Mercedes SLK 2012 Owner's Manual
SLK
Operator's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 20
At aglance ........................................... 25
Safety ................................................... 35
Opening/closing ................................. 67
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 91
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 103
Climate control ................................. 115
Driving and parking .......................... 129
On-board computer and displays .... 179
Stowage and features ...................... 241
Maintenance and care ...................... 259
Breakdown assistance ..................... 273
Wheels and tires ............................... 293
Technical data ................................... 321
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 200
Function/notes ................................ 56
Important safety notes .................... 56
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 121
Active service systemPLUS
see ASSYSTPLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................................62
Additional speedometer ................... 192
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 327
Airbags
Display message ............................ 211
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger)....................................... 39
Head bag ......................................... 41
Important safety notes .................... 38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact airbag .......................... 40
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 88
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Setting the vents ........................... 127
Switching on/off .............................. 96
Airvents
Important safetynotes .................. 126
Setting ........................................... 126
Setting the AIRSCARF vents .......... 127
Setting the center air vents ........... 126
Setting the side air vents ............... 127
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 96
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Ambient lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 192
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 195
Anti-lockBraking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 247
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 190
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 65
Function ...........................................65
Switching off the alarm .................... 65
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 191
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 176
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 188
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 216
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 136
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 135
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 106
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 143
Changing gear............................... 141
Display message ............................ 224
Driving tips .................................... 141
Emergency running mode .............. 146
Kickdown....................................... 142
Manual drive program .................... 144
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Programselectorbutton ................ 142
Index
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Pulling away ................................... 134
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 146
Selector lever................................ 140
Shift ranges................................... 143
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 142
Transmission position display........ 140
Transmission positions .................. 141
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 146
B
Back support
see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 112
Display message ............................ 215
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 57
Basic settings
see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 57
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 71
Important safety notes .................... 71
Replacing ......................................... 71
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 283
Display message ............................ 218
Important safety notes .................. 282
Jump starting ................................. 285
Belt
see Seat belts
Bottle holder ...................................... 246
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 206
Notes ............................................. 327
Brake fluid level ................................ 263
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 214
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 56
BAS .................................................. 57
BAS PLUS ........................................ 57
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 327
Display message ............................ 200
Driving tips .................................... 153
High-performance brake system .... 154
Important safety notes .................. 153
Maintenance .................................. 154
Parking brake ................................ 150
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 271
Car wash ........................................ 265
Display ........................................... 269
Exterior lights ................................ 268
Gearorselectorlever .................... 270
Interior ........................................... 269
Matte finish ................................... 267
Notes ............................................. 265
Paint .............................................. 267
Plastic trim .................................... 269
Power washer ................................ 266
Roof lining ...................................... 271
Seat belt........................................ 270
Seat cover ..................................... 270
Sensors ......................................... 269
Steering wheel ............................... 270
Tailpipes ....................................... 269
Trim pieces .................................... 270
Washing by hand ........................... 266
Wheels ........................................... 266
Windows ........................................ 268
Index
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Wiper blades .................................. 268
Wooden trim .................................. 270
Car wash (care) ................................. 265
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 188
Center console
Lowersection .................................. 31
Uppersection .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 68
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 111
Important safety notes .................. 109
Low-beam headlamps .................... 111
Overview of bulbtypes .................. 110
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 111
Reversing lamps ............................ 112
Standing lamps (front) ................... 112
Turn signals (front) ......................... 112
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 53
Restraint systems ............................ 53
Child seat
Specialseat belt retractor ............... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 247
Cleaning
Mirrorturn signal ........................... 268
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 117
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 119
Controlling automatically ............... 122
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 121
Defrosting the windshield .............. 124
Important safety notes .................. 116
Indicator lamp ................................ 122
Maximum cooling .......................... 124
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 120
Notes on using the air-
conditioning system ....................... 118
Overview of systems ...................... 116
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 122
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 125
Setting the airdistribution ............. 123
Setting the airflow ......................... 123
Setting the airvents...................... 126
Setting the temperature ................ 122
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 125
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Switching residual heaton/off ...... 125
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 124
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 123
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 280
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 107
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 185
Convenience closing feature .............. 81
Convenience opening feature
see Opening/closing the side
windows (all)
Coolant(engine)
Checkingthe level ......................... 262
Display message ............................ 216
Filling capacity ............................... 328
Notes ............................................. 327
Temperature (on-board computer) .195
Temperature gauge ........................ 181
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 213
Cornering light function
Function/notes ............................. 108
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 109
Cruise control
Cruise control lever....................... 156
Deactivating ................................... 158
Display message ............................ 222
Index
