Mercedes R-Class 2007, R 63 AMG 2007, R 350 2007, R 320 2007 User Manual

Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG
Operator’s Manual
R-Class
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Order No. 6515 1809 13 Part No. 251 584 52 81 USA Edition A, 2007
Operator’s Manual R-Class
R320CDI R350 R500 R63AMG
Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
Please read this manual carefully,
then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.
Your selection of our product is a demon­stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de­sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef­forts of many skilled engineers and crafts­men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen­gers, we ask you to make a small invest­ment of time:
Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are de­signed to acquaint you with the opera­tion of your Mercedes-Benz.
Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc­cupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty
information .................................... 10
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 13
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording ......................... 19
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 19
At a glance .......................................... 21
Exterior view......................................... 22
Cockpit................................................. 24
Instrument cluster ................................ 26
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 30
Center console ..................................... 31
Upper part ...................................... 31
Lower part ...................................... 32
Overhead control panel ........................ 33
Storage compartments......................... 34
Door control panel................................ 36
Getting started................................... 37
Unlocking ............................................. 38
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 38
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 39
Starter switch positions .................. 39
Adjusting .............................................. 43
Seats .............................................. 43
Steering wheel ................................ 46
Mirrors............................................ 48
Driving.................................................. 51
Fastening the seat belts ................. 51
Starting the engine ......................... 54
Parking brake ................................. 57
Driving off ....................................... 58
Switching on headlamps ................. 59
Turn signals .................................... 60
Windshield wipers........................... 60
Rear window wiper/washer ............ 62
Problems while driving.................... 63
Parking and locking .............................. 65
Parking brake ................................. 66
Switching off headlamps................. 66
Turning off the engine..................... 67
Releasing seat belts........................ 68
Locking ........................................... 68
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Safety and Security.......................... 71
Occupant safety................................... 72
Air bags .......................................... 74
Seat belts ....................................... 79
Active head restraints .................... 83
Rear head restraints ....................... 84
Children in the vehicle .................... 84
Blocking of rear door window
operation........................................ 97
Panic alarm .......................................... 99
Activating ....................................... 99
Deactivating ................................... 99
Driving safety systems ....................... 100
ABS .............................................. 100
BAS .............................................. 102
®
ESP
............................................. 102
EBP............................................... 105
4-ETS............................................ 106
Anti-theft systems.............................. 107
Immobilizer................................... 107
Anti-theft alarm system ................ 107
Controls in detail............................. 111
Locking and unlocking ....................... 112
SmartKey ..................................... 112
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 116
Opening the doors from the
inside ........................................... 122
Opening the tailgate..................... 123
Closing the tailgate ...................... 125
Automatic central locking ............ 130
Locking and unlocking from the
inside ........................................... 130
Seats ................................................. 132
Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 132
Lumbar support............................ 136
Multicontour seat* ....................... 136
Front seat active head
restraints...................................... 137
Rear seats .................................... 137
Seat heating* ............................... 142
Seat ventilation* .......................... 143
Memory function* ............................. 144
Storing positions into memory ..... 145
Recalling positions from
memory........................................ 145
Lighting ............................................. 146
Exterior lamp switch .................... 146
Combination switch ..................... 150
Corner-illuminating front
fog lamps* ................................... 151
Hazard warning flasher ................ 152
Interior lighting ............................ 153
Door entry lamps ......................... 155
Cargo compartment lamp ............ 155
Instrument cluster ............................. 156
Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination .................................. 157
Resetting the trip odometer ......... 157
Tachometer.................................. 157
Outside temperature indicator ..... 158
Contents
Control system .................................. 159
Multifunction display.................... 159
Multifunction steering wheel........ 160
Menus .......................................... 162
Standard display menu ................ 166
AMG menu ................................... 168
AUDIO menu ................................ 171
Navi* menu .................................. 173
AIRMATIC*/Compass menu ........ 174
Distronic* menu........................... 174
Vehicle status message
memory menu .............................. 174
Settings menu .............................. 176
Distance warning function* ......... 191
Trip computer menu..................... 191
TEL menu* ................................... 193
Automatic transmission..................... 197
Gear selector lever....................... 197
Shifting procedure ....................... 200
Transmission positions................. 201
Driving tips................................... 203
Gear ranges ................................. 205
Automatic shift program .............. 206
Steering wheel gearshift control ... 207 Manual shift program
(R 63 AMG only)............................ 209
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ....................... 211
Good visibility ..................................... 212
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 212
Rear view mirrors.......................... 212
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors* ........................................ 214
Sun visors ..................................... 215
Rear door window sunshade* ....... 216
Rear window defroster.................. 217
Climate control................................... 218
Deactivating the climate
control system .............................. 222
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode............ 222
Setting the temperature................ 223
Adjusting air distribution............... 223
Adjusting air volume ..................... 224
Front defroster.............................. 224
Air recirculation mode .................. 226
Air conditioning............................. 228
Residual heat and ventilation ........ 229
Rear climate control*.................... 229
3-zone automatic climate control*..... 232
Deactivating the automatic
climate control system ................. 236
Operating the automatic climate control system in
automatic mode............................ 237
Setting the temperature ............... 237
Adjusting air distribution .............. 238
Adjusting air volume ..................... 239
Front defroster ............................. 239
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ....... 240
Air recirculation mode .................. 240
Air conditioning ............................ 243
Using driver-side settings for all
temperature zones........................ 244
Residual heat and ventilation ........ 244
Rear automatic climate control
(second row)................................ 245
Rear automatic climate control
(second and third row)* ................ 249
Power windows .................................. 251
