Mercedes Benz E320 2004, E320 4MATIC 2004, E500 4MATIC 2004 Owner Manual
E320
E 320 4MATIC
E 500 4MATIC
Our company and staff congratulate you
on the purchase of your new
Mercedes-Benz.
앫 Please read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be
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name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as
easy as possible to operate and provide
years of service.
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as well as your and your passengers' safety, we ask you to make a small investment
of time:
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contained in this manual. They are designed to assist you with the operation
of your Mercedes-Benz.
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and cautions contained in this manual.
They are designed to help improve the
safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A DaimlerChrysler Company
Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
At a glance .......................................... 19
Cockpit................................................. 20
Instrument cluster ................................ 22
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 24
Center console ..................................... 25
Upper part ...................................... 25
Lower part ...................................... 26
Overhead control panel ........................ 27
Door control panel................................ 28
Getting started................................... 29
Unlocking ............................................. 30
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 30
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 32
Adjusting .............................................. 34
Seats .............................................. 34
Steering wheel ................................ 37
Mirrors............................................ 38
Driving.................................................. 40
Fastening the seat belts ................. 40
Starting the engine ......................... 43
Switching on headlamps ................. 47
Turn signals and high beam ............ 47
Windshield wipers........................... 48
Problems while driving.................... 50
Parking and locking .............................. 52
Parking brake ................................. 52
Switching off headlamps................. 53
Turning off engine ........................... 53
Contents
Safety and Security........................... 57
Occupant safety................................... 58
Airbags ........................................... 59
Seat belts ....................................... 64
Children in the vehicle.................... 67
Blocking of rear door window
operation........................................ 74
Panic alarm .......................................... 75
Activating ....................................... 75
Deactivating ................................... 75
Driving safety systems ......................... 76
ABS ................................................ 76
BAS ................................................ 78
ESP................................................. 78
The SBC brake system ................... 81
Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC) with the ESP ....... 84
Anti-theft systems................................ 85
Immobilizer..................................... 85
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 86
Tow-away alarm ............................. 87
Controls in detail............................... 89
Locking and unlocking......................... 90
SmartKey ....................................... 90
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ........ 93
Opening the doors from
the inside ....................................... 99
Opening the tailgate....................... 99
Closing the tailgate ...................... 102
Tailgate opening/ closing
system* ....................................... 103
Automatic central locking ............ 107
Locking and unlocking from
the inside ..................................... 107
Seats ................................................. 109
Easy-entry/ exit feature* ............. 109
Removing and installing front
seat head restraints ..................... 110
Rear seat head restraints ............. 111
Multicontour seat* ....................... 112
Drive- Dynamic seat* ................... 113
Heated seats* .............................. 114
Seat ventilation* .......................... 115
Folding bench seat in cargo
compartment ............................... 116
Memory function ............................... 120
Storing positions in memory ........ 121
Recalling positions from
memory........................................ 121
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking position ................ 121
Lighting ............................................. 123
Exterior lamp switch .................... 123
Combination switch ..................... 127
Hazard warning flasher ................ 127
Interior lighting ............................ 128
Door entry lamps ......................... 130
Cargo compartment lamp ............ 130
Instrument cluster ............................. 131
Instrument cluster illumination .... 131
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 132
Trip odometer .............................. 132
Tachometer.................................. 133
Outside temperature indicator ..... 133
Contents
Control system .................................. 134
Multifunction display .................... 134
Multifunction steering wheel........ 135
Menus .......................................... 137
Standard display menu ................ 139
AUDIO menu ................................ 139
NAVI* menu ................................. 141
Distronic* menu........................... 141
Malfunction memory menu .......... 142
Settings menu .............................. 143
Trip computer menu..................... 158
TEL menu* ................................... 160
Automatic transmission..................... 163
One-touch gearshifting................. 164
Gear ranges ................................. 165
Gear selector lever position ......... 166
Program mode selector switch..... 167
Accelerator position ..................... 168
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 168
Good visibility ..................................... 169
Rear view mirror ........................... 169
Windshield wipers ......................... 170
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 171
Sun visors ..................................... 171
Roller sunblind* in the
rear doors ..................................... 173
Rear window defroster.................. 173
Climate control................................... 174
Setting the temperature................ 178
Adjusting air distribution............... 178
Adjusting air volume ..................... 179
Defrosting ..................................... 179
Air recirculation mode .................. 180
Deactivating the climate
control system .............................. 181
Air conditioning............................. 182
Residual heat and ventilation* ...... 182
Automatic climate control* ................ 184
Setting the temperature ............... 188
Adjusting air distribution .............. 189
Adjusting air volume ..................... 190
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ....... 190
Defrosting ..................................... 190
Air recirculation mode .................. 191
Charcoal filter ............................... 192
Deactivating the climate
control system .............................. 193
Air conditioning ............................ 194
Residual heat and ventilation........ 194
Rear air conditioning..................... 195
