Owner's Manual
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... Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Door control panel...30 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off engine...Releasing seat belts...Locking...
... Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Door control panel...30 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off engine...Releasing seat belts...Locking...
Owner's Manual
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... Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ...117 Lighting ...118 Exterior lamp switch ...118 Combination switch ...122 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (C 280, C 350 4MATIC: with Bi-Xenon* headlamps) ...123 Hazard warning flasher ...124 Interior lighting ...125 Door entry lamps ...126 Trunk lamp...126 Instrument cluster ...127 Instrument cluster illumination ...127 Coolant temperature gauge ...128 Trip odometer ...128 Tachometer...129 Outside temperature indicator ...129 Control system ...130 Multifunction display...130 Multifunction steering wheel...131...
... Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ...117 Lighting ...118 Exterior lamp switch ...118 Combination switch ...122 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (C 280, C 350 4MATIC: with Bi-Xenon* headlamps) ...123 Hazard warning flasher ...124 Interior lighting ...125 Door entry lamps ...126 Trunk lamp...126 Instrument cluster ...127 Instrument cluster illumination ...127 Coolant temperature gauge ...128 Trip odometer ...128 Tachometer...129 Outside temperature indicator ...129 Control system ...130 Multifunction display...130 Multifunction steering wheel...131...
Owner's Manual
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... ...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... 281 282 283 283 283 283 283 284 285 285 286 287 287 288 289 290 290 290 291 291 292 293 At the gas station ...Refueling...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield...
... ...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... 281 282 283 283 283 283 283 284 285 285 286 287 287 288 289 290 290 290 291 291 292 293 At the gas station ...Refueling...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield...
Owner's Manual
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... in instrument cluster ...350 Lamp in center console...356 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display...358 Where will I find ...? ...383 First aid kit...383 Vehicle tool kit...383 Minispare wheel...386 Spare wheel bolts ...388 Unlocking/locking in an emergency...389 Unlocking the vehicle...389 Locking the vehicle ...390 Fuel filler flap ...391 Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever ...392 Opening/closing in an emergency ...393 Power tilt...
... in instrument cluster ...350 Lamp in center console...356 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display...358 Where will I find ...? ...383 First aid kit...383 Vehicle tool kit...383 Minispare wheel...386 Spare wheel bolts ...388 Unlocking/locking in an emergency...389 Unlocking the vehicle...389 Locking the vehicle ...390 Fuel filler flap ...391 Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever ...392 Opening/closing in an emergency ...393 Power tilt...
Owner's Manual
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...steering wheel 3 Horn 4 Instrument cluster 5 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 6 Overhead control panel 7 Glove box lid release 8 Glove box lock Page 247 26, 131 24, 127 Item 9 Center console a Starter switch b Hood lock release c Steering wheel adjustment handle (manual) d Steering wheel adjustment lever (electrical)* e Parking brake pedal f Remote trunk opening switch g Door control panel h Parking brake release Page 27 33 297 40 41 50, 58 104 30 50 Item j Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam k Exterior lamp switch l Exterior rear...
...steering wheel 3 Horn 4 Instrument cluster 5 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 6 Overhead control panel 7 Glove box lid release 8 Glove box lock Page 247 26, 131 24, 127 Item 9 Center console a Starter switch b Hood lock release c Steering wheel adjustment handle (manual) d Steering wheel adjustment lever (electrical)* e Parking brake pedal f Remote trunk opening switch g Door control panel h Parking brake release Page 27 33 297 40 41 50, 58 104 30 50 Item j Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam k Exterior lamp switch l Exterior rear...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Memory function* (for storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) 3 Switches for seat adjustment* 4 Switches for opening/closing front door windows 5 Rear door window override switch 6 Switches for opening/closing rear door windows 7 Remote trunk lid switch Page 102 115 35, 109 240 85 240 104 30
At a glance Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Memory function* (for storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) 3 Switches for seat adjustment* 4 Switches for opening/closing front door windows 5 Rear door window override switch 6 Switches for opening/closing rear door windows 7 Remote trunk lid switch Page 102 115 35, 109 240 85 240 104 30
Owner's Manual
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i Vehicles with automatic transmission*: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch when the engine is running. Getting started Unlocking i When you switch on ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is not in position P. 34 Check the battery and charge...
i Vehicles with automatic transmission*: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch when the engine is running. Getting started Unlocking i When you switch on ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is not in position P. 34 Check the battery and charge...
Owner's Manual
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... front seating position. Manual seat adjustment Seat fore and aft adjustment Lift handle 1. When moving the seats, make sure that still allows you could damage the seats. Adjust seat to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. Check for the size and weight of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions...