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Driving system............................... 156
Function/notes ............................. 156
Important safety notes .................. 156
Setting aspeed .............................. 157
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................157
Cup holder ......................................... 245
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24
Customer Relations Department ....... 24
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 105
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayedswitch-off
Exteriorlighting (on-board
computer)...................................... 193
Interior lighting .............................. 193
Diagnostics connection ...................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 186
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 269
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 199
Driving systems ............................. 219
Engine ............................................ 216
General notes ................................ 199
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 199
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 226
Lights .............................................213
Safety systems .............................. 200
Service intervaldisplay .................. 264
SmartKey ....................................... 226
Tires ............................................... 222
Vehicle ...........................................224
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 190
Distance recorder ............................. 185
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 237
DISTRONIC PLUS
Deactivating ................................... 166
Display message ............................ 220
Displays in the multifunction
display........................................... 165
Driving tips .................................... 166
Function/notes ............................. 158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 164
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Automatic locking (switch) ...............75
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................68
Control panel ................................... 33
Display message ............................ 224
Emergency locking ........................... 76
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 74
Opening (from inside) ...................... 75
Drinking and driving ......................... 152
Drinks holder
see Cupholder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 143
Display ........................................... 140
Manual ...........................................144
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 196
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 265
Symmetrical low beam.................. 104
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads .................. 155
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 56
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 57
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ...............................................57
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Electronicbrake force distribution ... 62
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 58
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 59
Important safety information ........... 56
Overview .......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................62
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 176
Cruisecontrol ................................ 156
Display message ............................ 219
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 158
Dynamichandling package ............ 168
HOLD function ............................... 168
Parking Guidance ........................... 173
PARKTRONIC................................. 170
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 141
Brakes ........................................... 153
Break-in period .............................. 130
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 166
Downhill gradient ........................... 153
Drinking and driving ....................... 152
Driving abroad ............................... 104
Driving in winter .............................155
Driving on flooded roads................ 155
Driving on wet roads...................... 155
Exhaustcheck ............................... 153
Fuel ................................................ 152
General .......................................... 152
Hydroplaning ................................. 155
Icy road surfaces ........................... 155
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads................................... 154
Pedals............................................ 152
Snow chains .................................. 297
Symmetrical low beam.................. 104
Wet road surface ........................... 153
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 188
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 189
Dynamic handling package
Function/notes ............................. 168
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 194
Function/notes ................................ 97
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ............................. 98
Function/notes ................................ 97
Switching on/off ........................... 194
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 202
Function/notes ................................ 62
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 136
General information ....................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 135
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergencyrelease
Driver's door .................................... 76
Trunk ............................................... 79
Vehicle ............................................. 76
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 274
Stowing .......................................... 275
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................52
Safety guidelines............................. 37
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 20
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 234
Display message ............................ 216
ECO start/stop function ................ 135
Engine number ............................... 324
Irregularrunning ............................ 138
Jump-starting ................................. 285
Starting problems .......................... 138
Starting the engine with the key .... 133
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 133
Index
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Switching off .................................. 150
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 289
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 262
Additives ........................................ 327
Checking the oil level ..................... 261
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 261
Display message ............................ 218
Filling capacity ............................... 327
Notes about oil grades ................... 326
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 261
Temperature (on-board computer) .195
Viscosity ........................................ 327
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 196
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 59
Display message ............................ 200
ETS .................................................. 59
Function/notes ................................ 58
Important safety information ........... 58
Warning lamp ................................. 231
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 59
Exhaustcheck ................................... 153
Exhausttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 269
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99
Folding in/out(automatically) ......... 99
Folding in/out(electrically) ............. 99
Folding in whenlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 99
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Storing the parking position .......... 100
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 243
F
Fillercap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 274
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 276
MOExtended run-flatsystem ......... 281
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 275
Raising the vehicle ......................... 277
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat .............................................257
Front fog lamps ................................. 106
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Frontwindshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 326
Consumption statistics.................. 185
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 185
Displaying the range ...................... 185
Driving tips .................................... 152
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 325
Important safety notes .................. 325
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .325
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Refueling ........................................ 146
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 325
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 147
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 185
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 325
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 274
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 290
