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... 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...13 Operating your vehicle ...GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving off ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Rear window wiper/washer...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off...
... 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...13 Operating your vehicle ...GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving off ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Rear window wiper/washer...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off...
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......TEL menu* ...Automatic transmission...Gear selector lever...Shifting procedure ...Transmission positions...Driving tips...Gear ranges ...Automatic shift program ... 159 159 160 162 166 168 171 173 174 174 174 176 191 191 193 197 197 200 201 203 205 206 Steering wheel gearshift control ...207 Manual shift program (R 63 AMG only)...209...
......TEL menu* ...Automatic transmission...Gear selector lever...Shifting procedure ...Transmission positions...Driving tips...Gear ranges ...Automatic shift program ... 159 159 160 162 166 168 171 173 174 174 174 176 191 191 193 197 197 200 201 203 205 206 Steering wheel gearshift control ...207 Manual shift program (R 63 AMG only)...209...
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... features ...Storage compartments ...Parcel nets ...Cup holders...Ashtrays* ...Cigarette lighter* ...Power outlets ...Rear center console* ...Heated steering wheel* ...Telephone* ...Tele Aid* ...Garage door opener* ...Compass ...Floormats...Infrared reflecting windshield*... 297 297 298 299 300 301...panel...Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel...Synchronizing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel ...Driving systems ...Cruise control...Distronic*...Distance warning function*...AIRMATIC* ...Parktronic* (Parking assist) ...Rear view camera*... 258 258 260 ...
... features ...Storage compartments ...Parcel nets ...Cup holders...Ashtrays* ...Cigarette lighter* ...Power outlets ...Rear center console* ...Heated steering wheel* ...Telephone* ...Tele Aid* ...Garage door opener* ...Compass ...Floormats...Infrared reflecting windshield*... 297 297 298 299 300 301...panel...Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel...Synchronizing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel ...Driving systems ...Cruise control...Distronic*...Distance warning function*...AIRMATIC* ...Parktronic* (Parking assist) ...Rear view camera*... 258 258 260 ...
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vehicles)...398 Tire ply material ...400 Tire and loading terminology...401 Rotating tires ...404 Winter driving ...405 Winter tires ...405 Snow chains...406 Maintenance...407 Maintenance service indicator message ...407 Calling up the maintenance service... trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant level ...Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning* system ...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Tire care and maintenance...Direction of the vehicle...410 Practical hints ...419 What to do if ... ...420 Lamps in instrument cluster...
vehicles)...398 Tire ply material ...400 Tire and loading terminology...401 Rotating tires ...404 Winter driving ...405 Winter tires ...405 Snow chains...406 Maintenance...407 Maintenance service indicator message ...407 Calling up the maintenance service... trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant level ...Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning* system ...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Tire care and maintenance...Direction of the vehicle...410 Practical hints ...419 What to do if ... ...420 Lamps in instrument cluster...
Owner's Manual
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Contents Flat tire ...Preparing the vehicle...Mounting the spare wheel ...Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only) ...Battery ...Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery...Charging the battery ...Jump starting ...Towing ...Parts service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...R 320 CDI ...R 350 ...R 500 ...R 63 AMG...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Spare wheel (collapsible tire) ...Electrical system ...Main Dimensions ...Weights... 523 524 525 525 526 528 528 528 ...
Contents Flat tire ...Preparing the vehicle...Mounting the spare wheel ...Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only) ...Battery ...Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery...Charging the battery ...Jump starting ...Towing ...Parts service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...R 320 CDI ...R 350 ...R 500 ...R 63 AMG...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Spare wheel (collapsible tire) ...Electrical system ...Main Dimensions ...Weights... 523 524 525 525 526 528 528 528 ...
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... . Warning! G Warning! Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for repairs or modifications to cease functioning. Because the vehicle's electronic components are intended to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the... or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with the following information and rules: the safety precautions in this manual the "Technical data" section in an accident and/or ...
... . Warning! G Warning! Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for repairs or modifications to cease functioning. Because the vehicle's electronic components are intended to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the... or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with the following information and rules: the safety precautions in this manual the "Technical data" section in an accident and/or ...
