Mercedes-Benz C320-4MATIC Owners Manual

C 240

C 240 4MATIC C 320

C 320 4MATIC

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.

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 read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

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
		At a glance ..........................................	19		Getting started ...................................	29
Product information................................	9	Cockpit .................................................	20		Unlocking .............................................	30
Operator’s Manual ...............................	10	Instrument cluster ................................	22		Unlocking with the SmartKey .........	30
Service and warranty information ..	10	Multifunction steering wheel ................	24		Adjusting ..............................................	32
Important notice for California		Center console .....................................	25		Seats ..............................................	32
retail buyers and lessees of		Upper part ......................................	25		Steering wheel ................................	36
Mercedes-Benz automobiles ..........	11	Lower Part ......................................	26		Mirrors............................................	38
Maintenance ..................................	12	Overhead control panel ........................	27		Driving..................................................	40
Roadside Assistance ......................	12	Door control panel................................	28		Fastening the seat belt ...................	40
Change of address or ownership....	12				Starting the engine .........................	43
Operating your vehicle outside					Switching on headlamps .................	46
the USA or Canada.........................	13				Turn signals and high beam ............	46
Where to find it ....................................	14				Windshield wipers...........................	47
Symbols...............................................	15				Rear window wiper/washer ............	49
Operating safety ..................................	16				Problems while driving....................	50
Proper use of the vehicle ...............	16				Parking and locking ..............................	51
Problems with your vehicle..................	17				Parking brake .................................	51
Reporting safety defects......................	18				Switching off headlamps.................	52
Reporting Safety Defects ...............	18				Turning off engine ...........................	53

Contents

Safety and Security ...........................	55
Occupant safety...................................	56
Airbags ...........................................	57
Seat belts .......................................	62
Children in the vehicle....................	65
Blocking of rear door window
operation........................................	72
Panic alarm* ........................................	73
Activating .......................................	73
Deactivating ...................................	73
Driving safety systems .........................	74
ABS ................................................	74
BAS ................................................	75
ESP.................................................	76
Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC) with the ESP .......	79
Anti-theft systems................................	80
Immobilizer.....................................	80
Anti-theft alarm system* ................	80
Tow-away alarm* ...........................	81

Controls in detail ...............................	83
Locking and unlocking .........................	84
SmartKey .......................................	84
Opening the doors from
the inside .......................................	87
Opening the tailgate.......................	87
Closing the tailgate ........................	88
Automatic central locking ..............	88
Locking and unlocking from
the inside .......................................	89
Seats ...................................................	90
Easy-entry/exit feature* ................	90
Removing and installing front seat
head restraints ...............................	91
Rear seat head restraints ...............	92
Multicontour seat* .........................	95
Heated seats* ................................	95
Memory function* ...............................	97
Storing positions into memory .......	98
Recalling positions from memory ...	98
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position .............................	99

Lighting .............................................	100
Exterior lamp switch ....................	100
Combination switch .....................	103
Hazard warning flasher ................	104
Interior lighting ............................	105
Door entry lamps .........................	106
Instrument cluster .............................	107
Instrument cluster illumination ....	107
Coolant temperature display........	108
Trip odometer ..............................	109
Tachometer..................................	109
Outside temperature indicator .....	109
Control system ..................................	111
Multifunction display....................	111
Multifunction steering wheel........	112
Menus ..........................................	114
Standard display menu ................	116
AUDIO menu ................................	116
NAVI* menu .................................	119
Malfunction memory menu ..........	120
Settings menu..............................	121
Trip computer menu.....................	134
TEL menu* ...................................	136

