Mercedes Benz 2003 Slk 230 Kompressor Users Manual R170

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SLK 230 Kompressor
SLK 320
SLK 32 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you
on the purchase of your new
Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company
name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to
own an automobile that will be as easy as
possible to operate and provide years of
service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure,
and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time:
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Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to
your vehicle where it will be handy for
your reference.

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Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.

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Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual.
They are designed to help improve the
safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

Introduction .......................................... 7
Product information................................ 7
Operator’s Manual .................................. 8
Service and warranty information ..... 8
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles ............. 9
Maintenance .................................. 10
Roadside Assistance ...................... 10
Change of address or ownership.... 10
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 11
Where to find it.................................... 12
Symbols............................................... 13
Operating safety .................................. 14
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 14
Problems with your vehicle.................. 15
Reporting safety defects...................... 16
Reporting safety defects ................ 16
At a glance .........................................
Cockpit ................................................
Instrument cluster ...............................
Center console ....................................

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Upper part ...................................... 23
Lower Part ...................................... 24
Overhead control panel ........................ 25
Getting started ................................... 27
Unlocking ............................................. 28
Unlocking with the remote control.. 28
Adjusting .............................................. 30
Seats............................................... 30
Telescoping steering column* ........ 34
Mirrors ............................................ 35
Driving .................................................. 37
Fastening the seat belts.................. 37
Starting the engine ......................... 40
Switching on headlamps ................. 43
Turn signals and high beam ............ 43
Windshield wipers........................... 44
Problems while driving.................... 45
Parking and locking .............................. 47
Parking brake.................................. 47
Switching off headlamps................. 48
Turning off engine ........................... 48

Safety and Security ...........................
Occupant safety ...................................
Airbags ...........................................
Seat belts .......................................
Children in the vehicle ....................
Panic alarm ..........................................
Activating........................................
Deactivating....................................
Driving safety systems .........................
ABS.................................................
BAS.................................................
ESP .................................................
Anti-theft systems ................................
Immobilizer .....................................
Anti-theft alarm system ..................
Tow-away alarm ..............................

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Controls in detail................................
Locking and unlocking..........................
Keys................................................
Opening the trunk...........................
Closing the trunk ............................
Opening the doors from the inside .
Trunk lid emergency release...........

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Contents

Automatic central locking ..............
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ...............................
Seats....................................................
Heated seats* ................................
Head restraints...............................
Lighting................................................
Exterior lamp switch.......................
Combination switch........................
Hazard warning flasher...................
Interior lighting...............................
Instrument cluster ...............................
Instrument cluster illumination.......
Coolant temperature gauge............
Trip odometer.................................
Tachometer ....................................
Outside temperature indicator .......
Setting clock ..................................
Manual transmission............................
Shifting into reverse .......................
Automatic transmission* .....................
One-touch gearshifting...................
Gear ranges....................................
Gear selector lever position ...........
Program mode selector switch.......
Accelerator position .......................

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Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ........................ 98
Good visibility ...................................... 99
Rear view mirror............................. 99
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 100
Sun visors .................................... 101
Climate control .................................. 102
Setting the temperature............... 104
Adjusting air volume .................... 104
Adjusting air distribution.............. 104
Air recirculation mode.................. 105
Rear window defroster ................. 105
Air conditioning ............................ 106
Residual heat ............................... 107
Basic settings............................... 108
Special settings............................ 108
Deactivating the climate control
system ......................................... 110
Audio system ..................................... 111
Audio and telephone, operation ... 111
Operating safety........................... 111
Operating and display elements... 112
Anti-theft system.......................... 114
Button and soft key operation...... 115
Operation ..................................... 115
Radio mode .................................. 116

Cassette mode.............................
CD mode......................................
Telephone* operation ..................
Power windows..................................
Opening and closing
the side windows .........................
Retractable hardtop...........................
Opening and closing
the retractable hardtop................
Wind screen .................................
Driving systems .................................
Cruise control ..............................
Useful features ..................................
Interior storage spaces ................
Ashtray ........................................
Cigarette lighter ...........................
Telephone* ..................................
Tele Aid ........................................
Garage door opener .....................

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Operation .........................................
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .........
Driving instructions ...........................
Drive sensibly – save fuel.............
Drinking and driving .....................

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Contents

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 transmitter ......................
Catalytic converter.......................
Emission control ..........................
Coolant temperature....................
At the gas station ..............................
Check regularly and before
a long trip.....................................
Engine compartment .........................
Hood ............................................
Engine oil .....................................
Transmission fluid level................
Coolant ........................................

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Battery .......................................... 178
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*.......... 179
Tires and wheels................................. 180
Important guidelines ..................... 180
Life of tire ..................................... 181
Direction of rotation...................... 181
Checking tire inflation pressure .... 181
Rotating wheels ............................ 182
Winter driving ..................................... 183
Winter tires ................................... 183
Block heater (Canada only) ........... 184
Snow chains.................................. 184
Maintenance....................................... 185
Clearing the service indicator ....... 185
Service term exceeded ................. 186
Calling up the service indicator..... 186
Resetting the service indicator ..... 186
Vehicle care........................................ 187
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 187
Practical hints .................................. 193
What to do if ...................................... 194
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 194

Additional indicators in the
speedometer display .................... 204
Lamp in center console ................ 205
Where will I find ...? ............................ 206
First aid kit.................................... 206
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 206
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 210
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 210
Locking the vehicle....................... 211
Changing batteries
in remote control .......................... 212
Synchronizing remote control....... 213
Fuel filler flap ................................ 213
Manually unlocking the
transmission selector lever........... 214
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 215
Raising retractable hardtop
manually ....................................... 215
Replacing bulbs .................................. 221
Bulbs............................................. 221
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 223
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 225
Adjusting headlamp aim
(Halogen headlamps only) ............ 226
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 228
Removing...................................... 228

Contents

Installing.......................................
Flat tire ..............................................
Preparing the vehicle....................
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 1 .....
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 2 .....
Mounting the spare wheel ............
Battery ...............................................
Disconnecting the battery ............
Removing the battery ...................
Charging and reinstalling battery .
Reconnecting the battery .............
Jump starting .....................................
Towing the vehicle .............................
Towing eye ...................................
Installing towing eye bolt..............
Fuses .................................................
Main fuse box...............................
Auxiliary fuse box .........................

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Technical data..................................
Spare parts service ............................
Warranty coverage.............................
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet......................
Identification labels............................

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258

Layout of poly-V-belt drive .................
SLK 230 Kompressor ...................
SLK 320 .......................................
SLK 32 AMG.................................
Engine................................................
Rims and Tires ...................................
Same size tires.............................
Mixed size tires ............................
Spare wheel with collapsible tire..
Electrical system ...............................
Main Dimensions ...............................
Weights..............................................
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ..........
Capacities ....................................
Engine oils....................................
Engine oil additives ......................
Air conditioning refrigerant ..........
Brake fluid....................................
Premium unleaded gasoline .........
Fuel requirements ........................
Gasoline additives ........................
Coolants.......................................
Windshield and headlamp*
washer system .............................
Consumer information .......................
Uniform tire quality grading .........

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Technical terms............................... 279
Index................................................. 285

Introduction
Product information
Product information
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and
accessories explicitly approved by us for
your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and their special
suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies
should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.

Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will
receive comprehensive information, also
on permissible technical modifications,
and where proper installation will be performed.

Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great
deal of useful information. We urge you to
read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this
manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you
or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from
your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are
special-order items, the descriptions and
illustrations herein may vary slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to inform you of correct
care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be
kept with the vehicle

Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information
about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
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New Car Limited Warranty,

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Emission System Warranty,

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Emission Performance Warranty,

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California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
Warranty
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont only),

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State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws).

Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by
its express warranty after a reasonable
number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of
the vehicle or the accumulation of
18000 miles (approx. 29000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs
first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following
occurs:

(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to
repair two or more times, and you have
directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for
its repair, or

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a
cumulative total of more than
30 calender days. Written notification
should be sent to us, not a dealer, at
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer
Assistance Center, One Mercedes
Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Maintenance

Roadside Assistance

Change of address or ownership

The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be
performed at regular intervals.

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory-trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to
the toll-free Roadside Assistance number

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you change your address, be sure to
send in the “Change of Address Notice”
found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in
your own interest that we can contact you
should the need arise.

For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.

Always have the Service Booklet with you
when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.
The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes,
or Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.

Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Operating your vehicle outside the USA
or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
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Service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,

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unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts,

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gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
write 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
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

Introduction
Where to find it
Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information
for you, the vehicle operator. For you to
find information quickly each section has
its own reference color:
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the
controls that can be operated from the
driver’s seat.

Controls in detail

Technical data

Here you will find detailed information
about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting
started” section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar
with the basic functions of your vehicle,
this section will be of particular interest to
you.

All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.

Operation
Getting started
Here you will find all the information you
need for your first drive. You should read
this section first if this is your first
Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security
Here you will find descriptions of the safety
features of your vehicle.

Here you will find all the information you
need for the proper operation of your vehicle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for
dealing with problems you may encounter.

Indexes
The glossary provides explanations of the
most important technical terms.
The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly
and easily.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:
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this Operator’s Manual

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the Service Booklet

Separate operating instructions will be
provided as required depending on the
equipment options installed in your vehicle.

Introduction
Symbols
Symbols
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
*

Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.

Warning!

Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.

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This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.

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A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.

컄

Page

!
Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.

컄컄

This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.

In the glossary of technical
terms, this symbol is used to
cross-reference term definitions.

Display

Words appearing in the multifunction display are printed in
the type shown here.

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Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.

This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.

Introduction
Operating safety
Operating safety
Warning!

Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modification made may
produce an undesired effect on other systems.
Electronic system malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Ensure that any repairs or modifications to
electronic components are carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.

Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:
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the safety precautions in this manual

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the “Technical data” section in this
manual

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traffic rules and regulations

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motor vehicle laws and safety standards

Introduction
Problems with your vehicle
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is
not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us
at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

Introduction
Reporting safety defects
Reporting safety defects
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,
or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or
write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

At a glance
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Center console
Overhead control panel

At a glance
Cockpit
Cockpit

At a glance
Cockpit
Item

Page

1 Combination switch
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Turn signals

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Windshield wipers

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High beam

2 Cruise control lever
3 Instrument cluster

136
20, 88

4 Voice control system* lever (see separate operating instructions)
5 Steering lock with ignition

6 Overhead control panel

7 Glove box
8 Center console

139
23, 24

9 Horn
10 Steering wheel adjustment
handle*
11 Hood lock release
12 Exterior lamp switch

34
171
43

At a glance
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster

At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item

Page

1 Left indicator lamps
with:

Item

Page

2 Warning display with:

W Low windshield
washer and headlamp washer* system fluid level
warning lamp

200

/ Low engine coolant
level warning lamp

201

N Low engine oil level
warning lamp

200

1 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp

D Coolant temperature gauge
A Fuel gauge with fuel
reserve warning
lamp

Outside temperature
indicator

88
201

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Setting clock

6 Tachometer with:
88

52,
197

Instrument cluster illumination

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Resetting trip odometer

2 Brake pad wear indicator lamp

202

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? Engine malfunction
indicator lamp

199

Activating Flexible Service System (FSS) indicator

_ Telescoping steering column warning
lamp*

200

K indicator lamps

Trip odometer

68,
194

5 Knob for:
90

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L Turn signal

v Electronic Stability
Program (ESP)
warning lamp

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Main odometer

3 Knob for:

4 Speedometer with:

Item

Selector lever position
Digital clock

41, 93
90

7 Right indicator lamps
with:
$ Exterior lamp failure
indicator lamp

203

A High beam headlamp indicator

43, 84

# Charge indicator
lamp

202

At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
; Brake warning
lamp, except
Canada

Page
47,
198

3 Brake warning
lamp, Canada only

¿ Brake Assist System (BAS)/Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) malfunction indicator
lamp

68,
194

- Antilock Brake System (ABS) malfunction indicator lamp

66,
196

< Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp

57,
199

At a glance
Center console
Center console
Upper part

Item

Page

1 Cup holder

140

2 Center air outlet adjustment

102

Side air outlet adjustment
3 Climate control
Rear window defroster
4 Audio system

102
102
105
111

5 Seat heater* passenger
side

6 Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp

Tow-away alarm switch

7 Central locking switch

8 Hazard warning flasher
switch – switching on/off

9 ESP control switch

10 Headlamp washer* switch

100

11 Seat heater* driver’s side

At a glance
Center console
Lower Part

Item
1 Selector lever for
automatic transmission*
Gearshift lever for manual
transmission

Page

8 Parking brake lever
9 Switch for opening/closing
windows on the driver’s
side

127

10 Program mode selector for
automatic transmission*

11 Ashtray
4 Switch for opening/closing
windows on passenger
side
5 Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment

127

6 Switch for opening/closing
the hardtop

129

7 Storage compartment

140

Cigarette lighter

Page

2 Storage compartment
3 Indicator lamp 7

Item

143

Coin holder

142
142

At a glance
Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
Item

Page

1 Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system), telephone* and
voice control system* (see
separate operating instructions)
2 Interior lighting control

3 Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button

144

4 Garage door opener

152

5 Rear view mirror

35, 99

Getting started
Unlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking

Getting started
Unlocking
Unlocking
The “Getting started” section provides an
overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners
should pay special attention to the information given here.

Unlocking with the remote control

Press unlock button Œ on the remote control.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.

왘

If you are already familiar with the basic
functions described here, the “Controls in
detail” section will help you with further information. The corresponding page references are at the end of each segment.

Press release button 1 on the remote
control.
The key folds out.

왘

Remote control with folding key

1 Release button for key
2 ‹ Lock button
3 Œ Unlock button
4 Â Panic button (컄 page 65)

왘

Get in the vehicle and insert the key in
the steering lock (컄 page 29).

Getting started
Unlocking
Steering lock positions

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment
may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Steering lock

0 For removing key
The steering is locked when the key is
removed from the steering lock. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to
allow the locking mechanism to engage.
1 Power supply to some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3 Starting position

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To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery,
always remove the key from the
steering lock.

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The key can only be withdrawn in
position 0.
If necessary, move steering wheel
slightly to allow the key to be turned
clockwise to position 1.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The key can only be removed from the
steering lock with the gear selector
lever in position P.

Getting started
Adjusting
Adjusting
Warning!

All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and
rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before
the vehicle is put into motion.

Seats
The seats can be adjusted either manually
or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s
equipment.

Warning!

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock and lock your vehicle.

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
back reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could
slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you
slide under it, the belt would apply force at
the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat
belts provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in an upright position and belts are
properly positioned on the body. Your seat
must be adjusted so that you can correctly
fasten your seat belt (컄 page 37).

The power seats* can also be operated with
the driver’s or passenger door open. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.

Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.

Warning!

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Adjusting

Warning!

Manual seat

Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in this vehicle, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM
compatible child seat, which operates with
the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front
airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when
it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious
or fatal injury will result.
Infants and small children must be seated in
an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and
the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.

Seat height
왘

Pull up on handle 3.

왘

Use your body weight to push the seat
downwards.

왘

Lift your weight off the seat to obtain a
higher seat position.

왘

Let go of handle 3.

Seat fore and aft adjustment

1 Head restraint height
2 Backrest tilt
3 Seat height
4 Seat fore and aft adjustment

왘

Pull up on handle 4.

왘

Move the seat forward or backward.

왘

Check for proper engagement before
driving.

Adjust to a comfortable seating position
that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible,
consistent with ability to properly operate
컄컄
controls.

Getting started
Adjusting

왘

Power seat*

When moving the seat, be sure that
there are no items in the footwell or
behind the seats. Otherwise you could
damage the seats.

Warning!

Let go of handle 4. The seat should
make an audible click.

Adjust head restraint to support the back of
the head approximately at ear level.

Backrest tilt
왘

Head restraint height

Turn handwheel 2 forward or backward
until your arms are slightly angled
when holding the steering wheel.

For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.

Switch on the ignition by turning the
key in the steering lock to position 2.
or

왘

Open the driver’s or passenger door.

The seat adjustment switches are located
on the outer sides of the seats.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
왘

Adjust the height of the head restraints
by pulling them upwards manually.

왘

For a lower position, press release
button 1 and push down on the head
restraints manually.

More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (컄 page 82).

왘

1 Seat height
2 Seat fore and aft adjustment
3 Seat cushion tilt
4 Backrest tilt

Getting started
Adjusting
Seat height
왘

Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 1.

Seat fore and aft adjustment
왘

Press the switch forward or backward
in the direction of arrow 2.

Adjust to a comfortable seating position
that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly
operate controls.

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When moving the seat, be sure that
there are no items in the footwell or
behind the seats. Otherwise you could
damage the seats.

Backrest tilt
왘

Press the switch forward or backward
in the direction of arrow 4 until your
arms are slightly angled when holding
the steering wheel.

Head restraint height
Warning!

G
5 Release button

For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.

왘

Adjust head restraint to support the back of
the head approximately at ear level.

Adjust the height of the head restraints
by pulling them upwards manually.

왘

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

For a lower position, press release
button 5 and push down on the head
restraints manually.

More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (컄 page 82).

Seat cushion tilt
왘

Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs
are lightly supported.

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Adjusting
Telescoping steering column*
Warning!

Steering wheel adjustment

Do not drive the vehicle until you have
properly locked the steering column.

If the indicator lamp _ comes on
while the engine is running, the steering column is not locked properly
(컄 page 200).

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the adjustment
locked could cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock and lock your vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.

1 Adjustment handle
왘

To unlock the steering column, pull out
handle 1 as far as it will go.

왘

Move the steering wheel to the desired
position.

왘

Push handle 1 back to its original position to relock the steering wheel. You
should hear an audible click.
The steering wheel is again fixed into
place.

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Adjusting
Inside rear view mirror

Mirrors
Adjust the inside and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic conditions.
Warning!

In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte
may escape the mirror housing if the mirror
glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or the respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical
help if necessary.

왘

Manually adjust the inside rear view
mirror.

The switch is located on the center
console.

Exterior rear view mirror
Warning!

Exercise care when using the passenger
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your inside rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.

!
Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can only be
completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water.

1 Driver’s side mirror
2 Passenger side mirror
왘

Make sure that the ignition is switched
on.
All the lights in the instrument cluster
light up.

컄컄

Getting started
Adjusting
왘

Turn switch to position 1 for the left
mirror or to position 2 for the right
mirror.

왘

Toggle switch up, down, left or right
according to the setting desired.

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At low ambient temperatures, the exterior mirrors will be heated automatically.

!
If an exterior rear view mirror housing
is forcibly pushed forward or rearward,
reposition it by applying firm pressure
until it snaps into place. The mirror
housing is now properly positioned and
you can adjust the mirror normally.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (컄 page 99).

Getting started
Driving
Driving
Warning!

Do not lay any objects in the driver’s footwell. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in
the driver’s footwell have sufficient clearance for the pedals.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between the
pedals. You could then no longer brake or
accelerate.

Fastening the seat belts
Warning!

Always fasten your seat belt before driving
off. Always make sure your passengers are
properly restrained, even pregnant women.

Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your
risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
accident. You and your passenger should always wear seat belts.

Warning!

If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled. Without
your seat belt buckled, you are much more
likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be
ejected from it. You can be seriously injured
or killed.

In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
death is lessened if you are wearing your
seat belt. The airbags can only protect as expected if the occupants are using their seat
belts (컄 page 52).

A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and
the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.

Getting started
Driving

Warning!

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively
reclined position can be dangerous. You
could slide under the seat belt in a collision.
If you slide under it, the belt would apply
force at the abdomen or neck. That could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat
backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on
the body.

Warning!

Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Be sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt.

Warning!

Read and observe the additional warning notices printed in the “Safety and Security”
section (컄 page 55) and (컄 page 57).

1 Seat belt housing
2 Latch plate
3 Buckle
4 Release button

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Driving
왘

With a smooth motion, pull the belt
from seat belt housing 1.

왘

Place the belt over your shoulder.

왘
왘

앫

Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.

Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3 until it
clicks.

앫

Place the seat backrest in a nearly upright position.

If necessary, tighten the lap portion to
a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion
up.

앫

Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.

Do not allow the belt to get caught in the
door or in the seat adjustment mechanism.
This could damage the belt.

앫

Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at the same
time.

Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the effectiveness of the belts.

앫

Check your seat belt during travel to
ensure that it is properly positioned.

앫

Ensure that the seat belt is always fitted snugly. You should avoid wearing
bulky clothing, such as winter coats,
when traveling in the vehicle.

Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly
stressed in an accident must be replaced by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Proper use of seat belts
앫

Do not twist the belt when fastening.

앫

Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it
should not touch the neck or pass under the arm).

Warning!

Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They
could tear.

Getting started
Driving
Starting the engine
Warning!

Manual transmission

Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes
are entering the vehicle while driving, have
the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window
fully open.

Fully depress clutch pedal.
Otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the integrated safety interlock.

Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death.

왘

Turn the key in the steering lock to
position 3. Release when the engine is
firing regularly (컄 page 29).

For information on turning off the engine
(컄 page 48).
Gearshift pattern for manual transmission

Starting
왘

Make sure that the gearshift lever is in
Neutral position.

왘

Do not depress the accelerator.

More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (컄 page 91).

Getting started
Driving
Automatic transmission*

Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission

P Park position with selector lever lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position

Starting

Starting difficulties

왘

Make sure that the gear selector lever
is set to P .

왘

Do not depress the accelerator.

왘

Turn the key in the steering lock to
position 3. Release when the engine is
firing regularly (컄 page 29).

If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:

왘

Depress the brake pedal.

왘

!
Ensure that the brake pedal is depressed when starting the engine.

The selector lever lock is released.

Turn the key in steering lock to
position 0 and repeat starting procedure.

For information on turning off the engine
(컄 page 48).

Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery

More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (컄 page 93).

왘

Get a jump start (컄 page 247).

If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
왘

Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

Getting started
Driving
Parking brake
Warning!

왘

When leaving the vehicle always remove the
key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking
brake, which could result in an accident or
serious injury.

Pull up slightly on brake lever 1 and
press release button 2.
Return brake lever 1 down to its original position.
The indicator lamp ; (USA only)
or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out.

Driving
왘

Depress the brake pedal.

왘

Move selector lever to position D or R
(manual transmission: first or reverse
gear)

왘

Release the brake pedal.

왘

Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages
and the locking knobs drop down.

1 Brake lever
2 Release button

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You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions
are safe to do so.

!
If you hear a warning signal when driving off, you have forgotten to release
the parking brake.
Release the parking brake.
After a cold start, the automatic transmission engages at a higher revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its
operating temperature earlier.

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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Wait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.

Getting started
Driving

Warning!

Vehicles with automatic transmission: It is
dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P
or N if the engine speed is higher than idle
speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake
pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly
forward or in reverse. You could lose control
of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is
idling normally and when your right foot is
firmly on the brake pedal.

Warning!

On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (컄 page 83).
Turn signals and high beam
The combination switch is on the left of the
steering column.

Switching on headlamps

!
Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes
premature brake and drivetrain wear.

Combination switch

1 Turn signals, right
2 Turn signals, left
Exterior lamp switch

1 Off
2 Low beam headlamps on
왘

왘

Press the combination switch up 1 or
down 2.

Turn the switch to B.

Getting started
Driving

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To signal minor directional changes,
move combination switch to point of
resistance only and release. The turn
signal blinks three times.

Windshield wipers
The combination switch is on the left of the
steering column.

왘

Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain.
0 Windshield wipers off
I

High beam
왘

Switching on windshield wipers

Intermittent wiping

Push the combination switch forward.

II Normal wiper speed

The high beam symbol A in the
instrument cluster lights up.

III Fast wiper speed

More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (컄 page 85).

Fast wiper speed III goes to setting II
when the vehicle is standing still.
Combination switch

1 Switching on windshield wipers
2 Single wipe
왘

Make sure that the ignition is switched
on.

Getting started
Driving
Single wipe
왘

Press switch briefly in the direction of
arrow 2.

If leaves, snow, etc. block the windshield wipers, switch off the wipers.

The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.

앫

Wiping with windshield washer fluid
왘

Problems while driving

Push switch in the direction of arrow 2
past the resistance point.
The windshield wiper operates with
washer fluid.

For safety reasons, withdraw the
key from the steering lock. Remove
blockage.

The engine runs erratically and misfires
앫

An ignition cable may be damaged.

앫

Turn the windshield wipers on
again.

The engine electronics may not be operating properly.

앫

If windshield wipers fail to function at
all in switch position I,

Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.

왘

Give very little gas.

왘

Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.

앫

set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed.

앫

have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

Getting started
Driving
The coolant temperature is over 248°F
(120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.
왘

Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and turn off the engine. Allow engine
and coolant to cool.

왘

Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary (컄 page 176).

In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking gasoline:
왘

Do not start the engine under any circumstances.

왘

Notify local fire and/or police authorities.

If the extent of the damage cannot be determined:
왘

Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

If no damage can be determined on the

앫

major assemblies

앫

fuel system

앫

engine mount

왘

Start the engine in the usual manner.

Getting started
Parking and locking
Parking and locking
You have now completed your first drive.
You have properly stopped and parked
your vehicle. End your drive as follows.
Warning!

Wait until the vehicle is stationary before removing the key from the starter switch. The
vehicle cannot be steered when the key is
removed.

Warning!

With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
system. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to stop or steer the vehicle.

Warning!

Parking brake

Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of vehicle movement, before turning off
the engine and leaving the vehicle always:
앫

Keep right foot on brake pedal.

앫

Pull up the brake lever firmly.

앫

Move the selector lever to position P
(manual transmission: first or reverse
gear).

앫

Slowly release brake pedal.

앫

When parked on an incline, turn front
wheels towards the road curb.

앫

Turn the key to steering lock position 0
and remove.

1 Brake lever
2 Release button
왘

Pull up brake lever 1 firmly.
When the engine is running, the indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated.

Getting started
Parking and locking

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking
brake and/or move the gear selector lever
from position P, either of which could result
in an accident and/or serious injury.

Warning!

Getting out of your vehicle with the selector
lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline,
position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or
objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P (manual transmission:
first or reverse gear).

Switching off headlamps
왘

Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(컄 page 43).

More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (컄 page 83).
Turning off engine
왘

When parked on an incline, turn front wheel
towards the road curb.

Place the gear selector lever in
position P (manual transmission: first
or reverse gear).

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Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P (manual
transmission: first or reverse gear).

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On steep slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the road curb.
왘

Turn the key in the steering lock to
position 0 (컄 page 29) and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.

