Owner's Manual
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...22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...28 Center console ...29 Upper part ...29 Lower part ...30 Overhead control panel ...31 Door control panel...32 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off the engine...Emergency engine shut...
...22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...28 Center console ...29 Upper part ...29 Lower part ...30 Overhead control panel ...31 Door control panel...32 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off the engine...Emergency engine shut...
Owner's Manual
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Storing exterior 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 ...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAV menu...Distronic* menu ... 120 121 121 121 123 123 128 128 129 130 131 131 131 132 132 133 134 134 135 137 ...
Storing exterior 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 ...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAV menu...Distronic* menu ... 120 121 121 121 123 123 128 128 129 130 131 131 131 132 132 133 134 134 135 137 ...
Owner's Manual
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... driving ...Pedals ...Power assistance ...Brakes ...Driving off...Parking ...Tires ...Hydroplaning ...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water ...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of radio transmitters...Catalytic converter ...Emission control...Coolant temperature ... 253 254 255 255 255 255 256 256 258 259 259 260 261 261 262 263 264 264 264 265 265 266 At the gas station ...Refuelling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Oil...
... driving ...Pedals ...Power assistance ...Brakes ...Driving off...Parking ...Tires ...Hydroplaning ...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water ...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of radio transmitters...Catalytic converter ...Emission control...Coolant temperature ... 253 254 255 255 255 255 256 256 258 259 259 260 261 261 262 263 264 264 264 265 265 266 At the gas station ...Refuelling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Oil...
Owner's Manual
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... aid kit...Vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare wheel...Locking/unlocking in the instrument cluster .. Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the vehicle ...Lowering the load assist manually Replacing batteries in the SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...Replacing bulbs ...Bulbs ...Replacing bulbs for front lamps ...Replacing bulbs for rear lamps... 323 324 324 334 335 372 372 372 374 374 376 376 377 380 380 383 385 Replacing wiper blades...386 Removing wiper blades ...386 Installing wiper blades ...387 Flat tire...
... aid kit...Vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare wheel...Locking/unlocking in the instrument cluster .. Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the vehicle ...Lowering the load assist manually Replacing batteries in the SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...Replacing bulbs ...Bulbs ...Replacing bulbs for front lamps ...Replacing bulbs for rear lamps... 323 324 324 334 335 372 372 372 374 374 376 376 377 380 380 383 385 Replacing wiper blades...386 Removing wiper blades ...386 Installing wiper blades ...387 Flat tire...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Cockpit Item 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 52 53 128 Page 50 270 57 32 51, 123 178 Item 8 Steering wheel gearshift control (SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG, and vehicles with Sport Package* only) 9 Cruise control switch Cruise control Distronic* a Instrument cluster b Multifunction steering wheel c Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions d Front Parktronic* warning indicator 225 205 208...
At a glance Cockpit Item 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 52 53 128 Page 50 270 57 32 51, 123 178 Item 8 Steering wheel gearshift control (SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG, and vehicles with Sport Package* only) 9 Cruise control switch Cruise control Distronic* a Instrument cluster b Multifunction steering wheel c Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions d Front Parktronic* warning indicator 225 205 208...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance 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 106 193 120 117 119 39, 113 109 229 32
At a glance 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 106 193 120 117 119 39, 113 109 229 32
Owner's Manual
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... instrument cluster comes on ignition. G When the ABS is running. indicator lamp in the brake pedal. G Do not pump the brake pedal. Braking If the ABS activates during hard braking, reducing steering capability and extending the braking distance. 80 Warning! Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to take extra care while driving. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels...
... instrument cluster comes on ignition. G When the ABS is running. indicator lamp in the brake pedal. G Do not pump the brake pedal. Braking If the ABS activates during hard braking, reducing steering capability and extending the braking distance. 80 Warning! Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to take extra care while driving. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels...
Owner's Manual
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... lock button at each door handle or trunk lid. With KEYLESS-GO* Grasp the outside door handle. i You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm if the ignition is switched on the SmartKey. With the SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the switch comes on briefly. 91 Press button 1. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Exit and lock your vehicle again. Canceling tow-away alarm To cancel the alarm: 1 Tow-away alarm...