... front seating position. Manual seat adjustment Seat fore and aft adjustment Lift handle 1. When moving the seats, make sure that still allows you could damage the seats. Adjust seat to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. Check for the size and weight of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions...
Owner's Manual
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... the use an appropriately sized infant or toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for air bags to have the rear mounted side impact air bags* deactivated, then deactivation can be protected by the fastened seat belts. 65 It should the front side impact air bag and/or rear side impact air bag* be safer for details. The driver and passengers should never place...
... the use an appropriately sized infant or toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for air bags to have the rear mounted side impact air bags* deactivated, then deactivation can be protected by the fastened seat belts. 65 It should the front side impact air bag and/or rear side impact air bag* be safer for details. The driver and passengers should never place...
Owner's Manual
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... on a one-time-only basis. No modifications of any kind may not be hot after an air bag has inflated. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.). Do not touch. 66 In a crash they may be replaced. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the front seat backrests, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of the seat. These items may...
... on a one-time-only basis. No modifications of any kind may not be hot after an air bag has inflated. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.). Do not touch. 66 In a crash they may be replaced. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the front seat backrests, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of the seat. These items may...
Owner's Manual
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... lamp Switch off the tow-away alarm feature before towing the vehicle, or when parking on the center console. Arming tow-away alarm Lock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically. If the alarm stays on for example, if the vehicle is located on a surface subject to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. 95 The switch is lifted...
... lamp Switch off the tow-away alarm feature before towing the vehicle, or when parking on the center console. Arming tow-away alarm Lock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically. If the alarm stays on for example, if the vehicle is located on a surface subject to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. 95 The switch is lifted...
Owner's Manual
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... halted by again pressing and holding the button e. i The activated charcoal filter should be switched off when windows fog up on the inside , or if the passenger compartment needs to be quickly heated or cooled down . Deactivating Press button e ( page 187). The closing of the...by the closing of anyone being harmed by moving the tilt/sliding sunroof* switch in the overhead control panel in detail Automatic climate control* (Canada only) Activating Press button e ( page 187). A window or tilt/sliding sunroof* that the closing procedure causes potential danger, the...
... halted by again pressing and holding the button e. i The activated charcoal filter should be switched off when windows fog up on the inside , or if the passenger compartment needs to be quickly heated or cooled down . Deactivating Press button e ( page 187). The closing of the...by the closing of anyone being harmed by moving the tilt/sliding sunroof* switch in the overhead control panel in detail Automatic climate control* (Canada only) Activating Press button e ( page 187). A window or tilt/sliding sunroof* that the closing procedure causes potential danger, the...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's door. The switches for all the side windows are on the front passenger door and the rear doors. G When closing the power windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by either pressing or pulling the respective switch. If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in detail Power windows Opening and closing the windows Warning! When leaving the vehicle...
... the driver's door. The switches for all the side windows are on the front passenger door and the rear doors. G When closing the power windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by either pressing or pulling the respective switch. If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in detail Power windows Opening and closing the windows Warning! When leaving the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...). The navigation* system (if engaged) will appear in the instrument cluster is available for vehicle location. The multifunction display in the audio system or COMAND* System unit display to run. System...signals are detected and indicated (the indicator lamps in the overhead control panel. Drive to workshop appears in progress. If a malfunction is displayed in the multifunction display after switching on again. i When a Tele Aid call . A pop-up window will continue to indicate that you use , and spoken commands are located below the center armrest cover. A PIN entry...
...). The navigation* system (if engaged) will appear in the instrument cluster is available for vehicle location. The multifunction display in the audio system or COMAND* System unit display to run. System...signals are detected and indicated (the indicator lamps in the overhead control panel. Drive to workshop appears in progress. If a malfunction is displayed in the multifunction display after switching on again. i When a Tele Aid call . A pop-up window will continue to indicate that you use , and spoken commands are located below the center armrest cover. A PIN entry...
Owner's Manual
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... drive on for some time, rather than recommended brake fluid is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can come into a lower gear to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). In addition, move gear selector lever to use the engine's braking power. Warning! Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not place full load on hills, always turn front wheels towards the road curb. ! Set the parking brake whenever parking or leaving the vehicle. When driving...
... drive on for some time, rather than recommended brake fluid is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can come into a lower gear to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). In addition, move gear selector lever to use the engine's braking power. Warning! Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not place full load on hills, always turn front wheels towards the road curb. ! Set the parking brake whenever parking or leaving the vehicle. When driving...
