighting delayed switch-
off
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......138
Interior motion sensor ............72
Intermittent wipe
Windscreen wipers . . . .........105
ISOFIX
Child seat securing system .......64
J
Jack ..........................223
Jump-starting ..................303
Jump leads . . ................303
K
Key ............................76
Changing the battery . .........283
Checking the battery . . ..........77
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........254
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 232, 244
Factory setting .............76-77
Malfunction . . ................275
Modifying the programming . . . . . . 76
Stopping the engine . . .........111
Key positions
Key .........................82
KEYLESS GO . .................82
KEYLESS GO ....................77
Checking the battery . . ..........79
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........254
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 232, 243
Factory settings ...............78
Losing the key ................278
Malfunction . . ................277
Modifying the programming . . . . . . 79
Starting the engine . . . .........109
Stopping the engine . . .........111
Kickdown ................. 115, 118
L
Lamps
see Indicator and warning lamp
Language
Selecting (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................136
Lashing eyelets .................179
Licence plate lamp
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........252
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............242
Licence plate lighting ............285
Light switch .....................97
Lighting ........................97
Lights
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........253
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 230, 243
LIM indicator lamp ..............141
Load compartment load, maximum 325
Loading guidelines ..............178
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Locking
Automatic . . . .................79
From the inside (central locking
button) ......................80
Luggage net
Front-passenger footwell .......178
Lumbar support .................87
Luxury multi-function steering
wheel ..................... 37, 125
M
Main-beam headlamps ...........285
Changing the bulbs . . . .....287- 288
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........252
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............242
Switching on . .................99
Maintenance
Battery .....................301
Manual gearshift program ........117
Manual transmission ............112
Maximum speed
Technical data ................318
Memory function ................93
Menu (luxury multi-function
steering wheel)
Audio .......................132
Menu overview ...............126
Navigation . . . ................130
Service .....................135
Telephone . . . ................133
Trip computer ................129
Menu (multi-function steering
wheel)
Calling up display messages . . . . . 124
Entering the time/date .........124
Menu overview ...............121
Standard display ..............123
Trip computer ................123
Menu On-board computer
(luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ........................135
Message
see Display message, Indicator
and warning lamp
Minispare emergency spare
wheel
Technical data ................323
Mirror
see Exterior or rear-view mirror
Sun visor ....................184
Mobile phone ...................187
Bracket .....................187
Installation . . ................314
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......133
Modifying the programming
Key .........................76
KEYLESS GO key ...............79
MOExtended run-flat sys-
tem* ..................... 202, 300
Mono function
Thermatic . . . ................157
Thermotronic ................165
Motorway mode ................102
MP3
Operation (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................132
Multi-function display
Activation . . . ................119
Luxury multi-function steering
wheel ......................126
Multi-function steering wheel . . . . 121
Multi-function steering
wheel ..................... 36, 120
Multi-function steering wheel
(12-button)
see Luxury multi-function steer-
ing wheel
N
Navigation
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......130
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NECK-PRO head restraint .........56
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
head restraints ...............282
O
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) .......125
Audio menu . . ................132
Convenience submenu .........139
Display messages .............224
Factory setting submenu .......140
Instrument cluster submenu . . . . . 135
Lights submenu ...............137
Navigation menu ..............130
Operation . . . ................125
Overview ....................126
Service menu ................135
Settings menu ................135
Standard display submenu ......129
Telephone menu ..............133
Time/date submenu . . .........137
Trip computer menu . . .........129
Vehicle submenu ..............139
On-board computer (multi-func-
tion steering wheel) .............120
Calling up display messages . . . . . 124
Display messages .............224
Entering the time/date .........124
Operation . . . ................121
Overview ....................121
Standard display menu .........123
Trip computer ................123
One-touch gearshifting ..........113
Outside temperature
Display (on-board computer) . . . . . 120
Overhead control panel
Overview .....................40
P
Paint code number ..............315
Panorama sliding/tilting sunroof . . 173
Rain-closing feature . . .........176
Resetting ....................176
Parking ........................110
Parking aid .....................92
Parktronic . . . ................148
Parking brake ..................111