... lock button at each door handle or trunk lid. With KEYLESS-GO* Grasp the outside door handle. i You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm if the ignition is switched on the SmartKey. With the SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the switch comes on briefly. 91 Press button 1. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Exit and lock your vehicle again. Canceling tow-away alarm To cancel the alarm: 1 Tow-away alarm...
Owner's Manual
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... use of engine's braking power when driving: on steep downgrades in position D, you can use of the engine. æ The transmission operates in the right multifunction display ( page 165). Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in mountainous regions under extreme operating conditions î The transmission shifts through fifth gear only (applies to vehicles with 7-speed automatic transmission only). ç The transmission shifts through second gear only...
... use of engine's braking power when driving: on steep downgrades in position D, you can use of the engine. æ The transmission operates in the right multifunction display ( page 165). Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in mountainous regions under extreme operating conditions î The transmission shifts through fifth gear only (applies to vehicles with 7-speed automatic transmission only). ç The transmission shifts through second gear only...
Owner's Manual
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... KEYLESS-GO*) on the control panel of the door windows can cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Switch on the driver's door. The switches for the passenger side is no danger of vehicle equipment can be immediately halted by the closing the windows Warning! If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing of the automatic...
... KEYLESS-GO*) on the control panel of the door windows can cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Switch on the driver's door. The switches for the passenger side is no danger of vehicle equipment can be immediately halted by the closing the windows Warning! If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing of the automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle while the engine is to accommodate electrical consumers (e.g. A driver's attention to the radio transmitter operation instructions regarding use the telephone when road, weather, and traffic conditions permit. Observe all legal requirements 236 Refer to the road must be his/her primary focus when driving. Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in detail Useful features Electrical outlet Telephone* Warning! Controls in or attached antenna...
... vehicle while the engine is to accommodate electrical consumers (e.g. A driver's attention to the radio transmitter operation instructions regarding use the telephone when road, weather, and traffic conditions permit. Observe all legal requirements 236 Refer to the road must be his/her primary focus when driving. Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in detail Useful features Electrical outlet Telephone* Warning! Controls in or attached antenna...
Owner's Manual
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... to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired. When driving down the brakes faster. ! Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may be carried out by shifting into a lower gear to read and observe the warning notices on , there is too low. Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by applying above-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. Warning...
... to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired. When driving down the brakes faster. ! Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may be carried out by shifting into a lower gear to read and observe the warning notices on , there is too low. Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by applying above-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle in proper operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instructions as these materials could be repaired promptly. Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to the Maintenance Booklet. These systems, of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by qualified Mercedes-Benz Center authorized technicians. For details refer to overheat and potentially start a fire. 265 Keep your Maintenance Booklet. Engine...
... vehicle in proper operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instructions as these materials could be repaired promptly. Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to the Maintenance Booklet. These systems, of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by qualified Mercedes-Benz Center authorized technicians. For details refer to overheat and potentially start a fire. 265 Keep your Maintenance Booklet. Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated. Warning! G In order to relieve excess pressure. Allow engine to release any signs of the coolant expansion tank (translucent) for cold coolant: is under pressure. Never open the cap approximately 1/2 turn to the upper mark on the passenger side of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. For more information, see "Coolants" ( page 435). 1 Coolant expansion tank...
... or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated. Warning! G In order to relieve excess pressure. Allow engine to release any signs of the coolant expansion tank (translucent) for cold coolant: is under pressure. Never open the cap approximately 1/2 turn to the upper mark on the passenger side of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. For more information, see "Coolants" ( page 435). 1 Coolant expansion tank...
Owner's Manual
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... be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that hold the tire onto the rim. Air pressure is the maximum permissible axle weight. Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not). Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, passengers...
... be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that hold the tire onto the rim. Air pressure is the maximum permissible axle weight. Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not). Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, passengers...