Opening and closing ..................... 251
Synchronizing the door windows .. 254
Summer opening feature .............. 254
Convenience closing feature......... 256
Contents
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 258
Opening and closing ..................... 258
Synchronizing............................... 260
Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel* .............................. 261
Roller sunblinds for the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel........................... 261
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel........................... 262
Synchronizing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ............................................ 264
Driving systems ................................. 266
Cruise control............................... 266
Distronic*..................................... 271
Distance warning function*.......... 284
AIRMATIC* ................................... 285
Parktronic* (Parking assist) ......... 291
Rear view camera* ....................... 295
Loading.............................................. 297
Roof rack*.................................... 297
Loading instructions..................... 298
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 299
Hooks........................................... 300
Expanding cargo compartment .... 301
Cargo compartment cover blind* . 306
Partition net* ............................... 308
Useful features .................................. 311
Storage compartments ................ 311
Parcel nets ................................... 315
Cup holders.................................. 316
Ashtrays* ..................................... 319
Cigarette lighter* ......................... 321
Power outlets ............................... 322
Rear center console* ................... 323
Heated steering wheel* ............... 326
Telephone* .................................. 327
Tele Aid* ...................................... 330
Garage door opener* ................... 337
Compass ...................................... 342
Floormats..................................... 343
Infrared reflecting windshield*..... 344
Operation ......................................... 345
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ........ 346
Driving instructions ........................... 347
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 347
Drinking and driving ..................... 347
Pedals .......................................... 347
Power assistance ......................... 348
Brakes.......................................... 348
Driving off .................................... 351
Parking......................................... 351
Tires ............................................. 352
Hydroplaning................................ 352
Tire traction ................................. 353
Tire speed rating .......................... 353
Winter driving instructions ........... 354
Standing water............................. 355
Passenger compartment .............. 356
Driving abroad ............................. 356
Control and operation of radio
transmitters ................................. 357
Catalytic converter
(gasoline engine).......................... 357
Contents
Oxidation catalyst
(diesel engine).............................. 358
Emission control .......................... 358
Coolant temperature .................... 359
At the gas station .............................. 360
Refueling ...................................... 360
Check regularly and before
a long trip..................................... 362
Engine compartment ......................... 364
Hood ............................................ 364
Engine oil ..................................... 366
Transmission fluid level................ 370
Coolant level ................................ 370
Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp
cleaning* system ......................... 372
Tires and wheels ................................ 373
Important guidelines .................... 373
Tire care and maintenance........... 374
Direction of rotation..................... 375
Loading the vehicle ...................... 376
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 380
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 382
Tire labeling.................................. 391
Load identification ....................... 395
DOT, Tire Identification
Number (TIN) ................................ 396
Maximum tire load ........................ 397
Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 398 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) .............. 398
Tire ply material ............................ 400
Tire and loading terminology......... 401
Rotating tires ................................ 404
Winter driving ..................................... 405
Winter tires ................................... 405
Snow chains.................................. 406
Maintenance....................................... 407
Maintenance service indicator
message ....................................... 407
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display ............... 409
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator ........................... 409
Vehicle care........................................ 410
Cleaning and care of the vehicle... 410
Practical hints .................................. 419
What to do if … ................................... 420
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 420
Lamp in center console ................ 431
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .................... 433
Where will I find ...? ............................ 472
First aid kit.................................... 472
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 472
Spare wheel .................................. 475
Unlocking / locking in an emergency .. 478
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 478
Locking the vehicle ....................... 479
Fuel filler flap ................................ 479
Opening/ closing in an emergency..... 481
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*........... 481
Resetting activated head restraints.... 482
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 483
Replacing bulbs .................................. 484
Bulbs............................................. 484
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 487
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 491
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 494
Front wiper blades ........................ 494
Rear wiper blade........................... 495
Contents
Flat tire .............................................. 497
Preparing the vehicle.................... 497
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 498
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel engine only) ............................ 505
Battery ............................................... 506
Disconnecting, removing,
reinstalling and reconnecting
the battery.................................... 508
Charging the battery .................... 513
Jump starting ..................................... 514
Towing the vehicle ............................. 517
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 518
Stranded vehicle .......................... 519
Fuses ................................................. 520
Fuse box in engine
compartment................................ 521
Fuse box in cargo compartment... 521
Fuse box in passenger
compartment................................ 522
Emergency engine shut-down ...... 522
Technical data ................................. 523
Parts service ...................................... 524
Warranty coverage............................. 525
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 525
Identification labels ........................... 526
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 528
R 320 CDI .................................... 528
R 350 ........................................... 528
R 500 ........................................... 528
R 63 AMG..................................... 529
Engine................................................ 530
Rims and tires.................................... 532
Same size tires............................. 533
Spare wheel (collapsible tire) ....... 534
Electrical system ............................... 535
Main Dimensions ............................... 536
Weights.............................................. 537
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 538
Capacities .................................... 538
Engine oils ................................... 540
Engine oil additives ...................... 540
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 540
Brake fluid.................................... 541
Premium unleaded gasoline
(gasoline engine).......................... 541
Gasoline additives
(gasoline engine).......................... 542
Fuel requirements ........................ 542
Coolants ...................................... 543
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning* system......... 546
Index................................................. 547