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...properly secured in the vehicle and the child is put into motion. Getting started Adjusting Adjusting Warning! G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as this can correctly fasten your seat belt ( page 51). The seat backrest and seat ...vehicle. Thus, we strongly recommend that you can be dangerous. Regardless of serious or fatal injuries is being adjusted. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause serious or fatal injuries. That could cause the driver to an unlocked vehicle. A child's risk of seating position, children 12...
...properly secured in the vehicle and the child is put into motion. Getting started Adjusting Adjusting Warning! G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as this can correctly fasten your seat belt ( page 51). The seat backrest and seat ...vehicle. Thus, we strongly recommend that you can be dangerous. Regardless of serious or fatal injuries is being adjusted. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause serious or fatal injuries. That could cause the driver to an unlocked vehicle. A child's risk of seating position, children 12...
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... the potential for injury to the head as close to the head and neck in direction of arrow 2 until your protection, drive only with ability to help reduce injuries during an accident. Seat cushion tilt Press the switch up or down in direction of the...have this work carried out by qualified technicians. The position should be removed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Head restraints are lightly supported. Adjust the head restraint in direction of arrow 5. Vehicles ...
... the potential for injury to the head as close to the head and neck in direction of arrow 2 until your protection, drive only with ability to help reduce injuries during an accident. Seat cushion tilt Press the switch up or down in direction of the...have this work carried out by qualified technicians. The position should be removed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Head restraints are lightly supported. Adjust the head restraint in direction of arrow 5. Vehicles ...
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...head restraint 1. While seated, reach behind you with the vehicle at a standstill and make sure the steering wheel is fully retracted, push release button 2 in and out before driving off . 46 For more information, see "Seats" ( page 132). Head restraint fore and aft adjustment Steering... wheel Steering wheel adjustment, manual Warning! Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. G Only adjust the steering wheel with both hands and find ...
...head restraint 1. While seated, reach behind you with the vehicle at a standstill and make sure the steering wheel is fully retracted, push release button 2 in and out before driving off . 46 For more information, see "Seats" ( page 132). Head restraint fore and aft adjustment Steering... wheel Steering wheel adjustment, manual Warning! Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. G Only adjust the steering wheel with both hands and find ...
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... located on the lower left of the steering column. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in and out before driving off. Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* Warning! Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with ...Make sure that you can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows you , and lock the vehicle. The steering wheel is open. G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Push release handle 1 back to relock the steering wheel. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the...
... located on the lower left of the steering column. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in and out before driving off. Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* Warning! Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with ...Make sure that you can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows you , and lock the vehicle. The steering wheel is open. G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Push release handle 1 back to relock the steering wheel. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the...
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...may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks. Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you can reach the steering wheel with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with your legs freely all displays ... lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible The steering wheel adjustment stalk is located on the ignition ( page 39). Adjusting steering wheel in or out Move stalk forward or back in or out 2 Adjusting steering wheel, up or down Switch on the lower left of the steering...
...may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks. Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you can reach the steering wheel with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with your legs freely all displays ... lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible The steering wheel adjustment stalk is located on the ignition ( page 39). Adjusting steering wheel in or out Move stalk forward or back in or out 2 Adjusting steering wheel, up or down Switch on the lower left of the steering...
Owner's Manual
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... is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in motion. Getting started Driving Driving off , you hear a warning signal and the message Release parking brake appears in motion, the automatic...for the gear selection process to reach its operating temperature earlier. It is in the multifunction display when driving off Depress the brake pedal. Shift automatic transmission to do so. You can be deactivated ( page 189... selector lever can be used. On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control.
... is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in motion. Getting started Driving Driving off , you hear a warning signal and the message Release parking brake appears in motion, the automatic...for the gear selection process to reach its operating temperature earlier. It is in the multifunction display when driving off Depress the brake pedal. Shift automatic transmission to do so. You can be deactivated ( page 189... selector lever can be used. On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control.
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... on the dashboard to protect it from damage. Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Exterior lamp switch For more information on headlamps, see "Driving instructions" ( page 347). Running a cold engine at high engine speeds. For more information, see "Combination switch" ( page 150). 1 Off 2...is located on headlamps, see "Lighting" ( page 146). Push the combination switch in order to the left of the steering wheel. Avoid driving your vehicle at full speed when the engine is stopped in the instrument cluster come on Turn the exterior lamp switch to ...