Getting started
Parking and locking
왘

Press the seat belt release button
(컄 page 38).

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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The key can only be removed from the
steering lock with the gear selector
lever in position P.

!
With the key removed and the driver’s
door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps (except standing
lamps) are not switched off.

Warning!

To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, make sure that there
is no possibility of someone getting caught
in a door during closing.
왘

After exiting the vehicle, press the lock
button ‹ on the remote control
(컄 page 28).

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (컄 page 74).

The turn signal lamps blink three times.
The locking knobs on the doors move
down.

Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Panic alarm
Driving safety systems
Anti-theft systems

Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Occupant safety
In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems
of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are
앫

Seat belts

앫

Emergency tensioning device

앫

Airbags

앫

Child seats

앫

Child seat recognition

As independent systems their protective
effects work in conjunction with each other.

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For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle”
(컄 page 60).

The 1 warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up for about 4 seconds when
you turn the key in the steering lock to
position 1 or 2. It goes out when you start
the engine. This shows that the restraint
systems are operational.
If the lamp does not come on at all or if it
fails to extinguish after approximately
4 seconds or if it comes on thereafter, a
malfunction in the system has been detected.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (컄 page 197).

Warning!

In the event that the SRS malfunction indicator lamp lights up during driving or does not
come on at all, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have
the system checked; otherwise the SRS may
not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal
injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and
unnecessarily which could also result in injury.
Improper work on the restraint systems, including incorrect installation and removal,
can lead to possible injury through an unintended activation of the SRS.
In addition, through improper work there is
a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended airbag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Airbags
Warning!

Warning!

Airbags are designed to reduce the potential
of injury in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side impact airbags) impacts
which may cause significant injuries. However, no system available today can totally
eliminate injuries and fatalities.
The activation of the SRS temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the airbags.
This dust, however, is neither injurious to
your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the
vehicle. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this,
you may wish to get out of the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any
breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the
vehicle after the airbag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or door.

앫

Adjust the driver seat as far as possible
rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance
from the center of the driver’s breastbone to the center of the airbag cover on
the steering wheel must be at least ten
inches (25 cm) or more. You should be
able to accomplish this by a combination of adjustments to the seat and
steering wheel. If you have any problems, please see your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

앫

Do not lean with your head or chest
close to the steering wheel or dashboard.

앫

Keep hands on the outside of steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and
potential severity of hand/arm injury
when driver front airbag inflates.

앫

Adjust the passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when
the seat is occupied.

To reduce the risk of injury when the front
airbags inflate, it is very important for the
driver and passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear your seat
belts.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated position
with your back against the backrest. Fasten
your seat belt and ensure that it is properly
positioned on your body.
Since the airbag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating and hands
on steering wheel position will help to keep
you at a safe distance from the airbag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of position or
too close to the airbag can be seriously injured by an airbag as it inflates with great
force in the blink of an eye:
앫

Sit properly belted in an upright position
with your back against the seat backrest.

Safety and Security
Occupant safety

앫

Occupants, especially children, should
never lean their heads in the area of the
door where the side impact airbag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the airbag be
triggered. Always sit upright, properly
use the seat belts and appropriate size
infant or child restraint system.
Children 12 years old and under must
never ride in this vehicle, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized
BabySmartTM compatible child seat,
which operates with the BabySmartTM
system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag
when it is properly installed. Otherwise
they will be struck by the airbag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
If you sell your vehicle you are responsible
to make the buyer aware of these points. Be
sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manual.

result in serious injuries or death should
the side impact airbag be activated.

Should you choose to place a child 12 years
old or under in the passenger seat of your
vehicle, you must properly use a
BabySmartTM child restraint which will turn
off the front passenger airbag. BabySmartTM
will not, however, turn off any side impact
airbag.

(2) Always sit upright, properly use the seat
belts and use an appropriately sized infant or child restraint system for all children 12 years old or under.

Warning!

It should be noted that with respect to both
side impact airbags there is a possibility for
a side impact airbag related injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly
seated or restrained when next to a side impact airbag which needs to deploy rapidly in
a side impact in order to do its job.
To help avoid the possibility of injury, please
follow these guidelines:
(1) Occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their
heads in the area of the door where the
side impact airbag inflates. This could

(3) Always wear seat belts properly.
If you believe that, even with the use of
these guidelines, it would be safer for your
passenger seat occupants to have the passenger side impact airbag deactivated, then
deactivation can be accomplished upon
your written request to do so at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional
cost.
Please contact your local authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) for details.

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Occupant safety

Your vehicle was originally equipped
with airbags that are designed to activate in certain impacts exceeding a preset threshold to reduce the potential
and severity of injury. It is important to
your safety and that of your passengers
that you replace deployed airbags and
repair any malfunctioning airbags to ensure that the vehicle will continue to
provide supplemental crash protection
for occupants.

Airbags are designed to activate only in
certain frontal (front airbags) impacts,
or side (side impact airbags) impacts
which exceed preset thresholds.
Only during these types of impacts, if of
sufficient severity to meet the deployment thresholds, will they provide their
supplemental protection.
The driver and passenger should always wear their seat belts. Otherwise it
is not possible for the airbags to provide their supplemental protection.
In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other
accidents the airbags will not be activated. The driver and passengers will
then be protected by the fastened seat
belts.
We caution you not to rely on the presence of the airbags in order to avoid
wearing your seat belt.

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Airbags and ETDs are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An airbag
or emergency tensioning device (ETD)
that was activated must be replaced.

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No modifications of any kind may be
made to any components or wiring of
the SRS. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the
SRS, the installation of additional trim
material, badges etc. over the steering
wheel hub, passenger airbag cover, door
trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring. Keep area between airbags and occupants free from
objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).

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Do not pass belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.

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Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the belts.

Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning device and
airbag
Warning!
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Damaged seat belts or belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be
replaced and their anchoring points
must also be checked. Use only belts installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Occupant safety

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An airbag system component within the
steering wheel gets hot after the airbag
has inflated. Do not touch.

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Improper work on the system, including
incorrect installation and removal, can
lead to possible injury through an unintended activation of the SRS.

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When you sell your vehicle, we strongly
urge you to give notice to the subsequent
owner that it is equipped with an SRS by
alerting them to the applicable section in
the Operator’s Manual.

In addition, through improper work
there is a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment. Work on the SRS must
therefore only be performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Driver and passenger airbags are deployed:
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in the event of a frontal impact

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if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold

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independently of the side impact airbags

The airbags will not deploy in impacts
which do not exceed the system’s deployment thresholds. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belts.

For your protection and the protection
of others, when scrapping the airbag
unit or emergency tensioning device,
our safety instructions must be followed. These instructions are available
from your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Given the considerable deployment
speed and the textile structure of the
airbags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other injuries resulting from airbag deployment.

Front airbags

The passenger airbag will only be deployed
if:

1 Driver airbag
2 Passenger airbag
3 Side impact airbags

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the passenger seat is occupied

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the 7 indicator lamp in the center
console is not lit (컄 page 62).

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Occupant safety
!
Do not place objects heavier than
20 lbs (9 kg) on the passenger seat.
This could cause the front or side impact airbag on the passenger side to
deploy in a crash which exceeds the
system's deployment threshold.
Side impact airbags
The side impact airbags are deployed:
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on the impacted side of the vehicle

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in impacts exceeding a preset deployment threshold

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independently of the front airbags

The side impact airbags will not deploy in
impacts which do not exceed the system’s
deployment threshold.
The passenger side impact airbag will only
be deployed if the system senses that the
passenger seat is occupied.

Seat belts
The seat belt nonusage warning lamp <
in the instrument cluster lights up and a
warning sounds for a short time when you
turn the key in the steering lock to
position 2 and the driver’s seat belt is not
fastened.

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For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle”
(컄 page 60).

After starting the engine, the seat belt nonusage warning lamp blinks for a brief period to remind the driver and passengers to
fasten the seat belts.
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in
most states and all Canadian provinces.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion.
Information on fastening seat belts is
found in the “Getting started” section
(컄 page 37).

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Occupant safety

Warning!

Always fasten your seat belt before driving
off. Always make sure your passengers are
properly restrained, even pregnant women.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your
risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
accident. You and your passenger should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled. Without
your seat belt buckled, you are much more
likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be
ejected from it. You can be seriously injured
or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
death is lessened if you are properly wearing
your seat belt. Airbags can only protect as
they are designed if the occupants are properly wearing their seat belts.

Warning!

Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Be sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt.

Warning!

Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly
stressed in an accident must be replaced
and their anchoring points must also be
checked.
Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Do not make any modifications to the seat
belts. This can lead to unintended activation
or to failure.
Have all work carried out only by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Occupant safety

Warning!

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USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
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Seat belts can only work when used
properly. Never wear seat belts in any
other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident.

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Each occupant should wear their seat
belt at all times, because seat belts help
reduce the likelihood of and potential
severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers. The integrated restraint
system includes SRS (driver airbag, passenger airbag, side impact airbags, ETD
(seat belt emergency tensioning device),
and driver knee bolster. The system is
designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in
certain frontal (front airbags) and side
(side impact airbags) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds.

Never wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a crash, your body would move
too far forward. That would increase the
chance of head and neck injuries. The
belt would also apply too much force to
the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as
your liver or spleen.

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Never wear belts over rigid or breakable
objects in or on your clothing, such as
eyeglasses, pens, keys, etc., as these
might cause injuries.

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Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips and not across the abdomen. If the belt is positioned across your
abdomen, it could cause serious injuries
in a crash.

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Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. Do not fasten a seat
belt around a person and another person or other objects.

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Belts should not be worn twisted. In a
crash, you wouldn’t have the full width
of the belt to manage impact forces. The
twisted belt against your body could
cause injuries.

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Pregnant women should also use a
lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible
on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen.

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Never place your feet on the instrument
panel or on the seat. Always keep both
feet on the floor in front of the seat.

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Occupant safety
Emergency tensioning device (ETD)
The seat belts are equipped with
emergency tensioning devices.
The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases when the seat belts are fastened:
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in frontal or rear-end impacts exceeding a preset severity level

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if the restraint systems are operational
and functioning correctly, see 1 indicator lamp (컄 page 52).

In an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts in such a
way that the seat belts fit more snugly
against the body.

Warning!

An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that
was activated must be replaced.
When scrapping the emergency tensioning
device, our safety instructions must be followed. These are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

!
Do not place objects heavier than
20 lbs (9 kg) on the passenger seat.
This could cause the front or side impact airbag on the passenger side to
deploy in a crash which exceeds the
system's deployment threshold.

Children in the vehicle
If an infant or child is traveling with you in
the vehicle:
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Secure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and
size of the child and recommended for
use by Mercedes-Benz.

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Ensure that the infant or child is properly secured by a belt at all times while
the vehicle is in motion.

Infant and child restraint seats and information on choosing an appropriate restraint system can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Infant and child restraint systems
Use only a BabySmartTM compatible child
restraint for the passenger seat in this
vehicle.
We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.

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Occupant safety
The passenger lap-shoulder belt has a special seat belt retractor for secure fastening
of child restraints.
To fasten a child restraint, follow child restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull
the shoulder belt out completely and let it
retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that
the special seat belt retractor is activated.
The belt is now locked. Push down on child
restraint to take up any slack.
To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and
let seat belt retract completely. The seat
belt can again be used in the usual manner.
Warning!

Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle is in motion, since the special seat
belt retractor will be deactivated.

!
The use of infant or child restraints is
required by law in all 50 states, the
District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should be
seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system properly secured by a
lap shoulder belt that complies with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction
label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint.
When using any infant or child restraint
system, be sure to carefully read and
follow all manufacturer’s instructions
for installation and use.

Please read and observe warning labels
affixed to inside of vehicle and to infant
or child restraints.
Warning!

Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in this vehicle, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM
compatible child seat, which operates with
the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front
airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when
it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious
or fatal injury can result.
Infants and small children must be seated in
an appropriate BabySmartTM compatible infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt,
fully in accordance with the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens
Automotive Corp.

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Occupant safety

Infants and small children should never
share a seat belt with another occupant.
During an accident, they could be crushed
between the occupant and seat belt.
Children too big for child restraint systems
should use regular seat belts. Position the
shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not
face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for
children from 41 lbs. until they reach a
height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and
the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
When the child restraint is not in use, remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the
seat belt to prevent the child restraint from
becoming a projectile in the event of an accident.

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system. Unsupervised children in a child restraint system may use vehicle equipment and may cause serious
personal injury.

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation
system

1 7 indicator lamp
Special BabySmartTM compatible child
seats, designed for use with the
Mercedes-Benz system and available at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are
required for use with the BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system. With the special
child seat properly installed, the passenger
front airbag will not deploy.

BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens
Automotive Corp.

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Occupant safety
The 7 indicator lamp located in the
center console will be illuminated, except
with the key removed or in the steering
lock position 0.

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The system does not deactivate the
side impact airbag and the emergency
tensioning device.

Self-test BabySmartTM without special
child seat installed
After turning the key in the steering lock to
position 1 or 2, the 7 indicator lamp
located in the center console lights up for
approx. 6 seconds and then goes out.
If the indicator lamp should not come on or
is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any
child on the passenger seat.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (컄 page 205).

Warning!

The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system will ONLY work with a special child seat
designed to operate with it. It will not work
with child seats which are not BabySmartTM
compatible.
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the deactivation system. The bottom of the child seat must
make full contact with the passenger seat
cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat
could cause injuries to the child in case of an
accident, instead of protecting the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of special child seats.

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Occupant safety

Warning!

When using a BabySmartTM compatible
child seat on the passenger seat, the front
passenger airbag will not deploy only if
the 7 indicator lamp remains illuminated.
Please be sure to check the indicator every
time you use the special system child seat.
Should the light go out while the restraint is
installed, please check installation. If the
light remains out, do not use the
BabySmartTM restraint to transport children
on the passenger seat until the system has
been repaired.

Warning!

Do not place powered-on laptops, cell
phones and like electronic devices on the
passenger seat. Signals from such devices
may interfere with the BabySmartTM system.
Such signal interference may cause
the 7 indicator lamp not to come on
during self-test or be continuously lit, indicating that the system is not functioning.

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Panic alarm
Panic alarm
Activating
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Press and hold button 1 for at least
1 second.

Deactivating

1 Â button
An audible alarm and blinking exterior
lamps will operate for approximately
21⁄2 minutes.

왘

Press button 1 again
or

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Insert key in steering lock and turn to
position 2.

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For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

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Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems
In this section you will find information on
the following driving safety systems:

Warning!

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ABS (Antilock Brake System)

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BAS (Brake Assist System)

The following factors increase the risk of accidents:

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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)

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Excessive speed, especially in turns

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Wet and slippery road surfaces

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Following another vehicle too closely

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In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ABS and ESP is only
achieved with winter tires (M+S tires),
or snow chains as required.

The ABS, BAS and ESP cannot reduce this
risk.
Always adjust your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions.

ABS
Warning!

Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm,
steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of
the ABS and significantly reduces braking
effectiveness.

The ABS regulates the brake pressure so
that the wheels do not lock during braking.
This allows you to maintain the ability to
steer your vehicle.
The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
of road surface conditions.
At the instant one of the wheels is about to
lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the
brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in
the regulating mode. Keep firm and steady
pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation.

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Driving safety systems
Continuous steady brake pedal pressure
yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
namely braking power and ability to steer
the vehicle.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will respond even with light brake pressure. The
pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while
driving.

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To alert following vehicles to slippery
road conditions you discover, operate
your hazard warning flashers as appropriate.

Warning!

The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The
ABS cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, following another vehicle too closely,
or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

ABS control
The - malfunction indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when you
turn the key in the steering lock to
position 2. It goes out when the engine is
running.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (컄 page 196).

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Driving safety systems
BAS
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the
brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically
provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing braking distance. Apply continuous full braking pressure until the
emergency braking situation is over. The
ABS will prevent the wheels from locking.
When you release the brake pedal, the
brakes function again as normal. The BAS
is then deactivated.
The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP
is combined with that of the BAS.
The ¿ malfunction indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when you
turn the key in the steering lock to
position 2. It goes out when the engine is
running.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section.

Warning!

The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes
and tires or the traction. The BAS cannot
prevent accidents, including those resulting
from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS
equipped vehicle must never be exploited in
a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the
safety of others.

ESP
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
monitors the vehicle's traction (force of
adhesive friction between the tires and the
road surface) and handling.
The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By applying brakes to the appropriate wheel and
by limiting engine output, the ESP works to
stabilize the vehicle. The ESP is especially
useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces.
The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer dial flashes when the ESP is engaged.
The warning lamp v in the speedometer dial lights up when you turn the key in
the steering lock to position 2. It goes out
when the engine is running.

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Driving safety systems

Warning!

Never switch off the ESP when you see the
ESP warning lamp v flashing in the
speedometer dial. In this case proceed as
follows:
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While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible

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While driving ease up on the accelerator

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Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions

Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting
from excessive speed.

Warning!

The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The ESP
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

!
Because of the ESP’s automatic operation, the engine must be shut off (key in
steering lock position 0 or 1) when
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the parking brake is being tested on
a brake test dynamometer

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the vehicle is being towed with the
front axle raised

Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the
rear axle brake system.
The ESP will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended
tire size.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (컄 page 194).

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Driving safety systems
The switch is located on the center console.

Switching off the ESP
Warning!

ESP always operates when you are braking, even when it has been deactivated.

!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP switched
off. This may cause serious damage to
the drivetrain which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the circumstances described below. Disabling of the
system will reduce vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers.

To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off
the ESP in driving situations where it would
be advantageous to have drive wheels spin
and thus cut into surfaces for better grip
such as:
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starting out on slippery surfaces and in
deep snow in conjunction with snow
chains
sand or gravel

Warning!
1 ESP off
2 ESP on
왘

Press upper half 1 of the ESP switch
until the ESP warning lamp v in the
speedometer lights up.
The ESP is deactivated.

If one or more drive wheels are spinning,
the ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer flashes, regardless of the speed.
Traction control brakes a spinning wheel
even when ESP is deactivated.

When the ESP warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP is
switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP.

Switching on the ESP
왘

Press lower half 2 of the ESP switch.
The ESP warning lamp v in the
speedometer goes out. You are now
again in normal driving mode.

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Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer

Anti-theft alarm system

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.

Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens

Activating
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Removing the key from the steering
lock activates the immobilizer.

Deactivating
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Inserting the key in the steering lock
deactivates the immobilizer.

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In case the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle’s battery is charged),
the system is not operational. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

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a door

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the trunk

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the hood.

The alarm system will also be triggered
when
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someone attempts to raise the vehicle.

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If the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system provided Tele Aid service was
subscribed to and properly activated,
and that necessary cellular service and
GPS coverage are available.

Arming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed within approximately 10 seconds after locking the vehicle. The indicator lamp in the switch for the
tow-away alarm (컄 page 72) will then
blink.
Disarming the alarm system
The alarm system is disarmed when you
unlock your vehicle with the remote control.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
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Insert the key in the steering lock.

or
왘

Press the Œ or ‹ button.

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Anti-theft systems
Tow-away alarm
Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual
and audible alarm will be triggered when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle.

Disarming tow-away alarm
To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm
feature, switch off the tow-away alarm before towing the vehicle, or when parking on
a surface subject to movement, such as a
ferry or auto train.

The tow-away protection alarm is triggered, for example, if the vehicle is lifted on one side.
If the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system provided Tele Aid service was
subscribed to and properly activated,
and that necessary cellular service and
GPS coverage are available.
Arming tow-away alarm
When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away
alarm is automatically armed after about
30 seconds.
When you unlock your vehicle, the
tow-away protection disarms automatically.

The switch is located on the center console.
왘

Turn off the ignition and remove the
key.

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You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm
if the ignition is turned on.
왘

Press upper half 1 of the switch.
Indicator lamp 2 in the switch lights up
briefly.

왘

1 Tow-away alarm off switch
2 Indicator lamp

Lock your vehicle with the key or remote control.

The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again.

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Seats
Lighting
Instrument cluster
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission*
Good visibility
Climate control
Audio system
Power windows
Retractable hardtop
Driving systems
Useful features

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking
In the “Controls in detail” section you will
find detailed information on how to operate the equipment installed in your vehicle.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions of your vehicle, this section will
be of particular interest to you.
To quickly familiarize yourself with the basic functions of the vehicle, refer to the
“Getting started” section of this manual.
The corresponding page numbers are given at the beginning of each segment.

Keys
More information on the remote control
with folding key can be found in the “Getting started” section (컄 page 28).
Your vehicle comes supplied with two remote controls with folding key.
The remote control provides an extended
operating range. To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle
when you are in close proximity to it.
The remote control centrally locks and unlocks:
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the doors

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the trunk

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the fuel filler flap

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the storage compartment in armrest

You can lock and unlock each individual
lock with the key.

Remote control with folding key

1 Œ Unlock button
2 ‹ Lock button
3 Release button for key
4 Battery check lamp
5 Â Panic button (컄 page 65)

!
To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the remote control to high
levels of electromagnetic radiation.

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Factory setting

Global unlocking

If the turn signal lamps do not blink
three times, one of the following elements may not be properly closed:

왘

Press button Œ.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.

The vehicle will lock again automatically
within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if neither door nor trunk is opened,
the key is not inserted in the steering lock,
or the central locking switch is not
activated.
Global locking
왘

Press button ‹.
All turn signal lamps blink three times.
The locking knobs in the doors move
down.

The remote control will then function
as follows:
Unlocking driver’s door, storage compartment in armrest and fuel filler flap

앫

a door

왘

앫

the trunk

Global unlocking

Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.

왘

Press button Œ twice.

Global locking
왘

Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the remote control so that
pressing Œ only unlocks the driver’s
door, the storage compartment in the armrest and the fuel filler flap.

Press button Œ once.

Press button ‹.

Restoring to factory setting
왘

Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹
simultaneously for about 6 seconds until battery check lamp 4 blinks twice.

Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹
simultaneously for about 5 seconds until battery check lamp 4 blinks twice.

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible for children to open a
locked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.

Checking the batteries

If you can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle with the remote control, then
either the batteries in the remote control are discharged, the remote control
is malfunctioning, or the vehicle battery
is drained.

왘

앫

Check the batteries in the remote
control and replace them if necessary (컄 page 212)
or

앫

Synchronize the remote control
(컄 page 213)
or

앫

Use the folding key to unlock the
doors (컄 page 210) and the trunk
(컄 page 210) as required. Lock the
vehicle using the folding key
(컄 page 211).

If the remote control is malfunctioning,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

Press button ‹ or Œ longer than
1 second.
The battery check lamp 4 lights up
briefly to indicate that the key batteries
are in order.

!
If battery check lamp 4 does not light
up briefly during the check, then the remote control batteries are discharged.
Replace the batteries (컄 page 212).
You can obtain the required batteries
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Loss of remote control with folding key
If you lose a remote control or the folding
key, you should do the following:
왘

Have the remote control deactivated
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

왘

Report the loss of the remote control or
the folding key immediately to your car
insurance company.

왘

If necessary have the mechanical lock
replaced.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will be glad to supply you with a replacement.

Opening the trunk

Closing the trunk

The handle is located above the rear
license plate recess.

The recess is located on the inner side of
the trunk lid.

1 Trunk lid lock
2 Handle
왘

Pull handle 2 and lift the trunk lid.

i
The vehicle must be unlocked.
The trunk can also be opened from the inside in an emergency, see trunk lid emergency release (컄 page 78).

1 Recess
왘

Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on
recess 1.

Warning!

To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
opening when closing the trunk lid.
Be especially careful when small children
are around.

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking

Warning!

If a door was locked, the locking knob
will move up.

Only drive with the trunk closed as, among
other dangers such as visibility blockage,
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

Trunk lid emergency release
The handle for the trunk lid emergency
release is located in the trunk lid.

Opening the doors from the inside

Automatic central locking
Factory setting
The doors and the trunk automatically lock
when the ignition is switched on and the
left front wheel turns at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.

i
The doors unlock automatically after an
accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold.
1 Handle
왘

Pull handle 1 in direction of arrow to
open the trunk lid.

i
1 Inside door handle
왘

Pull on door handle 1.

The anti-theft alarm system is triggered
when the trunk is opened from the
inside and the vehicle was previously
centrally locked.

To prevent the vehicle door locks from
locking, deactivate the automatic central locking when the vehicle
앫

is pushed or

앫

is on a test stand

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Individual setting
You can deactivate the automatic central
locking. The central locking switch is located on the upper center console.

왘

Check that the ignition is switched on.

Restoring to factory setting

All the lamps in the instrument cluster
light up.

왘

Press and hold lower part 2 of the central locking switch for approximately
5 seconds.
The automatic central locking is deactivated.

Check that the ignition is switched on.
All the lamps in the instrument cluster
light up.

왘

Press and hold upper part 1 of the central locking switch for approximately
5 seconds.
The automatic central locking is activated.

Central locking switch

1 Locking
2 Unlocking

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking from the inside
You can lock or unlock the vehicle from inside using the central locking switch. This
can be useful, for example, if you want to
unlock the passenger door from the inside
or want to lock the vehicle before starting
to drive.

i
You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions
are safe to do so.
If you have locked the vehicle with the
remote control, the central locking
switch does not work.

Locking
왘

Press upper part 1 of central locking
switch (컄 page 79).
If all the doors are closed, the vehicle
locks.

Unlocking
왘

Press lower part 2 of central locking
switch (컄 page 79).
The vehicle unlocks if not previously
centrally locked with the remote control.

Warning!

Controls in detail
Seats
Seats
Information on seat adjustment can be
found in the “Getting started” section
(컄 page 30).

Switching on seat heating
왘

Switching on rapid seat heating
왘

Press lower switch position 2.
Both indicator lamps on the switch light
up.

1 Normal heating
2 Rapid heating
왘

Make sure that the ignition is switched
on.

The system switches over to normal
heating mode after approximately five
minutes. Only one indicator lamp remains lit.

One indicator lamp on the switch lights
up.

Heated seats*
The seat heater switches are located in the
center console.

Press upper switch position 1.

If one or both of the indicator lamps on
the seat heater switch are blinking,
there is insufficient voltage available
since too many electrical consumers
are turned on. The seat heater switches
off automatically.

Switching off seat heating
왘

If one indicator lamp is on, press upper
switch position 1.

