Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4matic 2008 Owner's Manual
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Operator’s Manual
C-Class
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Order No. 6515 0614 13 Part No. 204 584 11 81 USA Edition A 2008
C-Class
C 230 (Canada only)
C 230 Sport (Canada only)
C 230 4MATIC (Canada only)
C 230 4MATIC Sport (Canada only)
C 300
C 300 Sport
C 300 4MATIC
C 300 4MATIC Sport
C 350 (Canada only)
C 350 Sport
C 350 4MATIC (Canada only)
C 350 4MATIC Sport (Canada only)
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:
앫 Please read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be
handy for your reference.
앫 Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
앫 Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual.
They are designed to help improve the
safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A DaimlerChrysler Company
Contents
Introduction .......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 11
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle
outside the USA or Canada............ 12
Where to find it.................................... 13
Symbols............................................... 14
Operating safety .................................. 15
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 15
Problems with your vehicle.................. 16
Reporting safety defects...................... 17
Reporting safety defects ................ 17
Vehicle data recording......................... 18
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 18
At a glance .......................................... 19
Exterior view......................................... 20
Storage compartments......................... 22
Cockpit................................................. 24
Instrument cluster ................................ 26
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28
Center console ..................................... 29
Upper part ...................................... 29
Lower part ...................................... 30
Overhead control panel ........................ 31
Driver’s door control panel
and seat adjustment/memory*............ 32
Safety and Security ........................... 33
Occupant safety ................................... 34
Air bags .......................................... 36
Occupant Classification System ..... 41
Seat belts ....................................... 46
Active head restraints..................... 50
Children in the vehicle .................... 51
Blocking of
rear door window operation............ 57
Panic alarm .......................................... 58
Driving safety systems ......................... 59
ABS................................................. 59
Adaptive Brake ............................... 60
BAS................................................. 60
EBP ................................................. 61
®
............................................... 62
ESP
Four wheel electronic traction
®
system (4MATIC) with the ESP
..... 65
Anti-theft systems ................................ 66
Immobilizer ..................................... 66
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 66
Canceling the alarm........................ 67
Contents
Controls in detail ............................... 69
Locking and unlocking ......................... 70
SmartKey ....................................... 70
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Canada only) ................................. 73
Checking batteries in the SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Canada only) ................................. 78
Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) .. 79
Opening doors from the inside ....... 79
Automatic central locking .............. 80
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................... 81
Starter switch positions ....................... 82
SmartKey ....................................... 82
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Canada only) ................................. 83
Seats.................................................... 85
Seat adjustment............................. 85
Lumbar support.............................. 91
Seat heating* ................................. 91
Steering wheel..................................... 93
Steering wheel adjustment,
manual ........................................... 93
Steering wheel adjustment,
electrical* (Canada only)................ 94
Easy-entry/exit feature*
(Canada only) ................................. 95
Mirrors................................................. 97
Interior rear view mirror ................. 97
Exterior rear view mirrors............... 97
Power folding
exterior rear view mirrors*............. 98
Interior rear view mirror,
antiglare position ........................... 99
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors*. 100
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position* (Canada only)... 101
Memory function* (Canada only)....... 102
Storing positions into memory* ... 103
Recalling positions from memory* 103
Storing exterior rear
view mirror parking position*....... 104
Fastening the seat belts .................... 105
Proper use of seat belts ............... 106
Seat belt height adjustment ......... 107
Lighting ............................................. 108
Exterior lamp switch .................... 108
Switching on high beams............. 112
Headlamp cleaning system*........ 112
Corner-illuminating front
fog lamps* (With Bi-Xenon*
headlamps only)........................... 112
Hazard warning flasher ................ 114
Interior lighting ............................ 114
Door entry lamps ......................... 116
Trunk lamp................................... 116
Windshield wipers ............................. 117
Switching on/off
windshield wipers ........................ 118
Single wipe .................................. 118
Intermittent wiping ...................... 118
Wiping with
windshield washer fluid................ 119
Power windows ................................. 120
Opening and closing
power windows ............................ 120
Summer opening feature ............. 123
Convenience closing feature........ 124
Contents
Driving and parking............................ 126
Starting the engine....................... 126
Driving off .................................... 129