Owner's Manual
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... width expressed in percentage. Air pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on the driver's door B-pillar. 331 there are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or bars. DOT (Department of Transportation) A tire branding symbol which may 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. Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle...
... width expressed in percentage. Air pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on the driver's door B-pillar. 331 there are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or bars. DOT (Department of Transportation) A tire branding symbol which may 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. Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... 191 Rear window defroster 175 Automatic headlamp mode 119 Automatic locking when driving 107 Automatic shift program Program mode selector switch (Automatic transmission*) 167 Automatic time change (Standard time, Daylight Saving time) 147 Automatic transmission* 162 Accelerator position 165 Automatic shift program 167 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 169 Fluid level (ATF) 300 Gear ranges 166 Gear selector lever 162 Gear shifting malfunctions 169 Kickdown 165 Manual shifting 168 One-touch gearshifting 168 Program mode selector switch 167 Starting engine...
... 191 Rear window defroster 175 Automatic headlamp mode 119 Automatic locking when driving 107 Automatic shift program Program mode selector switch (Automatic transmission*) 167 Automatic time change (Standard time, Daylight Saving time) 147 Automatic transmission* 162 Accelerator position 165 Automatic shift program 167 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 169 Fluid level (ATF) 300 Gear ranges 166 Gear selector lever 162 Gear shifting malfunctions 169 Kickdown 165 Manual shifting 168 One-touch gearshifting 168 Program mode selector switch 167 Starting engine...
Owner's Manual
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... Standing water Defogging windshield Automatic climate control* (Canada only) 192 Climate control 181 Defrosting, Front Automatic climate control* (Canada only) 191 Climate control 181 Defrosting, Rear 175 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 151 Interior lighting 152 Department of Transportation see DOT Difficulties While driving 56 With starting 50 Digital clock see clock Digital speedometer 135 Dimensions, vehicle 438 Direction of rotation (tires) 307 Displays Digital speedometer 135 Maintenance service...
... Standing water Defogging windshield Automatic climate control* (Canada only) 192 Climate control 181 Defrosting, Front Automatic climate control* (Canada only) 191 Climate control 181 Defrosting, Rear 175 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 151 Interior lighting 152 Department of Transportation see DOT Difficulties While driving 56 With starting 50 Digital clock see clock Digital speedometer 135 Dimensions, vehicle 438 Direction of rotation (tires) 307 Displays Digital speedometer 135 Maintenance service...
Owner's Manual
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... Seat, Manual 36 Manual transmission 160, 161 Gearshift lever 48, 161 Shift positions 161 Starting the engine 49 Maximum load rating, Tires 332 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 332 Maximum tire inflation pressure 332 MB Tex upholstery, Cleaning and care of 348 Mechanical key 389 Memory function* see Steering wheel Menus see Control system Microphone, Hands-free 29 Minispare wheel see Spare wheel Mirrors Adjusting 43 Auto-dimming* 171 Exterior rear view mirror 43 Exterior rear view mirror, Parking...
... Seat, Manual 36 Manual transmission 160, 161 Gearshift lever 48, 161 Shift positions 161 Starting the engine 49 Maximum load rating, Tires 332 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 332 Maximum tire inflation pressure 332 MB Tex upholstery, Cleaning and care of 348 Mechanical key 389 Memory function* see Steering wheel Menus see Control system Microphone, Hands-free 29 Minispare wheel see Spare wheel Mirrors Adjusting 43 Auto-dimming* 171 Exterior rear view mirror 43 Exterior rear view mirror, Parking...
Owner's Manual
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... see Displays Overhead control panel 29 Overspeed range, engine 452 P Paintwork, Cleaning 342 Panic alarm* 86 Parcel net In front passenger footwell 258 Parking 57, 285 Parking brake 50, 58 Engaging 58 Message in display 370 Releasing 50 Parking lamps Messages in display 379 Replacing bulbs 398 Parking position* Exterior rear view mirrors 117, 154, 172 Parts service 426 Passenger compartment 290 Interior lighting 125 Interior rear view mirror 43 Main fuse box in...
... see Displays Overhead control panel 29 Overspeed range, engine 452 P Paintwork, Cleaning 342 Panic alarm* 86 Parcel net In front passenger footwell 258 Parking 57, 285 Parking brake 50, 58 Engaging 58 Message in display 370 Releasing 50 Parking lamps Messages in display 379 Replacing bulbs 398 Parking position* Exterior rear view mirrors 117, 154, 172 Parts service 426 Passenger compartment 290 Interior lighting 125 Interior rear view mirror 43 Main fuse box in...