Owner's Manual
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......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...46 Turn signals and high beam ...47 Windshield wipers...47 Problems while driving...49 Parking and locking...51 Parking brake ...52 Switching...
......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...46 Turn signals and high beam ...47 Windshield wipers...47 Problems while driving...49 Parking and locking...51 Parking brake ...52 Switching...
Owner's Manual
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... rear view mirror parking position ...Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Courtesy lighting...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator... 110 112 114 115 115 115 117 117 120 121 122 123 124 124 124 125 125 126 Contents Safety and Security ...Occupant safety...Airbags ...Seat belts ...Roll bar...Children in the vehicle...Panic alarm ...Activating ...Deactivating ...Driving safety systems...ABS ...BAS ...ESP...SBC brake...
... rear view mirror parking position ...Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Courtesy lighting...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator... 110 112 114 115 115 115 117 117 120 121 122 123 124 124 124 125 125 126 Contents Safety and Security ...Occupant safety...Airbags ...Seat belts ...Roll bar...Children in the vehicle...Panic alarm ...Activating ...Deactivating ...Driving safety systems...ABS ...BAS ...ESP...SBC brake...
Owner's Manual
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... the automatic climate control system ...179 Air conditioning...179 Ventilated storage compartments. 180 Power windows ...181 Opening and closing the windows. 181 Synchronizing power windows ...183 Retractable hardtop ...184 Opening and closing the retractable hardtop...184 Driving systems...193 Cruise control ...193 Distronic* ...196 Active Body Control (ABC) ...207 Parktronic* (Parking assist)...210 Useful features...214 Storage compartments ...214 Ashtray ...219 Cigarette lighter...219 Heated steering wheel* (SL 500, SL...
... the automatic climate control system ...179 Air conditioning...179 Ventilated storage compartments. 180 Power windows ...181 Opening and closing the windows. 181 Synchronizing power windows ...183 Retractable hardtop ...184 Opening and closing the retractable hardtop...184 Driving systems...193 Cruise control ...193 Distronic* ...196 Active Body Control (ABC) ...207 Parktronic* (Parking assist)...210 Useful features...214 Storage compartments ...214 Ashtray ...219 Cigarette lighter...219 Heated steering wheel* (SL 500, SL...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Brakes ...Driving off...Parking ...Tires ...Hydroplaning ...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water ...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad... 237 238 239 239 239 239 240 240 242 242 243 243 244 244 245 246 246 246 Control and operation of radio transmitters ...Catalytic converter...Emission control ...Coolant temperature...At the gas station ...Refuelling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Oil level in the ABC system ...Coolant ...Battery ...Windshield washer...
... ...Brakes ...Driving off...Parking ...Tires ...Hydroplaning ...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water ...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad... 237 238 239 239 239 239 240 240 242 242 243 243 244 244 245 246 246 246 Control and operation of radio transmitters ...Catalytic converter...Emission control ...Coolant temperature...At the gas station ...Refuelling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Oil level in the ABC system ...Coolant ...Battery ...Windshield washer...
Owner's Manual
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Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the vehicle ...Lowering the load assist manually Replacing batteries in an emergency . Contents Practical hints ...What to do if ... ...Lamps in instrument cluster ...AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ...Messages in the display ...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit ...Vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare wheel ...Locking/unlocking in the SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...Replacing bulbs ...Bulbs ...Replacing bulbs for front lamps ...Replacing bulbs for rear lamps... 281 282 282 290 291 323...
Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the vehicle ...Lowering the load assist manually Replacing batteries in an emergency . Contents Practical hints ...What to do if ... ...Lamps in instrument cluster ...AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ...Messages in the display ...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit ...Vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare wheel ...Locking/unlocking in the SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...Replacing bulbs ...Bulbs ...Replacing bulbs for front lamps ...Replacing bulbs for rear lamps... 281 282 282 290 291 323...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Hood lock release 3 Parking brake release 4 Door control panel 5 Exterior lamp switch 6 Headlamp washer button 7 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 47 47 120 Page 45 253 52 28 46, 117 168 Item 8 Cruise control switch Cruise control Distronic* 9 Instrument cluster a Multifunction steering wheel b Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions c Front Parktronic* warning indicator d Digital clock e Overhead control panel 210 140 27 193 196 22, 124 24, 128 Page Item f Interior storage...