Contents

Automatic transmission.....................	139	Automatic climate control* ................	158	Sliding/pop-up roof*..........................	199
One-touch gearshifting.................	140	Setting the temperature................	161	Opening and closing
Gear ranges .................................	141	Adjusting air distribution...............	162	the sliding/pop-up roof ................	199
Gear selector lever position .........	142	Adjusting air volume .....................	162	Synchronizing
Program mode selector switch.....	143	Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........	163	the sliding/pop-up roof ................	201
Accelerator position.....................	144	Defrosting .....................................	163	Driving systems..................................	202
Emergency operation		Air recirculation mode ..................	163	Cruise control ...............................	202
(Limp Home Mode) ......................	144	Charcoal filter ...............................	165	Loading ..............................................	205
Good visibility ....................................	145	Air conditioning.............................	166	Roof rack* ....................................	205
Windshield wipers ........................	145	Residual heat and ventilation* ......	167	Ski sack* ......................................	205
Headlamp cleaning system* ........	145	Rear passenger compartment		Parcel net in cargo compartment . 208
Rear view mirrors .........................	146	adjustable air vents.......................	168	Storage compartment under
Sun visors ....................................	148	Audio system......................................	169	cargo compartment floor ..............	209
Rear window defroster .................	149	Audio and telephone, operation ....	169	Retractable luggage cover and
Climate control ..................................	150	Operating safety ...........................	169	partition net ..................................	209
Setting the temperature...............	152	Operating and display elements....	170	Split rear bench seat ....................	211
Adjusting air distribution and		Button and soft key operation.......	172	Loading instructions .....................	213
volume .........................................	153	Operation......................................	172	Cargo tie-down rings.....................	214
Defrosting ....................................	154	Radio operation ............................	175	Useful features ...................................	215
Air recirculation mode..................	154	Satellite radio (SAT)* (USA only)...	178	Interior storage spaces .................	215
Deactivating the climate control		Cassette operation .......................	182	Ashtrays........................................	219
system .........................................	155	CD changer* operation .................	185	Cigarette lighter............................	220
Air conditioning ............................	156	Telephone* operation ...................	189	Electrical outlet.............................	221
Ventilated storage compartment . 156		Power windows ..................................	196	Telephone* ...................................	221
Rear passenger compartment		Opening and closing the windows. 196		Tele Aid*.......................................	222
adjustable air vents......................	157	Synchronizing power windows ......	198	Garage door opener......................	230

Contents

Operation .........................................	237
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km).........	238
Driving instructions............................	239
Drive sensibly – save fuel .............	239
Drinking and driving .....................	239
Pedals ..........................................	239
Power assistance .........................	239
Brakes ..........................................	240
Driving off.....................................	241
Parking .........................................	241
Tires .............................................	242
Hydroplaning ................................	242
Tire traction..................................	243
Tire speed rating ..........................	243
Winter driving instructions ...........	244
Standing water .............................	245
Passenger compartment ..............	245
Driving abroad ..............................	245
Control and operation of radio
transmitter ...................................	246
Catalytic converter .......................	246
Emission control...........................	247
Coolant temperature ....................	248

At the gas station ..............................	249
Refueling ......................................	249
Check regularly and before
a long trip.....................................	251
Engine compartment .........................	252
Hood ............................................	252
Engine oil .....................................	254
Transmission fluid level ................	256
Coolant level ................................	257
Battery .........................................	258
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* .........	259
Tires and wheels ................................	260
Important guidelines ....................	260
Life of tire.....................................	261
Direction of rotation .....................	261
Checking tire inflation pressure ...	261
Rotating wheels ...........................	262

Winter driving ....................................	263
Winter tires ..................................	263
Block heater (Canada only) ..........	264
Snow chains.................................	264
Maintenance......................................	265
Clearing the service indicator ......	265
Service term exceeded ................	265
Calling up the service indicator....	266
Resetting the service indicator ....	266
Vehicle care.......................................	267
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ..	267

Contents

Practical hints .................................	273
What to do if … ..................................	274
Lamps in instrument cluster ........	274
Lamp in center console................	279
Messages in the display ...............	280
Where will I find ...? ...........................	300
First aid kit ...................................	300
Vehicle tool kit .............................	300
Minispare wheel ...........................	302
Unlocking/locking in an emergency ..	305
Unlocking the vehicle...................	305
Locking the vehicle ......................	306
Changing batteries in
the SmartKey ...............................	306
Fuel filler flap ...............................	308
Manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever ..	308
Opening/closing in an emergency.....	309
Sliding/pop-up roof* ...................	309