Product information

Please observe the following in your own best interest:
We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi­vidual cases an official approval or authori­zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces­sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Introduction

Product information
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehen­sive information, also on permissible tech­nical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.
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Operator’s Manual

This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in­structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam­age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail­ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor­mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc­tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating proce­dures.
The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including:
New Light Truck Limited Warranty
Emission System Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
California, Maine, Massachusetts, Ver-
mont Emission Control System Warran­ty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only)
State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws).
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Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au­thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal­functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe­riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approx. 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair at­tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc­curs:
(1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de­fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct­ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different sub­stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a dealer, it should be addressed to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
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Maintenance

The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus­tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Roadside Assistance will be provided in ac­cordance with standard program guide­lines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation, howev­er, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center techni­cian or the tow service provider on a case-by-case basis and may be a factor in our ability to respond.
Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio.
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Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa­tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser­vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail­able to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Truck” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen­ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in for­eign countries, please be aware that:
service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,
gasoline may have a considerably low-
er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
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Where to find it

This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro­vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color.
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.
Getting started
Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent­ing or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security
Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed on your ve­hicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni­cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi­cle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehi­cle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The table of contents and the index are de­signed to help you find information quickly and easily.
The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation:
this Operator’s Manual
the Maintenance Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi­cle.
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Symbols
Trademarks:
®
ESP
HomeLink
The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler.
®
is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.
with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi­cle.
Warning! G
Warning notices draw your attention to haz­ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.
Highlights hazards that may result in dam-
!
age to your vehicle.
Helpful hints or further information you may
i
find useful.
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Symbols
This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.
Page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a procedure which is continued on the next page.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a warning which is continued on the next page.
-> This symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term defini­tions.
Display
Words appearing in the multi­function display are printed in the type shown here.
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Operating safety

