Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2011 Owner's Manual
C-Class
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 20
At a glance ........................................... 27
Safety ................................................... 35
Opening/closing ................................. 67
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 87
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 99
Climate control ................................. 113
Driving and parking .......................... 123
On-board computer and displays .... 181
Stowing and features ....................... 241
Maintenance and care ...................... 263
Breakdown assistance ..................... 277
Wheels and tires ............................... 293
Technical data ................................... 323
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ......................................
12 V socket
see Sockets
249
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message
Function/notes ................................ 57
Important safety notes .................... 57
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 117
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 193
Function/information .................... 174
Active Driving Assistance package . 174
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 193
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 177
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 212
Active service system PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 62
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ............................. 104
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 330
Air bags
Display message ............................ 209
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety notes .................... 38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Pelvis air bag ................................... 41
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
............................ 202
Side impact air bag .......................... 40
Window curtain air bag
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 121
Important safety notes .................. 120
Rear ............................................... 122
Setting ........................................... 120
Setting the center air vents ........... 121
Setting the side air vents ............... 121
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 198
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 248
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 192
ASSYST PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 64
Function ........................................... 64
Switching off the alarm .................... 64
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 193
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................. 169
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 189
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 213
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 102
.................... 42
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Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 134
Changing gear
Display message ............................ 224
Driving tips .................................... 132
Emergency running mode .............. 137
Kickdown ....................................... 132
Manual drive program .................... 135
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137
Program selector button ................ 132
Pulling away ................................... 127
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 137
Selector lever ................................ 130
Shift ranges ................................... 134
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 133
Transmission position display ........ 131
Transmission positions .................. 131
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 137
............................... 132
B
Back support
see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 110
Display message ............................ 212
Bag hook ............................................ 245
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 57
Basic settings
see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 58
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 286
Display message ............................ 215
Important safety notes .................. 284
Jump starting ................................. 287
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating
Notes/function .............................. 170
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 205
Notes ............................................. 331
Brake fluid level ................................ 268
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 110
Display message ............................ 211
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
BAS .................................................. 57
BAS PLUS ........................................ 58
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 331
Display message ............................ 202
Driving tips .................................... 143
High-performance brake system .... 145
Important safety notes .................. 143
Maintenance .................................. 144
Parking brake ................................ 141
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
................. 193
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 .......................................... 275
Car wash ........................................ 270
Display ........................................... 274
Exterior lights ................................ 273
Gear or selector lever .................... 274
Index
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Matte finish ................................... 272
Notes ............................................. 269
Paint .............................................. 271
Plastic trim .................................... 274
Power washer
Rear view camera .......................... 273
Roof lining ...................................... 275
Seat belt ........................................ 275
Seat cover ..................................... 274
Sensors ......................................... 273
Steering wheel ............................... 274
Tail pipes ....................................... 273
Trim pieces .................................... 274
Washing by hand ........................... 270
Wheels ........................................... 271
Windows ........................................ 272
Wiper blades .................................. 272
Wooden trim .................................. 274
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 245
Car wash (care) ................................. 270
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 190
Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Center console ..................................... 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 68
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 110
Cornering light function ................. 109
High-beam headlamps ................... 108
Important safety notes .................. 106
Low-beam headlamps .................... 108
Overview of bulb types .................. 107
Parking lamps ................................ 109
Reversing lamps ............................ 110
Standing lamps (front) ................... 109
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 52
Restraint systems ............................ 52
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 54
Special seat belt retractor ............... 54
Top Tether ....................................... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 248
................................ 271
Climate control
Controlling automatically
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 117
Defrosting the windows ................. 119
Defrosting the windshield .............. 119
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 115
Important safety notes .................. 114
Indicator lamp ................................ 117
Maximum cooling .......................... 119
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 116
Overview of systems ...................... 114
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 117
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 120
Refrigerant ..................................... 330
Setting the air distribution ............. 118
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the air vents ...................... 120
Setting the temperature ................ 118
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 120
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 118
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 103
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 261
Calling up ....................................... 260
Setting ........................................... 260
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 187
Convenience closing feature .............. 82
Convenience opening feature ............ 82
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 266
Display message ............................ 213
Notes ............................................. 331
Temperature (on-board computer) . 198
............... 117
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Temperature gauge ........................ 182
Warning lamp .................................