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........247
Parking brakes
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............238
Parking lamp
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............242
Parking lamps ..................285
Changing the bulbs . . . .... 287, 289
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........252
Parking lock
Releasing manually (automatic
transmission) ................281
Parking position
Exterior mirror .................92
Parktronic .....................148
Activating/deactivating ........150
Malfunction . . ................271
Range of the sensors . .........148
Trailer towing ................150
Warning display ...............149
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warn-
ing lamp ................... 63, 258
Performance ...................318
Permanent display
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......137
Permanent Speedtronic ..........146
Petrol
Consumption . ................328
Minimum grade ...............193
Plastic trim
Cleaning ....................219
Power supply (trailer) ...........214
Power windows
see Side window
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PRESAFE
®
......................55
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........236
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............232
PRESAFE
®
system ................55
Program selector button
Automatic transmission ........115
Pulling away ...................110
R
Radio
see separate operating instruc-
tions
Selecting a station (on-board
computer, luxury multi-function
steering wheel) ...............132
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding/tilting sunroof . 176
Rain sensor
Windscreen wipers . . . .........105
Rain-closing feature
Sliding/tilting sunroof . .........172
Range
Calling up (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................129
Reading lamp ..................104
Rear bulbs .................284- 285
Rear foglamp ............... 99, 285
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........252
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............242
Rear seat backrest
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........255
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............232
Folding forwards/back .........180
Rear seat belt status indicator .....97
Rear vents
Thermotronic ................168
Rear window
Cleaning ....................218
Rear window blind ..............184
Rear window heating ............170
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing
Thermotronic ................168
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting .....................90
Anti-dazzle (manual) . . ..........90
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . . 91
Refuelling ......................193
Vegetable oil methyl ester (VME
fuels) .......................194
Reserve fuel ...................328
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........256
Fuel tank ....................328
Warning lamp ................265
Residual heat/auxiliary ventila-
tion
Thermotronic ................168
Restraint system ................46
Airbags ......................47
Seat belt .....................47
Warning lamp ................263
Restraint systems
For children . . .................56
Rev counter ....................120
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) .......................113
Engaging (manual transmission) . . 112
Reversing lamp
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........253
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............243
Reversing lamps ................285
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing ..............173
Roof load, maximum ............325
Roof rack ......................177
Index
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Route guidance
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......130
S
Seat
Adjusting ..................84-85
Storing settings ................93
Seat belt ................... 47, 94
Adjusting the height . . ..........96
Display message ...............97
Warning lamp ............ 96, 263
Seat heating ....................87
Securing a load .................179
Selector lever
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........235
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............229
Positions ....................113
Service
Calling up the due date (on-
board computer) ..............216
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......135
Service indicator ................215
Service products ................327
Brake fluid...................333
Coolant .....................332
Engine oil . . . ................330
Fuel tank ....................328
Transmission oil ..............331
Windscreen washer fluid ........333
Settings
Calling up a stored setting .......93
Factory (key) . ..............76-77
Factory (KEYLESS GO) ..........78
Factory (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................140
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......135
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission ........114
Side lamps
Changing the bulbs . . . .... 287, 289
Side marker ....................285
Side window
Opening/closing ..............105
Side windows
Cleaning ....................218
Sidebags .......................53
Ski rack .......................177
Sliding/tilting sunroof ...........171
Rain closing feature . . .........172
Resetting ....................173
Snow chains ...................206
Socket
Cockpit .....................186
Rear compartment . . . .........186
Spare wheel
Fitting ......................296
Storage location ..............223
Technical data ................323
Speed
Technical data ................318
Speed limiter
Speedtronic . . ................143
Speedometer
Digital (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................130