왘

If both indicator lamps are on, press
lower switch position 2.

i
The seat heater will be automatically
switched off after approximately
30 minutes.

The seat heater will switch back on
again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.

All the lamps in the instrument cluster
light up.

Controls in detail
Seats
Head restraints
Warning!

Removing head restraint

Installing head restraint

Be sure to install the head restraint so
that it is facing in the right direction.
Otherwise you could damage the
mounting.

For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of
the head approximately at ear level.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

1 Lock button
왘

Open the retractable hardtop
(컄 page 129).

왘

SLK 32 AMG has integrated,
non-removable head restraints.

Pull head restraint to its highest
position.

왘

Press lock button 1 and pull out head
restraint.

왘

Insert head restraint and push it down
until it engages.

왘

Adjust head restraint to desired position (컄 page 32) or (컄 page 33).

Controls in detail
Lighting
Lighting
For notes on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see the
“Getting started” section (컄 page 43).
Exterior lamp switch
The exterior lamp switch is located on the
dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.

M Off

C Parking lamps (also side marker
lamps, tail lamps, license plate
lamps, instrument panel lamps)
Canada only: When engine is running, the low beam is also switched
on.

With the daytime running lamp mode
activated and the engine running, the
low beam headlamps cannot be
switched off manually.

B Low beam plus parking lamps or
high beam headlamps (combination
switch pushed forward).
ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one
stop)
‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two
stops)

i
Exterior lamp switch

If you remove the key and open the
driver’s door while the parking lamps or
low beam headlamps are switched on,
then a warning sounds.

Daytime running lamp mode (Canada
only)
Vehicles with automatic transmission
When the engine is running and the
selector lever is in driving position, the low
beam headlamps are automatically
switched on.
When you shift from a driving position to
position N or P, the low beam switches off
(2 seconds delay).
Vehicles with manual transmission
With the engine running, the low beam
headlamps are automatically switched on.

Controls in detail
Lighting
For nighttime driving you should turn the
exterior lamp switch to position B to
permit activation of the high beam headlamps.

i
Fog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or low beam headlamps on.
Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low beam headlamps.
Consult your State or Province Motor
Vehicle Regulations regarding allowable lamp operation.

i
The high beam flasher is always available.
Switching on front fog lamps
Check that the low beam headlamps
are switched on.

왘

Check that the low beam headlamps
are switched on.

왘

Pull out exterior lamp switch to first
stop.

왘

Pull out exterior lamp switch to second
stop.

The combination switch is located on the
left side of the steering column.

Switching on rear fog lamp

왘

The green indicator lamp ‡ in the
lamp switch lights up.

Combination switch

The yellow indicator lamp † in the
lamp switch lights up.

1 High beam
2 High beam flasher

Controls in detail
Lighting
Switching on high beams

Hazard warning flasher

왘

Turn exterior lamp switch to
position B

왘

Push the combination switch in
direction 1.

The hazard warning flasher can be activated with the ignition switched on or off. It is
activated automatically when an airbag is
deployed.

The high beam symbol is illuminated on
the instrument cluster.

The switch is located on the center
console.

Switching on hazard warning flasher
왘

Press hazard warning flasher switch 1.
All the turn signals will blink.

Switching off hazard flasher
왘

Press hazard warning flasher switch 1
again.

High beam flasher
왘

Pull the combination switch briefly in
direction 2.

1 Hazard warning flasher switch

Controls in detail
Lighting
Interior lighting

Automatic control

Activating

If the door remains open, the interior
lighting switches off automatically after
approximately five minutes.

왘

Turn switch 1 to the right.
Interior lighting is switched on in darkness when you

1 Switch for automatic control
2 Switch for interior lighting

앫

unlock the vehicle

앫

open a door

앫

open the trunk lid

The interior lighting switches itself off
again after a short pause.

Deactivating
왘

Turn switch 1 to the left.
The interior lighting remains switched
off in darkness, even when you
앫

unlock the vehicle

앫

open a door

앫

open the trunk lid

Controls in detail
Lighting
Manual control

i
If the interior lighting is switched on
manually, it will not go out automatically. This could cause the battery to become discharged.
Activating
왘

Press switch 2.
The interior lighting is switched on.

Deactivating
왘

i
The trunk lighting is switched on and
off simultaneously with the interior
lighting.
Night security illumination
If you exit the vehicle after driving with the
exterior lighting on, it switches on again for
added security for approximately
30 seconds after closing the last door.
The lamp-on time period can be changed at
your Mercedes-Benz Center.

Press switch 2 again.
The interior lighting is switched off.

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Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
A full view illustration of the instrument
cluster can be found in the “At a glance”
section of this manual (컄 page 20).
The instrument cluster is activated when
you
앫

open the driver’s door

앫

turn the key in steering lock to
position 2 (컄 page 29)

앫

press the left knob 3 (컄 page 20)

Instrument cluster illumination
Instrument lamps
To brighten illumination
왘

Turn knob 3 (컄 page 20) clockwise.
The instrument lamps will brighten.

To dim illumination
왘

Turn knob 3 counterclockwise.
The instrument lamps will dim.

Display illumination
왘

Press knob 3.
With key removed or in steering lock
position 0 or 1 (컄 page 29), the display
is illuminated for a short time.

Coolant temperature gauge
Under normal driving conditions, the coolant temperature may rise to 248°F
(120°C). The coolant temperature may
climb to the red marking:
앫

at high outside temperatures

앫

during stop-and-go city traffic

앫

when driving on hilly terrain

The engine should not be operated with
the coolant temperature in the red zone.
Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Controls in detail
Instrument cluster

Warning!

Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have
leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns and can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine
if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle
and do not stand near the vehicle until it
cools down.

Trip odometer
왘

Press the left knob 3 (컄 page 20) once
with key in steering lock position 2
(컄 page 29) until the trip odometer is
reset
or

왘

Press the left knob 3 (컄 page 20) twice
with key removed or in steering lock
position 0 or 1 (컄 page 29) until the
trip odometer is reset.

Tachometer
The red marking on the tachometer
(컄 page 20) denotes excessive engine
speed.

i
Avoid driving at excessive engine
speeds, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply
is interrupted if the engine is operated
within the red marking.

Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
Outside temperature indicator
Warning!

Setting clock

Hours
왘

The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.

When moving the vehicle into colder ambient temperatures (e.g. when leaving your
garage), you will notice a delay before the
lower temperature is displayed.
A delay also occurs when ambient temperatures rise. This prevents inaccurate temperature indications caused by heat
radiated from the engine during idling or
slow driving.

Pull out the right knob 5 in the instrument cluster (컄 page 20) and turn it
counterclockwise.

Minutes
왘

Pull out the right knob 5 in the instrument cluster and turn it clockwise.

i
To adjust the time by a single hour or a
few minutes, turn knob 5 just a few degrees in the direction indicated for
hours or minutes.

Controls in detail
Manual transmission
Manual transmission
Information for driving with a manual
transmission is found in the “Getting started” section (컄 page 40).

Warning!

For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, getting out of your vehicle with the
gearshift lever not engaged in first or reverse gear and parking brake engaged is
dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline,
an engaged first or reverse gear alone may
not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
engaging first or reverse gear (컄 page 47).

Gearshift lever

Do not exceed the maximum speed in the
individual gears. Refer to tachometer
(컄 page 89) for engine speeds.

When parked on an incline, turn front wheels
towards the road curb.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Children could move the gearshift
lever, which could result in an accident
and/or serious injury.

i
Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill
by using the clutch pedal. The clutch
may be damaged which is not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

Controls in detail
Manual transmission

Warning!

On slippery road surfaces as well as high engine speeds, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive
wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your
vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of
loss of control.

!
Downshifting gears leading to overrevving the engine can result in engine
damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Do not exceed the engine speed limits
(컄 page 89).

Shifting into reverse
왘

Stop the vehicle completely.

왘

Pull gearshift lever up and shift in
R reverse.

Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Automatic transmission*
Information for driving with an automatic
transmission is found in the “Getting started” section (컄 page 41).
Your transmission adapts its gear shifting
process to your individual driving style by
continually adjusting the shift points up or
down. These shift point adjustments are
performed based on current operating and
driving conditions.

앫

the selected shift program (W/S)
(컄 page 97)

앫

the position of the accelerator pedal
(컄 page 98)

앫

the vehicle speed

Warning!

It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out
of P or N if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the
brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

If the operating conditions change, the automatic transmission reacts by adjusting
its gear shift program.

When the selector lever is in position D,
you can influence transmission shifting by

i
During the brief warm-up, the transmission upshifting is delayed. This allows
the catalytic converter to heat up more
quickly to operating temperatures.

1 Gear range indicator display
The current selector lever position appears
in gear range indicator display 1.

앫

limiting the gear range

앫

changing gears yourself

The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, dependent
upon
앫

the selector lever position D with gear
ranges 4, 3, 2, 1 (컄 page 95)

Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
One-touch gearshifting
Even with an automatic transmission you
can change the gears yourself when the
selector lever is in position D.
Downshifting
왘

Briefly press the selector lever to the
left in the D– direction.

The transmission will shift from the current
gear to the next lower gear. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the
transmission (컄 page 95).
Warning!

Canceling gear range limit

To avoid overrevving the engine when
the selector lever is moved to the
D– direction, the transmission will not
shift to a lower gear if the engine's
max. speed limit would be exceeded.

왘

Upshifting
왘

Briefly press the selector lever to the
right in the D+ direction.

The transmission will shift from the current
gear to the next higher gear as permitted
by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the
transmission.

Press and hold the selector lever in the
D+ direction until D reappears in the
tachometer display field.

The transmission will shift from the current
gear range directly to gear range D.
Shifting into optimal gear range
왘

Press and hold the gear selector lever
in the D– direction.

The transmission will automatically select
the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration. This will involve
shifting down one or more gears.

Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Gear ranges
With the selector lever in position D, you
can limit the transmission’s gear range by
pressing the lever to the left (D-), and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the
lever to the right (D+).
The selected gear range will appear in the
gear range indicator display (컄 page 93). If
you press on the accelerator when the engine has reached its rpm limit, the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range
limit selected.

Gear
range

Effect

Gear
range

Effect

The transmission shifts
through fourth gear only.

The transmission shifts
through second gear only.

The transmission shifts
through third gear only.

Allows the use of engine’s
braking power when driving

With this selection you can
use the braking effect of the
engine.

앫

on steep downgrades

앫

in mountainous regions

앫

under extreme operating
conditions

The transmission operates
only in first gear.
For maximum use of engine’s
braking effect on very steep
or lengthy downgrades.

Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Gear selector lever position
R

Park position

Selector position when the vehicle
is parked. Only place selector lever
in position P when vehicle is
stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when
the vehicle is parked. Rather, the
driver should always set the parking brake in addition to placing the
selector lever in position P to secure the vehicle.
The key can only be removed from
the steering lock with the selector
lever in position P. With the key removed the selector lever is locked
in position P.

Reverse gear

Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any
other reason with selector lever in N
can result in transmission damage that
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.

Place selector lever in position R only
when vehicle is stopped.

Effect
P

Effect

Neutral
No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the
brakes are released, the vehicle can
be moved freely (pushed or towed).
To avoid damage to the transmission,
never engage N while driving.
If the ESP is deactivated or malfunctioning:
Only move selector lever to N if the
vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g.
on icy roads).

Drive
The transmission shifts automatically. All five forward gears are available.

Warning!

Getting out of your vehicle with the selector
lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, position P alone is not intended to or capable of preventing your vehicle
from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P (컄 page 47).
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels
towards the road curb.

Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*

Warning!

Program mode selector switch

왘

Press the program mode selector
switch.
Select W for comfortable driving:

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Children could move the selector lever from position P, which could result in an
accident and/or serious injury.

1 Program mode selector switch
S Standard

For regular driving

W Winter

For winter driving

!
Never change the program mode when
the selector lever is out of position P. It
could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be
prepared.

앫

The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range 1 is selected.

앫

Traction and driving stability are improved on icy roads.

앫

Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.

앫

The power transmission ratio for selector lever position R changes depending on the program mode
selected (W or S).

Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Accelerator position
Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior:
Less throttle

Earlier upshifting

More throttle

Later upshifting

Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
왘

왘

Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode)
If vehicle acceleration worsens or the
transmission no longer shifts, the transmission is most likely operating in limp
home (emergency operation) mode. In this
mode only 2nd gear and reverse gear can
be activated.
왘

Stop the vehicle.

왘

Move selector lever to P.

왘

Turn off the engine.

The transmission shifts into a lower
gear.

왘

Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting.

Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.

왘

Restart the engine.

왘

Move selector lever to position D (for
2nd gear) or R.

왘

Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.

Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.

The transmission shifts up again.

Controls in detail
Good visibility
Good visibility
Information on the windshield wipers
(컄 page 44) and for adjusting the rear view
mirrors (컄 page 35) is found in the “Getting started” section.
Rear view mirror
Automatic antiglare rear view mirror
The reflection brightness of the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side and
the inside rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when
앫

the ignition is switched on, and

앫

incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the inside rear view mirror.

Warning!

The automatic antiglare function does not
react if incoming light is not aimed directly
at sensors in the inside rear view mirror.

In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte
may escape from the mirror housing if the
mirror glass breaks.

The inside rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not
react, for example, if the wind screen is installed.

Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or the respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical
help if necessary.

Glare can endanger you and others.

The rear view mirror will not react if
앫

reverse gear is engaged

앫

the interior lighting is turned on

앫

the wind screen is installed
(컄 page 134)

Controls in detail
Good visibility

Warning!

Headlamp cleaning system*
The switch is located on the center console.

!
Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can be
completely removed only while in the
liquid state by applying plenty of water.

100

1 Headlamp washer switch
왘

Switch on ignition.

왘

Briefly press upper part of switch 1.

Controls in detail
Good visibility
Sun visors
The sun visors protect you from sun glare
while driving.
Warning!

Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed
while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare
can endanger you and others.

1 Mirror cover
왘

Swing sun visors down when you experience glare.

왘

Push mirror cover 1 to the side, as
required.

101

Controls in detail
Climate control
Climate control

102

Controls in detail
Climate control
Item
1 Windshield air vent
2 Side window defroster vent,
adjustable
3 Air volume control for side air vents
4 Side air vent, adjustable
5 Temperature selectors, right and
left side passenger compartment
6 Air distribution control switch
7 Residual heat/air recirculation
8 AC cooling on/off (AC

OFF

)

9 Air volume control switch
10 Rear window defroster
11 Center air vents, adjustable

The climate control is operational whenever the engine is running. The system cools
or heats the interior depending on the selected interior temperature and the current outside temperature.
Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and
odors are filtered out before outside air enters the passenger compartment through
the air distribution system.
Warning!

Follow the recommended settings for heating and cooling given on the following pages. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.

i
The selected temperature is reached as
quickly as possible.
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution) may require replacement of the filter before its scheduled interval. A
clogged filter will reduce the air volume
to the interior.
If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate
the interior before driving off.
Keep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow and debris.

12 Air volume control for center air
vents

103

Controls in detail
Climate control
Setting the temperature

Adjusting air volume

Adjusting air distribution

Use temperature selectors 5
(컄 page 102) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small increments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).

Use air volume control switch 9
(컄 page 102) to adjust the air volume. The
following symbols are found on the control:

Use air distribution control switch 6
(컄 page 102) to adjust the air distribution.
The following symbols are found on the
control switch:

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If you use the standard settings for
heating or cooling the passenger compartment (컄 page 108), you will rarely
need to change the temperature, air
volume or air distribution.
Increasing
왘

Turn the selector 5 slightly upwards.
A red marking will be visible.

Decreasing
왘

Turn the selector 5 slightly downwards.
A blue marking will be visible.

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Symbol

Function

Symbol

Function

No ventilation

Directs air to the windows

between 0
and Q

Ventilation without a
blower, depending on the
speed driven

Directs air into the passenger compartment

Directs air to the footwells

between 1
and 5

Ventilation with blower

Directs air to the upper
torso

Controls in detail
Climate control
Air recirculation mode

Deactivating

Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside. This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.
Warning!

When the outside temperature is below
41°F (5°C), only switch to air recirculation
mode for short periods to prevent window
fogging.

Activating
왘

Press button Ð (컄 page 102).
The indicator lamp on the Ð button
comes on.

왘

Press button Ð (컄 page 102).
The indicator lamp on the Ð button
goes out.

The air recirculation mode is deactivated
automatically:
앫

after five minutes if the outside temperature is below approximately 41°F
(5°C)

앫

after five minutes if the air conditioning
is turned off

앫

after 30 minutes if the outside temperature is above approximately 41°F
(5°C)

At outside temperatures above 79°F
(26°C), the system will not automatically
switch back to outside air. A quantity of
outside air is added after approximately
30 minutes.

Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery
drain to a minimum, switch off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear. The
defroster is automatically deactivated after a maximum of 12 minutes.
Activating
왘

Switch on the ignition.

왘

Press button F (컄 page 102).
The indicator lamp on the button lights
up.

Deactivating
왘

Press button F (컄 page 102) again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.

The air recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside tempertures.

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Controls in detail
Climate control

Warning!

Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving. Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.

!
If the rear window defroster switches
off too soon and the indicator lamp
starts blinking, this means that too
many electrical consumers are operating simultaneously and there is insufficient voltage in the battery. The system
responds automatically by deactivating
the rear window defroster.
As soon as the battery has sufficient
voltage, the rear window defroster automatically turns itself back on.

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Air conditioning

Deactivating

The air conditioning is operational while
the engine is running and cools the interior
air to the temperature set by the operator.

It is possible to deactivate the air conditioning (cooling) function of the climate
control system. The air in the vehicle will
then no longer be cooled or dehumidified.

i
Condensation may drip out from underneath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction.

Warning!

While driving, deactivate the air conditioning
only temporarily to prevent window fogging.
왘

Press button ACOFF (컄 page 102).
The indicator lamp on the
ACOFF button lights up.

Controls in detail
Climate control
Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air conditioning.
왘

Press ACOFF again (컄 page 102).
The indicator lamp on
the ACOFF button goes out.

The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs
which are harmful to the ozone layer.

Residual heat
With the engine switched off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior
for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes
use of the residual heat produced by the
engine.
Activating
왘

Turn the key in the steering lock to
position 1 or remove it from the steering lock.

왘

Press button Ð (컄 page 102).

The residual heat is automatically turned
off:
앫

when the ignition is switched on

앫

after about 30 minutes

앫

if the battery voltage drops

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How long the system will provide heating depends on the coolant temperature and the temperature set by the
operator. The blower will run at speed
setting 1 regardless of the air distribution control setting.

The indicator lamp on button Ð
comes on.
Deactivating
왘

Press button Ð (컄 page 102).
The indicator lamp on button Ð
goes out.

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Controls in detail
Climate control
Basic settings

Air conditioning

Special settings

Heater

Use special settings only for a short
duration.
Defrosting

왘

왘
왘
왘

왘

Select temperature for each side of the
passenger compartment with temperature selectors 1.

왘

Select air volume with control switch 2,
set at least to position 2 to prevent
window fogging.

Select air volume with control switch 2,
set at least to position 1 to start the air
conditioning.

왘

Set air distribution control switch 3 to
position a.

왘

Open center air vents.

왘

Open left and right side air vents.

Set air distribution control switch 3 to
position shown above.
Turn side window defroster vents to the
detent position.
Open center air vents as desired.

108

왘

Set temperature selectors 1, air volume control switch 2 and air distribution control switch 3 to position P.

왘

Close center air vents.

왘

Open left and right side air vents.

왘

Turn side window defroster vents to the
detent position.

Controls in detail
Climate control
Defogging windows
Windows fogged up on inside

왘

Increase air volume with air volume
control switch 2 .

왘

Set air distribution control switch 3 to
position c.

왘

Close center air vents.

왘

Close left and right side air vents.

왘

Turn side window defroster vents to the
detent position.

Windshield fogged up on outside
왘

Switch on the windshield wipers
(컄 page 44).

왘

Set air distribution control switch 3 to
position d or a.

Press button ACOFF to switch on the air
conditioning.
The indicator lamp on button ACOFF
goes out.

왘

Press button Ð to switch off the air
recirculation.
The indicator lamp on button Ð
goes out.

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Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating the climate control
system

Warning!

Deactivating

While driving, deactivate the climate control
only temporarily to prevent window fogging.

왘

Set air volume control switch 2 to
position 0.
The fresh air supply to the passenger
compartment is shut off.

Reactivating
왘

Set air volume control switch 2 to any
speed.
The fresh air supply to the passenger
compartment is switched on.

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Controls in detail
Audio system
Audio system
Audio and telephone, operation

Operating safety

These instructions are intended to help
you become acquainted with your
Mercedes-Benz car radio. They contain
useful tips and a detailed description of the
user functions.
Warning!

In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, system settings should
be entered with the vehicle at standstill and
systems should be operated by the driver
only when traffic conditions permit. Always
pay full attention to traffic conditions first
before operating system controls while driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your car is covering a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately 14 m) every second.1
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Warning!

Any alterations made to electronic components can cause malfunctions.
The radio, cassette deck, CD changer*, telephone* and voice control system* are interconnected. When one of the components is
not operational or has not been
removed/replaced properly, the function of
other components may be impaired.
This conditions might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend that you have any service
work on electronic components carried out
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The right to correct errors and make technical
amendments is reserved.

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Controls in detail
Audio system
Operating and display elements

112

Controls in detail
Audio system
Item

Page

Item

1 Radio mode selector

116

6 Function button

2 Tuning

116

7 Soft keys for radio band
selection

Fast forward/reverse

120, 123

Page
117, 124
116

3 CD mode selector*

122

Tone controls

115

4 Display panel

118

Scan tuning

117

5 Alpha-numeric keypad
for station storage and
frequency entry

117

Cassette eject

118

Cassette track select

119

Dolby

120

CD random/repeat

123

CD/Track access*
Telephone*

122, 124

Item

Page

8 Tape mode selector

118

9 Telephone mode
selector

124

10 Seek tuning
11 On/off, volume

117,
119, 123
115

124

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Controls in detail
Audio system
Entering the code number

Anti-theft system

왘

Switch on the radio.
CODE will appear on the display.

If the power supply to the radio has been
interrupted, CODE will appear on the display
when it is next switched on. The radio will
only work after the five-digit code has been
entered using the buttons on the
right-hand control panel.

The code number is shown on the Radio
Code Card, supplied with the radio.

왘

Using the buttons on the alpha-numeric keypad, enter the five digit code.

왘

Confirm by pressing the OK key.

If an incorrect code has been entered and
confirmed, CODE will reappear on the display. The correct code must be entered
once again.

!
Never leave the Radio Code Card in the
vehicle. Keep it in a safe place.
If an incorrect code is entered three times,
WAIT will appear on the display and the radio will be locked out for about ten minutes.

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The lock out time will only count down
if the radio is left switched on.

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Controls in detail
Audio system
Button and soft key operation
In these instructions, the alpha-numeric
keypad (right side of radio face) and the
function buttons (left side of radio face)
are referred to as “buttons” and the four
keys under the display are referred to as
“soft keys”.

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Do not press directly on the radio display face.
Operation

Bass

The radio can also be switched on even
if the key is not inserted in the steering
lock, but will switch itself off automatically after one hour to conserve vehicle
battery power.

왘

Adjusting the volume
왘

Turn the control knob.

Treble

Turning the knob clockwise will increase the volume, counterclockwise
will decrease the volume.
왘

Press the AUD key repeatedly until TREBLE appears in the display.

왘

Press the + key to increase or the - key
to decrease the level.

Audio functions
Switching on and off
왘

Press control knob a.

The radio is switched off when you turn the
key in the steering lock to position 0 or remove it from the steering lock. The radio is
switched on again when you turn the key in
the steering lock to position 1 or 2.

The AUD key is used to select the BASS,
TREBLE and BALANCE functions. Settings
for bass and treble are stored separately
for the cassette and CD modes. Tone level
settings are identified by the vertical bars.
The center (flat) setting is shown by one
longer bar in the center of the display.

Press the AUD key repeatedly until BASS
appears in the display.

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Controls in detail
Audio system
Balance

Radio mode

Manual tuning

Selecting radio mode
왘
왘

Press the AUD key repeatedly until
BALANCE appears in the display.

왘

Press the L key to move the sound to
the left speaker or the R key to move
the sound to the right speaker.

Centering all audio functions

Press b button.

Selecting the band

왘

Press the key located below the desired band.
The band selected is shown in the top
line of the display.

왘

Press either the d or c button.
Step-by-step tuning in ascending or descending order of frequency will take
place.

The first three tuning steps will take place
without muting. The radio will then be muted and high-speed tuning will take place
until the button is released.
The following tuning intervals will be
shown on the display:

Push and hold down the AUD key.

200 kHz

All audio functions (bass, treble and
balance) are set to center or flat positions, and the volume is adjusted to a
pre-set level.

10 kHz

Channels 1-7

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Frequency ranges:
FM

87.9 - 107.9 MHz

530 - 1710 kHz

approx. 162 MHz

Controls in detail
Audio system
Seek tuning
왘

Station memory

Press either the f or e button.

Direct frequency input (AM and FM
only)

The radio will tune to the next receivable station.
Scan tuning

왘

Press the SC key.
Each station with a strong signal on the
band selected will be tuned in for
8 seconds. The first scan will tune only
the stations with a high signal strength.
The second scan will tune every receivable station.

By pressing either the d, c, f or
e buttons, or the SC key, the scan
mode can be cancelled.

Ten stations can be stored in the AM and
FM bands via the alpha-numeric keypad.
The “0” button corresponds to location 10.
Weatherband (WB) channels 1 to 7 can be
retrieved via the alpha-numeric keypad
and are preset at the factory.
Storing stations
왘

Hold the number button down for approximately 2 seconds.

왘

Select the band.

왘

Press the “ button and enter the
desired frequency using the
alpha-numeric keypad.
Frequencies outside of the frequency
ranges (frequencies specified on
page 116) will not be accepted. The
frequency input mode is cancelled if no
button is pressed within 4 seconds.

The currently displayed frequency is
stored on the selected station button.
The storage procedure is confirmed by
a short signal tone.
Retrieving a station from memory
왘

Press the desired station button.

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Controls in detail
Audio system
Cassette mode

왘

Press the “TAPE” button.

왘

Press the eject (EJ) key.

When playing mono recorded tapes
(e.g. books) through a stereo system,
the sound from one track might bleed
to the other track, despite setting the
balance to the full left or full right
speakers.

The display folds down and the cassette slot becomes visible.