Power windows .................................. 197
Opening and closing the
windows........................................ 197
Synchronizing power windows...... 200
Sliding/ pop-up roof* ......................... 201
Opening and closing the
sliding/ pop-up roof...................... 201
Synchronizing the
sliding/ pop-up roof...................... 204
Contents
Driving systems ................................. 205
Cruise control............................... 205
Distronic*..................................... 208
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)* ......... 220
Loading .............................................. 223
Split rear bench seat .................... 223
Expanding the cargo
compartment................................ 225
Loading instructions ..................... 226
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 227
Cargo management system*........ 228
Storage box in cargo
compartment................................ 231
Twin roller blind............................ 232
Useful features .................................. 234
Interior storage spaces ................ 234
Ashtrays ....................................... 238
Cigarette lighter ........................... 239
12-V socket* ................................ 240
Heated steering wheel* ............... 240
Telephone*................................... 241
Tele Aid* ...................................... 242
Garage door opener ..................... 250
Operation ......................................... 257
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 258
Driving instructions............................ 259
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 259
Drinking and driving ..................... 259
Pedals .......................................... 259
Power assistance ......................... 260
Brakes .......................................... 260
Driving off .................................... 262
Parking......................................... 262
Tires ............................................. 262
Hydroplaning................................ 263
Tire traction.................................. 264
Tire speed rating .......................... 264
Winter driving instructions ........... 265
Standing water ............................. 266
Passenger compartment .............. 266
Driving abroad.............................. 266
Control and operation of
radio transmitter .......................... 267
Catalytic converter ....................... 267
Emission control .......................... 268
Coolant temperature .................... 268
At the gas station .............................. 270
Check regularly and before
a long trip..................................... 271
Engine compartment ......................... 273
Hood ............................................ 273
Engine oil ..................................... 274
Transmission fluid level................ 277
Coolant level ................................ 277
Battery ......................................... 279
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 280
Tires and wheels................................ 281
Important guidelines .................... 281
Life of tire .................................... 282
Direction of rotation..................... 282
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 282
Rotating wheels ........................... 285
Winter driving .................................... 287
Winter tires .................................. 287
Block heater* (Canada only) ........ 288
Snow chains................................. 288
Contents
Maintenance...................................... 289
Flexible Service System PLUS
(FSS PLUS)................................... 289
Clearing the service indicator ...... 290
Service term exceeded ................ 290
Calling up the service indicator.... 290
Resetting the service indicator..... 290
Setting the date for special
works ........................................... 292
Calling up the service
data information........................... 293
Vehicle care....................................... 294
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 294
Practical hints .................................. 301
What to do if … ................................... 302
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 302
Lamp in center console................. 309
Messages in the display................ 310
Where will I find ...? ............................ 342
First aid kit.................................... 342
Vehicle tool kit, jack and
spare wheel .................................. 342
Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 345
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 345
Locking the vehicle ....................... 346
Changing batteries in the
SmartKey/ SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* ............................... 346
Fuel filler flap emergency
release .......................................... 348
Manually unlocking the
transmission selector lever........... 348
Opening/ closing in an emergency..... 350
Sliding/ pop-up roof*.................... 350
Replacing bulbs .................................. 351
Bulbs............................................. 351
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 353
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 355
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 356
Removing wiper blades ................. 356
Installing wiper blades .................. 357
Flat tire............................................... 358
Preparing the vehicle .................... 358
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 358
Batteries............................................. 363
Disconnecting the battery ............ 365
Removing the battery ................... 365
Charging and reinstalling
the battery .................................... 365
Reconnecting the battery ............. 366
Jump starting...................................... 367
Towing the vehicle.............................. 369
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 371
Fuses.................................................. 373
Fuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 373
Contents
Technical data.................................. 375
Spare parts service ............................ 376
Warranty coverage ............................. 377
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 377
Identification labels............................ 378
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 379
E 320/ E 500 ............................... 379
Engine................................................ 380
Rims and tires .................................... 381
Same size tires ............................. 381
Minispare wheel ........................... 382
Electrical system................................ 383
Main dimensions................................ 384
Weights.............................................. 385
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 386
Capacities .................................... 386
Engine oils.................................... 388
Engine oil additives ...................... 388
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 388
Brake fluid.................................... 388
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 389
Fuel requirements ........................ 389
Gasoline additives ........................ 389
Coolants....................................... 390
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ............................. 392
Consumer information ....................... 393
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 393
Technical terms............................... 395
Index................................................. 401
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.
