Owner's Manual
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Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your new Mercedes-Benz. We extend our best wishes for your reference. Furthermore, it will be handy for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.... Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company To help...
Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your new Mercedes-Benz. We extend our best wishes for your reference. Furthermore, it will be handy for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.... Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company To help...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ... SmartKey ...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off...
... 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 ... SmartKey ...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off...
Owner's Manual
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... 267 268 268 269 269 270 271 272 272 272 273 273 274 At the gas station ...Refueling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tire...Direction of...
... 267 268 268 269 269 270 271 272 272 272 273 273 274 At the gas station ...Refueling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tire...Direction of...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle...365 Installing towing eye bolt ...368 Fuses...369 Aids for changing fuses ...369 Main fuse box in passenger compartment ...370 Fuse box in engine compartment ...370 Fuse box in an emergency.. Contents Practical hints ...What to do if ... ...Lamps in instrument cluster ...Lamp in center console...Vehicle status messages...
... the vehicle...365 Installing towing eye bolt ...368 Fuses...369 Aids for changing fuses ...369 Main fuse box in passenger compartment ...370 Fuse box in engine compartment ...370 Fuse box in an emergency.. Contents Practical hints ...What to do if ... ...Lamps in instrument cluster ...Lamp in center console...Vehicle status messages...
Owner's Manual
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...labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...C 230 Kompressor (all models) ...C 240 (all models)/ C 320 (all models)/ C 55 AMG...Engine...Rims and Tires ...Same size tires ...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only) ...Electrical system...Main dimensions...Weights... 375 376 377 377 377 378 380 381 382 383 383 384 385 386 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles...Coolants...Windshield...
...labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...C 230 Kompressor (all models) ...C 240 (all models)/ C 320 (all models)/ C 55 AMG...Engine...Rims and Tires ...Same size tires ...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only) ...Electrical system...Main dimensions...Weights... 375 376 377 377 377 378 380 381 382 383 383 384 385 386 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles...Coolants...Windshield...
Owner's Manual
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...unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to operate your vehicle in Europe under our European Delivery Program. Introduction Operator's Manual ...your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to : In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 13 ...
...unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to operate your vehicle in Europe under our European Delivery Program. Introduction Operator's Manual ...your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to : In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 13 ...
Owner's Manual
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... are attached to your vehicle. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for further inspection or repairs. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for possible damage. Removal of any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on the vehicle could also have it towed... to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could cause them to cease functioning. Some safety systems only function while the engine is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and...
... are attached to your vehicle. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for further inspection or repairs. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for possible damage. Removal of any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on the vehicle could also have it towed... to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could cause them to cease functioning. Some safety systems only function while the engine is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and...
Owner's Manual
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only 1 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp Page Item Program mode Page 121, 162, 165 119, 136 121 50 119 77, 302 ...
Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only 1 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp Page Item Program mode Page 121, 162, 165 119, 136 121 50 119 77, 302 ...
Owner's Manual
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... switch. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on while driving, refer to "Lamps in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on . If a lamp in instrument cluster" ( page 302). 3 Starting position Warning! Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious...
... switch. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on while driving, refer to "Lamps in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on . If a lamp in instrument cluster" ( page 302). 3 Starting position Warning! Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious...
Owner's Manual
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...the battery and charge it if necessary ( page 360). i Vehicles with the gear selector lever in operation. They should go out when the engine is not in position P. 34 If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the instrument cluster come on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps ...in the starter switch, the battery may not be removed from the starter switch when the engine is running. ! Getting started Unlocking i When you switch on . To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery, always remove the ...
...the battery and charge it if necessary ( page 360). i Vehicles with the gear selector lever in operation. They should go out when the engine is not in position P. 34 If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the instrument cluster come on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps ...in the starter switch, the battery may not be removed from the starter switch when the engine is running. ! Getting started Unlocking i When you switch on . To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery, always remove the ...
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... areas (such as garage) which are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. Otherwise the engine cannot be started Driving Starting the engine Manual transmission Starting Depress brake pedal. Make sure the gearshift lever is hazardous to position 3 and hold until the... ( page 33). If you think that exhaust gas fumes are not properly ventilated. For information on turning off the engine, see "Manual transmission" ( page 154). Do not depress the accelerator. Warning! All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it...
... areas (such as garage) which are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. Otherwise the engine cannot be started Driving Starting the engine Manual transmission Starting Depress brake pedal. Make sure the gearshift lever is hazardous to position 3 and hold until the... ( page 33). If you think that exhaust gas fumes are not properly ventilated. For information on turning off the engine, see "Manual transmission" ( page 154). Do not depress the accelerator. Warning! All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it...