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
Display message ............................ 210
Function/notes ............................. 104
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 106
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 147
Deactivating ................................... 148
Display message ............................ 221
Driving system ............................... 146
Function/notes ............................. 146
Important safety notes .................. 146
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 147
Setting a speed .............................. 147
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 147
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 247
Important safety notes .................. 246
Rear compartment ......................... 247
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24
Customer Relations Department ....... 24
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D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 101
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Interior lighting .............................. 196
Digital speedometer ......................... 187
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 274
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 201
Driving systems ............................. 216
Engine ............................................ 213
General notes ................................ 201
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 201
KEYLESS-GO
Lights ............................................. 210
Safety systems .............................. 202
Service interval display .................. 268
SmartKey ....................................... 226
Tires ............................................... 221
Vehicle ........................................... 224
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 192
Distance recorder ............................. 187
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 237
DISTRONIC PLUS
Deactivating ................................... 156
Display message ............................ 219
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 155
Driving tips .................................... 157
Function/notes ............................. 148
Important safety notes .................. 148
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 155
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 76
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Control panel ................................... 34
Display message ............................ 225
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking ....................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 75
Opening (from inside) ...................... 76
Drinking and driving ......................... 142
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 134
Display ........................................... 131
Manual ........................................... 135
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 198
Drive program selector ..................... 133
.................................. 226
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Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 269
Symmetrical low beam .................. 100
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads .................. 145
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 57
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 58
Electronic brake force distribution ... 62
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 59
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 59
Important safety information ........... 56
Overview .......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 62
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 174
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 174
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 177
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 169
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 170
Cruise control ................................ 146
Display message ............................ 216
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 148
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 158
HOLD function ............................... 159
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 172
Lane Tracking package .................. 170
Parking Guidance ........................... 165
PARKTRONIC ................................. 162
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 161
Rear view camera .......................... 168
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 132
Brakes ........................................... 143
Break-in period .............................. 124
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 157
Downhill gradient ........................... 143
Drinking and driving ....................... 142
Driving abroad ............................... 100
Driving in winter .............................
Driving on flooded roads ................ 145
Driving on wet roads ...................... 145
Exhaust check ............................... 143
Fuel ................................................ 142
General .......................................... 142
Hydroplaning ................................. 145
Icy road surfaces ........................... 146
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 144
Pedals ............................................ 142
Snow chains .................................. 297
Symmetrical low beam .................. 100
Wet road surface ........................... 143
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 190
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 190
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 158
145
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating
Function/notes ................................ 94
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 94
Switching on/off ........................... 197
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 62
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 77
Trunk ............................................... 80
Vehicle ............................................. 77
................. 197
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Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 279
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information .... 20
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 234
Display message ............................ 213
Emergency starting ........................ 291
Engine number ............................... 326
Irregular running ............................ 129
Starting problems .......................... 129
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 127
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 127
Switching off .................................. 140
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 265
Additives ........................................ 330
Checking the oil level ..................... 265
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 265
Display message ............................ 215
Filling capacity ............................... 328
Notes about oil grades ................... 330
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 265
Temperature (on-board computer) . 198
Viscosity ........................................ 330
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 198
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 192
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 59
Display message ............................ 202
ETS .................................................. 59
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety information ........... 59
Warning lamp ................................. 231
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 59
........................................... 51
Exhaust check ................................... 143
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 273
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 96
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 96
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 95
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 96
Setting ............................................. 96
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 97
Storing the parking position ............. 96
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 278
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 279
MOExtended run-flat system ......... 283
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 279
Raising the vehicle ......................... 281
Floormat ............................................. 261
Front fog lamps ................................. 102
Display message ............................ 211
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 329
Consumption statistics .................. 187
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 187
Displaying the range ...................... 187
Driving tips .................................... 142
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes .................. 328
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 328
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Refueling ........................................ 137
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Index
Specifications ................................ 329
Tank content/reserve fuel
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 138
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 187
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 328
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 278
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 291
Before changing ............................. 291
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 291
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 292
Important safety notes .................. 291
............. 328
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory
Notes ............................................. 256
Opening/closing the garage door .. 259
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 257
Gasoline ............................................. 138
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 198
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 274
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 324
Glove box ........................................... 243
..................... 260
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 103
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 332
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 267
Cleaning system (function) ............ 103
Fogging up ..................................... 105
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 91
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 91
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 108
Display message ............................ 211
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 104
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Hill start assist .................................. 128
HOLD function
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................. 159
Hood
Closing ........................................... 265