Before changing ............................. 290
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 290
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 289
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Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 257
Notes ............................................. 254
Opening/closing the garage door .. 257
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 255
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 195
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 270
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 322
Glove box ........................................... 242
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 108
Head bags
Display message ............................ 209
Operation .........................................41
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 328
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 263
Cleaning system (function) ............ 107
Fogging up ..................................... 108
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 96
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 95
see NECK-PROhead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Hill start assist .................................. 134
HOLD function
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 168
Hood
Closing ...........................................261
Display message ............................ 224
Opening ......................................... 260
Hydroplaning ..................................... 155
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 191
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 28
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 180
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................. 109
Automatic control .......................... 109
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Emergency lighting ........................ 109
Manual control ............................... 109
Overview ........................................ 109
Reading lamp ................................. 109
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 274
Using ............................................. 277
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 285
K
Key
see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 81
Display message ............................ 226
Locking ............................................ 69
Start/Stop button .......................... 131
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Unlocking ......................................... 69
Index
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Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 131
SmartKey ....................................... 131
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 142
Manual drive program .................... 145
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 196
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 214
Light function,active
Display message ............................ 215
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interiorlighting delayed switch-off .193
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 106
Cornering light function ................. 108
Display message ............................ 213
Driving abroad ............................... 104
Fog lamps ...................................... 106
Hazard warning lamps ................... 108
High beam flasher .......................... 107
High-beam headlamps ................... 107
Lightswitch................................... 104
Low-beam headlamps .................... 105
Rearfog lamp ................................ 106
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Standing lamps .............................. 104
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 105
Switching the exteriorlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer)............................ 193
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 193
Turn signals ................................... 107
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 216
Locking
see Centrallocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 75
Emergency locking ........................... 76
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 75
Locking centrally
see Centrallocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 194
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 213
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 104
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 95
M
M+S tires ............................................ 296
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 88
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reversegear ................... 139
Gearlever ...................................... 139
Pulling away ................................... 133
Shift recommendation................... 139
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 267
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 252
Display message ............................ 207
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Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 249
Important safety notes .................. 248
Locating astolen vehicle............... 254
MB info call button ........................ 251
Remote vehicle locking .................. 254
Roadside Assistance button .......... 251
Search &Send ............................... 253
Self-test ......................................... 249
System .......................................... 249
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 253
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
Locking vehicle ................................ 76
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 76
Memory card (audio) ......................... 188
Memory function ............................... 100
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 189
see Phone
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 70
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 281
MP3
Operation ....................................... 188
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 183
Permanent display......................... 192
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .181
Overview .......................................... 29
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 186
On-board computer ....................... 186
see separate operating instructions
Neck level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation .........................................47
Resetting after being triggered ........ 48
Notes on breaking-in anew
vehicle ................................................ 130
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation .........................................42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 53
System overview .............................. 36
OCS
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation .........................................42
System self-test ............................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 185
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 195
Assistance menu ........................... 190
Audiomenu ................................... 188
Convenience submenu .................. 194
Displaying a service message ........ 264
Display messages .......................... 199
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 165
Factory settings submenu ............. 195
Important safety notes .................. 180
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 191
Lighting submenu .......................... 192
Menu overview .............................. 184
Message memory .......................... 199
Navigation menu ............................ 186
Operation ....................................... 181
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RACETIMER ................................... 196
Service menu ................................. 191
Settings menu ............................... 191
Standard display............................ 185
Telephone menu ............................ 189
Trip menu ...................................... 185
Vehicle submenu ........................... 193
Video DVD operation..................... 189
Operating safety
Diagnostics connection ................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 181
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
P
Paintcode number ............................ 323
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 267
Panic alarm .......................................... 55
Parcel net ........................................... 244
Parking ............................................... 149
Important safety notes .................. 149
Parking brake ................................ 150
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 100
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 173
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 202
Electric parking brake .................... 150
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 220
Important safety notes .................. 173
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 172
Driving system ............................... 170
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
Problem (malfunction) ................... 173
Range of the sensors ..................... 170
Warning display............................. 171
PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 42