Owner's Manual
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...in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 33). Get a jump start " function. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Turn the SmartKey in the fuel supply system. The engine then starts automatically. Do not depress the accelerator. Remember that... extended starting attempts, there could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the starter switch to...
...in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 33). Get a jump start " function. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Turn the SmartKey in the fuel supply system. The engine then starts automatically. Do not depress the accelerator. Remember that... extended starting attempts, there could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the starter switch to...
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... Depress the brake pedal. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in motion. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Warning! Vehicles with access to release the parking brake. If you hear a warning...
... Depress the brake pedal. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in motion. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Warning! Vehicles with access to release the parking brake. If you hear a warning...
Owner's Manual
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... on driving, see "Lighting" ( page 109). Getting started Driving After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at high engine speeds. This allows the catalytic converter to avoid damaging the transmission. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of the... engine. G ! Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of control. Warning! You could result in reverse. This could lose control of the...
... on driving, see "Lighting" ( page 109). Getting started Driving After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at high engine speeds. This allows the catalytic converter to avoid damaging the transmission. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of the... engine. G ! Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of control. Warning! You could result in reverse. This could lose control of the...
Owner's Manual
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... blades when wiping occurs on the windshield, and wipers may be left of the steering column. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started Driving Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the intensity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed...
... blades when wiping occurs on the windshield, and wipers may be left of the steering column. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started Driving Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the intensity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed...
Owner's Manual
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.... Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be operating properly. Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn... off the engine. In case of the damage cannot be determined on the major assemblies fuel system engine mount: Start the engine in the usual manner. 53 Check the coolant level...
.... Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be operating properly. Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn... off the engine. In case of the damage cannot be determined on the major assemblies fuel system engine mount: Start the engine in the usual manner. 53 Check the coolant level...
Owner's Manual
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...switch to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). Warning! Do not park this case, it is stationary before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on brake pedal. Slowly release brake pedal. G 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Step firmly... on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. With the engine not running , the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in mind that a considerably higher degree of vehicle movement, before ...
...switch to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). Warning! Do not park this case, it is stationary before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on brake pedal. Slowly release brake pedal. G 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Step firmly... on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. With the engine not running , the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in mind that a considerably higher degree of vehicle movement, before ...
Owner's Manual
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... in addition to shifting to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate. Be especially careful when small children are not switched off engine Place the gear selector lever in the doors move down. Do not leave children unattended in a door during closing the doors. The locking knobs in...
... in addition to shifting to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate. Be especially careful when small children are not switched off engine Place the gear selector lever in the doors move down. Do not leave children unattended in a door during closing the doors. The locking knobs in...
Owner's Manual
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...switch is turned to position 1. The 1 indicator lamp goes out shortly after you start the engine. i For information on again and remains lit until you start the engine by turning the SmartKey. This shows that you in the vehicle and restraint systems for children ... restraint systems are operational. for about four seconds when you start the engine. For more information, see "Children in conjunction with you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to extinguish after the engine was started or while driving. A malfunction in the starter switch to ...
...switch is turned to position 1. The 1 indicator lamp goes out shortly after you start the engine. i For information on again and remains lit until you start the engine by turning the SmartKey. This shows that you in the vehicle and restraint systems for children ... restraint systems are operational. for about four seconds when you start the engine. For more information, see "Children in conjunction with you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to extinguish after the engine was started or while driving. A malfunction in the starter switch to ...
Owner's Manual
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...lbs (9 kg) on seat belts, see "Fastening the seat belt" ( page 43). If the driver's seat belt is not fastened before the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < illuminates and a warning chime sounds for infants and children, see arrows). For more information on the front ... side to remind you in the vehicle and restraint systems for approximately six seconds when the engine is started . Even where this is not the case, all Canadian provinces. Seat belts When the engine is started , the seat belt telltale < illuminates to deploy in impacts exceeding a preset...
...lbs (9 kg) on seat belts, see "Fastening the seat belt" ( page 43). If the driver's seat belt is not fastened before the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < illuminates and a warning chime sounds for infants and children, see arrows). For more information on the front ... side to remind you in the vehicle and restraint systems for approximately six seconds when the engine is started . Even where this is not the case, all Canadian provinces. Seat belts When the engine is started , the seat belt telltale < illuminates to deploy in impacts exceeding a preset...