Warning! G
Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in­terconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other sys­tems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.
Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev­er turn off the engine while driving.
Warning! G
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires / wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur­bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires / wheels for possible damage. If the ve­hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or re­pairs.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules:
the safety precautions in this manual
the “Technical data” section in this
manual
traffic rules and regulations
motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Warning! G
Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Re­moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and /or per­sonal injury.
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Problems with your vehicle
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center management, or if necessary 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
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Reporting safety defects

For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Vehicle data recording

Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid* system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.
This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others
for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales / service organization and /or
as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check the Tele Aid* subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system.
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At a glance

Exterior view
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Storage compartments
Door control panel
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At a glance
Exterior view
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At a glance
Exterior view
Item Page
1 Tailgate
Opening 123
Closing 125
Power tailgate* 123,
125
Cargo compartment
Vehicle tool kit 472
Spare wheel 475
2 Rear window defroster 217
3 Rear lamps 485
4 Fuel filler flap 360
Refueling 360
Fuel 361,
542
5 Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 49
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors*
Power folding* 214
213
Item Page
6 Towing eye bolt
Vehicle tool kit 472
Installing 517
7 Tires and wheels 373,
532
Checking tire inflation pressure
Run Flat Indicator (Canada vehicles)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles)
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (Canada vehicles)
Flat tire 497
Spare wheel 475
8 Hood 364
Engine oil 366
Coolant 370
382
383
385
388
Item Page
9 Windshield wipers 60
Wiper blades, replacing 494
Wiper blades, cleaning 415
a Windshield
Cleaning with wiper fluid 62
Cleaning 415
b Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 258
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
c Doors
Locking and unlocking 112
Opening and closing 122
Locking/unlocking in an emergency
d Front lamps 484
e Headlamp cleaning system* 212
261
478
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At a glance

Cockpit

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At a glance
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Cruise control lever 267
2 Instrument cluster 26
3 Multifunction steering
30
wheel
4 Horn
5 Steering wheel gearshift
207
buttons
6 Gear selector lever for
54
automatic transmission
7 Front Parktronic* warning
293
indicators
8 Overhead control panel 33
9 Glove box release
Glove box lock
311 312
Item Page
a Glove box
CD changer* AUX-socket
311 311 311
b Center console 31
c Starter switch 39
d Steering wheel adjustment,
46
manual
e Steering wheel adjustment,
47
electrical*
Heated steering wheel* 326
f Hood lock release 364
g Parking brake release 57
h Parking brake pedal 66
Item Page
j Door control panel 36
k Headlamp washer switch* 212
l Exterior lamp switch 146
m Combination switch
Turn signals 60
High beam 59
Windshield wipers 60
Rear window wiper 62
25
At a glance

Instrument cluster

26
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 L Left turn signal
indicator lamp
2 To dim instrument cluster
157
illumination
3 Reset button 156
4 To brighten instrument clus-
157
ter illumination
5 K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
6 Clock
Item Page
7 Speedometer with:
- Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator lamp
Variable speed limiter
indicator lamp
1
l Distance warning
2
lamp
1
Lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.
2
Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.
420
Item Page
; Brake warning lamp,
421
USA only
3 Brake warning lamp,
421
Canada only
v Electronic Stability
Program (ESP
®
)
425
warning lamp
H Combination low tire
428 pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA only
Low tire pressure telltale*, Canada only
428
27
At a glance
Instrument cluster
28
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
8 Multifunction display with:
Trip odometer 157
Main odometer 159
9 Tachometer with:
< Seat belt telltale 79,
1 Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp
? Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp, USA only
± Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp, Canada only
426
72,
430
423
423
Item Page
A High beam headlamp
indicator
q Preglow indicator
1
lamp
a Fuel gauge with:
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp
4 Fuel filler flap indica-
tor: The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right-hand side
1
Vehicles with diesel engine only.
150
430
360
Item Page
b Multifunction display with:
Outside temperature
display or digital speed­ometer (depending on selected setting in the control system)
Transmission position
indicator
Gear range indicator 205
Selected program mode
indicator
Distance warning function
indicator*
Rear window wiper
indicator
159,
180
201
206
284
62
29
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