Playing cassettes

왘

Push the cassette into the slot until it
engages.
The cassette will be pulled in automatically.

If the display is in the down position for
more than 20 seconds, two successive
beeps will be heard. This will continue
at 5 second intervals until the display is
returned to its normal position.

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Do not press directly on the radio display face.
Return the display panel to its normal
position by folding it back up and
pressing gently on the display frame to
lock in place.

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cates that a tape is in the mechanism. This
symbol appears in all modes but not in cassette mode.
The cassette will not be ejected when the
radio is switched off or another mode is selected.

If a cassette is in the mechanism, cassette
mode can be selected by using the “TAPE”
button. If no cassette has been inserted,
the display will show NO TAPE.
Cassette eject
왘

The radio will switch to cassette mode.
Track 1 will be played and SIDE 1 displayed. Track 1 is the side of the cassette
which is facing upwards. The cassette
deck will automatically detect the type of
tape and switch the equalization automatically. A cassette symbol in the display indi-

Press the eject (EJ) key.
The display will fold down and the
cassette will be ejected.

컄컄

Controls in detail
Audio system
왘
왘

The current track will be displayed as

Remove the cassette.
Fold the display back up manually.
The radio will switch back to radio
mode automatically.

SIDE 1 or SIDE 2. The track will be

Press the same button again to interrupt track search.

changed automatically at the end of
the tape.

Track search forwards/backwards

The cassette will not be ejected when
the radio is switched off.

왘

If the display is in the down position for
more than 20 seconds, two successive
beeps will be heard. This will continue
at 5 second intervals until the display is
returned to its normal position.

왘

The beginning of a track can only be located if there is a break of at least
4 seconds between tracks.

Press the f button.
SEEK FWD will be shown on the display

and the track search will run the tape
forwards to the start of the next track.

Track selection
왘

Press the e button.
SEEK RWD will be shown on the display

왘

Press the track selection (TRK) key.

and the track search will run the tape
backwards to the start of the track currently playing.

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Controls in detail
Audio system
Fast forward/reverse

왘

Press the d button.
FORWARD will appear on the display and

fast forward will start.

Scanning

왘

Press the SC key.
Each track on the cassette will be
played for 8 seconds in ascending order.

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왘

Press the c button.
REWIND will appear on the display and
fast reverse will start.

왘

Press the same button again to stop
fast forward/reverse, or it will stop automatically at the beginning or the end
of the tape. The track will automatically
change at the end or beginning of the
tape and play will begin.

120

The beginning of a track can only be located if there is a break of at least
4 seconds between tracks.

Dolby NR1 (noise reduction system)

To enable optimum reproduction of cassettes recorded using the Dolby B system,
press the AUD key followed by the NR key.
NR is shown in the display in inversed-color
format. To turn off Dolby B noise reduction, press the NR key again. The NR in the
display will be shown in the original color
format.

Scan will be interrupted if the d,
c, f, e buttons or the
SC key is pressed.

Dolby and the double-D symbol Ù are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The Dolby noise reduction system is
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Controls in detail
Audio system
CD mode

Replace the CD in its container after use.
Protect CDs from heat and direct sunlight.

General notes on CD mode
Should excessively high temperatures occur while the audio system is in CD mode,
TEMP HIGH will appear in the display and
muting will take place. The unit will then
switch back to radio mode until the temperature has decreased to a safe operating
level.
Should excessively low temperatures occur while the audio system is in CD mode,
TEMP LOW will be displayed, but the CD will
still be played. It will be sensitive to skipping if you are driving over rough roads.

Warning!

The CD changer* is a Class 1 laser product.
There is a danger of invisible laser radiation
if the cover is opened or damaged.

Only use CDs which bear the label shown
and that conform to the compact disc digital audio standard (IEC 60908).
Use of CDs which do not meet this standard may cause damage to the CD changer. Do not play single-CDs (80 mm) with an
adapter.

Do not remove the cover. The CD changer*
does not contain any parts which can be serviced by the user. For safety reasons, have
any service work which may be necessary
performed only by qualified personnel.

Handle CDs carefully to prevent interference during playback.
Avoid fingerprints and dust on CDs. Do not
write on the CDs or apply any label to the
CDs.
Clean CDs from time to time with a commercially available cleaning cloth. No solvents, anti-static sprays, etc. should be
used.

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Controls in detail
Audio system
CD changer* installed

Loading/unloading the CD magazine
왘

Slide the changer door to the right.

왘

Press the eject button d.
The magazine will be ejected.

1 CD
2 CD changer
3 CD tray
4 CD magazine
If a CD changer is installed, it can be operated from the front control panel of the radio. A loaded magazine must be installed
for CD playing.

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왘

Remove the magazine.

왘

Pull out the CD tray until its stop is
reached.

왘

Place the CDs in the recess of the tray,
label side up.

왘

Push the tray into the magazine in the
direction shown by the arrow.

왘

Insert the loaded magazine into the
changer.

Playing CDs
왘

Press the CD button.
The CD most recently played will start
at the point where it was last switched
off. CDs stored in the magazine can be
selected by using the station preset
buttons 1-6.

The magazine slot number of the selected
CD will then be displayed after CD. The
number of the track being played will be
displayed after TRACK.

!
Close the door after the magazine has
been inserted.

If there is no CD in the selected magazine
slot, NO CD and the corresponding slot
number will be displayed (e.g. NO CD3). After the last track on a CD has been played,
the next CD will automatically be selected
and played.

Controls in detail
Audio system
Skipping tracks forwards/backwards
왘

Press the f button.

Fast forward/reverse
왘

Press the d button and hold it down
for audible fast forward.

왘

Press the c button and hold it down
for audible reverse.

The next track on the CD will be played.
왘

Press the e button.
If the track has been playing for more
than 10 seconds, it will revert to the
start of that track. If it has been playing
for less than 10 seconds, it will revert
to the preceding track.
To skip several tracks, the respective
button must be pressed until the desired track is reached. If the beginning
or end of the CD is reached during the
search, the first or last track will be
played.

Random play/repeat function
The tracks of the current CD are played in
random order when the random feature
(RDM) is selected.
왘

Press the RDM key to switch on, and
press RDM again to switch off.

The search will stop when the button is released. The relative time of the track will
be displayed during the search. The search
mode will cancel if the beginning or end of
the CD is reached.

When the repeat function (RPT) has been
selected, a particular track can be played
for as many times as desired.
왘

Press the RPT key to switch on.

Scanning

왘

Press RPT again to switch off.

왘

Press the SC key.

Each track will be played for 8 seconds
in ascending order.

Both functions cannot be used simultaneously.

The search will stop at the track in
question if the d, c, f, e
buttons or the SC key are pressed.

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Controls in detail
Audio system
Direct track selection

Switching off:

Tracks can be selected directly using the
buttons on the alpha-numeric keypad.

왘

Press the “ function button, followed by the track number.
왘

Telephone* operation
Various functions of the Mercedes-Benz integrated cellular telephone can be performed and displayed via the car radio.
Further instructions for operating the car
telephone can be found in the operation
guide for the cellular telephone*.
Switching the telephone on and off

Press and hold the h button until
the telephone symbol TEL no longer appears in the display,
or
Press the “PWR” button on the phone’s
keypad.

Entering telephone number and starting dialing process

왘

Enter the desired telephone number
using the alpha-numeric keypad.
The number can have up to 32 digits,
but only 13 of these can be displayed.

왘

Switching on:
왘

Press the h button, TEL appears in
the corner of the display.

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Press the SND button to start the dialing
process.

The entered number can be corrected using the CLR key.

왘

Press the CLR key briefly.
The last digit will be deleted.

왘

Press the CLR key longer.
The complete number will be deleted.

Calling up the phone book
The numbers stored in telephone memory
can be called up via either name or number
entries. The memory contents from the
portable phone must be downloaded and
the telephone menu must be selected in
order to call up the phone book. Refer to
the “Memory download” section of the cellular telephone operation guide for more
information.

Controls in detail
Audio system
Switching between name search and
number search
왘

Press ABC key for name search.

왘

Press NUM key for number search.

Searching and selecting phone book
entries by name
왘

왘

Press the d or c button to select the stored entries in alphabetical
order.
Press the f or e button to select the stored entries according to alphabetical initial letters (e.g. A-Adam,
B-Brown, M-Miller).

Manual repeat dialing (redial)

Press the NUM key.

Press the SND key once to re-select the
last entered number.

The current number is shown on the
display.

The last dialed telephone number is
shown on the display.

왘

Press the d or c button to select the stored entries in numerical order.

왘

Use the d, c, f or e button to select the numbers stored in the
re-dial memory of the telephone.

왘

Press the f or e button to select the stored entries in increments
of 5 (e.g. Entry no. 2, Entry no. 7, etc.).

왘

Press the SND key a second time to
place the call.

Press the ABC key.
The current name is shown on the display.

왘

Searching and selecting phone book
entries by number

Placing a call
The abbreviation L and the number in the
memory are shown in the top line of the
display.
왘

Press the SND key when a number or a
name has been selected using the
method described above.

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Controls in detail
Audio system
Accepting an incoming call in telephone mode
With an incoming call, the ringing tone will
be heard and the message CALL appears in
the display.
왘

Press the SND key to answer the call.

Accepting an incoming call in tape, CD
or radio mode
If the telephone is activated in the background (telephone symbol in the display),
the audio system will automatically switch
to telephone mode when an incoming call
is received. The audio source is muted, the
ringing tone is heard and the message
CALL appears. After the call has been terminated, the previously selected audio
source is resumed.
Terminating call
왘

Press the END key to terminate a current call.

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Component malfunctions
The radio, CD changer* and
Mercedes-Benz integrated cellular telephone* are part of a fiberoptic networked
system. Failure of one of the components
can lead to malfunctions of the other components. Please contact your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes for more information in the event of a malfunction.

Controls in detail
Power windows
Power windows
Opening and closing the side windows
The side windows can be opened and
closed electrically. The power window
switches are on the lower part of the center console.

Warning!

왘

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from steering lock and lock your vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.

To operate the power window switch, turn
the key in the steering lock to position 1
or 2.

Press switch k to resistance point.
The window will move downwards until
you release the switch.

When closing the windows, make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure.
The closing procedure can be immediately
halted by releasing the j switch or by
releasing button ‹ on the remote control.

1 Power window switch

Opening the windows

Closing the windows
왘

Press switch j to resistance point.
The window will move upwards until
you release the switch.

Fully opening the windows
왘

Press switch k past the point of
resistance and release.

i
The power windows can also be
operated with the retractable hardtop
switch (컄 page 131).

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Controls in detail
Power windows
Stopping windows
왘

Briefly press switch k or j.

Synchronizing power windows
The side power windows must be
synchronized
앫

after the battery has been disconnected

앫

if the windows cannot be fully opened
or closed

왘

Switch ignition on.

왘

Press switch j until the window is
completely closed and hold down for
approximately 1 second. Repeat procedure for each window.

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Retractable hardtop
Retractable hardtop
Opening and closing the retractable
hardtop
For safety reasons, the retractable hardtop
can only be opened and closed when the
vehicle is standing still.

Warning!

Before operating the switch for the retractable hardtop make sure that no persons are
injured by the moving parts (retractable
hardtop, roof frame, and trunk lid) due to inattention.
Hands must never be placed near the roof
frame, upper windshield area, retractable
hardtop, shelf behind roll bars, or trunk lid
while the retractable hardtop is being raised
or lowered. Serious personal injury may occur.
If potential danger exists, release the retractable hardtop switch. This immediately
interrupts the raising or lowering procedure.
You then can operate the retractable hardtop switch to raise or lower the retractable
hardtop away from the danger zone.

!
Never sit or place heavy objects on the
rear shelf. Doing so could cause damage to the retractable hardtop and the
rear shelf.

Warning!

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Retractable hardtop
!

Luggage cover

Opening luggage cover

When opening and closing the retractable hardtop, make sure that

The luggage cover is located in the trunk.

왘

Unhook luggage cover from side
holders 2.

왘

While holding onto handle 1, guide luggage cover back into its storage compartment.

앫

there is sufficient clearance for the
retractable hardtop to move up and
the trunk lid to move back

앫

the luggage cover is extended and
closed

앫

the trunk lid is closed

앫

no roof luggage carrier is installed

앫

the outside temperature is above
+5°F (-15°C)

Otherwise the retractable hardtop and
trunk of the vehicle could be damaged.

!
To prevent damage to the retractable
hardtop or luggage/cargo when lowering the retractable hardtop
1 Handle
2 Holders

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load trunk only to the height of the
luggage cover

앫

do not permit luggage/cargo to
push up the closed luggage cover

Closing luggage cover
왘

Pull out the luggage cover using
handle 1.

앫

do not load anything on top of or in
front of the luggage cover

왘

Hook the luggage cover into left and
right side holders 2.

앫

do not place anything on the shelf
behind the roll bars

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Keep luggage cover in trunk in the open
position to prevent closing the retractable hardtop unintentionally while a
roof luggage carrier is installed.

앫

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Retractable hardtop
Opening the retractable hardtop

Retractable hardtop switch

Before pulling on the retractable hardtop
switch, you must ensure that:
앫

the parking brake is engaged
(컄 page 47)

앫

the luggage cover is closed, see luggage cover

앫

the trunk lid is closed

앫

the ignition is switched on (key in steering lock position 2)

왘

Pull the retractable hardtop switch as
indicated by the arrow until the retractable hardtop is completely lowered into
its trunk storage compartment and the
indicator lamp in the retractable hardtop switch goes out.
If you continuously pull on the retractable hardtop switch or release and pull
it again within approximately
30 seconds, the door windows will
close.

However, the door windows can also be
closed/opened later on.
왘

Pull on the retractable hardtop switch
twice forward/backward. Pull on the
switch only briefly the first time. The
second time, pull on the switch until
the door windows have reached the desired height.

The rear quarter windows cannot be raised
with the retractable hardtop lowered.

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For safety reasons, the retractable
hardtop cannot be opened while driving.
Be sure that the retractable hardtop is
dry before you open it. Otherwise water
may enter the trunk interior.

!
If the indicator lamp in the retractable
hardtop switch blinks slowly, a malfunction has occurred in the system.
If the indicator lamp in the retractable
hardtop switch blinks rapidly, the trunk
lid and/or luggage cover may be open
and need to be closed.

Warning!

To prevent possible accidents, drive the vehicle only with the retractable hardtop either
completely closed and locked, or fully lowered into its storage compartment.

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Retractable hardtop
Closing the retractable hardtop

왘

Push the retractable hardtop switch as
indicated by the arrow until the retractable hardtop is completely closed and
locked and the indicator lamp in the retractable hardtop switch goes out.
If you continuously push on the retractable hardtop switch or release and
push it again within approximately
30 seconds, the door windows will
close.

!
Do not manually move corner flaps or
rear shelf. Doing so will result in damage to the retractable hardtop folding
mechanism that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Prior to cleaning the rear window, read and
observe the instructions in the “Operation”
section (컄 page 190).

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Retractable hardtop switch

Before pushing on the retractable hardtop
switch, you must ensure that:
앫

the parking brake is engaged
(컄 page 47)

앫

the luggage cover is closed, see luggage cover

앫

the trunk lid is closed

앫

the ignition is switched on (key in steering lock position 2)

However, the door windows can also be
closed/opened later on.
왘

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For safety reasons, the retractable
hardtop cannot be closed while driving.

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Retractable hardtop
!
If the indicator lamp in the retractable
hardtop switch blinks slowly, a malfunction has occurred in the system.
If the indicator lamp in the retractable
hardtop switch blinks rapidly, the trunk
lid and/or the luggage cover may be
open, and need to be closed.

Warning!

To prevent possible accidents, drive the vehicle only with the retractable hardtop either
completely closed and locked, or fully lowered into its storage compartment.

Locking the retractable hardtop after
raising/lowering

Problems when operating the retractable hardtop

Unlocked status noticed when stopped

Warning!

The retractable hardtop is not fully closed
and locked:
앫

if the indicator lamp in the retractable
hardtop switch remains lit (key in steering lock position 2).

앫

if the indicator lamp blinks, and a warning sounds for 10 seconds when starting to drive.

왘

Switch on the ignition.

왘

To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully closed position, push the retractable hardtop switch forward.

If the retractable hardtop is not properly
locked, lock it as described below.

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Retractable hardtop
Unlocked status noticed while driving
Warning!

Wind screen
Installing

Stop the vehicle and lock the retractable
hardtop before continuing to drive. You
could otherwise endanger yourself and others.
왘

Stop the vehicle.

왘

Leave the ignition switched on

왘

To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully closed position, push the retractable hardtop switch forward.

Warning!

The wind screen can restrict the driver’s
vision to the rear of the vehicle. To prevent
a possible accident when visibility is limited
(e. g. in darkness), the upper part of the wind
screen should be folded back.
왘

Remove wind screen from its storage
bag 1 and unfold.
The storage bag is located on the wall
behind the seat backrests.

1 Storage bag
2 Pin
3 Snap button
4 Coat hook

왘

Attach straps to pins 2.

왘

Close snap buttons 3.

왘

Pull wind screen on molding over roll
bars.

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You can hang clothing on coat hooks 4
between the seat backrests.

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Retractable hardtop
Removing
왘

Pull wind screen on molding back over
roll bars.

왘

Open snap buttons 3.

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Pull on snap button head to open the
snap button.
왘

Loosen straps from pins 2.

왘

Fold wind screen and put it back into
storage bag 1.

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Driving systems
Driving systems
The driving system of your vehicle is
described on the following pages:
앫

Cruise control, with which the vehicle
can maintain a preset speed

The BAS, ABS and ESP driving systems are
described in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 66).

Cruise control
Cruise control automatically maintains the
speed you set for your vehicle.
Use of cruise control is recommended for
driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time. You can set any speed
over 20 mph (30 km/h).
The cruise control function is operated by
means of the cruise control lever.
The cruise control lever is the uppermost
lever found on the left-hand side of the
steering column (컄 page 18).

Warning!

Cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always
remain responsible for the vehicle speed
and for safe brake operation.
Only use cruise control if the road, traffic
and weather conditions make it advisable to
travel at a steady speed.
앫

The use of cruise control can be dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic
because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a steady speed.

앫

The use of cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in
tire traction can result in wheel spin and
loss of control.

앫

Deactivate cruise control when driving
in fog.

The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this
particular preset speed.

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On uphill or downhill grades, cruise
control may not be able to maintain the
set speed. Once the grade eases, the
set speed will be resumed.

Moving gear selector lever to
position N while driving also cancels
cruise control. However, the gear selector lever should not be moved to
position N while driving except to coast
when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g. on icy roads).

Canceling cruise control
There are several ways to cancel cruise
control:
1 Set current or higher speed
2 Set current or lower speed
3 Cancel cruise control
4 Resume at previously set speed
Saving current speed
왘

Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed.

왘

Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise
control lever.

왘

Step on the brake pedal.

or
왘

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The last stored speed is canceled when
you turn off the engine.

Briefly push the cruise control lever to
position 3.
Cruise control will be canceled. The
last speed set will be stored for later
use.

The current speed is set.
왘

Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Cruise control is activated.

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Driving systems
Setting a higher speed

Setting stored speed
(“Resume” function)
Warning!

왘

Release the cruise control lever.

Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.

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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
When you use the cruise control lever
to decelerate, the transmission will automatically downshift if the engine’s
braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.

The new speed is set.

Vehicles with manual transmission:
The set cruise controlled speed is
switched off when declutching exceeds
4 seconds during downshifting a gear.

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Depressing the accelerator pedal does
not deactivate cruise control. After
brief acceleration (e.g. for passing),
cruise control will resume the last
speed set.

Briefly push the cruise control lever to
position 4.
Cruise control will resume the last previously set speed.

왘

Lift the cruise control lever to
position 1 and hold it up until the desired speed is reached.

The speed stored in memory should only be
set again if prevailing road conditions permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration
differences arising from returning to preset
speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.
왘

왘

Setting a lower speed

Fine adjustment in 1 mph (1 km/h) increments
Faster

왘

Depress the cruise control lever to
position 2 and hold it down until the
desired speed is reached.

왘

Release the cruise control lever.

Slower

The new speed is set.

왘

Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow 1.

Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow 2.

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Interior storage spaces
Warning!

Glove box

To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher
than the seat backs. Do not place anything
on shelf behind the roll bars.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.

1 Glove box lid release
2 Glove box

Locking the glove box
왘

Opening the glove box
왘

Pull lid release 1.
The glove box lid opens downward.

Closing the glove box
왘

Push lid up to close.

Insert key into the glove box lock and
turn it to position 1. Remove key from
the lock while in position 1.

Unlocking the glove box
왘

Turn key in the glove box lock to
position 2. Remove key from the lock
while in position 2.

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Storage compartments

Cup holder
Warning!

When not in use, keep the cup holder
closed. Place only containers that fit into the
cup holder to prevent spills. Use lids on
open containers and do not fill containers to
a height where the contents, especially hot
liquids, could spill during vehicle maneuvers.

1 Cup holder
2 Release button
Opening cup holder
왘

Push release button 2.
The cup holder 1 opens automatically.

1 Storage compartment in center
console
2 Storage compartment in armrest
Opening compartment in center console
왘

Closing cup holder
왘

Push cup holder against dashboard
until it engages.

The compartment contains a cigarette
lighter (컄 page 143).
Closing compartment in center console
왘

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Slide cover 1 rearward.

Slide cover 1 forward.

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Opening compartment in armrest
왘

Lift lid with handle 2.

Closing compartment in armrest
왘

Lower lid until it engages in lock.

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The storage compartment in the armrest can be locked with the remote control (컄 page 74).
The storage compartment cannot be
locked with the central locking switch
(컄 page 79).
There are additional storage pockets
behind the seats and in the door
panels.

Parcel net in front passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.
Warning!

Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or objects having sharp edges, in the parcel net.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants.

Shelf behind roll bars
Warning!

The shelf behind the roll bars should not be
used to carry objects. This will prevent such
objects from being thrown around and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident or
sudden maneuver.
The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects.

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Useful features
Ashtray

Removing ashtray insert
Warning!

Reinstalling the ashtray insert

Remove front ashtray only with vehicle
standing still. Set the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Move gear
selector lever to position P (manual transmission: in first gear). With gear selector lever in position P (manual transmission: in
first gear) turn off the engine.

1 Cover plate
Opening ashtray
왘

왘

Secure vehicle from movement by
setting the parking brake. Move the
selector lever to position P (manual
transmission: in first gear).

왘

Pull ashtray past detent.

왘

Hold left and right side 2 of ashtray
insert and pull up.

Briefly touch cover plate 1.
The ashtray opens automatically.

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왘

Place the ashtray insert into the
ashtray frame.

왘

Push the ashtray insert down until it
engages.

Coin holder
왘

Open the ashtray.

왘

Pull at the top of cover plate 1 and fold
it under 3.

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Cigarette lighter

Warning!

Never touch the heating element or sides of
the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot.
Hold the knob only.

1 Cigarette lighter
2 Cover
왘

Turn key in the steering lock to
position 1 or 2 (컄 page 29).

왘

Slide cover 2 rearward.

왘

Push in cigarette lighter 1.
The cigarette lighter will pop out automatically when hot.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

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The cigarette lighter socket can be
used to accommodate electrical accessories up to a maximum 85 W.

Telephone*
Warning!

Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic system, possibly resulting in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a citizens band unit, should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
The external antenna must be approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on the installation of an approved
external antenna. Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions regarding use
of an external antenna.

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Warning!

Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s
attention to the road must always be
his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop the vehicle before placing or taking
a telephone call.
If you choose to use the telephone1 while
driving, please use the hands-free device
and only use the telephone when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
cellular telephone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of approx. 44 feet (approximately 13.5 m) every second.
1

Observe all legal requirements.

See separate operating manual for instructions on how to use the telephone.

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Warning!

Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle. Whether or not prohibited by law, for
safety reasons, the driver should not use the
cellular telephone while the vehicle is in motion.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location before answering or placing a call.

Tele Aid

!
The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the subscriber agreement and
placing an acquaintance call using the
SOS button. Failure to complete either
of these steps will result in a system
that is not activated. If the system is
not activated, the indicator lamp in the
SOS button stays on after turning the
key in steering lock to position 2.
If you have any questions regarding activation, please call the Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).

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The Tele Aid system
(Telematic Alarm Identification on
Demand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response:

Shortly after the completion of your Tele
Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a
user ID and password via first call mail. By
visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting
“Tele Aid” (USA only), you will have access
to account information, remote door unlock and more.

앫

automatic and manual emergency

앫

roadside assistance and

앫

information.

The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular
network for communication and the
GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites for vehicle location. If either of
these signals are unavailable, the Tele
Aid system may not function and if this
occurs, assistance must be summoned
by other means.

The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,
properly connected, not damaged and cellular and GPS coverage is available.
왘

To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button • or
the Information button ¡, depending on the type of response required.

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The SOS button is located in the overhead control panel. The Roadside
Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ are located below
the center armrest cover.

Warning!

If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button, and/or in
the Information button do not come on during the system self-check or if any of these
indicators remain illuminated constantly in
red after the system self-check, a malfunction in the system has been detected.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as expected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

System self-check
Initially, after turning the key in the steering lock to position 2, malfunctions are detected and indicated (the indicator lamps
in the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • and the Information
button ¡ stay on longer than
10 seconds or do not come on).

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Warning!

The Tele Aid control unit is located under the
driver’s seat. If there is accumulation of water or other liquid in this area, the Tele Aid
control unit could suffer an electrical short
circuit making the system inoperative. In
this case the indicator lamp in the SOS button does not illuminate during or remains illuminated after the system self-check. Have
the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated automatically:
앫

following an accident in which the
emergency tensioning detractors
(ETDs) or airbags deploy,

앫

if the anti-theft alarm or the tow-away
alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds. See anti-theft alarm system (컄 page 71) and tow-away alarm
(컄 page 72).

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An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
inside rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover. See below for instructions on
initiating an emergency call manually.

Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin
to flash. All information relevant to the
emergency, such as the location of the vehicle (determined by the GPS satellite location system), vehicle model, identification
number and color are generated.
A voice connection between the Response
Center and the occupants of the vehicle
will be established automatically soon after the emergency call has been initiated.
When a voice connection is established the
audio system mutes. The Response Center
will attempt to determine more precisely
the nature of the accident provided they
can speak to an occupant of the vehicle.