Turn signals.................................. 131
Problems while driving ................. 132
Parking......................................... 133
Turning off the engine .................. 134
Releasing seat belts ..................... 135
Manual transmission ......................... 136
Shifting into reverse..................... 137
Automatic transmission*................... 138
Gear selector lever....................... 138
Shifting procedure ....................... 139
Gear selector lever positions ....... 140
Driving tips................................... 142
Gear ranges ................................. 143
Automatic shift program .............. 144
Gear selector lever
one-touch gearshifting ................. 145
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 146
Instrument cluster ............................. 147
Multifunction display.................... 147
Adjusting instrument
cluster display illumination........... 148
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 148
Tachometer................................... 149
Outside temperature indicator...... 149
Fuel gauge .................................... 150
Control system ................................... 151
Multifunction display..................... 151
Multifunction steering wheel......... 152
Menus........................................... 154
Trip menu...................................... 156
Navi* menu................................... 158
Audio menu................................... 158
TEL menu* .................................... 160
Service menu ................................ 164
Settings menu............................... 165
Audio system...................................... 176
Audio and telephone, operation.... 176
Audio system overview ................. 176
Operating safety ........................... 177
Audio system components............ 177
Menu............................................. 185
Operation...................................... 188
SYS menu ..................................... 192
Radio operation ............................ 194
Satellite radio*.............................. 200
CD mode....................................... 208
Audio Aux mode............................ 220
Telephone* ................................... 222
“911” emergency call ................... 231
Phone book................................... 233
Call lists........................................ 236
Making calls.................................. 237
Functions during a single call ....... 240
Driving systems.................................. 241
Cruise control ............................... 241
Hill start assist system ................. 246
Air vents ............................................. 247
Opening and closing air vents....... 248
Dual-zone automatic climate control.. 250
Deactivating the
climate control system ................. 252
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode ........... 253
Setting the temperature ............... 253
Adjusting air distribution .............. 254
Adjusting air volume ..................... 254
Using driver-side settings for all
temperature zones (Canada only) . 254
Front defroster ............................. 255
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
(USA only)..................................... 256
Rear window defroster.................. 256
Air recirculation mode .................. 257
Air conditioning ............................ 258
Contents
3-zone automatic climate control*
(Canada only)..................................... 259
Deactivating
climate control system................. 261
Operating climate control
system in automatic mode ........... 261
Setting the temperature ............... 262
Adjusting air distribution .............. 263
Adjusting air volume..................... 263
Using driver-side settings for
all temperature zones................... 263
Front defroster ............................. 264
Rear window defroster ................. 265
Air recirculation mode .................. 265
Residual engine heat
and ventilation.............................. 266
Air conditioning ............................ 267
Rear climate control ..................... 268
Trunk ................................................. 269
Opening trunk .............................. 269
Closing trunk................................ 270
Trunk emergency release ............. 271
Valet locking ................................ 272
Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 273
Opening and closing
power tilt/sliding sunroof............. 273
Synchronizing............................... 275
Panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel* ................... 276
Roller sunblinds............................ 276
Opening and closing panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel. 277
Synchronizing............................... 278
Loading and storing ........................... 280
Roof rack*.................................... 280
Split rear bench seat* .................. 281
Loading instructions..................... 282
Storage compartments ................ 283
Cup holders.................................. 287
Trunk............................................ 288
Useful features .................................. 289
Sun visors .................................... 289
Rear window sunshade* .............. 290
Ashtrays ....................................... 291
Cigarette lighter ........................... 292
Power outlet in the glove box....... 293
Power outlet in the
rear passenger compartment....... 293
Floormats*................................... 294
lTele Aid* ..................................... 295
Garage door opener* ................... 303
Operation ......................................... 309
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 310
Driving instructions ........................... 311
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 311
Drinking and driving..................... 311
Pedals .......................................... 311
Power assistance ......................... 311
Brakes.......................................... 312
Driving off .................................... 314
Parking......................................... 314
Tires............................................. 315
Hydroplaning................................ 315
Tire traction ................................. 316
Tire speed rating .......................... 316