Segments . . . ................120
Selecting display units (on-
board computer, luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........136
Speedtronic ....................143
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........236
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............233
Permanent . . ................146
Variable .....................144
SRS ............................48
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........255
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............244
Warning lamp ............ 48, 263
Index
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On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......129
On-board computer (multi-func-
tion steering wheel) . . .........123
Station
see Radio
Steering wheel
Adjusting .....................88
Adjusting electrically . . ..........89
Buttons (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................125
Buttons (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) . . . 120
Storing settings ................93
Steering wheel gearshift paddles . . 116
Stowage compartment ..........181
Armrest (under) ...............183
Centre console ...............183
Dashboard (at the top) .........182
Glove compartment . . .........182
Rear seat armrest .............183
Stowage space
Overview .....................42
Stowage well
Boot floor (underneath) .........181
Submenu (luxury multi-function
steering wheel)
Convenience submenu .........139
Factory setting ...............140
Instrument cluster .............135
Lights ......................137
Standard display ..............129
Time/date . . . ................137
Vehicle .....................139
Summer opening ...............107
Sun visor ......................184
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround lighting
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......138
Switching off the alarm
ATA .........................71
T
Tail lamp
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 241, 243
Tail lamps .....................285
Changing ....................289
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . 251, 253
Tank capacity ..................328
Technical data
Acceleration . ................319
Engine ......................317
Speed ......................318
Trailer loads . ................327
Tyres .......................320
Vehicle dimensions . . . .........324
Vehicle weights ...............325
Wheels .....................320
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Telephone compartment .........183
Temperature
Outside temperature . . .........120
Setting (rear-compartment con-
trol panel) . . . ................169
Setting (Thermatic) . . . .........156
Setting (Thermotronic) .........164
Thermatic .....................154
Air distribution ...............156
Airflow ......................157
Air-recirculation mode .........158
Cooling with air dehumidification . 160
Dashboard . . . ................151
Deactivating/activating ........156
Demisting . . . ................157
Indicator lamp ................257
Operating information . .........154
Temperature . ................156
Windows misted up . . . .........158
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Thermotronic ..................162
Activating/deactivating ........164
Air distribution ...............165
Airflow ......................165
Air-recirculation mode .........167
Cooling with air dehumidification . 168
Dashboard . . . ................151
Demisting . . . ................165
Indicator lamp ................257
Operating information . .........162
Rear vents . . . ................168
Rear-compartment air condi-
tioning ......................168
Residual heat/auxiliary ventilation 168
Temperature . ................164
Windows misted up . . . .........166
Third brake lamp ...............285
Through-loading feature .........179
Tightening torque ...............299
Time
Entering (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) . . . 124
Setting .....................119
Setting (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) ......................137
TIREFIT kit
Storage location ..............223
Using .......................291
TopTether ......................65
Tow-away protection .............72
Towing ........................306
Towing eye
Fitting ......................305
Removing . . . ................307
Tow-starting ...................306
Trailer
7-pin connector ...............215
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . 247, 250
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) .......... 227, 240
Power supply . ................214
Trailer loads
Technical data ................327
Trailer tow hitch ................211
Trailer towing
Automatic transmission ........116
Driving tips . . ................212
ESP .........................69
Malfunction . . ................279
Mounting dimensions . .........326
Parktronic . . . ................150
Transmission oil
Filling capacity ...............331
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio .......314
Transport (vehicle) ..............307
Trip computer
On-board computer (luxury mul-
ti-function steering wheel) ......129
On-board computer (multi-func-
tion steering wheel) . . .........123
Trip meter .....................123
Resetting ............... 119, 123
Turn signal
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........250
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............240
Turn signals ....................100
Changing the front bulbs . . 286, 288
Front .......................285
Rear ........................285
Two-way radio
Installation . . ................314
Tyre grip .......................209
Tyre pressure
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........235
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............231
Tyre pressure loss warning system 203
Tyre pressures
see Air pressure