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The Tele Aid system is available if:
앫

앫

it has been activated and is operational. Activation requires a subscription
for monitoring services, connection
and cellular air time
the relevant cellular phone network
and GPS signals are available and pass
the information on to the response center.

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Location of the vehicle on a map is only
possible if the vehicle is able to receive
signals from the GPS satellite network
and pass the information on to the response center.

Warning!

Initiating an emergency call manually

If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is illuminated continuously and there was no
voice connection to the Response Center
established, then the Tele Aid system could
not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the relevant cellular phone network is not available).
Should this occur, assistance must be summoned by other means.

1 Cover
2 SOS button
왘

Briefly press on cover 1.
The cover will open.

왘

Press SOS button 2 briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button 2 will
flash until the emergency call is concluded.

왘

Wait for a voice connection to the Response Center.

왘

Close cover 1 after the emergency call
is concluded.

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Warning!

If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, vehicle in a dangerous road location), please
do not wait for voice contact after you have
pressed the emergency button. Carefully
leave the vehicle and move to a safe location. The Response Center will automatically
contact local emergency officials with the
vehicle’s approximate location if they receive an automatic SOS signal and cannot
make voice contact with the vehicle occupants.

Roadside Assistance button •
Located below the center armrest cover is
the Roadside Assistance button •.
왘

Press and hold the button (for longer
than 2 seconds).

These programs are only available in the
USA:

A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance dispatcher will be initiated.
The button will flash while the call is in
progress.

앫

Sign and Drive services: Services such
as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire with the
vehicle spare tire are obtainable.

The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number,
model, color and location (subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals).

앫

Remote Vehicle Diagnostics: This function permits the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher to
download malfunction codes and actual vehicle data.

A voice connection between the Roadside
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants
of the vehicle will be established.
왘

Describe the nature of the need for assistance.

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to
tow your vehicle to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such

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as labor and/or towing, charges may apply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for more information.

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Information button ¡

The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance button • remains illuminated in red for approx. 10 seconds
during the system self-check after turning the key in the steering lock to
position 2 (together with the
SOS button and the Information
button ¡).

Located below the center armrest cover is
the Information button ¡.

The indicator lamp in the Information
button ¡ remains illuminated in red
for approx. 10 seconds during the system self-check after turning key in the
steering lock to position 2 (together
with the SOS button and the Roadside
Assistance button •).

See System self-check (컄 page 145)
when the indicator lamp does not light
up in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds.

The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number,
model, color and location (subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals).

If the indicator lamp in the Roadside
Assistance button • is illuminated
continuously and there was no voice
connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system
could not initiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the relevant cellular
phone network was not available).

A voice connection between the Customer
Assistance Center representative and the
occupants of the vehicle will be established. Information regarding the operation
of your vehicle, the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz
USA products and services is available to
you.

왘

Press and hold the button (for longer
than 2 seconds).
A call to the Customer Assistance Center will be initiated. The button will
flash while the call is in progress.

See System self-check (컄 page 145)
when the indicator lamp does not light
up in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp in the Information
button ¡ is illuminated continuously and there was no voice connection to
the Response Center established, then
the Tele Aid system could not initiate
an Information call (e.g. the relevant
cellular phone network is not available).

For more details concerning the Tele Aid
system, please visit www.mbusa.com and
use your ID and password (sent to you separately) to learn more (USA only).

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!

Upgrade signals

If the indicator lamps do not start flashing after pressing one of the buttons or
remain illuminated (in red) at any time,
the Tele Aid system has detected a
fault or the service is not currently active, and may not initiate a call. Visit
your Mercedes-Benz Center and have
the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in
the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in
Canada) as soon as possible.

The Tele Aid system processes calls using
the following priority.

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Automatic emergency – First priority

앫

Manual emergency – Second priority

앫

Roadside assistance – Third priority

앫

Information – Fourth priority

Should a higher priority call be initiated
while you are connected, an upgrade (alternating) tone will be heard, and the appropriate indicator lamp will flash. If
certain information such as vehicle identification number or customer information is
not available, the operator may need to retransmit.

During this time you will hear a beep and
voice contact will be interrupted. Voice
contact will resume once the retransmission is completed. Once a call is concluded, a beep will be heard and the
appropriate indicator lamp will stop flashing. Audio system operation will resume.

!
If the indicator lamp continues to flash
or the system does not reset, contact
the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) in the USA or Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in
Canada.

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Remote door unlock

The indicator lamp in the respective
button flashes until the call is concluded. Calls can only be terminated by a
Response Center or Customer Assistance Center representative, except
Roadside Assistance and Information
calls.

In case you have locked your vehicle unintentionally (e.g. key inside vehicle), and the
reserve key is not handy:

The remote door unlock feature is available if the relevant cellular phone network is available.

Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).

The SOS button will flash to indicate receipt of the door unlock command.

왘

You will be asked to provide your password which you provided when you
completed the subscriber agreement.

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When a Tele Aid call has been initiated,
the audio system is muted and the selected mode (radio, tape or CD) pauses. The optional cellular phone (if
installed) switches off. If you must use
this phone, the vehicle must be parked.
Disconnect the coiled cord and place
the call.

왘

Then return to your vehicle and pull
outside trunk handle for minimum of
20 seconds until the SOS button is
flashing.

As an alternative, you may unlock the vehicle via Internet using the ID and password
sent to you shortly after the completion of
your acquaintance call.

Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center specialist will attempt
to establish voice contact with the vehicle occupants.
If the trunk handle was pulled for more
than 20 seconds before door unlock
authorization was received by the Response Center, you must wait
15 minutes before pulling the trunk
handle again.

The Response Center will then unlock your
vehicle with the remote door unlocking
feature.

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Controls in detail
Useful features
Stolen vehicle tracking services
In the event your vehicle was stolen:
왘

Report the incident to the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident report.

왘

Garage door opener
The built-in remote control is capable of
operating up to three separately controlled
objects.

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When programming a garage door opener,
the door moves up or down.
When programming or operating the remote
control make sure there is no possibility of
anyone being harmed by the moving door.

Pass this number on to the
Mercedes-Benz Response Center along
with your password issued to you when
you subscribed to the service.
The Response Center will then attempt
to covertly contact the vehicle’s
Tele Aid system. Once the vehicle is located, the Response Center will contact the local law enforcement and you.
The vehicle’s location will only be provided to law enforcement.

Warning!

Indicator lamp

Hand-held remote control transmitter

3, 4, 5

Signal transmitter key

Certain types of garage door openers
are incompatible with the integrated
opener. If you should experience difficulties with programming the transmitter, contact your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, or call
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA only) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.

Controls in detail
Useful features

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For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

Programming or reprogramming the
integrated remote control

왘

When the indicator lamp flashes rapidly, release both buttons.

왘

Turn key in the steering lock to
position 1 or 2.

왘

To program the remaining two buttons,
repeat the steps above.

왘

Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter of the device you wish to train
approximately 2 to 5 inches (5 cm to
12 cm) away from the surface of the integrated remote control located on the
inside rear view mirror, keeping the indicator lamp in view.

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

왘

Using both hands, simultaneously push
the hand-held transmitter button and
the desired integrated remote control
button. Do not release the buttons until
completing next step.

왘

The indicator lamp on the integrated
remote control will flash, first slowly
and then rapidly. The rapid flashing
lamp indicates successful programming of the new frequency signal.

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If, after several attempts, you do not
successfully program the integrated remote control device to learn the signal
of the hand-held transmitter, the garage door opener could be equipped
with the “rolling code feature”.

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Controls in detail
Useful features
Rolling code programming
To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after
completing the “Programming” portion of
this text. (A second person may make the
following training procedures quicker and
easier.)
왘

Locate training button on the garage
door opener motor head unit.
Exact location and color of the button
may vary by garage door opener brand.
If there is difficulty locating the transmitting button, refer to garage door
opener operator’s manual.

왘

Press “training” button on the garage
door opener motor head unit.
The “training light” is activated.

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You have 30 seconds time to initiate the
following step.
왘

Firmly press and release the programmed integrated remote control
transmit button.

왘

Press and release same button a second time to complete the training process.

Some garage door openers may require
you to do this procedure a third time to
complete the training.
왘

Confirm the garage door operation by
pressing the programmed button on
the integrated remote control transmitter.

Canadian programming
During programming, your hand-held
transmitter may automatically stop transmitting.
왘

Continue to press and hold the integrated remote control transmitter button (refer to steps two through four in
the “Programming” portion) while you
press and re-press (“cycle”) your
hand-held transmitter every 2 seconds
until the frequency signal has been
learned.
Upon successful training, the indicator
lamp will flash slowly and then rapidly
after several seconds.

Controls in detail
Useful features
Operation of remote control

Erasing the remote control memory

왘

Turn key in steering lock to position 1
or 2.

왘

Turn key in steering lock to position 1
or 2.

왘

Select and press the appropriate button to activate the remote controlled
device.

왘

Simultaneously hold down the left and
right side buttons for approximately
20 seconds, or until the indicator lamp
blinks rapidly.

The integrated remote control transmitter continues to send the signal as
long as the button is pressed – up to
20 seconds.

The codes of all three channels are
erased.

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If you sell your vehicle, erase the codes
of all three channels.

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Operation
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
Driving instructions
At the gas station
Engine compartment
Tires and wheels
Winter driving
Maintenance
Vehicle care

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Operation
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
In the “Operation” section you will find detailed information on operating, maintaining and caring for your vehicle.

The more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the break-in period, the more satisfied you will be with its performance later
on.
앫

Drive your vehicle during the first
1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.

앫

During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and excessive engine speeds (no more than 2/3 of maximum rpm in each gear).

앫

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Do not attempt to slow the vehicle
down by shifting to a lower gear using
the selector lever or the gearshift lever.

앫

Shift gears in a timely manner.

앫

Avoid accelerating by kick-down.

앫

Do not brake the vehicle by shifting to
a lower gear using the selector lever.

앫

Select positions 3, 2 or 1 only when
driving at moderate speeds (for hill
driving).

After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds
to the permissible maximum.

!
Additional instructions for AMG vehicles:
앫

During the first 1000 miles
(1500 km), do not exceed a speed
of 85 mph (140 km/h).

앫

During this period, avoid engine
speeds above 4500 rpm in each
gear.

All of the above, as may apply to your
vehicle type, also apply when driving
the first 1000 miles (1500 km) after the
engine or the rear differential has been
replaced.

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Always obey applicable speed limits.

Operation
Driving instructions
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and operating conditions.
To save fuel you should:
앫

Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures.

앫

Remove unnecessary loads.

앫

Allow engine to warm up under low
load use.

앫

Avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration.

앫

Have all maintenance work performed
at regular intervals by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

Drinking and driving
Warning!

Pedals

Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving can be a very dangerous combination. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgement.

Warning!

Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times. Objects stored in this area may impair pedal
movement.

The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident is sharply increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Please don’t drink or take drugs and drive or
allow anyone to drive after drinking or taking
drugs.

Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic,
on short trips and in hilly country.

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Operation
Driving instructions
Power assistance
Warning!

When the engine is not running, the brake
and steering systems are without power assistance. Under these circumstances, a
much greater effort is necessary to stop or
steer the vehicle.

Brakes
Warning!

After driving in heavy rain for some time
without applying the brakes or through water deep enough to wet brake components,
the first braking action may be somewhat
reduced and increased pedal pressure may
be necessary to obtain expected braking effect. Maintain a safe distance from vehicles
in front.

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Resting your foot on the brake pedal will
cause excessive and premature wear of the
brake pads.

It can also result in the brakes overheating,
thereby significantly reducing their effectiveness. It may not be possible to stop the
vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an accident.

Refer to the description of the Brake
Assist System (BAS) (컄 page 68).

To help prevent brake disk corrosion after
driving on wet road surfaces (particularly
salted roads), it is advisable to brake the
vehicle with considerable force prior to
parking. The heat generated serves to dry
the brakes.
If your brake system is normally only subjected to moderate loads, you should occasionally test the effectiveness of the
brakes by applying above-normal braking
pressure at higher speeds. This will also
enhance the grip of the brake pads.

Be very careful not to endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.

If the parking brake is released and the
brake warning lamp in the instrument
cluster stays on, the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is too low.
Brake pad wear or a leak in the system
may be the reason for low brake fluid in
the reservoir.
Have the brake system inspected at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.

Operation
Driving instructions
All checks and service work on the
brake system should be carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Install only brake pads and brake fluid
recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Warning!

If other than recommended brake pads are
installed, or other than recommended brake
fluid is used, the braking properties of the
vehicle can be degraded to an extent that
safe braking is substantially impaired. This
could result in an accident.

!
When driving down long and steep
grades, relieve the load on the brakes
by shifting into a lower gear to use the
engine’s braking power. This helps prevent overheating of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear.

After hard braking, it is advisable to drive
on for some time, rather than immediately
parking, so that the air stream will cool
down the brakes faster.

Parking
Warning!

Apply the brakes to test them briefly after
driving off. Perform this procedure only
when the road is clear of other traffic.

Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not
place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached.

To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of vehicle movement, before turning off
the engine and leaving the vehicle always:

When starting off on a slippery surface, do
not allow one drive wheel to spin for an extended period with the ESP switched off.
Doing so may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

앫

Keep right foot on brake pedal.

앫

Firmly depress parking brake pedal.

앫

Move the selector lever to position P
(manual transmission: first or reverse
gear).

앫

Slowly release brake pedal.

앫

When parked on an incline, turn front
wheels towards the road curb.

앫

Turn the key to steering lock position 0.

앫

Take the key and lock vehicle when
leaving.

Driving off

!
Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes
premature brake and drivetrain wear.

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Operation
Driving instructions
!
Set the parking brake whenever parking or leaving the vehicle. In addition,
move selector lever to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear).
In addition, when parking on hills, turn
front wheel towards the road curb.

The tread wear indicator appears as a solid
band across the tread.

Tires
Warning!

If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle has occurred,
you should turn on the hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from
the road.
Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody
for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires
appear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for repairs.

Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by
law. These indicators are located in six
places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approximately 1/16 in (1.5 mm), at which point
the tire is considered worn and should be
replaced.

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Warning!

Do not allow your tires to wear down too far.
As tread depth approaches 1/16 in
(1.5 mm), the adhesion properties on a wet
road are sharply reduced.
Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.

Specified tire pressures must be maintained. This applies particularly if the tires
are subject to high loads (e.g. high speeds,
heavy loads, high ambient temperatures).

Operation
Driving instructions

Warning!

Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the vehicle. Continued
driving with a flat tire or driving at high
speed with a flat tire will cause excessive
heat build-up and possibly a fire.

Hydroplaning
Depending on the depth of the water layer
on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even
at low speeds and with new tires. Reduce
vehicle speed, avoid track grooves in the
road and apply brakes cautiously in the
rain.
Tire traction
The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or
icy road is always lower than on a dry road.

You should pay particular attention to the
condition of the road whenever the outside
temperatures are close to the freezing
point.
Warning!

If ice has formed on the road, tire traction
will be substantially reduced. Under such
weather conditions, drive, steer and brake
with extreme caution.

Mercedes-Benz recommends M+S rated
radial-ply tires for the winter season for all
four wheels to insure normal balanced
handling characteristics. On packed snow,
they can reduce your stopping distance as
compared with summer tires. Stopping
distance, however, is still considerably
greater than when the road is not covered
with snow or ice. Exercise appropriate caution.

Tire speed rating
Warning!

Even when permitted by law, never operate
a vehicle at greater than the maximum
speed rating of the tires.
Exceeding the maximum speed for which
tires are rated can lead to sudden tire failure
causing loss of vehicle control and resulting
in an accident and/or personal injury and
possible death, for you and for others.

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Additional information on winter tires
can be found under “Winter tires”
(컄 page 183).
Vehicles without Sport Package
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“V”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 149 mph (240 km/h) and “W”-rated
tires, which have a speed rating of
168 mph (270 km/h).

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Operation
Driving instructions
Vehicles with Sport Package*
Your vehicle is factory equipped with
“Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating
of 186 mph (300 km/h).
Despite of the tire speed rating, local
speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions.
Winter driving instructions

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Information on driving with snow
chains (컄 page 184).
The most important rule for slippery or icy
roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid
abrupt acceleration, braking and steering
maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control
system under such conditions.

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When the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
move selector lever to position N or declutch in case of manual transmission. Try
to keep the vehicle under control by corrective steering action.
Warning!

Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal
force may become necessary to produce
the normal brake effect.
We therefore recommend depressing the
brake pedal periodically when traveling at
length on salt-strewn roads.

This can bring road salt impaired braking
efficiency back to normal. Be very careful
that you carry out these braking maneuvers without endangering any other road
users.
If the vehicle is parked after being driven
on salt-treated roads, the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as possible after driving is resumed while observing the
safety rules in the previous paragraph.
Warning!

If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make
sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around the vehicle with the
engine running. Otherwise, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation,
open a window slightly on the side of the vehicle not facing the wind.

Operation
Driving instructions

Warning!

The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice.

For more information on winter driving
(컄 page 183).

Standing water

!
Do not drive through flooded areas or
water of unknown depth.
If you must drive through standing water, drive slowly to prevent water from
entering the passenger compartment
or the engine compartment. Water in
these areas could cause damage to
electrical components or wiring of the
engine or transmission, or could result
in water being ingested by the engine
through the air intake causing severe
internal engine damage. Any such damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Passenger compartment
Warning!

Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
The cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects.

Driving abroad
Abroad, there is a widely-spread
Mercedes-Benz service network at your
disposal. If you plan to drive into areas
which are not listed in the index of your
Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you
should request pertinent information from
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Operation
Driving instructions
Control and operation of radio transmitter

Warning!
Radio and telephone*
Warning!

Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle. Only operate the radio or telephone1 if road and
traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of approximately
44 feet (approximately 13.5 m) every second.
1

Observe all legal requirements

Catalytic converter

Telephones and two-way radios

Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a citizens band unit should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna.

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Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with
monolithic type catalytic converters, an
important element in conjunction with the
oxygen sensors to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper
operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instructions as
outlined in your Service Booklet.

!
To prevent damage to the catalytic converters, use only premium unleaded
gasoline in this vehicle.
Any noticeable irregularities in engine
operation should be repaired promptly.
Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel
may reach the catalytic converter,
causing it to overheat and start a fire.

Operation
Driving instructions

Warning!

As with any vehicle, do not idle, park or operate this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves
can come into contact with the hot exhaust
system, as these materials could be ignited
and cause a vehicle fire.

Emission control
Certain engine systems serve to keep the
toxic components of the exhaust gases
within permissible legal limits.
These systems, of course, will function
properly only when maintained strictly according to factory specifications. Any adjustments on the engine should, therefore,
be carried out only by qualified
Mercedes-Benz Center authorized technicians. Engine adjustments should not be
altered in any way. Moreover, the specified
service jobs must be carried out regularly

according to Mercedes-Benz servicing requirements. For details refer to the Service
Booklet.
Warning!

Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
fumes are entering the vehicle while driving,
have the cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times.

Coolant temperature
During severe operating conditions and
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant
temperature may rise to approx. 248°F
(120°C).
The engine should not be operated with
the coolant temperature over 248°F
(120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Operation
Driving instructions

Warning!

앫

Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids, which
may have leaked into the engine compartment, to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.

앫

Steam from an overheated engine can
cause serious burns and can occur just
by opening the engine hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam
coming from it.

Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle
and do not stand near the vehicle until it
cools down.

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Operation
At the gas station
At the gas station
Warning!

Use only premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating
of 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.

Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious injury. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish
all smoking materials. Never allow sparks,
flame or smoking materials near gasoline!

The fuel filler flap is located on the
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with
the remote control automatically
locks/unlocks the fuel filler flap.

More information on gasoline can be
found in the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet.
Fuel filler flap
왘

Remove the key from the steering lock.

왘

Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by the arrow.
The fuel filler flap springs open.

왘

Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on
to it until possible pressure is released.

왘

Take off the cap and set it in the recess
on the fuel filler flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle
unit.

왘

Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top up or overfill.

Warning!

Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pressure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge. This could cause the gas to spray
back out when removing the fuel pump nozzle, which could cause personal injury.
왘

Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the
컄컄
right.

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Operation
At the gas station
You will hear when the fuel cap is tightened.
왘

Close the fuel filler flap.
You should hear the latch close shut.

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Leaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the ? lamp to
illuminate.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (컄 page 199).
Check regularly and before a long trip

1 Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
More information on filling up the reservoir can be found in the “Operation”
section (컄 page 179).

Coolant

2 Brake fluid
More information on brake fluid can be
found in the “Technical data” section
(컄 page 271).

Exterior lamp switch (컄 page 83).

3 Coolant level
More information on coolant can be
found in the “Operation” section
(컄 page 176).
4 Engine oil level
More information on engine oil can be
found in the “Operation” section
(컄 page 172).
Opening hood (컄 page 171).

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For normal replenishing, use water (potable water quality). More information on
coolant can be found in the “Operation”
section (컄 page 176).

Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, refer
to page (컄 page 221) in the “Practical
hints” section.
Exterior lamp switch (컄 page 83).
Tire inflation pressure
More information on tire inflation pressure
can be found in the “Operation” section
(컄 page 181).

Operation
Engine compartment
Engine compartment
Hood

왘

Pull hood release 1 downwards.
The hood is unlocked.

Warning!

!
To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, never open the hood if the
wiper arms are folded forward away
from the windshield.

Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could
be forced open by passing air flow.

왘

Open the hood (do not pull up on the
lever) and then release it.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.

Warning!

To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
engine is running. Make sure the hood is
properly closed before driving. When closing
the hood, use extreme caution not to catch
hands or fingers.

Opening

The radiator fan may continue to run for approximately 30 seconds or even restart after the engine has been turned off. Stay
clear of fan blades.

1 Hood release

2 Lever for opening the hood
왘

Push lever 2 on the hood upwards.

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Operation
Engine compartment

Warning!

If you see flames or smoke coming from the
engine compartment, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is
overheated, do not open the hood. Move
away from vehicle and do not open the hood
until the engine has cooled. If necessary,
call the fire department.

Warning!

The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage
it is dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic
socket) of the ignition system
앫

with the engine running

앫

while starting the engine

앫

if ignition is “on” and the engine is
turned manually

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Closing
Warning!

Engine oil

Be careful that you do not close the hood on
anyone.
왘

왘

The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Higher oil consumption can
occur when
앫

the vehicle is new

Let the hood drop from a height of approximately 1 ft (30 cm).

앫

the vehicle is driven frequently at higher engine speeds

The hood will lock audibly.

Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.

Check to make sure that the hood is
fully closed.
If you can raise the hood at a point
above the headlamps, then it is not
properly closed. Open it again and let it
drop with somewhat greater force.

Checking engine oil level
When checking the oil level the vehicle
must
앫

be parked on level ground

앫

be at normal operating temperature

앫

have been stationary for at least five
minutes with the engine turned off

Operation
Engine compartment
You can check the engine oil level with
the oil dipstick
왘

Open the hood (컄 page 171).

왘

Pull out oil dipstick 1 (컄 page 175) and
wipe the tip clean.

왘

Reinsert the oil dipstick into the dipstick guide tube as far as it will go.

왘

Pull out the oil dipstick again after
approximately 3 seconds.
The oil level is acceptable when it
leaves a line between the upper and
lower marks of the dipstick.

You can check the engine oil level on the
odometer display (SLK 320 and
SLK 32 AMG only)
왘

Turn the key in the steering lock to
position 2.

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Fill quantity between upper and lower
dipstick marking level is approximately
2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
For adding oil (컄 page 175).
See “Practical hints” (컄 page 200) if the
low engine oil level warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

1 Knob
왘

1 Oil dipstick

Wait until the symbols : and I
appear in the odometer display indica컄컄
tor.

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Operation
Engine compartment
왘

Within 1 second press knob 1 on the
instrument cluster twice.
One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the indicator:
앫

앫

-1.0 Q (Canada: -1.0 L)

앫

-1.5 Q (Canada: -1.5 L)

앫

-2.0 Q (Canada: -2.0 L)

!
If the message -2.0 Q
(Canada: -2.0 L) blinks and a signal
sounds, add oil according to amount
displayed.
For adding oil (컄 page 175).

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If there is excessive engine oil with the engine at normal operating temperature, a
signal sounds and the following message
will blink in the odometer display:
HI
왘

Have excess oil siphoned.

If the I symbol flashes in the odometer
display field, a proper oil level check cannot be performed.
왘

Wait 5 minutes before repeating check
procedure.

Perform the oil level check with the dipstick (컄 page 173) if it cannot be completed via the odometer display field. In this
case we recommend that you that you
have the system checked at a
Mercedes-Benz Center.

i
If the : and I symbols are continuously illuminated after pressing the
left knob on the instrument cluster
twice, and if there is no change in the
odometer display field or the low engine oil level warning lamp comes on, a
malfunction has occurred to the system.
Perform the engine oil level check with
the dipstick (컄 page 173).
If no oil leaks are noted, drive to the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center to have
the system checked.
See “Practical hints” (컄 page 200) if the
low engine oil level warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

Operation
Engine compartment
Adding engine oil

왘

Be careful not to overfill with oil.

Excessive oil must be siphoned or
drained off. It could cause damage to
the engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

Be careful not to spill any oil when
adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused
by oil entering the ground or water.

!
Excessive oil must be siphoned or
drained off. It could cause damage to
the engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

Screw oil filler cap 2 back onto the filler
neck.

SLK 230 Kompressor

1 Oil dipstick
2 Oil filler cap
왘

왘

Unscrew oil filler cap 2 from the filler
neck.

More information on engine oil can be
found in the “Technical data” section
(컄 page 271).

Be careful not to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when
adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused
by oil entering the ground or water.

Screw oil filler cap 2 back onto the filler
neck.

SLK 320, SLK 32 AMG

1 Oil dipstick
2 Oil filler cap
왘

Unscrew oil filler cap 2 from the filler
neck.

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Operation
Engine compartment
Transmission fluid level
The transmission fluid level does not need
to be checked. If you notice transmission
fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions,
have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
check the transmission.

Warning!

In order to avoid any possibly serious burns:
앫

Use extreme caution when opening the
hood if there are any signs of steam or
coolant leaking from the cooling system,
or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated.

앫

Do not remove pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if engine temperature is above
194°F (90°C). Allow engine to cool
down before removing cap. The coolant
reservoir contains hot fluid and is under
pressure.

Coolant
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check
the coolant level, the vehicle must be
parked on level ground and the engine
must be cool.
The coolant expansion tank is located on
the passenger side of the engine compartment.