Winter driving instructions ........... 317
Standing water............................. 318
Passenger compartment.............. 318
Driving abroad ............................. 318
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 319
Catalytic converter....................... 319
Emission control .......................... 320
Coolant temperature.................... 321
Contents
At the gas station .............................. 322
Refueling...................................... 322
Check regularly and
before a long trip.......................... 324
Engine compartment ......................... 325
Hood ............................................ 325
Engine oil ..................................... 327
Transmission fluid level................ 328
Coolant level ................................ 329
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 330
Tires and wheels................................ 331
Important guidelines .................... 331
Tire care and maintenance........... 332
Direction of rotation..................... 334
Loading the vehicle ...................... 334
Recommended tire
inflation pressure ......................... 339
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 341
Tire labeling.................................. 348
Load identification ....................... 352
DOT,
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ... 352
Maximum tire load ....................... 353
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 354
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 354
Tire ply material ............................ 356
Tire and loading terminology......... 356
Rotating tires ................................ 359
Winter driving ..................................... 360
Winter tires ................................... 360
Snow chains.................................. 361
Maintenance....................................... 362
Maintenance
service indicator message ............ 362
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display ............... 363
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator ........................... 363
Vehicle care........................................ 364
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 364
Practical hints .................................. 373
What to do if …? ................................. 374
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 374
Air bag off indicator lamp ............. 385
Vehicle status messages in
the multifunction display .............. 387
Where will I find ...? ............................ 420
First aid kit.................................... 420
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, Minispare wheel..... 420
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 424
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 424
Locking the vehicle ....................... 425
Fuel filler flap ................................ 426
Manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever... 426
Resetting activated head restraints.... 427
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 428
Replacing bulbs .................................. 430
Bulbs............................................. 431
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 432
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 436
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 438
Removing wiper blades................. 439
Installing wiper blades .................. 439
Contents
Flat tire .............................................. 440
Preparing the vehicle.................... 440
Mounting the Minispare wheel ..... 441
Battery ............................................... 446
Disconnecting the battery ............ 448
Removing the battery ................... 449
Charging and reinstalling
the battery.................................... 449
Reconnecting the battery............. 450
Jump starting ..................................... 451
Towing the vehicle ............................. 453
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 455
Fuses ................................................. 456
Fuse box
in passenger compartment .......... 457
Fuse box
in engine compartment ................ 457
Fuse box
in the trunk................................... 458
Technical data ................................. 459
Parts service ...................................... 460
Warranty coverage............................. 461
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet ...... 461
Identification labels ........................... 462
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 464
C 300/C 350 ............................... 464
Engine................................................ 465
Rims and tires.................................... 467
Same size tires............................. 468
Mixed size tires ............................ 469
Minispare wheel ........................... 471
Electrical system ............................... 473
Main dimensions and weights............ 474
Main dimensions .......................... 474
Weights ........................................ 475
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 476
Capacities .................................... 476
Engine oils.................................... 480
Engine oil additives ...................... 480
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 480
Brake fluid.................................... 480
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 481
Gasoline additives ........................ 481
Fuel requirements........................ 482
Flexible Fuel Vehicles (USA only) . 482
Coolants ...................................... 484
Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system*.. 486
Index................................................. 487
왔
Product information
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using Genuine
Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories explicitly approved
by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies
should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.
Introduction
Product information
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, as well as
approved conversion parts and accessories are available at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Here they can be
properly installed and you will receive comprehensive information, including advice
on permissible technical modifications.