Replacing bulbs ..................................	310
Bulbs.............................................	310
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ....	312
Side marker lamp bulb..................	315
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps .....	315
Replacing wiper blades.......................	317
Removing wiper blades .................	317
Installing wiper blades ..................	317
Flat tire ...............................................	318
Preparing the vehicle ....................	318
Mounting the Minispare wheel......	318
Battery................................................	324
Disconnecting the battery.............	325
Removing the battery....................	325
Charging and reinstalling
the battery ....................................	325
Reconnecting the battery..............	326

Jump starting......................................	327
Towing the vehicle..............................	329
Installing towing eye bolt ..............	332
Fuses..................................................	333
Fuse box in
passenger compartment...............	333
Fuse box in engine compartment . 333
Auxiliary fuse box in
cargo compartment ......................	334

Contents

Technical data..................................	335
Spare parts service ............................	336
Warranty coverage .............................	337
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet......................	337
Identification labels............................	338
Layout of poly-V-belt drive .................	339
C 240/C 320 (all models) ............	339
Engine ................................................	340
Rims and Tires ...................................	341
Same size tires .............................	342
Minispare wheel ...........................	342
Electrical system................................	343
Main Dimensions ...............................	344
Weights..............................................	345

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. .........	346
Capacities ....................................	346
Engine oils....................................	348
Engine oil additives ......................	348
Air conditioning refrigerant ..........	348
Brake fluid....................................	348
Premium unleaded gasoline .........	349
Fuel requirements ........................	349
Gasoline additives ........................	350
Flexible Fuel Vehicles...................	350
Coolants.......................................	352
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system .........................	354
Consumer information .......................	355
Uniform tire quality grading .........	355

Technical terms...............................	357
Index.................................................	363

Introduction

Product information

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.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz 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

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 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 Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.

The Operator’s Manual and Service 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 Car Limited Warranty,

Emission System Warranty,

Emission Performance Warranty,

California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

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Operator’s Manual

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. 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 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 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

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Operator’s Manual

Maintenance	Roadside Assistance		Change of address or ownership

The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.

Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

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.

For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program Brochure in your glove box.

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 Car” 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.

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Operator’s Manual

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 catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,

gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:

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

849 Eglinton Avenue East

Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

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Where to find it

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 so you can find information quickly.

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 features of your vehicle.

Controls in detail

Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in 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 glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms.

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 Service Booklet

Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehicle.

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Symbols

The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:

*Optional equipment is identified 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 damage to your vehicle.

I

Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.

Introduction

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.

This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page.

->	In the glossary of technical
	terms, this symbol is used to
	indicate cross-references to
	term definitions.
Display	Words appearing in the multi-
	function display are printed in
	the type shown here.

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Operating safety

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 your 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.

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 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 standards

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 your authorized Mercedes-Benz 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 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.

849 Eglinton Avenue East

Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

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Reporting safety defects

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 either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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At a glance

Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Multifunction steering wheel

Center console

Overhead control panel

Door control panel

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At a glance

Cockpit

Cockpit

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	Item		Page
1	Combination switch
		Turn signals	46
		Windshield wipers	47
		High beam	46
2	Cruise control lever		202
3	Instrument cluster		22,
			107
4	Multifunction steering		24,
	wheel		112

5Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions

	Item	Page
6	Overhead control panel	27
7	Glove box lid release, glove	215
	box lock
8	Glove box	215
9	Center console	25
A	Starter switch	31, 43
B	Horn
C	Steering wheel adjustment	37
	handle (manual)
D	Steering wheel adjustment	37
	stalk (electrical)*

At a glance

Cockpit

	Item	Page
E	Hood lock release	252
F	Parking brake pedal	44, 51
G	Door control panel	28
H	Parking brake release	44
J	Exterior lamp switch	46,
		100
K	Exterior rear view mirror	38, 99
	adjustment
L	Headlamp washer switch*	145