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Product information
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will
receive comprehensive information, also
on permissible technical modifications,
and where proper installation will be performed.
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Operator’s Manual
왔 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
Ce nter will be glad to info r m you of c orrect
care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be
kept with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information
about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
앫 New Car 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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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 calender days. Written notification
should be sent to us, not a dealer, at
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer
Assistance Center, One Mercedes
Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.
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Maintenance
The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be
performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Service Booklet with you
when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.
The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
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 glove box.
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.
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Operator’s Manual
Operating your vehicle outside the USA
or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
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
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5
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Where to find it
왔 Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information
for you, the vehicle operator. For easy
access, each section has its own reference
color:
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the
controls that can be operated from the
driver’s seat.
Getting started
Here you will find all the information you
need for your first drive. You should read
this section first if this is your first
Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security
Her e y ou wil l f in d d es cr ipt io ns o f t he sa fe ty
features of your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information
about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting
started” section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar
with the basic functions of your vehicle,
this section will be of particular interest to
you.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you
need for the proper operation of your vehicle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for
dealing with problems you may encounter.
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The glossary provides explanations of the
most important technical terms.
The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly
and easily.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:
앫 this Operator’s Manual
앫 the Service Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be
provided as required depending on the
equipment options installed in your vehicle.
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왔 Symbols
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
Warning! G
Introduction
Symbols
왘 This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
* 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 notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
!
Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i
Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
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
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.
-> In the glossary of technical
terms, this symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term
definitions.
DISPLAY
Words appearing in the multifunction display are printed in
the type shown here.
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Operating safety
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 your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.
Warning! G
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody
or tires / wheels, for example when running
over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,
may cause serious damage to and impair the
operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a
sudden strong vibration or ride disturbance,
or you suspect that damage to your vehicle
has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down,
and drive with caution to an area which is a
safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and
tires / wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:
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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Problems with your vehicle
왔 Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is
not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us
at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5
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Reporting safety defects
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 either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or
write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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At a glance
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Door control panel
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At a glance
Cockpit
왔 Cockpit
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At a glance
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Parking brake pedal 45, 52
2 Hood lock release 273
3 Steering wheel adjustment
37
stalk
Heated steering wheel* 240
4 Parking brake release 45
5 Combination switch
앫 Turn signals 47
앫 Windshield wipers 48
앫 High beam 47
6 Door control panel 28
7 Exterior lamp switch 123
Item Page
8 Headlamp washer button* 171
9 Cruise control lever
앫 Cruise control 212
앫 Distronic* 208
a Instrument cluster 22,
131
b Multifunction steering
wheel
24,
135
c Horn
d Lever for voice control sys-
tem*, see separate
operating instructions
Item Page
e Starter switch 31
f Overhead control panel 27
g Mobile phone/Glasses box 234
h Glove box lid release, glove
234
box lock
j Glove box 234
k Center console 25
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
왔 Instrument cluster
22
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 L Left turn signal indi-
cator lamp
2 v Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS)/Electro nic
Stability Program
(ESP) warning lamp
3 Speedometer
4 Multifunction display
with:
Basic display with outside
temperature display
Status indicator with malfunction warning message
Trip odometer 132
5 l Distance warning
1
lamp
6 K Right turn signal indi-
cator lamp
1
Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without
function. It illuminates with the engine on. It should
go out when the engine is running.