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Introduction
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 Maintenance Booklet
are important documents and should be
kept with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information
about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty
앫 Emission System Warranty
앫 Emission Performance Warranty
앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
Warranty
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont only)
앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws)
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Introduction
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 (approximately 29000 km)
on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever
occurs first, a reasonable number of repair
attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to
repair two or more times, and you have
directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for
its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a
cumulative total of more than
30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a
dealer, it should be addressed to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with
you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each
service in the booklet for you.
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Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to
the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature
portfolio.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to
send in the “Change of Address Notice”
found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It
is in your own interest that we can contact
you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
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.
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
앫 service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts,
앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-
er 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
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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왔 Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information
for you, the vehicle operator. Each section
has its own reference color.
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of your vehicle’s interior and exterior main features.
Safety and Security
Here you will find descriptions of the safety
and security features of your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information
about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section also describes technical
innovations.
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.
Introduction
Where to find it
Indexes
The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly
and easily.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:
앫 this Operator’s Manual
앫 the Maintenance Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be
provided as required depending on the
equipment options installed in your vehicle.
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Introduction
Symbols
Trademarks:
®
앫 ESP
is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler.
앫 HomeLink
®
is a registered trademark
of Prince, a Johnson Controls
Company.
앫 SIRIUS and related marks are trade-
marks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
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 dam-
!
age to your vehicle.
Helpful hints or further information you may
i
find useful.
왘 This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
왘 A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
컄 page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a warning which is continued on
the next page.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a procedure which is continued
on the next page.
-> This symbol is used to indicate
cross-references to term definitions.
Display
Words appearing in the multifunction display and COMAND
display are printed in the type
shown here.
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왔 Operating safety
Warning! G
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz 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.
Introduction
Operating safety
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:
앫 the safety precautions in this manual
앫 the “Technical data” section in this
manual
앫 traffic rules and regulations
앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Warning! G
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended
to make you and others aware of various
risks. You should not remove any of these
warning labels unless explicitly instructed to
do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you
and others to be unaware of certain risks
which may result in an accident and/or personal injury.
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Introduction
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz 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.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9
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Introduction
Reporting safety defects
왔 Reporting safety defects
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.”
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,
or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Introduction
Vehicle data recording
Information regarding electronic recording devices
(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid* system,
may transmit some data in certain accidents.
This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.
DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others
앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or
앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check the Tele Aid* subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted
via that system.
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At a glance
Exterior view
Storage compartments
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Driver’s door control panel and seat
adjustment/memory*
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At a glance
Exterior view
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At a glance
Exterior view
Item Page
1 Trunk
앫 Unlocking
앫 Opening and closing
앫 Minispare wheel
앫 Vehicle tool kit
269
269
441
420
2 Rear lamps 431
3 Rear window, defrosting 265
4 Fuel filler flap
Refueling
Gasoline
322
322
481
5 Doors
앫 Locking and unlocking
앫 Opening and closing
앫 Unlocking/locking in an
70
70
424
emergency
6 Exterior rear view mirror
앫 Adjusting 97
Item Page
앫 Auto-dimming rear view
mirrors*
앫 Power folding exterior rear
view mirrors*
앫 Parking position*
(Canada only)
7 Tires and wheels
앫 Checking tire inflation
pressure
앫 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS), (USA only)
앫 Run Flat Indicator (Canada
only)
앫 General information
앫 Minispare wheel
앫 Flat tire
8 Towing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt
97
100
98
101
331
341
344
342
331
422
440
453
455
Item Page
9 Headlamp cleaning system* 112
a Front lamps 431
b Hood, opening
Engine oil
Coolant
Battery
c Windshield wipers
Wiper blades, replacing
Wiper blades, cleaning
325
327
329
446
117
438
368
d Windshield
Front window, defrosting
Cleaning with wiper fluid
Cleaning
264
119
368
e Roofs
앫 Power tilt/sliding sunroof
앫 Panorama roof with power
273
276
tilt/sliding panel*
21
At a glance
Storage compartments
22
At a glance
Storage compartments
Item Page
1 Glove box
Power outlet
Aux socket
2 Door pocket
3 Storage pocket 286
4 Door pocket
5 Hooks on left and right side in
trunk
6 Parcel net on left side in trunk 288
7 Storage space for Minispare
wheel and vehicle tool kit in
trunk
8 Door pocket
284
293
220
288
422,
420
Item Page
9 Storage pocket 286
a Door pocket
b Document holder in sun visor 289
c Parcel net in front passenger
footwell
d Ashtray
Cigarette lighter
e Cup holder 287
f Right storage compartment in
front center armrest
285
291
292
284
Item Page
g Right storage compartment in
front center armrest
h Ashtray in rear passenger
compartment
Power outlet
j Cup holder in the rear center
armrest
k Rear center armrest with stor-
age compartment and
cup holder
284
292
293
287
286
287
23
At a glance
Cockpit
24
At a glance
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Lever for cruise control 242
2 Instrument cluster 26
3 Multifunction steering wheel 152
4 Horn
5 Overhead control panel 31
6 Glove box 284
7 Glove box lock 284
8 Center console 29
9 Starter switch
KEYLESS-GO*
82
83
start/stop button
(Canada only)
Item Page
a Steering wheel release handle
(manual)
b Steering wheel adjustment
stalk (electrical)*
(Canada only)
c Combination switch
앫 High beam
앫 Corner-illuminating
lamps*
앫 Windshield wipers
앫 Turn signals
94
93
112
112
117
131
Item Page
d Hood lock release 326
e Parking brake pedal 130
f Parking brake release 130
g Exterior lamp switch 108
h Door control panel and seat
32
adjustment/memory*
25
At a glance
Instrument cluster
26
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 Combination gauge with:
Fuel gauge
4 Fuel tank reserve
warning lamp
Coolant temperature gauge
Ì Coolant temperature
warning lamp
Indicator/warning lamps:
A High beam headlamp
indicator lamp
± Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
;
USA only
3
Canada only
2 L Left turn signal
indicator lamp
Brake warning
lamp
380
112
374
382
378
376
131
Item Page
3 v Electronic Stability
Program (ESP
warning lamp
4 Speedometer
5 Multifunction display
6 K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
7 Tachometer with:
H Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale,
USA only
= SRS indicator lamp 382
- Antilock Brake System
(ABS) indicator lamp
< Seat belt telltale 380
8 Outside temperature
(manual transmission)
Outside temperature /
additional speedometer
(automatic transmission*)
®
)
380
131
380
59
149
149,
169
Item Page
9 Outside temperature
(automatic transmission*)
a Selected program mode
indicator
(automatic transmission*)
b Gear position/range
indicator
(automatic transmission*)
Additional speedometer
(manual transmission)
c Digital clock 151
d Instrument cluster
illumination
149,
169
140
143
169
148
27
At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
Item Page
1 Multifunction display 151
Operating control system 151
2 Volume control:
Press button
æ to increase volume
ç to decrease volume
Telephone*:
Press button
s to take a call
to dial a call
t to end a call
to reject an incoming
call
F to mute
3 ! to activate Voice
Control*
1
Voice Control* is only available with COMAND*.
Refer to separate operating instructions.
1
Item Page
4 L to cancel Voice
Control*
1
, back, to
confirm message
5 To call up line for menus and
select menus:
Press button
& to scroll to the right
( to scroll to the left
To select submenu or scroll
through lists:
Press button
$ to scroll up
% to scroll down
Press button
# to confirm selection
152
28
왔 Center console
Upper part
Item Page
1 Audio display cover 180
2 Hazard warning flasher
switch – switching on/off
3 Anti-theft alarm system
indicator lamp
4 Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp
5 ESP® control switch 64
6 Audio system, 176
or
COMAND* (see separate
operating instructions)
114
66
45,
385,
393
At a glance
Center console
Item Page
7 Seat heating*, passenger
side
8 Rear window sunshade
switch*
9 Dual-zone automatic
climate control
3-zone automatic climate
control* (Canada only)
Rear window defroster 256,
a Seat heating*, driver’s side 91
91
290
250
259
265
29
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