Table .......................319
Tyre tread .....................202
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Tyres
Direction of rotation . . .........202
General notes ................200
Technical data ................320
U
Unladen weight .................325
Unlocking
From the inside (central locking
button) ......................80
V
Variable Speedtronic ............144
Vegetable oil ...................194
Vegetable oil methyl ester .......194
Vehicle
Emergency unlocking . .....279- 280
Individual settings .............135
Leaving parked up .............279
Towing ......................306
Tow-starting . ................306
Transporting . ................307
Vehicle battery .................301
Vehicle dimensions .............324
Vehicle electronics ..............314
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) ..........................316
Vehicle identification plates ......315
Vehicle tool kit .................223
Vehicle weights ................325
W
Warning and indicator lamp
ABS (yellow) . ................259
Warning signal
Audible .....................266
Warning triangle ................222
Washer fluid
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........256
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............245
Wearing seat belts ...............94
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque .............299
Wheels
General notes ................200
Interchanging ................205
Technical data ................320
Windowbags ....................54
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ........256
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) ...............233
Windows
Cleaning ....................218
Cleaning the windscreen ........218
Misted up (Thermatic) . .........158
Misted up (Thermotronic) .......166
Side windows ................105
Windows misted up
Thermatic . . . ................158
Thermotronic ................166
Windscreen
Cleaning ....................218
Windscreen washer fluid .........333
Topping up . . ................199
Windscreen washer fluid reser-
voir ...................... 199, 333
Windscreen washer reservoir
Capacity ....................333
Windscreen washer system 105,
333
Windscreen wipers ..............104
Cleaning ....................218
Malfunction . . ................273
Winter diesel ...................195
Winter driving ..............206- 207
Winter tyres ...................206
Limit speed (on-board com-
puter, luxury multi-function
steering wheel) ...............146
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Protection of the environment
HEnvironmental note
DaimlerChrysler's declared policy is one of
integrated 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 environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend
on the following factors:
IOperating conditions of your vehicle
IYour personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
IAvoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
IMake sure that the tyre pressures are al-
ways correct.
IDo not carry any unnecessary weight.
IKeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
IRemove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
IA regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
ute to environmental protection. You
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
IAlways have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
IDo not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
IDo not warm up the engine with the ve-
hicle stationary.
IDrive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front.
IAvoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
IChange gear in good time and use each
gear only up to
2
/
3
of its maximum en-
gine speed.
ISwitch off the engine in stationary traf-
fic.
Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner, in ac-
cordance 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 regula-
tions. For several years, Mercedes-Benz
has been meeting all the legal require-
ments for a design which allows for recy-
cling and re-use. There is a network of re-
turn points and disassembly plants which
can recycle your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner. 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 recy-
cling quotas in the future in good time.
You can obtain further information from
your national Mercedes-Benz homepage or
your national hotline number.
Introduction
Protection of the environment
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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 ve-
hicle may no longer protect you and other
persons as intended. This would result in an
increased risk of accident and injury.
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 sys-
tems of your vehicle to stop working prop-
erly. The safety systems would thus no lon-
ger protect you and other persons as in-
tended. This would result in an increased
risk of accident and injury.
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 vehicle underbody,
tyres or wheels (e.g. bottoming out in rough
terrain or when driving over an obstacle at
high speed) can damage the vehicle. This al-
so applies to vehicles which are equipped
with underbody protection.
In such cases, have your vehicle checked at
a qualified specialist workshop.
GRisk of accident
If work on electronic equipment and its soft-
ware is carried out incorrectly, this equip-
ment could stop working. The electronic
systems are networked via interfaces. Tam-
pering with these electronic systems could
cause malfunctions in systems which have
not been modified. Malfunctions such as
these can seriously jeopardise the vehicle's
operating safety and therefore your own
safety.
You should thus have all work and modifica-
tions to electronic components carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Introduction
Operating safety
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