Pedals .................................................152
Pivoting draft stop
see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .269
Power washers .................................. 266
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(Preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 207
Operation .........................................47
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Display message ............................ 208
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Product information ............................ 20
Program selector button .................. 142
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Manual transmission ......................133
Q
Qualifiedspecialistworkshop ........... 23
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RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 196
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 194
Display message ............................ 220
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 188
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 109
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare(manual) .......................... 98
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Switching on/off ........................... 124
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Refueling
Fuelgauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes .................. 146
Refueling process.......................... 147
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 146
Remote control
Garage door opener....................... 254
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 255
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 219
Warning lamp ................................. 234
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 125
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 140
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 139
Reversible floor panel (trunk) .......... 244
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21
Roof
Display message ............................ 225
Important safety notes .................... 82
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 84
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .... 84
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
Relocking ......................................... 85
Roof carrier ........................................ 245
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 271
Roof switch .......................................... 83
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 186
S
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 53
Child restraint systems .................... 53
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seatbelt ......................... 51
Belt force limiters ............................ 52
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Correct usage .................................. 49
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........52
Fastening ......................................... 50
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Releasing ......................................... 51
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Specialseat belt retractor ............... 55
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 194
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Warning lamp (function) ................... 51
Seats
Adjusting (electrically)..................... 94
Adjusting (manually)........................ 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 95
Cleaning the cover ......................... 270
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety notes .................... 93
Seat heating problem ...................... 96
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 96
Switching seatheating on/off ......... 95
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 269
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Displaying service messages ......... 264
Hiding service messages ............... 264
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Notes ............................................. 264
Service messages .......................... 264
Service menu (on-board computer) .191
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 327
Coolant (engine) ............................ 327
Engine oil ....................................... 326
Fuel ................................................ 325
Important safety notes .................. 324
Washer fluid ...................................328
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 195
On-board computer ....................... 191
Setting the air distribution ............... 123
Setting the airflow ............................ 123
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 196
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 215
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 81
Important safety information ........... 80
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 80
Opening/closing (front) ................... 80
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82
Resetting ......................................... 82
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 71
Changing the programming ............. 70
Checking the battery ....................... 71
Convenience opening feature .......... 81
Display message ............................ 226
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Loss ................................................. 73
Mechanical key ................................ 70
Opening/closing the roof ................ 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 131
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 73
Starting the engine ........................ 133
Snow chains ...................................... 297
Sockets
Center console .............................. 248
Points to observe before use ......... 247
Under the armrest ......................... 248
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 318
Storage location ............................ 274
Stowing .......................................... 275
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer ................. 192
Digital............................................ 186
In the Instrument cluster ................. 27
Segments ...................................... 181
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 191
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 232
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 208
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 112
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Starting (engine) ................................ 132
Station
see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 225
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically)..................... 97
Adjusting (manually)........................ 97
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 181
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Important safety notes .................... 96
Paddle shifters ............................... 142
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 142
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 196
Stowage areas ................................... 242
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Stowage compartments
Armrest (front)............................... 243
Armrest (under) ............................. 243
Center console .............................. 243
Cupholders ................................... 245
Door ............................................... 244
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 243
Glove box .......................................242
Important safety information ......... 242
Parcelnet ...................................... 244
Rearwall ........................................ 244
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 296
Sun visor ............................................ 246
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 193
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 125
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 65
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Tachometer ........................................ 181
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 214
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 322
Tires/wheels ................................. 316
Vehicle data ................................... 329
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 252
Display message ............................ 207
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 249
Important safety notes .................. 248
Locating astolen vehicle............... 254
MB info call button ........................ 251
Remote vehicle locking .................. 254
Roadside Assistance button .......... 251
Search &Send ............................... 253
Self-test ......................................... 249
System .......................................... 249
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 253
Telephone
Accepting acall ............................. 189
Display message ............................ 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 189
Number from the phone book ........190
Redialing ........................................ 190
Rejecting/ending acall ................. 190
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 181
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 195
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 195
Outside temperature ......................181