Display message ............................ 225
Opening ......................................... 264
Hydroplaning ..................................... 145
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Settings ......................................... 194
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 30
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 29
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................. 106
Automatic control .......................... 106
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Emergency lighting ........................ 106
Manual control ............................... 106
Overview ........................................ 106
Reading lamp ................................. 106
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J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 278
Using ............................................. 281
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 287
K
Key
see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Display message ............................ 226
Locking ............................................ 69
Start/Stop button .......................... 125
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Unlocking ......................................... 69
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 125
SmartKey ....................................... 125
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 132
Manual drive program .................... 136
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 193
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 172
Lane Tracking package ..................... 170
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 198
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 54
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 196
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 102
Cornering light function ................. 104
Display message ............................ 210
Driving abroad ............................... 100
Fog lamps ...................................... 102
Hazard warning lamps
High beam flasher .......................... 103
High-beam headlamps ................... 103
Light switch ................................... 100
Low-beam headlamps .................... 101
Parking lamps ................................ 100
Rear fog lamp ................................ 102
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 195
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 101
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 195
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 195
Turn signals ................................... 103
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 213
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 147
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 151
Loading guidelines ............................ 242
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 76
Emergency locking ........................... 77
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 76
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 196
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 108
Display message ............................ 210
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 100
Switching on/off ........................... 101
................... 103
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Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 91
M
M+S tires ............................................ 296
Maintenance
see
ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 24
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 272
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 254
Display message ............................ 206
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 255
Emergency call .............................. 252
Important safety notes .................. 250
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 256
MB info call button ........................ 254
Remote vehicle locking .................. 256
Roadside Assistance button .......... 253
Search & Send ............................... 255
Self-test ......................................... 251
System .......................................... 251
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 255
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 71
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 77
Memory card (audio) ......................... 190
Memory function ................................. 97
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 71
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 283
MP3
Operation .......................................
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 184
Permanent display ......................... 194
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 183
Overview .......................................... 31
Multifunction steering wheel (4
buttons)
see 4-button multifunction
steering wheel
190
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 188
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 47
Resetting after being triggered ........ 47
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 124
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 52
System overview .............................. 36
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 329
Odometer ........................................... 187
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 198
Assistance menu ........................... 192
Audio menu ................................... 189
Convenience submenu .................. 197
............................... 45
Index
13
Displaying a service message ........ 269
Display messages
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 155
Factory settings submenu ............. 198
Important safety notes .................. 182
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 194
Lighting submenu .......................... 195
Menu overview .............................. 186
Message memory .......................... 201
Navigation menu ............................ 188
Operation ....................................... 183
RACETIMER ................................... 198
Service menu ................................. 194
Settings menu ............................... 194
Standard display ............................ 187
Telephone menu ............................ 190
Trip menu ...................................... 187
Vehicle submenu ........................... 196
Video DVD operation ..................... 190
On-board diagnostics interface .......... 23
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 109
Operating safety
On-board diagnostics interface ........ 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 183
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
.......................... 201
P
Paint code number ............................ 325
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 271
Panic alarm .......................................... 56
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 85
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
Resetting ......................................... 86
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
Parcel net ........................................... 243
Parking ............................................... 140
Important safety notes .................. 140
Parking brake ................................ 141
.................... 84
Position of exterior mirror, frontpassenger side
Rear view camera .......................... 168
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 165
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 204
Notes/function .............................. 141
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 218
Important safety notes .................. 165
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 109
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 164
Driving system ............................... 162
Function/notes ............................. 162
Problem (malfunction) ................... 165
Range of the sensors ..................... 162
Warning display ............................. 163
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 142
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 274
Power washers .................................. 271
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 62
Switching on/off ........................... 193
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE® (Preventive
occupant safety system)
Product information ............................ 20
Program selector button .................. 132
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 127
................................. 96
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23
14
Index
R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 161
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 198
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating
Display message ............................ 217
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 189
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 106
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 122
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 211
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Rear seat (folding the backrest
forwards/back) ................................. 244
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 273
Function/notes ............................. 168
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 95
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 96
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes .................. 137
Refueling process .......................... 138
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 137
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 256
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 24
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 216
Warning lamp ................................. 234
see Fuel
................. 196
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 130
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 85
Roof carrier ........................................ 246
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 275
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 332
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 188
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 52
Child restraint systems .................... 52
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Belt force limiters ............................ 51
Cleaning ......................................... 275
Correct usage .................................. 48
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 51
Fastening ......................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Releasing ......................................... 50
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ............... 54
Warning lamp ................................. 227
Warning lamp (function) ................... 50
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 90
Adjusting (manually and
electrically) ...................................... 90
Index
15
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 91
Adjusting the head restraint