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At a glance

Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster

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At a glance

Instrument cluster

	Item	Page				Item	Page			Item		Page
1	Left turn signal indicator	46				Gear selector lever	43,		8	- Antilock Brake		74,
	lamp					position	142				System (ABS)	274
2	Speedometer					Program mode	143				indicator lamp
										; Brake warning		44,
3	Right turn signal indicator	46				Outside temperature	109
											lamp, USA only	51,
	lamp					indicator
												275
4	Fuel gauge with:					Digital clock	124
					7					3 Brake warning		44,
	Fuel reserve warning lamp	278				? Engine malfunction	276
											lamp, Canada only	51,
						indicator lamp
5	< Seat belt non-usage	62,										275
	warning lamp	278				V Electronic Stability	76,		9	Tachometer		109
	1 Supplemental	56,				Program (ESP)	277		A	Reset button for:
						warning lamp
	restraint system	278
						A High beam head-					Resetting trip	109
	indicator lamp						46,
											odometer
6	Multifunction display					lamp indicator	103
						E Indicator lamp					Resetting individual	121
	with:
											settings
						without function1
	Trip odometer	109
											Instrument cluster	107
						DTR Indicator lamp
	Main odometer	111									illumination
						without function1
		1			The indicator lamp illuminates with SmartKey in
					starter switch position 2. It should go out when the
					engine is running.

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At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel

Multifunction steering wheel

Item	Page		Item	Page
1 Multifunction display in	111	4	Menu systems: Press
speedometer			button
Operating control
	112		È for next system

	system				ÿ for previous system
2	Selecting the submenu or			5	Moving within a menu:
	setting the volume
					Press button
	Ç down/to decrease				J for next display
	Æ up/to increase
					K for previous display
3	Telephone*: Press button
	Í to take a call
	Ì to end a call

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Center console

Upper part

	Item	Page
1	Seat heater*, driver’s side	95
2	Rear window	49
	wiper/washer
3	ESP control switch	78
4	Hazard warning flasher	104
	switch – switching on/off
5	Central locking switch	89
6	Anti-theft alarm system	80
	indicator lamp
	Tow-away alarm switch	81

At a glance

Center console

	Item	Page
7	Seat heater*, passenger	95
	side
8	PASS. AIRBAG OFF	68,
	indicator lamp	279
9	Audio system,	169
	or
	COMAND* (see separate
	operating instructions)
A	Climate control	150
	Automatic climate control*	158
	Rear window defroster	149

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At a glance

Center console

Lower Part

	Item	Page
1	Ashtray	219
2	Gear selector lever for	43,
	automatic transmission	142
3	Storage compartment	217
	Cup holder	216
	Cigarette lighter	220
4	Armrest	218
5	Program mode selector for	143
	automatic transmission

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At a glance

Overhead control panel

Overhead control panel

	Item	Page
1	Rear interior lighting	105
	on/off
2	Sliding/pop-up roof*	199
3	Right reading lamp on/off	105
4	Interior lighting control	105
5	Hands-free microphone for	136,
	Tele Aid* (emergency call	189,
	system), telephone* and	222
	voice control system*
	(see separate operating
	instructions)
6	Interior rear view mirror	38,
		146
7	Garage door opener	230
8	Left reading lamp on/off	105
9	Tele Aid* (emergency call	222
	system) button

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At a glance

Door control panel

Door control panel

	Item	Page
1	Door handle	87
2	Memory function* (for	97
	storing seat, exterior
	mirror and steering wheel
	settings)
3	Seat adjustment	32, 90
4	Switches for	196
	opening/closing front door
	windows
5	Switch for rear door	72
	window override
6	Switches for	196
	opening/closing rear door
	windows

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Getting started

Unlocking

Adjusting

Driving

Parking and locking

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Getting started

Unlocking

Unlocking

The “Getting started” section provides an Unlocking with the SmartKey overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-

tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the information given here.

If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment.

SmartKey with remote control

1 ‹Lock button

2 ŒUnlock button

3 ÂPanic button* ( page 73)

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Canada only:

Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button* 3.

Press unlock button Œon the SmartKey.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up.

Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” ( page 84).

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