Setting (climate control) ................ 122
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 65
Immobilizer...................................... 64
Time
see Separate Operator's Manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 196
Tiredness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 301
Checking manually ........................ 301
Display message ............................ 222
Maximum ....................................... 300
Notes ............................................. 299
Recommended ............................... 297
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 301
Restarting ...................................... 303
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 314
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 313
Bar (definition) ............................... 312
Characteristics .............................. 312
Checking ........................................ 295
Definition of terms ......................... 312
Direction of rotation...................... 316
Display message ............................ 222
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Distributionofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 315
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................311
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 312
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 313
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 313
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 313
Important safety notes .................. 294
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 313
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 314
Labeling (overview)........................ 309
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 315
Load index ..................................... 311
Load index (definition) ................... 314
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 313
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 314
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 314
Maximum tire load......................... 307
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 314
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 314
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 314
Replacing ....................................... 315
Service life ..................................... 295
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 314
Speed rating (definition) ................ 313
Storing ........................................... 316
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 312
Temperature .................................. 308
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 315
Tire bead(definition) ...................... 314
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 314
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 313
Tire size (data) ............................... 316
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 309
Tire tread ....................................... 295
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 314
Total load limit (definition) ............. 315
Traction ......................................... 308
Traction (definition) ....................... 315
Treadwear ..................................... 308
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards...................................... 307
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards(definition) .................... 313
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 314
Wearindicator(definition) ............. 315
Wheelrim (definition).................... 313
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 287
Installing the towing eye ................ 287
Removing the towing eye............... 288
With the rear axle raised ................ 288
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 288
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 289
Important safety notes .................. 287
Installing the towing eye ................ 287
Removing the towing eye............... 288
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 289
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .270
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 185
Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 185
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 186
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 77
Locking separately........................... 78
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 78
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 224
Opening/closing .............................. 77
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Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 225
General notes .................................. 85
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 112
Display message ............................ 213
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
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Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
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Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........246
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 224
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individualsettings .......................... 191
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 304
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 76
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 281
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 151
Pulling away ................................... 133
Raising ........................................... 277
Reporting problems ......................... 23
Towing away .................................. 287
Tow-starting ................................... 287
Transporting .................................. 289
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 76
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 68
Vehicle data ................................... 329
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 329
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 329
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 76
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 323
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 274
Video (DVD) ........................................ 189
VIN ...................................................... 323
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Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 230
Brakes ........................................... 229
Check Engine ................................. 234
Coolant .......................................... 235
Distance warning ........................... 237
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 237
ESP®.............................................. 231
ESP®OFF ....................................... 232
Fuel tank ........................................ 234
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 234
Seat belt........................................ 228
SPORT handling mode ................... 232
SRS ................................................ 233
Tire pressure monitor .................... 238
Warranty ............................................ 323
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 226
Wheel bolttightening torque ........... 281
Wheel chock ...................................... 276
Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 276
Checking ........................................ 295
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Important safety notes .................. 294
Interchanging/changing ................ 315
Mounting anew wheel ................... 279
Removing awheel .......................... 279
Storing ........................................... 316
Tightening torque ........................... 281
Wheelsize/tiresize ....................... 316
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 268
see Side windows
Wind screen
Inserting and removing .................... 86
Preparing for installation .................. 87
see AIRGUIDE
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 124
Windshieldwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshieldwasher system .............. 263
Notes ............................................. 328
Windshieldwipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 114
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 113
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Winterdriving
Important safety notes.................. 296
Slippery road surfaces ................... 155
Snow chains .................................. 297
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 296
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Important safety notes .................. 113
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 270
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories which have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles, even if they have been
independently or officially approved. The use
of non-approved parts could affect your
vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-Benz
therefore recommends that you use genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and
accessories that have been approved for the
type of vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts, approved conversion parts and
accessories are available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive
advice about permissible technical
modifications, and the parts will be
professionally installed.