앫

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Using a rag, slowly open the cap approximately ½ turn to relieve excess pressure. If opened immediately, scalding
hot fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure.
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine
parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts.

SLK 230 Kompressor

1 Coolant expansion tank
2 Float in the filler neck
왘

Using a rag, turn the cap to the left to
the first detent position. Allow any excess pressure to escape.

왘

Continue turning the cap to the left and
remove it.
The coolant level is correct if float 2
can be seen at the top through the filler
neck.

컄컄

Operation
Engine compartment
왘

Add coolant as required.

The coolant level is correct if the level

왘

Turn the cap back, past the first detent
position, as far as it will go.

앫

for cold coolant: the level must
reach marker 2 in the filler neck of
the expansion tank.

앫

for warm coolant: is approx. 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) higher

i
The drain plugs for the cooling system
are located on the right side of the engine block and at the bottom of the radiator.
More information on coolant can be found
in the “Technical data” section
(컄 page 273).

SLK 320, SLK 32 AMG

1 Coolant expansion tank
2 Marker in the filler neck
왘

Using a rag, turn the cap slowly approximately one half turn to the left to release any excess pressure.

왘

Continue turning the cap to the left and
remove it.

왘

Add coolant as required.

왘

Replace and tighten cap.

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Operation
Engine compartment
Battery
Your vehicle’s battery is located in the engine compartment.
The battery should always be sufficiently
charged in order to achieve its rated service life.
If you use your vehicle mostly for short distance trips, you will need to have the battery charge checked more frequently.
When replacing the battery, always use
batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz.
If you do not intend to operate your vehicle
for an extended period of time, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about
steps you need to observe.

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Observe all safety instructions
and precautions when handling
automotive batteries.
Risk of explosion
Keep flames or sparks away
from battery. Do not smoke.
Battery acid is caustic. Do not
allow it to come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing.
In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with clear
water and seek medical help if
necessary.

Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Follow the instructions in this
Operator's Manual.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.

Operation
Engine compartment
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*
Fluid for the windshield washer system and
the headlamp cleaning system* is supplied
from the windshield washer reservoir. It
has a capacity of approx. 7.4 US qt (7 l).
During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “S” to water. Premix
the windshield washer fluid in a suitable
container.
왘

Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).
Always use washer solvent/antifreeze
where temperatures may fall below
freezing. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the washer system/reservoir.

Warning!

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer
solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite. You could be seriously
burned.

i
The windshield washer system on this
vehicle is heated, so a fluid mixture produced for temperatures of
approximately 14°F (-10°C) should be
sufficient.
More information can be found in the
“Technical data” section (컄 page 275).

1 Washer fluid reservoir

!
Only use washer fluid which is suitable
for plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.

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Operation
Tires and wheels
Tires and wheels
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and
winter operation. They can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase.
Warning!

Replace rims or tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as shown on the
original part. See your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are
mounted:
앫

The wheel brakes or suspension components can be damaged.

앫

The correct operating clearance of the
wheels and the tires are no longer guaranteed.

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Warning!

Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the
tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have
sustained damage, replace them.
When replacing rims, use only genuine
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the
particular rim type. Failure to do so can result in the bolts loosening and possibly an
accident.

Retread tires are not tested or recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous
damage cannot always be recognized on
retreads. Mercedes-Benz can therefore
not assure the operating safety of the vehicle when such tires are used.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and
winter operation.

Important guidelines
앫

Use only sets of tires and rims of the
same type and make.

앫

Tires must be of the correct size for the
rim.

앫

Break in new tires for approximately
60 miles (100 km) at moderate
speeds.

앫

Regularly check the tires and rims for
damage.

앫

If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire
pressure and correct as required.

앫

Do not allow your tires to wear down
too far. Adhesion properties on wet
roads are sharply reduced at tread
depths under 1/8 in (3 mm).

앫

When replacing individual tires, you
should mount new tires on the front
wheels first (on vehicles with
same-sized wheels all around).

Operation
Tires and wheels
Life of tire

Direction of rotation

The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including but not limited to:

Unidirectional tires offer added advantages, such as better aquaplaning performance. To benefit, however, you must
ensure that the tires rotate in the direction
specified.

앫

Driving style

앫

Tire pressure

앫

Distance driven
Warning!

An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of tire rotation.

Tires and spare tire should be replaced after
six years, regardless of the remaining tread.

!
Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as
possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease and gasoline.

Checking tire inflation pressure
Warning!

If the tire pressure repeatedly drops:
앫

Check the tires for punctures from foreign objects.

앫

Check to see whether air is leaking from
the valves or from around the rim.

Correct the tire pressure only when tires
are cold.
Regularly check your tire pressure at intervals of no more than 14 days.
If the tires are warm, you should only correct the tire pressure if it is too low for current operating conditions.
A table on the fuel filler flap lists the specified tire inflation pressures for warm and
cold tires as well as for various operating
conditions.

i
The pressures listed for light loads are
minimum values offering high driving
comfort.
Increased inflation pressures listed for
heavier loads may also be used for light
loads. These higher pressures produce
favorable handling characteristics. The
ride of the vehicle, however, will be
somewhat harder. Never exceed the
max. values or inflate tires below the
min. values listed in the fuel filler flap.

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Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire pressure changes by approximately
1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of air
temperature change. Keep this in mind
when checking tire pressure where the
temperature is different from the outside
temperature.
The tire temperature and with it the tire
pressure is increased also while driving,
depending on the driving speed and the
tire load.
Warning!

Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by the label on the pillar in the driver’s
door opening). Overloading the tires can
overheat them, possibly causing a blowout.

Check the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation. Spare tires will age and
become worn over time even if never used,
and thus should be inspected and replaced
when necessary.
Rotating wheels

Follow recommended inflation pressure.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes
etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.

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Warning!

Rotate front and rear wheels only if they are
of the same size.

The wheels can be rotated every 3000 to
6000 miles (5000 to 10000 km), or sooner if necessary, according to the degree of
tire wear. The same direction of tire rotation must be retained.

Rotate the wheels before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible
(shoulder wear on front wheels and tread
center wear on rear wheels).
Thoroughly clean the inner side of the
wheels after each rotation. Check and ensure proper tire inflation pressure.
Warning!

Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
80 ft.lb. (110 Nm).
Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle's rims.

Operation
Winter driving
Winter driving
Before the onset of winter, have your
vehicle winterized at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. This service
includes:
앫

Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze
concentration.

앫

Addition of cleaning concentrate to the
water of the windshield and headlamp*
cleaning system. Add MB Concentrate
“S” to a premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze which is formulated
for below freezing temperatures
(컄 page 275).

앫

Battery test. Battery capacity drops
with decreasing ambient temperature.
A well charged battery helps to ensure
that the engine can be started, even at
low ambient temperatures.

앫

Tire change. We recommend M+S
rated radial-ply tires on all four wheels
for the winter season.

Winter tires
Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 39°F (4°C) and whenever wintry
road conditions prevail. Use of winter tires
is the only way to achieve the maximum effectiveness of the ABS and ESP in winter
operation.
For safe handling, ensure that all mounted
winter tires are of the same make and have
the same tread design.
Warning!

Winter tires with a tread depth under 0.16 in
(4 mm) must be replaced. They are no longer suitable for winter operation.

Always observe the speed rating of the
winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the
maximum speed for which your tires are
rated is below the speed rating of your vehicle, you must place a notice to this effect
where it will be seen by the driver. Such notices are available from your tire dealer or
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!

If you use your spare tire when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may
very well impair turning stability and that
overall driving stability may be reduced.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Operation
Winter driving
Block heater (Canada only)

Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:

The engine is equipped with a block
heater.

앫

The electrical cable may be installed at
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Use of snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations.

앫

Chains should only be used on the rear
wheels. Follow the manufacturer's
mounting instructions.

앫

Use only snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.

Snow chains
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.

i
When driving with snow chains, you
may wish to deactivate the ESP
(컄 page 70) before setting the vehicle
in motion. This will improve the vehicle’s traction.

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!
Use of snow chains is not permissible
with tire size 225 / 45 R17 91 H M+S,
with the collapsible tire, with the tire
size 225 / 50 R16 92 V, with the tire
size 225 / 50 R16 92 W and the tire
size 245 / 40 R17 91 Y (Sport Package*).

Operation
Maintenance
Maintenance
Depending on operating conditions
throughout the year, one of the following
service symbols is also shown:

We strongly recommend that you have
your vehicle serviced by your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with
the Service Booklet at the times called for
by the FSS (Flexible Service System).
Failure to have the vehicle maintained in
accordance with the Service Booklet at the
designated times/mileage called for by
the FSS may result in vehicle damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
FSS will notify you when your next service
is due.

9 1000

Calculated distance remaining, e. g. service in
1000 miles (km)

š 10

Calculated remaining time in
days, e. g. service in 10 days

1 Knob
2 Display in the speedometer

The interval between services depends
on your driving habits. A gentle driving
style, moderate engine speeds and the
avoidance of short distance trips will
lengthen the interval between services.

Approximately one month before your next
service is due, the type of service is indicated in the speedometer display 2:
9

Minor service (A)

Major service (B)

Clearing the service indicator
The service indicator is automatically
cleared after 10 seconds when you switch
on the ignition or when reaching the service treshold while driving. You can also
clear it yourself.
왘

Press knob 1.

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Operation
Maintenance
Service term exceeded

Resetting the service indicator

If you have exceeded the suggested
service term:

In the event that the service on your vehicle is not carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, you can reset the
service indicator yourself.

앫

the 9 or ´ appears in the
display 2 for 30 seconds and a signal
sounds after switching on the ignition.

왘

it is preceeded by a “-” (minus symbol)

The Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the
service indicator following a completed
service.

The present status for days or distance
is displayed.
왘

Calling up the service indicator
왘

Within 1 second press knob 1
(컄 page 185) twice.

Switch ignition on and immediately
press knob 1 (컄 page 185) twice within 1 second.

왘

Within 10 seconds turn key in steering
lock to position 0.
Press and hold knob 1 while turning
key in steering lock to position 2 again.
The present status for days and distance is displayed once more.

The service symbol and the service
deadline appear in the display 2.

Continue to hold knob 1 until you hear
a signal.
왘

Release knob 1.
The service indicator now displays the
reset interval.

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If the service indicator was inadvertently reset, have a Mercedes-Benz Center
correct it.
Only reset if the proper service has
been performed. Resetting the system
without performing proper service as
called for by the FSS will cause the FSS
to incorrectly determine the next service interval which will result in engine
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
If the battery is disconnected, the days
of disconnection will not be included in
the count shown by the service indicator. To arrive at the true service deadline, you will need to subtract these
days from the days shown in the service indicator.
Do not confuse the service indicator
with the engine oil level indicator :.

Operation
Vehicle care
Vehicle care
To avoid paint damage, you should immediately remove:

Cleaning and care of vehicle
Warning!

Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the particular container. Always open your vehicle’s
doors or windows when cleaning the inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed for cleaning your vehicle.

In operation, your vehicle is subjected to
varying external influences which, if gone
unchecked, can attack the paintwork as
well as the underbody and cause lasting
damage.
Such damage is caused not only by extreme and varying climatic conditions, but
also by:
앫

Air pollution

앫

Road salt

앫

Tar, gravel and stone chipping

앫

Grease and oil

앫

Fuel

앫

Coolant

앫

Brake fluid

앫

Insects

앫

Tree resins, etc.

Frequent washing reduces and/or eliminates the aggressiveness and potency of
the above adverse influences.
More frequent washings are necessary to
deal with unfavorable conditions:
앫

Near the ocean

앫

In industrial areas (smoke, exhaust
emissions)

앫

During winter operation

You should check your vehicle from time to
time for stone chipping or other damage.
Any damage should be repaired as soon as
possible to prevent the start of corrosion.

In doing so, do not neglect the underbody
of the vehicle. A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody
followed by a thorough inspection. Damaged areas need to be re-undercoated.
Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax-base rustproofing in the body
cavities which will last for the lifetime of
the vehicle. Post-production treatment is
neither necessary nor recommended by
Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility
of incompatibility between materials used
in the production process and others applied later.
We have selected car-care products and
compiled recommendations which are
specially matched to our vehicles and
which always reflect the latest technology.
You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved
car-care products at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or
damage due to negligent or incorrect care
cannot always be removed or repaired with

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Operation
Vehicle care
the car-care products recommended here.
In such cases it is best to seek aid at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following topics deal with the cleaning
and care of your vehicle and give important
“how-to” information as well as references
to Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products.
Additional information can be found in the
booklet “Vehicle Care Guide”.
Power washer
When using a power washer for cleaning
the vehicle, always observe manufacturer’s operating instructions.

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Paintwork, painted body components

Never use a round nozzle to power
wash tires. The intense jet of water can
result in damage to the tire.

Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care
should be applied when water drops on the
paint surface do not “bead up”, normally
every 3 to 5 months, depending on climate
and washing detergent used.

Always replace a damaged tire.
Always keep the jet of water moving
across the surface. Do not aim directly
at electrical parts, electrical connectors, seals, or other rubber parts.
Tar stains
Quickly remove tar stains before they dry
and become more difficult to remove. A tar
remover is recommended.

Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleaner
should be applied if the paint surface
shows signs of embedded dirt (i.e. loss of
gloss).
Do not apply any of these products or wax
if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the
hood is still hot.
Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up Stick
for quick and provisional repairs of minor
paint damage (i.e. chips from stones, vehicle doors, etc.).

Operation
Vehicle care
Engine cleaning

Vehicle washing

Ornamental moldings

Prior to cleaning the engine compartment,
make sure to protect electrical components and connectors from contact with
water and cleaning agents.

Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle
in direct sunlight. Use only a mild car wash
detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo.

For regular cleaning and care of very dirty
chrome-plated parts, use a chrome cleaner.

Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorrosion Wax should be applied to the engine
compartment after every engine cleaning.
Before applying, all control linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated. The
poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from any wax.

Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of water. Direct only a very weak
spray towards the ventilation intake. Use
plenty of water and rinse the sponge and
chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thoroughly dry
with a chamois. Do not allow cleaning
agents to dry on the finish.
Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in outside mirrors prior to running the vehicle
through an automatic car wash to prevent
damage to the mirrors.

Headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal
lenses
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,
with plenty of water.
To prevent scratches, never apply strong
force and use only a soft, non-scratchy
cloth when cleaning the lenses. Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry cloth
or sponge.

In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces
of road salt as soon as possible.
When washing the underbody, do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels.

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Operation
Vehicle care
Wiper blades

Window cleaning

Rear window cleaning

Clean wiper blade inserts with a clean
cloth and detergent solution.

Use a window cleaning solution on all glass
surfaces. An automotive glass cleaner is
recommended.

The corner flaps of the rear shelf partially
cover the rear window. This prevents the
window from being fully cleaned with the
hardtop closed.

i
For safety reasons, switch off wipers
and remove key from steering lock before cleaning the wiper blades, otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly turn
on and cause injury.

!
Fold the windshield wiper arms back
onto the windshield before turning the
key in the steering lock.

i
For safety reasons, switch off wipers
and remove key from steering lock before cleaning the windshield, otherwise
the wiper motor can suddenly turn on
and cause injury.

!
Do not manually move corner flaps or
rear shelf. Doing so will result in damage to the roof folding mechanism that
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.

Warning!

If a warning sounds and the indicator lamp
in the hardtop switch blinks, immediately
stop cleaning and move back from window
to prevent possible injury.
The hardtop is lowered into its storage compartment.

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Operation
Vehicle care
왘

Prior to cleaning the inside of the rear
window, turn key in steering lock to
position 2.

Instrument cluster

The roof will only stay in this position
when the key is in steering lock
position 2.

Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a
washing solution. Wipe with a cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.

If you pull on the hardtop switch again,
you can continue to clean the rear window for another 7 minutes.
Light alloy wheels

1 Rear shelf in vertical position
왘

Operate hardtop via the switch
(컄 page 129) until rear shelf 1 is in a
vertical position.
The roof will remain in this position for
approximately 7 minutes, sufficient
time for cleaning the inside of the rear
window.

Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care
should be used for regular cleaning of the
light alloy wheels.
If possible, clean wheels once a week with
Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, using a soft bristle brush and a strong spray
of water.
Follow instructions on container.

i
Use only acid-free cleaning materials.
Acid could lead to corrosion.

Steering wheel and gear selector lever
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly
or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved
Leather Care.
Cup holder
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a
washing solution. Wipe with a cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.
Hard plastic trim items
Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior
Care onto a soft lint-free cloth and apply
with light pressure.

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Operation
Vehicle care
Headliner

Upholstery

Cloth upholstery

Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a
dry-shampoo cleaner in case of excessive
dirt.

Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing
clothing that have the tendency to give off
coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause
the upholstery to become permanently discolored. By lining the seats with a proper
intermediate cover, contact-discoloration
will be prevented.

Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a
dry-shampoo cleaner in case of excessive
dirt.

Seat belts
The webbing must not be treated with
chemical cleaning agents. Use only clear,
lukewarm water and soap. Do not dry the
webbing at temperatures above 176°F
(80°C) or in direct sunlight.
Warning!

Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.

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Leather upholstery
Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth
and dry thoroughly or clean with
Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care.
Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated leather as its underside should not
become wet.

Plastic and rubber parts
Do not use oil or wax on these parts.

Practical hints
What to do if …?
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
What to do if …?
Lamps in instrument cluster

General information:
If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to
light up during the bulb self-check when

turning the key in steering lock to
position 2, have it checked and replaced if
necessary.

Problem

Possible cause

Suggested solution

The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in
at least one tire.

왘

When driving off apply as little throttle
as possible.

왘

While driving, ease up on the accelerator.

왘

Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.

왘

Do not deactivate the ESP.
Exceptions: (컄 page 70)

The yellow ESP warning lamp
flashes while driving.

Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accidents.

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The yellow BAS/ESP malfunction The ESP has detected a malfunction and
왘 Turn the ESP back on (컄 page 70).
indicator lamp comes on while switched off. Risk of accident! Adapt your
If the ESP cannot be turned back on, have
driving.
speed and driving to the prevailing road conthe system checked at an authorized
ditions.
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem

Possible cause

Suggested solution

The yellow BAS/ESP malfunction The ESP is deactivated because of an interindicator lamp comes on while rupted power supply. The ABS may still be
driving.
operational.

왘

With vehicle stationary and the engine
running, turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right
to synchronize the ESP.

The BAS has detected a malfunction and
switched off. The brake system is still functioning normally but without the BAS available.

왘

Continue driving with added caution.

왘

Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.

Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accident.
The charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts and the BAS has switched off.

왘

When the voltage is above this value
again, the BAS is operational again.

왘

If necessary, have the alternator and
battery checked.

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem

Possible cause
The yellow ABS malfunction indi- The ABS has detected a malfunction and has
cator lamp and warning comes switched off. The BAS and ESP are also
on while driving.
switched off. Both indicator lamps come on
with the engine running.

Suggested solution

(Canada only)
The red brake warning lamp
lights up while driving and you
hear a warning sound.

3
;

Possible cause

Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine
parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You
can be seriously burned.

!
If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks.

Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem

The yellow “CHECK ENGINE”
malfunction indicator lamp
comes on while driving.

Possible cause

Suggested solution

There is a malfunction in:

왘

Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
An on-board diagnostic connector is
used by the service station to link the
vehicle to the shop diagnostics system. It allows the accurate identification of system malfunctions through
the readout of diagnostic trouble
codes. It is located in the passenger
compartment near the engine hood
release.

The fuel cap is not closed tight.

왘

Check the fuel cap.

Your gas tank is empty.

왘

After refuelling, start the engine three
or four times in succession.

앫

The fuel management system

앫

The ignition system

앫

The emission control system

앫

Systems which affect emissions

Such malfunctions may result in excessive
emissions values and may switch the engine
to its limp-home (emergency operation)
mode.

The limp-home mode is canceled. You do
not need to have your vehicle checked.

The red seat belt warning lamp
blinks for a brief period after
starting the engine.

The warning lamp reminds you to fasten seat
belts.

왘

Fasten your seat belt.

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem

Possible cause

Suggested solution

The adjustable steering column is not locked
properly.

왘

Lock the steering column
(컄 page 34).

The red telescoping steering
column* warning lamp remains
lit after starting the engine.

The yellow low windshield and The fluid level has dropped to about 1/3 of
headlamp* washer system fluid total reservoir capacity.
level warning lamp remains lit after starting the engine or lights
up while driving.

왘

Add washer fluid (컄 page 179).

The yellow low engine oil level
warning lamp remains lit after
starting the engine or lights up
while driving.

왘

Check the engine oil level
(컄 page 172) and add oil as required
(컄 page 175).

왘

If you must add engine oil frequently,
have the engine checked for possible
leaks.

When the low engine oil level warning lamp
does not go out after starting the engine,
or comes on while the engine is running
and at operating temperature, the engine
oil level has dropped to approximately the
minimum mark on the dipstick.

200

The engine oil level is too low.

When this occurs, the warning lamp will
first come on intermittently and then stay
on if the oil level drops further.
If no oil leaks are noted, continue to drive
to the nearest service station where the
engine oil should be topped to the “full”
mark on the dipstick with an approved oil.

!
The low engine oil level warning light
should not be ignored. Extended driving with the light illuminated could result in serious engine damage that is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.

Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem

Possible cause

Suggested solution

The fuel reserve and fuel cap placement
warning lamp:
앫

lights up while driving

The fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark.

왘

Refuel at the next gas station
(컄 page 169).

앫

blinks

The fuel cap is not closed tight.

왘

Check the fuel cap.

A fuel system leak has been detected.

왘

Have the fuel system checked as soon
as possible by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center

왘

Add coolant (컄 page 176).

왘

If you have to add coolant frequently,
have the cooling system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The yellow low engine coolant
The coolant level is too low.
level warning lamp remains lit after starting the engine or lights
up while driving.

Warning!

Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which
may burn if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts. You can be seriously burned.

!
Do not ignore the low engine coolant
level warning light. Extended driving
with the light illuminated may cause
serious engine damage not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Do not drive without sufficient amount
of coolant in the cooling system. The
engine will overheat, causing major
engine damage.

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem

The red charge indicator lamp
lights up while the engine is
running.

Possible cause

Suggested solution

The battery was charged with a battery
charger or jump started.

왘

Have the battery checked at a service
station.

The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:

왘

Stop immediately and check the
poly-V-belts.

앫

alternator malfunctioning

If one is broken:

앫

one of the two poly-V-belts is broken

왘

Do not continue to drive. Otherwise
the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine. Notify
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If it is intact:

The yellow brake pad wear indi- The brake pads have reached their wear limit.
cator lamp lights up while braking.

!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technican

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at the intervals specified in the Service
booklet.

왘

Drive immediately to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘

Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.

Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem

Possible cause

Suggested solution

The yellow exterior lamp failure One of the brake lights is malfunctioning.
indicator lamp lights up while
applying the brake and stays on
until the engine is turned off.

왘

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

The yellow exterior lamp failure
indicator lamp remains lit after
starting the engine or lights up
while driving.

왘

Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(컄 page 221).

One of the following lights is malfunctioning:
앫

parking lamp

앫

tail lamp

앫

stop lamp

앫

low beam head lamp

Additional lighting equipment, if not
properly installed (e.g. auxiliary headlamps etc.), could cause the failure indicator monitoring unit to malfunction.
We therefore recommend that an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center install
such equipment for you.

If an exterior lamp fails, the indicator
lamp will come on only when that lamp
is switched on.

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Additional indicators in the
speedometer display
Display

Possible cause

Suggested solution

Perform minor service (A) (컄 page 185).

왘

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to perform service.

Perform major service (B) (컄 page 185).

왘

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to perform service.

1000

Perform service (A) or (B) after calculated
distance remaining in miles (km)
(컄 page 185).
For example: Service in 1000 miles (km).

왘

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to perform service.

Perform service (A) or (B) after calculated
remaining time in days (컄 page 185).
For example: Service in 10 days.

왘

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to perform service.

The immobilizer is not operational.

왘

Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA),
or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

Á
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The Start message lights up in
addition to the Error message.

Practical hints
What to do if …?
Lamp in center console
Problem

Possible cause
The indicator lamp lights up.

A BabySmart child seat is installed on the
passenger seat. Therefore the front passenger airbag is switched off.
The system is malfunctioning when there is
no BabySmartTM child seat installed on the
passenger seat.

Suggested solution

The indicator lamp does not light The system is malfunctioning.
up when a BabySmartTM child
seat is properly installed on the
front passenger seat.

왘

Have the system checked as soon as
possible by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘

Make sure that there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat and
check installation of the child seat.

왘

If the light remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint
to transport children on the passenger seat until the system has been
repaired.

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Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Where will I find ...?
First aid kit

Vehicle tool kit

The first aid kit is located on the left side of
the trunk.

The following is included:

1 First aid kit
왘

Loosen the fastening strap.

왘

Remove first aid kit 1.

i
Check expiration dates and contents
for completeness at least once a year
and replace missing/expired items.

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앫

Vehicle tool kit

앫

Towing eye bolt

앫

Wheel wrench

앫

Alignment bolt

앫

Vehicle jack

앫

Wheel bolts

앫

Special fuse puller

The jack is exclusively designed for lifting
the vehicle during a wheel change. Always
lower the vehicle on sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the
vehicle.

Warning!

The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the
vehicle during a wheel change. Never get
beneath the vehicle while it is supported by
the jack. Keep hands and feet away from the
area under the lifted vehicle. Always firmly
set parking brake and block wheels before
raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm is
fully inserted in the jack tube. Always lower
the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before working under the vehicle.

Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Vehicles with a spare wheel
(SLK 230 Kompressor, SLK 320)

Sparewheel, vehicle tool kit, wheel
wrench, jack and electric air pump are
located under the trunk floor cover.
왘

Spare wheel bolts

Lift trunk floor cover.
You can take out vehicle tool kit 2,
wheel wrench 3 and jack 4.

Electric air pump 5 is secured with a belt.
왘

Loosen the belt.

왘

Remove electric air pump from pump
holder.

Spare wheel 1 is secured with the pump
holder.

1 Spare wheel with collapsible tire
2 Vehicle tool kit
3 Wheel wrench
4 Jack
5 Electric air pump, bolts for spare wheel
rim

왘

Turn pump holder counterclockwise.

왘

Remove pump holder.

왘

Remove spare wheel out of the wheel
well.