Cleaning the cover ......................... 274
Correct driver's seat position ........... 88
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................. 91
Important safety notes .................... 89
Seat backrest display message ..... 225
Seat backrest display message
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 225
Seat heating problem ...................... 92
Seat ventilation problem .................. 93
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 97
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 92
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 92
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 273
Service
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service interval display
Displaying service messages ......... 269
Hiding service messages ............... 269
Notes ............................................. 269
Service messages .......................... 268
Service menu (on-board computer) . 194
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 331
Capacities ...................................... 328
Coolant (engine) ............................ 331
Engine oil ....................................... 330
Fuel ................................................ 328
Important safety notes .................. 326
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 330
Washer fluid ................................... 332
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 198
On-board computer ....................... 194
Setting the air distribution ............... 118
Setting the airflow ............................ 118
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 198
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 212
............ 91
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 82
Convenience opening feature .......... 82
Important safety information
Opening/closing .............................. 81
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Resetting ......................................... 83
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 72
Changing the programming ............. 71
Checking the battery ....................... 72
Convenience closing feature ............ 82
Convenience opening feature .......... 82
Display message ............................ 226
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Loss ................................................. 74
Mechanical key ................................ 71
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 125
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 74
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Snow chains ...................................... 297
Sockets
Points to observe before use ......... 249
Rear compartment ......................... 249
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 321
Storage location ............................ 279
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 187
In the Instrument cluster ................. 29
Segments ...................................... 183
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 194
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 232
........... 81
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Index
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Starting (engine) ................................ 126
Station
see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 225
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 93
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 183
Cleaning ......................................... 274
Important safety notes .................... 93
Paddle shifters ............................... 133
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 97
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 133
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 198
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 243
Cup holders ................................... 246
Glove box ....................................... 243
Important safety information ......... 242
Parcel net ...................................... 243
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 245
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 296
Sun visor ............................................ 247
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 195
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 120
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 64
............................ 207
T
Tachometer ........................................ 183
Tail lamps
Display message
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 324
Tires/wheels ................................. 319
Vehicle data ................................... 332
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 254
Display message ............................ 206
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 255
Emergency call .............................. 252
Important safety notes .................. 250
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 256
MB info call button ........................ 254
Remote vehicle locking .................. 256
Roadside Assistance button .......... 253
Search & Send ............................... 255
Self-test ......................................... 251
System .......................................... 251
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 255
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 191
Display message ............................ 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Number from the phone book ........ 191
Redialing ........................................ 191
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 191
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 182
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 198
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 198
Outside temperature ...................... 183
Setting (climate control) ................ 118
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 64
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Through-loading feature ................... 243
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 198
Tiredness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
............................ 211
Index
17
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer)
Checking manually ........................ 301
Display message ............................ 221
Maximum ....................................... 300
Notes ............................................. 299
Pressure loss warning .................... 301
Recommended ............................... 297
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 303
Restarting ...................................... 305
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 317
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 315
Bar (definition) ............................... 315
Characteristics .............................. 315
Checking ........................................ 295
Definition of terms ......................... 315
Direction of rotation ...................... 318
Display message ............................ 221
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 318
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 314
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 315
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 316
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 316
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 316
Important safety notes .................. 294
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 316
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 316
Labeling (overview) ........................ 311
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 317
Load index ..................................... 314
Load index (definition) ................... 316
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 316
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 317
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 317
..... 303
Maximum tire load ......................... 309
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 316
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 317
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 317
Replacing ....................................... 318
Service life ..................................... 295
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 317
Speed rating (definition) ................ 316
Storing ........................................... 319
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 315
Temperature .................................. 311
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 317
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 317
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 317
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 315
Tire size (data) ............................... 319
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 312
Tire tread ....................................... 295
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 317
Total load limit (definition) ............. 318
Traction ......................................... 310
Traction (definition) ....................... 317
Tread wear ..................................... 310
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 310
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 315
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 316
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 318
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 316
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 55
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 288
Installing the towing eye ................ 289
Removing the towing eye ............... 290
With the rear axle raised ................ 290
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 290
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 291
Important safety notes .................. 288
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Index
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 290
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 274
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 187
Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 187
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 188
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 80
Important safety guidelines ............. 78
Locking separately ........................... 80
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 79
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 79
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 224
Opening/closing .............................. 78
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 210
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 77
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 76
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 247
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings .......................... 194
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 306
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 77
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69
............................ 224
Lowering ........................................ 283
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................