... 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Hood lock release 3 Parking brake release 4 Door control panel 5 Exterior lamp switch 6 Headlamp washer button 7 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 47 47 120 Page 45 253 52 28 46, 117 168 Item 8 Cruise control switch Cruise control Distronic* 9 Instrument cluster a Multifunction steering wheel b Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions c Front Parktronic* warning indicator d Digital clock e Overhead control panel 210 140 27 193 196 22, 124 24, 128 Page Item f Interior storage...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Switches for opening/closing front and rear side windows 3 Memory function (for storing seat, mirror and steering wheel settings) 4 Seat heating switch Seat ventilation* switch 5 Seat adjustment switch 6 Remote trunk lid release switch 7 Door pocket Page 99 181 114 110 112 34, 107 102 215 28
At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Switches for opening/closing front and rear side windows 3 Memory function (for storing seat, mirror and steering wheel settings) 4 Seat heating switch Seat ventilation* switch 5 Seat adjustment switch 6 Remote trunk lid release switch 7 Door pocket Page 99 181 114 110 112 34, 107 102 215 28
Owner's Manual
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... the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Children 12 years old and under must be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with the BabySmartTM system installed in a crash. or Open the respective door. G Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switch is not properly secured in accordance with the settings for the steering wheel and the rear view mirrors. A child...
... the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Children 12 years old and under must be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with the BabySmartTM system installed in a crash. or Open the respective door. G Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switch is not properly secured in accordance with the settings for the steering wheel and the rear view mirrors. A child...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition or Open the driver's door. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with access to lose control of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down Switch on the instrument cluster...
... ignition or Open the driver's door. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with access to lose control of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down Switch on the instrument cluster...
Owner's Manual
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... direction of windshield) ! For information on a dry windshield. Wipers will not occur with a door open. 48 The switch should not be damaged as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is dependent on wetness of arrow 1. II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed (Canada only: goes to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Getting started .
... direction of windshield) ! For information on a dry windshield. Wipers will not occur with a door open. 48 The switch should not be damaged as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is dependent on wetness of arrow 1. II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed (Canada only: goes to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Getting started .
Owner's Manual
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... road conditions and functions as a reminder to steer your vehicle. Emergency brake maneuver Keep continuous, full pressure on the brake pedal. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the SBC brake system, you turn the SmartKey in the instrument cluster dial flashes. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking, the ABS/ESP warning lamp v in the starter switch to position 2 or press the KEYLESS...
... road conditions and functions as a reminder to steer your vehicle. Emergency brake maneuver Keep continuous, full pressure on the brake pedal. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the SBC brake system, you turn the SmartKey in the instrument cluster dial flashes. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking, the ABS/ESP warning lamp v in the starter switch to position 2 or press the KEYLESS...
Owner's Manual
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... . With KEYLESS-GO* Grasp the outside door handle. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming tow-away alarm When you lock your vehicle again. The switch is located on the center console between the driver's seat and the passenger seat. 1 Tow-away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp Switch off the tow-away alarm feature before towing the vehicle, or when parking on briefly. 87 The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle, the tow-away alarm is switched on the...
... . With KEYLESS-GO* Grasp the outside door handle. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming tow-away alarm When you lock your vehicle again. The switch is located on the center console between the driver's seat and the passenger seat. 1 Tow-away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp Switch off the tow-away alarm feature before towing the vehicle, or when parking on briefly. 87 The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle, the tow-away alarm is switched on the...
Owner's Manual
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... the washer fluid reservoir, see "Windshield wipers" ( page 47). ! A rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers depending on the windshield, and wipers may be left in intermittent setting when vehicle is started. Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting as a result. i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a door is . Wipers will operate in the presence of the dashboard. For information on ignition. Headlamp...
... the washer fluid reservoir, see "Windshield wipers" ( page 47). ! A rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers depending on the windshield, and wipers may be left in intermittent setting when vehicle is started. Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting as a result. i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a door is . Wipers will operate in the presence of the dashboard. For information on ignition. Headlamp...
Owner's Manual
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... lock button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) on the door handle, the automatic reversal function will stop the window and open or close the window, the automatic reversal function will not operate. If the window encounters an obstruction that there is on ignition. Do not leave children unattended in a circumstance where you are on the control panel of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing...
... lock button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) on the door handle, the automatic reversal function will stop the window and open or close the window, the automatic reversal function will not operate. If the window encounters an obstruction that there is on ignition. Do not leave children unattended in a circumstance where you are on the control panel of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing...