303
146
307
Item Page
7 Coolant temperature dis-
play with:
• Coolant tempera-
ture warning lamp
8 Tachometer with:
1 Supplemental
restraint system
indicator lamp
- Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) malfunction indicator lamp
< Seat belt non-usage
warning lamp
A High beam head-
lamp indicator
9 Main odometer with:
앫 Selector lever position 43
앫 Program mode 167
306
308
302
307
127
Item Page
a Clock with: 148
; Brake warning
304
lamp, except
Canada
3 Brake warning
304
lamp, Canada only
? Engine malfunction
305
indicator lamp
b Fuel display with:
A Fuel reserve warn-
307
ing lamp
c Reset button for:
앫 Resetting trip
132
odometer
앫 Adjusting instrument
131
cluster illumination
앫 Confirming new time
148
settings
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At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
왔 Multifunction steering wheel
Item Page
1 Multifunction display in
speedometer
Operating control system
2 Selecting the submenu or
setting the volume
ç down/to decrease
æ up/to increase
3 Telephone*: Press button
s to take a call
to dial a call
t to end a call
to reject an incoming call
134
135
Item Page
4 Menu systems: Press but-
ton
è for next system
ÿ for previous system
5 Moving within a menu:
Press button
j for next display
k for previous display
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왔 Center console
Upper part
Item Page
1 Automatic climate control* 184
2 COMAND system, see sep-
arate operating instructions
3 Seat heater*, front passen-
ger side
4 Electronic Stability Pro-
gram (ESP) control switch
5 Central locking switch 108
6 Opening/closing button
for storage tray or CD
changer*, see separate operating instructions
7 Rear seat head restraints
switch, folding down
114
80
235
111
At a glance
Center console
Item Page
8 Rear window wiper 50
9 Seat heater*, driver’s side 114
a Hazard warning flasher
switch
b PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp
127
69
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At a glance
Center console
Lower part
Item Page
1 Ashtray 238
2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button
3 Selector lever for automat-
ic transmission
4 Adaptive damping system
(ADS)* switch
33
43,
163
220
Item Page
5 Vehicle level control
switch*
6 Thumbwheel for setting
distance for Distronic*
7 Distance warning func-
tion* on/off switch
8 Program mode selector for
automatic transmission
221
215
216
167
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왔 Overhead control panel
At a glance
Overhead control panel
Item Page
1 Rear interior lighting
on/off
2 Automatic interior lighting 128
3 Front interior lighting
on/off
4 Temperature sensor
5 Right reading lamp on/off 128
6 Sliding/pop-up roof* 201
129
128
Item Page
7 Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button
8 Rear view mirror 169
9 Reading lamps 128
a Garage door opener 250
b Tow-away alarm button 87
c Ambient lighting 152
d Interior lighting
e Left reading lamp on/off 129
242
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At a glance
Door control panel
왔 Door control panel
Item Page
1 Door handle 99
2 Seat adjustment 35
3 Memory function (for stor-
ing seat, exterior mirror
and steering wheel settings)
4 Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment
5 Switches for opening/
closing front and rear side
windows, rear window
override switch
6 Remote tailgate release
switch, Tailgate opening
system*
120
38
197
107
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Getting started
Unlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking
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Getting started
Unlocking
The “Getting started” section provides an
overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners
should pay special attention to the information given here.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions described here, the “Controls in
detail” section will provide you with further
information. The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment.
왔
Unlocking
Unlocking with the SmartKey
SmartKey
1 ‹ Lock button
2 Š Unlock button for tailgate*
3 ΠUnlock button
4 Â Panic button (
컄 page 75)
왘 Press unlock button Œ on the
SmartKey.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
The SBC brake system is activated.
왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
컄 page 90).
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