Pulling away ................................... 127
Raising ........................................... 281
Reporting problems ......................... 23
Towing away .................................. 288
Transporting .................................. 290
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 77
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 69
Vehicle data ................................... 332
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 332
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 332
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 77
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 325
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 278
Video (DVD) ........................................ 190
VIN ...................................................... 325
141
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS
................................................ 230
Brakes ........................................... 229
Check Engine ................................. 234
Coolant .......................................... 235
Cruise control ................................ 147
Distance warning ........................... 237
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 237
ESP® .............................................. 231
ESP® OFF ....................................... 232
Fuel tank ........................................ 234
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 151
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 234
Seat belt ........................................ 227
SPORT handling mode ................... 232
SRS ................................................ 233
Tire pressure monitor .................... 238
Warranty ............................................ 325
Washer fluid
Display message
see Windshield washer system
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 283
Wheel chock ...................................... 280
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 279
Checking ........................................ 295
Cleaning ......................................... 271
Important safety notes .................. 294
Interchanging/changing ................ 318
Mounting a wheel .......................... 282
Removing a wheel .......................... 282
Storing ........................................... 319
Tightening torque ........................... 283
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 319
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 207
Operation ......................................... 42
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 272
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 119
Windshield washer system .............. 267
Notes ............................................. 332
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 112
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 111
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 296
Slippery road surfaces ................... 146
Snow chains .................................. 297
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 296
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 272
Important safety notes .................. 111
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 274
............................ 225
Index
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Introduction
20
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
Operator's Manual contains a great deal
This
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
publication of the Operator's Manual.
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 that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations. All the systems
found in your vehicle are listed in the original
purchase agreement of your vehicle. Should
you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operating Instructions and the
Maintenance Booklet are important
documents and should be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
vehicle is covered under the terms of the
Your
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:
R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R
Emission Systems Warranty
R
Emission Performance Warranty
R
California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R
State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
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Information for customers in California
California law you may be entitled to a
Under
replacement of your 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.
Roadside 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
(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.
(1-800-367-6372)
Change of address or change of ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us 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 the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
Customer Service Center (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
or
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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 MercedesBenz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R
facilities or replacement parts may
service
not be readily available.
R
unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R
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
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.
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 your vehicle.
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:
R
turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R
slow down carefully.
R
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.
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On-board diagnostics interface
WARNING
G
If you connect equipment to the on-board
diagnostics interface, it can affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. This can
impair the operating safety of your vehicle
while driving. There is a risk of accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the onboard diagnostics interface.
WARNING
G
Loose equipment or equipment cables which
are connected to the on-board diagnostics
interface 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. You may then no
longer be able to brake, operate the clutch or
accelerate as intended. There is a risk of
accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver footwell.
Connecting equipment to the on-board
diagnostics interface can lead to emissions
monitoring information being reset. This may
lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements at the next special emissions
test or main inspection.
If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the on-board diagnostic interface is used,
the starter battery may discharge.
The on-board diagnostics interface is only
intended for the connection of diagnostic
equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
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 service booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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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
Proper use
WARNING
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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.
The proper use of the vehicle requires that
you familiarize yourself with the following
information and rules:
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safety notes in this Operator's Manual
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technical data in this Operator's Manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
you should experience a problem with your
If
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its 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
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
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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
Reporting malfunctions relevant to safety
For the USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required
of all manufacturers according to 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 Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain additional information
about vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov.
Limited Warranty
!
Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of
Daimler AG.
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.
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 consent of the 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.
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The system is called TELE AID in Canada.
Please observe the mbrace1 purchase
agreement
for further details on the recording
and transfer of data by this system.
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The system is called TELE AID in Canada.
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Cockpit ................................................. 28
Instrument cluster .............................. 29
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 31
Center console .................................... 32
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
Door control panel .............................. 34
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At a glance
Cockpit
28
Cockpit
At a glance
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters 133
;
Cruise control lever 147
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Instrument cluster 29
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Horn
A
PARKTRONIC warning
display (Canada only) 162
B
Overhead control panel 33
C
Climate control systems 114
D
Ignition lock 125
Start/Stop button
125
Function Page
E
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually 93
F
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically 93
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Combination switch 103
H
Parking brake 141
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On-board diagnostic
interface 23
J
Opens the hood 264
K
Releases the parking brake 141
L
Light switch 100
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