Wheel bolts

1 Wheel bolt for
앫

wheel rim size 7Jx16 H2 and 8Jx16 H2

앫

AMG wheel rim size 71⁄2Jx17 H2 and
81⁄2Jx17 H2

앫

spare wheel rim size 41⁄2Bx16 H2

2 Wheel bolt for
앫

spare wheel rim size 41⁄2Bx15 H2
(located with electric air pump)

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Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Vehicles with TIREFIT kit (SLK 32 AMG)

!
Wheel bolts 2 must be used when
mounting spare wheel rim size
41⁄2Bx15 H2.

The vehicle tool kit, jack and wheel wrench
are located below the rug on the right side.

The use of any wheel bolts other than
wheel bolts 2 for spare wheel rim size
41⁄2Bx15 H2 can cause physical damage to the vehicle.

Warning!

Be sure to use original length wheel bolts
when remounting the original wheel after it
has been repaired.

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왘

Lift trunk floor cover.

왘

Open storage box cover.
You can take out vehicle tool kit 3 and
accessories.

More information can be found in the
“Technical data” section (컄 page 265).

The electric air pump and TIREFIT kit are
located in the storage box under the trunk
floor cover.

1 Electric air pump
2 TIREFIT kit
3 Vehicle tool kit, jack, wheel wrench

왘

Pull down the flap on the storage box.

왘

Remove electric air pump 1 and
TIREFIT kit 2.

Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Vehicles with TIREFIT kit (SLK 32 AMG)
and CD changer* in trunk

3 Latch
1 Storage box cover
2 CD changer*
The vehicle tool kit, jack and wheel wrench
are located underneath the CD changer 2.
왘

Lift trunk floor cover.

왘

Open storage box cover 1.

왘

Slide latch 3 forward to disengage storage box.

왘

Remove storage box.

4 Carpet cover
왘

Slide small carpet cover 4 from underneath the CD changer* 2 and flip backwards for easier access to tool kit, jack
and wrench.

왘

Slide out tool kit and jack in the direction of arrow. The wheel wrench is located behind the tool kit and jack.

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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle

Unlocking the trunk

Unlocking the driver’s door

Unlocking your vehicle with the key will
trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To
cancel the alarm, do one of the following:

If you are unable to unlock the trunk with
the remote control, open the trunk using
the key as follows:

If you are unable to unlock the driver’s
door with the remote control, open the
door using the key as follows:

앫

Press button Œ or ‹ on the
remote control.

앫

Insert the key in the steering lock
and turn it to position 1.

i
Using the key does not operate the
central locking system.

1 Unlocking
2 Locking
3 Protective cap

1 Unlocked
2 Neutral position
3 Locked
왘

Insert the key into the trunk lid lock
until it stops.

왘

Remove protective cap 3 from driver’s
door lock.

왘

Turn the key counterclockwise to
position 1.

왘

Unlock the door with the key. To do so,
push key into the lock until it stops and
turn it to the left 1.

왘

Pull handle and lift the trunk lid
(컄 page 77).

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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
!

Locking the vehicle

Do not place the key inside the trunk,
since the trunk is locked once its lid is
closed and the vehicle was previously
centrally locked.

If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the remote control, lock it with the key as
follows:
왘

Close the passenger door and the
trunk.

왘

Press the central locking switch in the
upper center console (컄 page 79).

왘

Check to see whether the locking knob
on the passenger door is still visible. If
necessary, push it down manually.

i
Unlocking your vehicle with the key will
trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To
cancel the alarm, do one of the following:
앫

Press button Œ or ‹ on the
remote control.

앫

Insert the key in the steering lock
and turn it to position 1.

왘

Lock the driver’s door with the key. To
do so, push key into the lock until it
stops and turn it to the right 2
(컄 page 210).

왘

Lock the trunk, if necessary with the
key. To do so, push key into the trunk
lid lock until it stops.
Turn the key clockwise to position 3
(컄 page 210).

i
Using the key does not operate the
central locking system.

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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Changing batteries in remote control

When changing batteries, make sure
that new batteries are clean and free of
lint.

If the batteries in the remote control are
discharged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!

왘

Pull off battery cover 2 in direction of
arrow.

왘

Remove the batteries.

왘

Insert new batteries with the plus (+)
side facing up.

왘

Press battery cover onto housing until
it engages.

The required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.

Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.

Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.

i
When changing batteries, always replace both batteries.

1 Release button for key
2 Battery cover
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
왘

Press release button 1 on the remote
control.
The key folds out.

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i
Afterwards, test the remote control to
see if it is functioning properly. If you
still cannot lock or unlock the vehicle,
synchronize the remote control
(컄 page 213).

Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Synchronizing remote control

Fuel filler flap

If you are unable to lock or unlock the vehicle with the remote control, the remote
control may have to be re synchronized.

In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, you can open
it manually.

왘

Aim transmitter eye at vehicle and
briefly press transmit button Œ
or ‹ twice.

왘

Open the trunk.

왘

Open cover 2 in the right side trunk
panel.
The cover is located behind the trunk
lid hinge.

왘

Pull the release knob 1 in direction of
arrow.
The fuel filler flap is opened simultaneously.

Within approximately 30 seconds
insert key in steering lock and turn it to
position 2 (컄 page 29).

The remote control should once again be
operational.
If the remote control is still malfunctioning,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

1 Release knob
2 Cover

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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Manually unlocking the transmission
selector lever

왘

In the case of power failure, the transmission selector lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.
왘

Perform the following two steps simultaneously:
왘

Push pin 1 down.

왘

Move selector lever from
position P.

Remove pin 1.

i
After removing the pin from the opening, the cover will not close fully. Only
after moving the selector lever to
positions D+ and D- does the cover return to its closed position.
1 Pin
왘

Insert a pin 1, e.g. ball point pen, into
the covered opening below position D
of the shift pattern.

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The selector lever is locked again when
moving it to position P.

Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Raising retractable hardtop manually
If the retractable hardtop cannot be closed
automatically, make certain that all points
listed under the “Retractable hardtop” section (컄 page 129) were observed.
If the automatic operation still does not
function properly, you can close the retractable hardtop manually.
This procedure should be performed with
great care by two persons.

Warning!
앫

It is important that a second person
helps you. Otherwise, you could become
trapped or injured.

앫

Remove any wristwatches or jewelry
such as rings or bracelets. Otherwise,
they could get caught in the vehicle
mechanism, causing personal injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle.

앫

Always use the grips provided. Otherwise you could injure yourself.

!
Manually closing the retractable hardtop is a complicated and technically demanding procedure. Close the
retractable hardtop manually in emergency cases only. Otherwise, visit an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘

Open doors or lower windows
(컄 page 127).

왘

Set parking brake (컄 page 47).

왘

Remove key from steering lock
(컄 page 29).

왘

Open trunk lid (컄 page 77).

왘

Open the right side trim panel in the
trunk.

1 Screw of hydraulic pump
2 Control cable, right
3 Hex-socket wrench
왘

Remove hex-socket wrench 3 from
cover.

왘

Using wrench 3 turn screw 1 of the
hydraulic pump counterclockwise as
far as it will go.

컄컄

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Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
!

Warning!

If you don’t turn screw 1 of the hydraulic pump to the left point of resistance,
the hydraulic pump could be damaged
by using the retractable hardtop
switch.
왘

Keep wrench with you for later use in
closing and locking the retractable
hardtop.

왘

Pull the loop of right control cable 2 out
of the opening.

왘

Remove first aid kit (컄 page 206).

왘

Open the left side trim panel in the
trunk.

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At this point, the procedure needs to be
done by two people. Otherwise you could be
injured.

4 Control cable, left
왘

Pull the loop of left control cable 4 out
of the opening.

i
If you cannot find the control cable,
carefully insert a finger into the opening to feel for the cable.

Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Second person:
왘

Push the trunk lid and hinge 5 to
the rear.
The trunk lid tilts backward.

Warning!

2 Control cable, right
4 Control cable, left
5 Hinge
왘

While doing this, move backwards carefully.
Otherwise, you could injure yourself on the
trunk lid lock.

6 Striker eye
왘

Complete the following steps simultaneously:
First person:
왘

Pull on control cables 2 and 4 at
the same time.

Carefully fold down trunk lid in the direction of arrow A.
The trunk lid lock engages audibly in
striker eye 6.

왘

Pull the trunk lid as far as it will go in
the direction of arrow B.

With the control cables, you release
the catch of the trunk lid.

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컄컄

Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency

Warning!

Do not place your hands near the upper
windshield area, trunk lid, or between roof
panels while the retractable hardtop is being
raised and locked. Serious personal injury
may occur.

왘

At the same time, reach from each side
of the trunk underneath the bottom
half of retractable hardtop 7.

왘

In a smooth motion, pull up on the retractable hardtop in the direction of the
arrow until the bottom half of the retractable hardtop is standing vertically.

왘

Complete the next steps simultaneously. Have one person stand on each side
of the vehicle.
왘

Move the retractable hardtop with
one hand in the direction of the arrow.

왘

With the other hand, guide pins 8
belonging to the retractable hardtop locking mechanism into corresponding holes 9 located in the
upper edges of the windshield.

Warning!

Do not place your hands in areas marked X.
Serious personal injury may occur.

7 Bottom half of retractable hardtop
왘

Have each person stand on either side
of the trunk.

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8 Pins for the retractable hardtop locking
mechanism
9 Holes for the pins

컄컄

Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
왘

Turn the retractable hardtop’s locking
mechanism screw 11 with hex-socket
wrench 3 clockwise as far as it will go.
The screw will be difficult to turn.
The clasp will open and the retractable
hardtop will engage audibly.

왘

3 Hex-socket wrench
10 Protective cap
11 Screw for the retractable hardtop locking mechanism
왘

Take off protective cap 10 on the inner
side of the retractable hardtop.

Turn the retractable hardtop’s locking
mechanism screw 11 with hex-socket
wrench 3 counterclockwise as far as it
will go.
The retractable hardtop will be locked.

왘

Place flat hands near edges (arrows)
and close trunk lid.

Put protective cap 10 back into the
opening and press down on it firmly.

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Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency

i
After you have closed the retractable
hardtop manually, you can no longer
앫

lock the trunk lid

앫

close the rear quarter windows

The trunk lid will also no longer seal
properly.
Have the retractable hardtop operation
checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is therefore essential that all bulbs and lamp assemblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment (컄 page 226).

Bulbs

Front lamps
Lamp

Type

1 Additional turn
signal lamps

LED

2 Low beam

H7 (55 W)
Xenon*
D2R-35 W

3 Parking, standing
2375 NA
and turn signal lamp
4 High beam

H7 (55 W)

5 Fog lamp

HB4 (55 W)

6 Side marker lamp

W5W

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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Rear lamps
Lamp
7 Brake lamp

Notes on bulb replacement
Type
1154/32 cp

8 High mounted brake LED
lamp
9 Backup lamp
10 Turn signal lamp

1154/32 cp
1156 NA

11 Tail, parking, stand- 67/4 cp
ing and side marker
lamp

Warning!
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.

Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot.
Allow the lamp to cool down before
changing a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas.
A bulb can explode if you:
앫

touch or move it when hot

12 License plate lamps C 5 W

앫

drop the bulb

13 Rear fog lamp,
driver’s side

앫

scratch the bulb

1155/32 cp

Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the
lamp and its components. We recommend
that you have such work done by a qualified
technician.

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앫

Use only 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.

앫

Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.

앫

Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.

앫

Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.

앫

If the newly installed bulb does not light
up, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

앫

Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
앫

Additional turn signals in the
exterior rear view mirrors

앫

High mounted brake lamp

앫

Xenon* lamps

앫

Front fog lamps

Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Low and high beam headlamps (Xenon*
headlamps only)

Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Low and high beam headlamps (Halogen headlamps only)
왘

Switch off the lights.

왘

Open the hood (컄 page 171).

Warning!

2 Electrical connector for low beam
headlamp bulb
3 Electrical connector for high beam
headlamp bulb
왘

Pull off electrical connector 2 or 3.

왘

Unhook clamping ring and pull out the
bulb together with clamping ring.

왘

Remove bulb.

왘

Insert new bulb so that bulb sits properly in cutouts of bulb socket.

왘

Mount clamping ring and reinstall.

왘

Plug electrical connector onto the bulb.

왘

Reinstall headlamp cover 1.

1 Headlamp cover with locking tab
왘

Push down locking tab at top and end
of headlamp cover 1 and remove.

Do not remove the cover for the xenon headlamp. Because of high voltage in xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. We recommend that you have such work done by a
qualified technician.

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Replacing bulbs
Parking, standing and turn signal lamp
왘

Switch off the lights.

왘

Open the hood (컄 page 171).

왘

Pull the turn signal lamp slightly out of
its mounting.

왘

Pull off the electrical connector from
the turn signal lamp.
You can now take the turn signal lamp
completely out of its mounting.

1 Release opening
왘

Insert the screwdriver from the vehicle
tool kit into release opening 1.

왘

Press the top of the screwdriver toward
the middle of the vehicle and toward
the rear.
The turn signal lamp will be lifted out.

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왘

Twist bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out.

왘

Gently push bulb into socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.

왘

Insert new bulb in socket, push in and
twist clockwise.

왘

Reinstall bulb socket, push in and twist
clockwise.

왘

Plug electrical connector back into the
turn signal lamp.

2 Guides
3 Tabs
왘

Slide the turn signal lamp with tabs 3
into guides 2 and press it toward the
rear into the mounting until it engages.

컄컄

Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Side marker lamp bulb

왘

Reinstall bulb socket, push in and twist
clockwise.

왘

To reinstall lamp, set rear end in
bumper and let front end snap into
place.

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp assemblies
왘

Switch off the lights.

왘

Carefully slide lamp towards front.

왘

Remove rear end first.

왘

Twist bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out.

왘

Gently push bulb into socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.

왘

Insert new bulb in socket, push in and
twist clockwise.

왘

Switch off the lights.

왘

Open trunk lid (컄 page 77).

왘

Remove cover in right side panel.

왘

Remove first aid kit (컄 page 206).
Remove cover in left side panel.

왘

Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull out.

왘

Gently push bulb into socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.

왘

Insert new bulb in socket, push in and
turn clockwise.

왘

Reinstall bulb socket, push in and turn
clockwise.

왘

Close cover.

1 Brake lamp
2 Turn signal lamp
3 Tail, parking and standing lamp, side
marker
4 Backup lamp
5 Rear fog lamp (driver’s side)

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Replacing bulbs
License plate lamp

Adjusting headlamp aim
(Halogen headlamps only)

Vertical headlamp aim

i
Low beam adjustments simultaneously
aim the high beam.
Vehicle should have a normal trunk
load.
Vertical aim adjustments change horizontal aim.

1 Screws
왘

Switch off the lights.

왘

Loosen both screws 1 and remove
lamp.

왘

Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall
lamp.

Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have the adjustment checked
regularly by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
To check and readjust a headlamp, follow
the steps described:

왘

Retighten the screws.

왘

Park vehicle on level surface.

왘

Open hood (컄 page 171).

1 Headlamp vertical adjusting screw

2 Level

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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
왘

Turn adjusting screw 1 (counterclockwise to adjust headlamp downward,
clockwise upward) until bubble in
level 2 is centered on the “0” mark.
Graduations: 0.18° pitch

Horizontal headlamp aim

4 Sight glass
왘

Turn adjusting screw 3 (counterclockwise to adjust headlamp to the left,
clockwise to the right) until indicator 4
in the sight glass is in line with the
“0” mark.

3 Headlamp horizontal adjusting screw

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Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Replacing wiper blades
Warning!

Replacing wiper blade insert

왘

For safety reasons, remove key from steering lock before replacing a wiper blade, otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on and
cause injury.

Never open the hood when the wiper
arm is folded forward.

Fold the wiper arm forward.

왘

Press safety tab down 1.

왘

Push wiper blade downward 2 and remove.

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Slide wiper blade onto wiper arm until
it locks in place.

Removing
왘

Installing

Do not allow the wiper arms to contact
the windshield glass without a wiper
blade inserted.

왘

Place wiper blade on firm support.

왘

Press down both tabs.

왘

Slide (in direction of arrow) the wiper
blade insert out of the retainer claws.

Make certain that the wiper blades are
properly installed. Improperly installed
wiper blades may cause windshield
damage.

왘

Slide (in direction of arrow) the new
wiper blade insert into retainer claws
until tabs are engaged.

For your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Practical hints
Flat tire
Flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a TIREFIT kit
(SLK 32 AMG only) (컄 page 208) or a
spare wheel with collapsible tire
(SLK 230 Kompressor and SLK 320 only)
(컄 page 207).
You can identify which TIREFIT kit
(SLK 32 AMG only) you have as follows:

왘

Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.

앫

The TIREFIT container of kit 1 is a
squeeze container.

Keep TIREFIT away from sparks, open flame
or heat source.

앫

The TIREFIT container of kit 2 is a rigid
container and includes a flange for filler
hose (outlet) and air hose (inlet).

Do not smoke.

Preparing the vehicle
왘

Park the vehicle as far as possible from
moving traffic on a hard surface.

왘

Turn on hazard warning flashers.

왘

Engage the steering wheel lock in the
straight ahead position and set the
parking brake.

왘

Move the selector lever to P (manual
transmission to first or reverse gear.

TIREFIT is a limited repair device. TIREFIT
cannot be used for:

Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 1
Warning!

Warning!

Small tire punctures, only those in the
tread, can be sealed with TIREFIT.
TIREFIT can be used in ambient temperatures down to -4°F (-20°C).
The TIREFIT kit stored in the trunk
(컄 page 208) contains the TIREFIT
container, a filler hose, a valve stem tool,
a valve core and a sticker.

앫

cuts or punctures larger than approx.
0.16 in (4 mm)

앫

on a flat tire, or a damaged wheel

앫

tire damage caused by driving with extremely low tire pressure

Do not drive the vehicle under such circumstances.
Contact your nearest Mercedes-Benz
Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance.
왘

Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails)
should not be removed from the tire.

왘

Attach the sticker where it will be easily
seen by the driver on the instrument
cluster.

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Flat tire
Preparing TIREFIT
왘

Take the TIREFIT kit out of the trunk
(컄 page 208).

Warning!

Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children.

Any contact with eyes or skin should be
flushed immediately with plenty of water.

Consult a physician immediately.

If clothing comes in contact with TIREFIT,
change clothing as soon as possible.

1 Filler hose
2 TIREFIT container
왘

Shake contents of TIREFIT container 2.

왘

Screw hose 1 on to TIREFIT
container 2.
TIREFIT is now ready for use.

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Warning!

In case of allergic reaction or rash, consult a
physician immediately.

If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with
plenty of water and drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting!
Keep away from open flame or heat source.

Practical hints
Flat tire
Adding TIREFIT

왘

Remove plug 5 from end of hose 4.

왘

Reinstall valve cap on valve stem 1.

왘

Push hose 4 onto valve stem 1.

왘

Install plug 5 onto end of hose 4.

왘

Hold TIREFIT container 3 upside down
(hose down) and squeeze firmly several
times until entire contents of the container are in tire.

왘

1 Valve stem
2 Valve stem tool
3 TIREFIT container
4 Filler hose
5 Filler hose plug
6 Tire valve core
왘

Unscrew the valve cap from valve 1.

왘

Remove tire valve core 6 from valve
stem 1 using valve stem tool 2. Keep
tire valve core 6 clean and dry.

Pull hose 4 off and screw tire valve
core 6 tightly into the valve stem 1
using valve stem tool 2.

i
If sealant has leaked out, let it dry. You
can then peel it off.
왘

This distributes the TIREFIT sealant
material inside the tire.

i
If the removed tire valve core is dirty,
use the spare tire valve core stored
with the valve stem tool.

Drive the vehicle back and forth very
slowly approximately 30 ft (10 m).

왘

Take the electric air pump out of the
trunk (컄 page 208).

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Flat tire
Inflating the tire

1 Flap
2 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent
screw
3 Union nut
4 Electrical plug
Warning!

Observe safety instructions on air pump label.

왘

Open flap 1 on air pump.

왘

Pull out electrical plug 4 and air hose
with pressure gauge 2.

왘

Screw union nut 3 with air hose 2 on to
the tire valve.

왘

Insert electrical plug 4 into vehicle
cigarette lighter socket.

왘

Turn key in steering lock to position 1
(컄 page 29).

왘

Press I on the electric air pump switch.

After 5 minutes, the pressure gauge must
display at least 26 psi (1.8 bar). The air
hose and the union nut can become hot
during inflation. Please exercise appropriate caution.

If this tire pressure is not attained, turn
off the electric air pump, detach the air
hose from the tire valve, and again
drive vehicle back and forth very slowly
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
This serves to better distribute the
TIREFIT sealant material inside the tire.

왘

Inflate the tire again.

!
Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than eight minutes without interruption. Otherwise it may overheat.

The electric air pump should now
switch on and inflate the tire.

Do not exceed the maximum pressure
of 36 psi (2.5 bar).

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왘

You may operate the air pump again after it has cooled off.
왘

Press 0 on the electric air pump
switch.

왘

Turn key in steering lock to position 0.
The electric air pump should now be
switched off.

컄컄

Practical hints
Flat tire
왘

Detach the electric air pump.

왘

Reinstall tire valve cap.

If a tire pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar) is not attained, tire is too severely damaged for
TIREFIT to provide a reliable tire repair

왘

Store the electrical plug and the air
hose behind the flap and place the air
pump back into the trunk.

In this case, TIREFIT cannot properly seal
the tire.

왘

Close the trunk lid.

왘

Drive away immediately.

Warning!

Do not drive the vehicle.
Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
or call Roadside Assistance.

The TIREFIT sealant will distribute itself
evenly inside the tire.
Warning!

Warning!

To prevent possible injury when unscrewing
air pump filler hose from tire valve after inflating the tire, use a rag since the tire valve
could be hot.

왘

Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). A TIREFIT repair is not designed
to operate at higher speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the instrument cluster where it will be easily seen by
the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics may
change. Adapt your driving accordingly.

After driving vehicle for an initial
10 minutes, check tire pressure using
the pressure gauge on the air pump.

Warning!

If tire pressure has fallen below
20 psi (1.3 bar) do not continue to drive the
vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the roadway and contact the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside Assistance.
If tire pressure is at least 20 psi (1.3 bar), inflate tire to correct pressure (see label on
fuel filler flap), and drive vehicle to nearest
tire repair facility to have tire repaired or replaced.
Recommended duration of use: 300 miles
(500km) at 50 mph (80km/h) with the
recommended tire pressure.
컄컄

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Flat tire

Warning!

Follow recommend tire pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes
etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by the label on the driver’s door latch
post). Overloading the tires can overheat
them, possibly causing a blowout.

왘

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible to obtain a
new TIREFIT kit.

왘

Bring used TIREFIT materials to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
proper disposal.

왘

Replace your TIREFIT container every
four years. Containers are available at
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 2
Warning!

Warning!

Take care not to allow the contents of
TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes or
clothing. TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin. It causes skin, eye and respiratory irritation.
Any contact with eyes or skin should be
flushed immediately with plenty of water.
If clothing comes in contact with TIREFIT,
change clothing as soon as possible.
In case of allergic reaction or rash, consult a
physician immediately.

Keep TIREFIT away from sparks, open flame
or heat source.

Warning!

Do not smoke.

Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children.

Small tire punctures, only those in the
tread, can be sealed with TIREFIT.
TIREFIT can be used in ambient temperatures down to -4°F (-20°C).

If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with
plenty of water and drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting!
Consult a physician immediately.
Keep away from open flame or heat source.

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Flat tire

Warning!

Preparing TIREFIT

TIREFIT is a limited repair device. TIREFIT
cannot be used for:
앫

cuts or punctures larger than approx.
0.16 in (4 mm)

앫

on a flat tire, or a damaged wheel

앫

tire damage caused by driving with extremely low tire pressure

Do not drive the vehicle under such circumstances.
Contact your nearest Mercedes-Benz
Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance.
왘

Take the TIREFIT kit out of the trunk
(컄 page 208).

왘

Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails)
should not be removed from the tire.

왘

Attach the sticker where it will be easily
seen by the driver on the instrument
cluster.

1 TIREFIT container
2 Flap
3 Notch
4 Electrical plug
5 Air hose
6 Flange
왘

Open flap 2 on the electric air pump.

왘

Pull plug 4 and air hose 5 out of the
pump housing.

왘

Screw the air pump’s air hose 5 onto
flange 6 of the TIREFIT container.

왘

Stick TIREFIT container 1 upside down
into notch 3 of the electric air pump.

7 Tire valve
8 Electric air pump switch
9 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent
screw
10 Filler hose
Warning!

Observe safety instructions on air pump label.

i
If sealant has leaked out, let it dry. You
can then peel it off.

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Flat tire
After 5 minutes, the pressure gauge must
display at least 26 psi (1.8 bar). The air
hose can become hot during inflation.
Please exercise appropriate caution.

왘

Unscrew the valve cap from tire
valve 7.

왘

Screw filler hose 10 onto tire valve 7.

왘

Insert electrical plug 4 into vehicle cigarette lighter socket.

왘

Turn key in steering lock to position 1
(컄 page 29).

왘

Press I on electric air pump switch 8.

If this tire pressure is not attained, turn
off the electric air pump, detach the filler hose from the tire valve, and drive
vehicle back and forth very slowly approximately 30 ft (10 m).

The electric air pump should now
switch on and inflate the tire.

This serves to better distribute the
TIREFIT sealant material inside the tire.

!
Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than eight minutes without interruption. Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the air pump again after it has cooled off.

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왘

Unscrew the air pump’s air hose 5 from
flange 6 of the TIREFIT container.

왘

Inflate the tire again.

Warning!

If a tire pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar) is not attained, tire is too severely damaged for
TIREFIT to provide a reliable tire repair.
In this case, TIREFIT cannot properly seal
the tire.
Do not drive the vehicle.
Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
or call Roadside Assistance.
왘

After attaining a tire pressure of 26 psi
(1.8 bar), press 0 on electric air pump
switch 8.
The electric air pump should now be
switched off.

왘

Turn key in steering lock to position 0
(컄 page 29).

컄컄

Practical hints
Flat tire
왘

Detach the electric air pump.

왘

The air hose may still be hot. Please exercise appropriate caution.
왘

Store the electrical plug and the air
hose behind the flap and place the air
pump back in the trunk.

왘

Close the trunk lid.

왘

Drive away immediately.
The TIREFIT sealant will distribute itself
evenly inside the tire.

Warning!