Owner's Manual
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.... Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only products tested and approved by Mercedes Benz. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils Engine with oil filter Automatic transmission MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear axle Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 75 W 140 MB Hydraulic Fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC) Power steering...
.... Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only products tested and approved by Mercedes Benz. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils Engine with oil filter Automatic transmission MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear axle Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 75 W 140 MB Hydraulic Fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC) Power steering...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle speed set by the driver. Control system The control system is used to bring the vehicle to maintain the preset minimum following distance. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the multifunction display. Cruise control Driving convenience system for vehicle operation and monitoring. DTR (->Distronic*) Engine number The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the multifunction steering wheel to navigate...
... vehicle speed set by the driver. Control system The control system is used to bring the vehicle to maintain the preset minimum following distance. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the multifunction display. Cruise control Driving convenience system for vehicle operation and monitoring. DTR (->Distronic*) Engine number The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the multifunction steering wheel to navigate...
Owner's Manual
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... ABS 338 Battery 345, 346 Brake pads 346 Brake system 350 CHECK ENGINE 351 Coolant 352 Coolant level 351, 353 Display malfunction 354 Doors 354 Easy-entry/exit feature 354 Fuel reserve tank 357 Hood 357 Luggage cover 371 Retractable hardtop 357 Roll bar 364 SBC brake system 347, 348 Seat belts 364 SmartKey 357 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 359 Tele Aid 364 Telephone* 364 Tires 365 Trunk 371 Washer fluid 371 Multifunction steering wheel...
... ABS 338 Battery 345, 346 Brake pads 346 Brake system 350 CHECK ENGINE 351 Coolant 352 Coolant level 351, 353 Display malfunction 354 Doors 354 Easy-entry/exit feature 354 Fuel reserve tank 357 Hood 357 Luggage cover 371 Retractable hardtop 357 Roll bar 364 SBC brake system 347, 348 Seat belts 364 SmartKey 357 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 359 Tele Aid 364 Telephone* 364 Tires 365 Trunk 371 Washer fluid 371 Multifunction steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... control panel 31 Overspeed range 132, 442 P Panic alarm 78 Panic button on SmartKey 78 Panorama roof* Sunshade 203 Sunshade closing 204 Sunshade opening 204 Parcel net in passenger footwell 231 Parcel net in trunk 231 Parktronic* deactivation switch 30 Parking 259 Parking assistance (Parktronic*) 223 Parking brake Engaging 57 Releasing 50 Parking brake pedal 23 Parking lamps 381 Replacing the bulbs 384 Switching on 123 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors...
... control panel 31 Overspeed range 132, 442 P Panic alarm 78 Panic button on SmartKey 78 Panorama roof* Sunshade 203 Sunshade closing 204 Sunshade opening 204 Parcel net in passenger footwell 231 Parcel net in trunk 231 Parktronic* deactivation switch 30 Parking 259 Parking assistance (Parktronic*) 223 Parking brake Engaging 57 Releasing 50 Parking brake pedal 23 Parking lamps 381 Replacing the bulbs 384 Switching on 123 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors...
Owner's Manual
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Index Service System see Vehicle Maintenance System Setting 150 Convenience functions 157 Daytime running lamp mode 152 Digital clock 23 Distronic* time interval 216 Exterior rear view mirror parking position 158 Instrument lighting 131 Interior lighting delayed switch-off 155 Key-dependent memory 158 Lamps and lighting (control system) 152 Locator lighting 153 Lower speed in cruise control 207 Miles/kilometers in speedometer 148 Multifunction display language 149 Night security illumination 154 Radio station...
Index Service System see Vehicle Maintenance System Setting 150 Convenience functions 157 Daytime running lamp mode 152 Digital clock 23 Distronic* time interval 216 Exterior rear view mirror parking position 158 Instrument lighting 131 Interior lighting delayed switch-off 155 Key-dependent memory 158 Lamps and lighting (control system) 152 Locator lighting 153 Lower speed in cruise control 207 Miles/kilometers in speedometer 148 Multifunction display language 149 Night security illumination 154 Radio station...