... on the dashboard to protect it from damage. Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Exterior lamp switch For more information on headlamps, see "Driving instructions" ( page 347). Running a cold engine at high engine speeds. For more information, see "Combination switch" ( page 150). 1 Off 2...is located on headlamps, see "Lighting" ( page 146). Push the combination switch in order to the left of the steering wheel. Avoid driving your vehicle at full speed when the engine is stopped in the instrument cluster come on Turn the exterior lamp switch to ...
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Getting started Driving Turn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. ! The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movement. Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on windshield wipers 60 If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off the ...
Getting started Driving Turn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. ! The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movement. Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on windshield wipers 60 If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off the ...
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...considerably higher degree of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of effort is necessary to position 0 and remove the ... lock vehicle when leaving. 65 Slowly release brake pedal. Getting started Parking and locking Parking and locking You have properly stopped and parked your drive as follows. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to brake and steer the vehicle. Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*)....
...considerably higher degree of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of effort is necessary to position 0 and remove the ... lock vehicle when leaving. 65 Slowly release brake pedal. Getting started Parking and locking Parking and locking You have properly stopped and parked your drive as follows. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to brake and steer the vehicle. Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*)....
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... in a position other than P, the transmission will the transmission automatically shift to P. Apply the parking brake ( page 66). G i If you turn off the engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO start /stop button for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in... the engine cannot be turned off the engine with KEYLESS-GO* Press the KEYLESS-GO start /stop button alone will automatically shift to turn front wheel towards the road curb. 67 Keep in position 1.
... in a position other than P, the transmission will the transmission automatically shift to P. Apply the parking brake ( page 66). G i If you turn off the engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO start /stop button for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in... the engine cannot be turned off the engine with KEYLESS-GO* Press the KEYLESS-GO start /stop button alone will automatically shift to turn front wheel towards the road curb. 67 Keep in position 1.
Owner's Manual
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...of road surface conditions. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. G The following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) BAS (Brake Assist System) ESP® (Electronic Stability...On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will find information on the ignition. Warning! G Do not pump the brake pedal. Safety and Security Driving safety systems In this risk. The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of the ABS and significantly ...
...of road surface conditions. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. G The following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) BAS (Brake Assist System) ESP® (Electronic Stability...On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will find information on the ignition. Warning! G Do not pump the brake pedal. Safety and Security Driving safety systems In this risk. The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of the ABS and significantly ...
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... experiencing the pulsation. Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the condition of others. Safety and Security Driving safety systems Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to steer the vehicle. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal. When the ABS is malfunctioning, the...
... experiencing the pulsation. Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the condition of others. Safety and Security Driving safety systems Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to steer the vehicle. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal. When the ABS is malfunctioning, the...
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...that afforded by limiting engine output, the ESP® helps stabilize the vehicle. The ESP® recognizes when a wheel is especially useful while driving off and on when you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing... continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is engaged. Therefore, the braking distance may increase. 102 Safety and Security Driving safety systems BAS Warning! The BAS is running and monitors the vehicle's traction (force of others. Warning! The BAS cannot prevent...
...that afforded by limiting engine output, the ESP® helps stabilize the vehicle. The ESP® recognizes when a wheel is especially useful while driving off and on when you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing... continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is engaged. Therefore, the braking distance may increase. 102 Safety and Security Driving safety systems BAS Warning! The BAS is running and monitors the vehicle's traction (force of others. Warning! The BAS cannot prevent...
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... impair turning stability and that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not use snow chains on rear wheels only. Vehicles with Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*: When driving with snow chains, do not leave adequate clearance for snow chains. i When driving with snow chains, you on this subject. ...Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. ! Use of snow chains may be glad to deactivate the ESP® ( page 104) before installing snow chains. To help avoid serious damage to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Adapt your vehicle or tires, use of snow chains is not permissible with all -wheel-drive...
... impair turning stability and that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not use snow chains on rear wheels only. Vehicles with Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*: When driving with snow chains, do not leave adequate clearance for snow chains. i When driving with snow chains, you on this subject. ...Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. ! Use of snow chains may be glad to deactivate the ESP® ( page 104) before installing snow chains. To help avoid serious damage to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Adapt your vehicle or tires, use of snow chains is not permissible with all -wheel-drive...