Owner's Manual
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... opens automatically. Replacing the ashtray insert Press the insert into the frame until it snaps into place. 1 Cigarette lighter Switch on ignition. Set the parking brake to take out the insert. The lighter socket can be used to accommodate electrical accessories up to position N. Push in position N, turn off the engine. Controls in detail Useful features Ashtray Removing the ashtray insert Warning! Secure vehicle...
... opens automatically. Replacing the ashtray insert Press the insert into the frame until it snaps into place. 1 Cigarette lighter Switch on ignition. Set the parking brake to take out the insert. The lighter socket can be used to accommodate electrical accessories up to position N. Push in position N, turn off the engine. Controls in detail Useful features Ashtray Removing the ashtray insert Warning! Secure vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... causing a blowout. G The tire inflation pressure monitor does not indicate a warning for each tire appear in the driver's door opening). tire blowout caused by carefully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers. Follow recommend tire pressures. Do not overinflate tires. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by road debris, potholes, etc. Do not underinflate tires. Switch on ignition. Press k button until...
... causing a blowout. G The tire inflation pressure monitor does not indicate a warning for each tire appear in the driver's door opening). tire blowout caused by carefully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers. Follow recommend tire pressures. Do not overinflate tires. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by road debris, potholes, etc. Do not underinflate tires. Switch on ignition. Press k button until...
Owner's Manual
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... qt (1.0 l) Automatic transmission MB Automatic Transmission Oil Rear axle Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC) Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system MB Hydraulic Fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease 1.1 US qt (1.05 l) 386 Therefore use only brands tested and approved by Model Engine with oil filter Capacity Mercedes Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products...
... qt (1.0 l) Automatic transmission MB Automatic Transmission Oil Rear axle Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC) Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system MB Hydraulic Fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease 1.1 US qt (1.05 l) 386 Therefore use only brands tested and approved by Model Engine with oil filter Capacity Mercedes Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products...
Owner's Manual
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...*) Engine number The number set by the driver. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the multifunction display. Cruise control Driving convenience system for automatically maintaining the vehicle speed set by reduced throttle and up vehicle information and to the nearest service station. Collapsible tire An especially compact spare tire that must be used to call up to 20% braking power to tighten the seat belts...
...*) Engine number The number set by the driver. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the multifunction display. Cruise control Driving convenience system for automatically maintaining the vehicle speed set by reduced throttle and up vehicle information and to the nearest service station. Collapsible tire An especially compact spare tire that must be used to call up to 20% braking power to tighten the seat belts...
Owner's Manual
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... pressure 252 Vehicle lighting 252 Child safety Airbags 60 Automatic child seat recognition 72 Infant and child restraint systems 58 Cigarette lighter 25, 219 Cleaning Cup holder 279 Gear selector lever 279 Hard plastic trim items 279 Headlamps 168 Headliner 279 Leather upholstery 280 Plastic and rubber parts 280 Seat belts 279 Steering wheel 279 Upholstery 280 Windshield 47 Wood trims 280 Clock 21 Closing Hood 254 Power window...
... pressure 252 Vehicle lighting 252 Child safety Airbags 60 Automatic child seat recognition 72 Infant and child restraint systems 58 Cigarette lighter 25, 219 Cleaning Cup holder 279 Gear selector lever 279 Hard plastic trim items 279 Headlamps 168 Headliner 279 Leather upholstery 280 Plastic and rubber parts 280 Seat belts 279 Steering wheel 279 Upholstery 280 Windshield 47 Wood trims 280 Clock 21 Closing Hood 254 Power window...
Owner's Manual
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... 199 Decreasing time interval 204 Displays 198 Distance warning function 204 Distance warning function switch 26 Driving hints 205 DTR warning lamp 198 Increasing time interval 203 Intermittent signal tone 198 Setting a higher speed 201 Setting a slower speed 202 Setting distance 26 Setting last stored speed 202 Setting speed 201 System sensor cover 277 Warning and indicator lamps 198 Distronic* warning lamp 23 Door control panel 21, 28 Door handle 28...
... 199 Decreasing time interval 204 Displays 198 Distance warning function 204 Distance warning function switch 26 Driving hints 205 DTR warning lamp 198 Increasing time interval 203 Intermittent signal tone 198 Setting a higher speed 201 Setting a slower speed 202 Setting distance 26 Setting last stored speed 202 Setting speed 201 System sensor cover 277 Warning and indicator lamps 198 Distronic* warning lamp 23 Door control panel 21, 28 Door handle 28...