Operator's Manual
Notes on the Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual contains a great deal
of helpful 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
Operator's 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.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features described.
This also applies to safety-related systems
and functions. The equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and the Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission Systems Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
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State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
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Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacementofyour vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 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
malfunction 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
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the
need for its repair.
(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.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Breakdown assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada).You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of
ownership
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
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service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
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unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
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may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
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the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Some safety systems only function when 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 may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of yourvehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
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turn on your hazard warning flashers.
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slow down carefully.
R
drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspectthe vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
Operating safety
Safety notes
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.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz 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.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subjectto the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
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may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
WARNING
G
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection, it can affect the operation of the
vehicle systems. This can impair the operating
safety of yourvehicle while driving. There is a
risk of accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the
diagnostics connection.
WARNING
G
Loose equipment or equipment cables that
are connected to the diagnostics connection
can obstruct the area around the pedals. The
equipment or the cables could get between
the pedals in the event of sudden braking or
acceleration. As a result, the movementofthe
pedals may be impaired. There is a risk of
accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver footwell.
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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alterations, installation work and
modifications
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work on electronic components
Correct use
WARNING
G
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so.
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers
and be injured.
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If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can, for example, lead to
emissions monitoring information being
reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to
meet the requirements of the next emissions
test during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
When driving your vehicle observe the
following information:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the "Technical data" section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motorvehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience aproblemwith your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affectits safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
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again with a Mercedes-BenzCenter or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-BenzCanada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Limited Warranty
!
Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operationofyour vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
This information helps, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access this data and submit
it:
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
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with the consentofthe vehicle owner
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on the instruction of prosecuting
authorities
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for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales
and service organizations
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as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please observe the mbrace1purchase
agreement for further details on the recording
and transfer of data by this system.
Data stored in the vehicle
Information about electronic data
acquisition in the vehicle
(Including notice pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Your vehicle records electronic data. If your
vehicle is equipped with mbrace1, data is
transmitted in the event of an accident.
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The system is called TELE AID in Canada.
Cockpit ................................................. 26
Instrumentcluster .............................. 27
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 29
Center console .................................... 30
Overheadcontrol panel ...................... 32
Door control panel .............................. 33
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At a glance
26
At a glance
Cockpit
Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters 142
;
Cruise control lever 156
=
Instrument cluster 27
?
Horn
A
PARKTRONIC warning
display 170
B
Overhead control panel 32
C
Climate control systems 116
D
Ignition lock 131
Start/Stop button
131
Function Page
E
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually 96
F
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically 96
G
Combination switch 107
H
Electric parking brake 150
I
Diagnostics connection 23
J
Opens the hood 260
K
Lightswitch 104
Instrumentcluster
Displays and controls
Instrument cluster
27
At a glance
Function Page
:
Speedometer with
segments 181
;
Fuel gauge
=
Tachometer
181
Function Page
?
Coolant temperature 181
A
Multifunction display 183
B
Instrument lighting 180
Instrument cluster
28
Warning and indicator lamps
At a glance
Function Page
:
L Low-beam
headlamps 105
;
K High-beam
headlamps
=
÷ ESP
?
Electric parking brake (red) 229
F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
A
! Electric parking brake
(yellow)
B
· Distance warning
C
#! Turn signals
D
h Tire pressure monitor
E
6 SRS
®
107
231
229
237
107
238
233
Function Page
F
7 Seat belt
G
M SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 232
H
? Coolant
I
R Rearfog lamp
J
N Front fog lamps
K
; Engine Check
L
8 Reserve fuel
M
å ESP®OFF
N
! ABS
O
Brakes 229
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
228
235
106
106
234
234
231
230
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