Do not exceed vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h). A TIREFIT repair is not
designed to operate at higher speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the instrument cluster where it will be easily seen by
the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics may
change. Adapt your driving accordingly.

After driving vehicle for an initial
10 minutes, check tire pressure using
the pressure gauge on the air pump.

Warning!

Follow recommend inflation pressures.

If tire pressure has fallen below
20 psi (1.3 bar) do not continue to drive the
vehicle.

Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes
etc.

Park your vehicle safely away from the roadway and contact the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside Assistance.

Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.

If tire pressure is at least 20 psi (1.3 bar), inflate tire to correct pressure (see label on
fuel filler flap), and drive vehicle to nearest
tire repair facility to have tire repaired or replaced.

Warning!

Recommended duration of use:
300miles (500km) at 50mph (80km/h)
with the recommended tire pressure.

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Practical hints
Flat tire
왘

왘

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible to obtain a
new TIREFIT kit.
Bring used TIREFIT materials to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
proper disposal.

Mounting the spare wheel
More information on spare wheels with
collapsible tires can be found in the “Technical data” section (컄 page 265).
Warning!

Warning!

Replace your TIREFIT container every
four years. Replacement containers are
available at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Preparing the vehicle

The dimensions of the spare wheel are different from those of the road wheels. As a
result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a spare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style accordingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire pressure and do not exceed
vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.

Prepare the vehicle as described under
“Preparing the vehicle” on page
(컄 page 229).
왘

Turn pump holder counterclockwise to
loosen (컄 page 207).

왘

Take the spare wheel out of wheel well.

Lifting the vehicle
왘

Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking wheels with wheel chocks
(not included) or other sizable objects.

When changing wheel on a level surface:
왘

Place one chock in front of and one behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed.

When changing wheel on a hill:
왘

Place chocks on the downhill side
blocking both wheels of the other axle.

왘

Take the vehicle tool kit and the jack
out of the trunk.

컄컄

Practical hints
Flat tire

Warning!

The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into
both sides of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get
beneath the vehicle while it is supported by
the jack. Keep hands and feet away from the
area under the lifted vehicle. Always firmly
set parking brake and block wheels before
raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. Make sure that the jack
arm is fully inserted in the jack tube. Always
lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the vehicle.

왘

On wheel to be changed, loosen but do
not yet remove the wheel bolts (approximately one full turn with wrench).

The jack support tubes are located behind
the front wheel housings and in front of the
rear wheel housings.

1 Jack tube cover
2 Notch
왘

Carefully insert the screwdriver (supplied in the tool kit) into notch 2.

왘

Pry out cover 1 just so far as you can
place your fingers underneath the cover.

왘

Carefully pull out cover 1 completely.
Make sure that the pins do not brake
off.
The cover will be hanging from a plastic
컄컄
band attached to it.

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Flat tire

Warning!

Removing the wheel

Insert the jack arm fully into the jack support tube hole up to the stop. Otherwise the
vehicle may fall from the jack and cause personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
왘

3 Jacking pin
4 Jack support tube hole
5 Crank
6 Small platform
7 Large platform
왘

Fold out jacking pin 3 in direction of
arrow A until it snaps into place.
The green marking on the jacking pin
should now form one line with the
marking on the jack.

왘

Insert jacking pin 3 in direction of
arrow B fully into jack support tube
hole 4.

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왘

Keeping jack in this position, turn
crank 5 clockwise until the jack’s small
platform 6 meets the ground. Make
sure that the jack is always vertical
(plumb line).
Jack the vehicle until the wheel is a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground.
The jack is now standing on large
platform 7.
Never start engine while vehicle is
raised.

1 Alignment bolt
왘

Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and remove.

왘

Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit.

왘

Remove the remaining bolts.

!
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the bolt
and wheel hub threads.
컄컄

Practical hints
Flat tire
왘

Remove the wheel.

왘

Take the spare tire out of the trunk.

Wheel bolts 2 must be used when
mounting spare wheel rim size
41⁄2Bx15 H2.

Mounting the new wheel

The use of any wheel bolts other than
wheel bolts 2 for spare wheel rim size
41⁄2Bx15 H2 can cause physical damage to the vehicle.

Warning!

Inflate spare wheel with collapsible tire only
after the wheel is properly mounted.
왘

Inflate the spare tire using the electric
air pump (컄 page 243).

!
Warning!

Wheel bolts

Be sure to use original length wheel bolts
when remounting the original wheel after it
has been repaired.

To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt.
컄컄

1 Wheel bolt for
앫

wheel rim size 7Jx16 H2 and 8Jx16 H2

왘

앫

AMG wheel rim size 71⁄2Jx17 H2 and
81⁄2Jx17 H2

Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.

왘

앫

spare wheel rim size 41⁄2Bx16 H2

Guide the spare wheel onto the alignment bolt and push it on.

왘

Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.

2 Wheel bolt for
앫

spare wheel rim size 41⁄2Bx15 H2
(located with electric air pump)

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Practical hints
Flat tire

Warning!

Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Do not continue to drive
under these circumstances! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly
tightened mounting bolts can cause the
wheel to come off. This could cause an accident. Be sure to use the correct mounting
bolts.

242

Warning!

Use only genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. They are identified by the Mercedes star. Other wheel bolts
may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
tip over.

1-5 Wheel bolts
왘

Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.

Lowering the vehicle
왘

Lower vehicle by turning crank counterclockwise until vehicle is resting fully on its own weight.

왘

Pull the jack out of the jack support
tube.

왘

Remove jack tube cover.

왘

Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, following the diagonal sequence illustrated (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 80 ft lb
(110 Nm).

Warning!

Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
80 ft lb (110 Nm).
컄컄

Practical hints
Flat tire
왘

Before storing the jack in the trunk, it
should be fully collapsed, with pin and
handle folded in.

Warning!

This takes about 5 minutes for the collapsible spare tire. Airhose 2 and union
nut 3 can become hot duration inflation.

Observe instructions on air pump label.

Inflating the collapsible spare tire
왘

Take the electric air pump out of the
trunk (컄 page 207).

Open flap 1 on air pump.

왘

Pull out electrical plug 4 and air hose
with pressure gauge 2.

Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than 8 minutes without interruption. Otherwise it may overheat.

왘

Unscrew valve cap from spare wheel
tire valve.

You may operate the air pump again after it has cooled off.

왘

Screw union nut 3 with air hose 2 on to
the tire valve.

왘
왘

1 Flap
2 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent
screw
3 Union nut
4 Electrical plug

왘

Insert electrical plug 4 into vehicle
cigarette lighter socket.

Press 0 on the electric air pump
switch.
The electric air pump should now be
switched off.

Turn key in steering lock to position 1
(컄 page 29).

왘

Turn key in steering lock to position 0.

Press I on the electric air pump switch.

왘

If the tire pressure is above 36 psi
(2.5 bar) release excess tire pressure
using the vent screw.

The electric air pump should now
switch on and inflate the tire.
왘

왘

컄컄

Inflate the collapsible tire to around
36 psi (2.5 bar).

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Practical hints
Flat tire

Warning!

Follow recommend inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes
etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by the label on the pillar in the driver’s
door opening). Overloading the tires can
overheat them, possibly causing a blowout.

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Warning!

To prevent possible injury when unscrewing
air pump filler hose from tire valve after inflating the tire, use a rag since the tire valve
could be hot.
왘

Detach the electric air pump.

왘

Reinstall tire valve cap.

왘

Stow the electrical plug and the air
hose behind the flap and place the air
pump back in the trunk.

왘

Close the trunk lid.

Storing collapsible spare wheel in
wheel well
Before you can store the spare wheel with
collapsible tire in the wheel well you have
to release the air pressure of the tire.
왘

Unscrew valve stem removal tool,
which is part of the valve cap, from tire
valve.

왘

Using the valve stem removal tool,
open tire valve slightly by turning the
tire valve insert counterclockwise to
release air pressure.

왘

When the air pressure has been released, remove tire valve insert (protect it from dirt and sand) using the
previously removed tire valve cap.

왘

Once all air is out of the tire, and the
tire has collapsed to its original shape,
reinstall the tire valve insert and valve
cap.

왘

Place spare wheel in wheel well and
secure it with the pump holder.

왘

Turn pump holder clockwise to its stop.

Practical hints
Battery
Battery
Warning!

Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting,
you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking etc.

!
Never loosen or detach battery terminal clamps while the engine is running
or the key is in the steering lock. Otherwise the alternator and other electronic
components could be severely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refer to Service Booklet for maintenance intervals or contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information.

Warning!

With a disconnected battery
앫

you will no longer be able to turn the key
in the steering lock

앫

the selector lever will remain locked in
position P

The battery is located in the engine compartment on the right-hand side.

Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk
of acid burns in the event of an accident.

1 Battery
2 Positive terminal
3 Negative terminal

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Practical hints
Battery
Disconnecting the battery
왘

Turn off all electrical consumers.

왘

Open the hood (컄 page 171).

왘

Disconnect the battery negative
lead 3.

왘

Remove the cover 2 from the positive
terminal.

왘

Disconnect the battery positive lead.

Removing the battery
왘

Remove the screw on the swivel bar.

왘

Remove the swivel bar. Take out the
battery.

Warning!

Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charging and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.

Reconnecting the battery

Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.

왘

Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in reverse order.

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The following procedures must be carried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnection):
앫

Set the clock (컄 page 90).

앫

Resynchronize the ESP
(컄 page 195).

왘

Turn off all electrical consumers.

앫

왘

Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover 2.

Re-enter the radio code (see radio
operating instructions).

앫

왘

Connect the negative lead 3.

Resynchronize side windows
(컄 page 128).

!
Never invert the terminal connections!

Charging and reinstalling battery
왘

!
The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.

Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.

Practical hints
Jump starting
Jump starting
Warning!

Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting, you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water, and seek
medical help if necessary.

If the battery is discharged, the engine can
be started with jumper cables and the battery of another vehicle. Observe the following:
앫

Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic converter are cold.

앫

Do not start the engine if the battery is
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.

앫

Only jump start from batteries with the
same voltage rating (12V). Jump starting with a more powerful battery could
damage the vehicle‘s electrical system,
which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and very explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking etc.

앫

Read all instructions before proceeding.

앫

Use only jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
Always make sure that the jumper cables are not on or near pulleys, fans, or
other parts that move when an engine
is started or running.

!
Jump starting may only be performed
on the battery installed in the engine
compartment.
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts.
Do not attempt to start the engine using a battery quick charge unit.
If engine does not run after several unsuccessful starting attempts, have it
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by
repeated failed starting attempts may
damage the catalytic converter and
may present a fire risk.
Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing insulation.
Make sure the cable clamps do not
touch any other metal part while the
other end is still attached to a battery.

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Practical hints
Jump starting

Warning!

Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries.

The battery is located in the engine compartment on the right hand side.
왘

Make sure that the two vehicles do not
touch.

왘

Turn off all electrical consumers, except hazard warning flashers or work
lights.

왘

Apply parking brake.

왘

Shift selector lever to position P (manual transmission to Neutral).

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왘

Connect negative terminals 3 and 4 of
the batteries with the jumper cables.
Clamp cable to charged battery 4 first.

왘

Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

Now you can again turn on the electrical
consumers. Do not turn on the lights under
any circumstances.
1 Positive terminal of charged battery
2 Positive terminal of discharged battery
3 Negative terminal of discharged
battery
4 Negative terminal of charged battery
왘

왘

Connect positive terminals 1 and 2 of
the batteries with the jumper cables.
Clamp cable to charged battery 1 first.
Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.

왘

Remove the jumper cables first from
negative terminals 3 and 4 of the batteries and then from positive
terminals 1 and 2.

왘

Have the battery checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Do not tow-start vehicle.

Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing the vehicle
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the
ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel
lift/dolly equipment.

!
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Do not tow-start vehicle.

!
Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment with key in starter switch turned
to position 0.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
To prevent damage during transport,
do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(컄 page 72) and the automatic central
locking (컄 page 78).

When circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the
ground or front wheels raised only so far as
necessary to have the vehicle moved to a
safe location where the recommended
towing methods can be employed.

!
If the vehicle is towed with the front
axle raised, the engine must be shut off
(key in starter switch position 0 or 1).
Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be
engaged and will apply the rear wheel
brakes.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, the selector lever must
be in position N (manual transmission:
gears disengaged) and the key must be
in starter switch position 2.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground or the front axle raised,
the vehicle may be towed only for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50
km/h).
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts.

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Practical hints
Towing the vehicle

Warning!

Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make certain that the key is in
starter switch position 2.
If the key is left in starter switch position 0
for an extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the switch. In this case,
the steering is locked. To unlock, remove
key from starter switch and reinsert.
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:
앫

the engine will not run

앫

there is a malfunction in the power supply or in the vehicle’s electrical system

as that will be necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle.

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Warning!

With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the braking and steering systems. In this case, it is important to
keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

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To signal turns while being towed with
the hazard warning flasher in use, turn
key in starter switch to position 2 and
activate the combination switch for the
left or right turn signal in the usual
manner – only the selected turn signal
will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning flasher will operate again.

!
When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, please note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the key in starter switch
position 2, the vehicle doors lock if the
left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of
approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(컄 page 72).
To prevent the vehicle door locks from
locking, deactivate the automatic central locking (컄 page 78).
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts.

Practical hints
Towing the vehicle

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The selector lever will remain locked in
position P and the key will not turn in
the starter switch if the battery is disconnected or discharged. See notes on
the battery (컄 page 245) or on jump
starting (컄 page 247).
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Manual unlocking of transmission selector lever (컄 page 214).

Towing eye

Removing grille SLK 320
왘

SLK 230 Kompressor except Sport
Package*, SLK 320 except Sport
Package*
The rear towing eye is located at the right,
below the bumper.
The front towing eye is located on the passenger-side behind the grille in the bumper
panel.

Hold left and right end of grille 1 and
pull out firmly.

Installing grille SLK 320
왘

Position grille 1 and press securely.
The grille should audibly snap into
place.

Removing grille SLK 230 Kompressor
왘

Hold grille 2, fold it down and pull out
firmly.

Installing grille SLK 230 Kompressor
왘

Position grille 2 and press securely.
The grille should audibly snap into
place.

1 Grille SLK 320
except Sport Package*
2 Grille SLK 230 Kompressor
except Sport Package*

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Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt

Removing grille
왘

Hold grille 1 (arrow) and pull forward.

SLK 32 AMG, Sport Package*
Installing towing eye bolt

The rear towing eye is located at the right,
below the bumper.

왘

SLK 32 AMG and Sport Package are fitted
with a towing eye bolt.

Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench
out of trunk.

왘

Screw towing eye bolt into its stop and
tighten with wheel wrench.

The towing eye bolt is stored with the jack
in the trunk (컄 page 206).
The threaded hole for the towing eye bolt
is located on the passenger-side behind
the grille in the bumper panel.

Removing towing eye bolt
왘

Loosen towing eye bolt with wheel
wrench.

왘

Unscrew towing eye bolt.

왘

Store towing eye bolt and wheel
wrench in trunk.

Installing grille
왘

Position grille 1 and press securely
The grille should audibly snap into
place.

1 Grille SLK 32 AMG, Sport Package*

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Practical hints
Fuses
Fuses

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Only install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rating.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

Main fuse box
The main fuse box is located in the engine
compartment on the left hand side.
The main fuse box contains fuses for
interior consumers.

A special fuse extractor is supplied with
the vehicle tool kit in the trunk.

Opening
왘

Release clamp (arrow) and lift fuse box
cover 1.

왘

Remove fuse box cover.

Closing
왘

Fit fuse box cover 1 back into the rear
clamp.

왘

Close fuse box cover until the clamp
engages.

Spare fuses are supplied inside the corresponding fuse box.
The fuse chart is printed on the cover of
the corresponding fuse box.
The amperages of the fuses are also given
there.

1 Main fuse box

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Practical hints
Fuses
Auxiliary fuse box
The auxiliary fuse box is located on the left
hand side of the exterior lamp switch.
The auxiliary fuse box contains fuses for
lights.

1 Auxiliary fuse box

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Opening
왘

Turn locks (arrows) using a coin and
remove fuse box cover 1.

Closing
왘

Reinstall fuse box cover 1 and turn
locks using a coin.

Technical data
Spare parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and Tires
Electrical system
Main Dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Consumer information

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Technical data
Spare parts service
Spare parts service
The “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of original spare parts required for maintenance and repair work. In
addition, strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
More than 300000 different spare parts
for Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are
subjected to stringent quality inspections.
Each part has been specifically developed,
manufactured or selected for and adapted
to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare
parts should be installed.

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!
The use of non-genuine parts and accessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s durability or safety.

Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the “warranties” printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance
with the terms of the following warranties:
앫

New vehicle limited warranty

앫

Emission system warranty

앫

Emission performance warranty

앫

California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont emission control systems
warranty

Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts
and Accessories warranties, copies of
which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.

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Technical data
Identification labels
Identification labels

1 Certification label (over driver’s door
lock latch)

2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
3 Engine number (engraved on engine)

4 Emission control label
5 Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission control system
6 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
When ordering spare parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine numbers.

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Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
SLK 230 Kompressor

The SLK 230 Kompressor has two
poly-V-belts.

1 Coolant pump
2 Idler pulley
3 Power steering pump
4 Air conditioner compressor
5 Crankshaft
6 Idler pulley
7 Generator (alternator)
8 Supercharger

SLK 320

1 Idler pulley
2 Automatic belt tensioner
3 Power steering pump
4 Air conditioner compressor
5 Crankshaft
6 Coolant pump
7 Generator (alternator)

SLK 32 AMG

1 Idler pulley
2 Idler pulley
3 Supercharger
4 Automatic belt tensioner
5 Power steering pump
6 Air conditioner compressor
7 Crankshaft
8 Coolant pump
9 Generator (alternator)

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Technical data
Engine
Engine
Model

SLK 230 Kompressor
(170.449)1

SLK 320
(170.465)1

SLK 32 AMG
(170.466)1

Engine

111

112

Mode of operation

4-stroke engine, gasoline injection

4-stroke engine, gasoline
injection

No. of cylinders

Bore

3.58 in (90.90 mm)

3.54 in (89.90 mm)

Stroke

3.48 in (88.40 mm)

3.30 in (84.00 mm)

Total piston displacement

140.1 cu.in. (2295 cm )

195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm )

195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm3)

Compression ratio

8.8:1

10:1

9:1

Output acc. to SAE J 1349

192 hp/5500 rpm
(142 kW/5300 rpm)

215 hp/5700 rpm
(160 kW/5700 rpm)

349 hp/6100 rpm
(260 kW/6100 rpm)

Maximum torque acc. to
SAE J 1349

200 ft.lb/2500 rpm
(270 Nm/2500 rpm)

229 ft.lb/3000 rpm
(310 Nm/3000 rpm)

333 ft.lb/4400 rpm
(450 Nm/4400 rpm)

Maximum engine speed

5800 rpm

6000 rpm

6200 rpm

Firing order

1-3-4-2

1-4-3-6-2-5

Poly-V-belt

6 ft 2 in (1875 mm) (routing I)
4 ft 5 in (1355 mm) (routing II)

7 ft 10 in (2390 mm)

9 ft 6 in (2902 mm)

The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.

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Technical data
Rims and Tires
Rims and Tires
Use only tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as
앫

poor handling characteristics

앫

increased noise

앫

increased fuel consumption

Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimensional variations and different tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the result.

Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A tire inflation
pressure table is located on the fuel filler cap of the vehicle. The tire pressure
should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance recommendation included with
vehicle.

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Technical data
Rims and Tires
Same size tires
SLK 230 Kompressor

SLK 320

SLK 32 AMG

Rims (light alloy)

7Jx16 H2

71⁄2Jx17 H2

Wheel offset

1.46 in (37 mm)

Winter tires (radial-ply tires)

205/55 R16 91 H M+S

205/50 R17 89 H M+S
225/45 R17 91 H M+S1

Must not be used with snow chains.

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Technical data
Rims and Tires
Mixed size tires
SLK 230 Kompressor
Except Sport Package*

SLK 320
Except Sport Package*

Rims (light alloy)

7Jx16 H2

Wheel offset

1.46 in (37 mm)

Summer tires (radial-ply tires)

205/55 R16 91 V

205/55 R16 91 W

Rims (light alloy)

8Jx16 H2

Wheel offset

1.18 in (30 mm)

Front axle:

Rear axle:

Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
1

1.18 in (30 mm)
1

225/50 R16 92 V

225/50 R16 92 W1

Must not be used with snow chains.

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Technical data
Rims and Tires

SLK 230 Kompressor, SLK 320
Sport Package*

SLK 32 AMG

Rims (light alloy)

71⁄2Jx17 H2

Wheel offset

1.46 in (37 mm)

Front axle:

Summer tires (radial-ply tires)

1.46 in (37 mm)

225/45 R17 91 Y

225/45 R17 91 Y1

Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)

81⁄2Jx17 H2

Wheel offset

1.34 in (34 mm)

Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
1

Also permissible: 225/45 ZR17 91 Y
Also permissible: 245/40 ZR17 91 Y
3
Must not be used with snow chains
2

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245/40 R17 91

81⁄2Jx17 H2
1.34 in (34 mm)
Y2, 3

245/40 R17 91 Y2, 3

Technical data
Rims and Tires
Spare wheel with collapsible tire
SLK 230 Kompressor

SLK 320

Rim (light alloy)

41⁄

41⁄2Bx16 H2

Wheel offset

0.47 in (12 mm)

Collapsible tire
1

2Bx15

165-15 89

0.47 in (12 mm)
165/70-16 92 P1

Must not be used with snow chains.

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SLK 32 AMG has no spare wheel and is
therefore equipped with TIREFIT.

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Technical data
Electrical system
Electrical system
Model

SLK 230 Kompressor

SLK 320

SLK 32 AMG

Generator (alternator)

14 V/90 A

14 V/115 A

14 V/120 A

Starter motor

12 V/1.1 kW

12 V/1.7 kW

Battery

12 V/74 Ah

Spark plugs

Bosch F 7 KTCR

Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5-11

NGK IFR 6D1O

Electrode gap

0.039 in (1.0 mm)

Tightening torque

15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)

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Technical data
Main Dimensions
Main Dimensions
Model

SLK 230 Kompressor, SLK 320

SLK 32 AMG

Overall vehicle length

157.9 in (4010 mm)

Overall vehicle width

67.5 in (1715 mm)

Overall vehicle height

50.4 in (1279 mm)

Wheelbase

94.5 in (2400 mm)

Track, front

58.6 in (1488 mm)

Track, rear

58.5 in (1485 mm)

58.2 in (1477 mm)

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Technical data
Weights
Weights
Trunk load max.

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220 lb (100 kg)

Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities

Engine with oil filter

Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore use only
brands tested and recommended by us.
Model

Capacity

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

SLK 230 Kompressor

6.1 US qt (5.5 l)

Recommended engine oils

SLK 320
SLK 32 AMG

8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)

MB Automatic Transmission Oil1

SLK 230 Kompressor

1.6 US qt (1.5 l)

MB Manual Transmission Oil2

SLK 320

1.9 US qt (1.8 l)

Automatic transmission*
Manual transmission

Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Center.

Rear axle

1.4 US qt (1.3 l)

Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90

Power steering

approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)

MB Power Steering Fluid

Front wheel hubs

approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each

High temperature roller bearing grease

Brake system

0.5 US qt (0.5 l)

MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4)

SLK 230 Kompressor

approx. 9.8 US qt (9.3 l)

MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent

SLK 320

approx. 11.8 US qt (11.2 l)

SLK 32 AMG

approx. 15.3 US qt (14.5 l)

Cooling system

1
2

MB part no. 001 989 21 03 10
MB part no. 001 989 26 03 10

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Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Model
Fuel tank
including a reserve of

Capacity

approx. 15.8 US gal (60.0 l) Premium unleaded gasoline:
approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 l)
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)

Air conditioner system
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system*
1

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12)
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)

MB Windshield washer concentrate1

Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate“S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshild Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available premixed
windshild washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (컄 page 275).

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Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine oils

Engine oil additives

Brake fluid

Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines. Therefore, use
only engine oils recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Information on recommended brands is available in the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet, or at
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may be harmful to the engine operation.

Please follow FSS or Service Booklet recommendations for scheduled oil changes.
Failure to do so could result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.

Air conditioning refrigerant

During vehicle operation, the boiling point
of the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from
the atmosphere. Under extremely strenuous operating conditions, this moisture
content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system, thus reducing the system’s efficiency.

Damage or malfunctions resulting from
blending oil additives are not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special
PAG lubricating oil is used in the air conditioning system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil, otherwise damage to the
system will occur.

Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced every two years, preferably in the
spring.
Only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will provide you with additional information.

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Premium unleaded gasoline

!
To maintain the engine’s durability and
performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded
is not available and low octane fuel is
used, follow these precautions:
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Have the fuel tank only partially
filled with unleaded regular and fill
up with premium unleaded as soon
as possible.

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Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.

앫

Do not exceed an engine speed of
3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded
with a light load such as two persons and no luggage.

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Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in
mountainous terrain.

Fuel requirements

Gasoline additives

Use only premium unleaded gasoline
meeting ASTM standard D 439:

A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build-up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the
use of quality gasoline containing additives
that prevent the build up of carbon deposits.

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The octane number (posted at the
pump) must be 91 min. It is an average
of both the Research (R) octane number and the Motor (M) octane number:
(R+M)/2). This is also known as the
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates
such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be
used provided the ratio of any one of these
oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed
10%; MTBE not to exceed 15%.
The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not
exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is
not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10%
ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be
used.
These blends must also meet all other fuel
requirements, such as resistance to spark
knock, boiling range, vapor pressure etc..

After an extended period of using fuels
without such additives, carbon deposits
can build up especially on the intake valves
and in the combustion area, leading to
engine performance problems such as:
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Warm-up hesitation

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Unstable idle

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Knocking/pinging

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Misfire

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Power loss

Do not blend any specific fuel additives
with fuel. This only results in unnecessary
costs and may be harmful to engine operation.

Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
poor fuel quality or from blending specific
fuel additives are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides:
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Corrosion protection

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Freeze protection

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Boiling protection (by increasing the
boiling point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory
with a coolant providing freeze protection
to approximately -22°F (-30°C) and corrosion protection.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to
-22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system is
reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).

The coolant solution must be used
year-round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil over-protection. You should have it replaced every
15 years or 150000 miles (250000 km),
whichever comes first. Coolant system design and coolant used stipulate the replacement interval. The above
replacement interval is only applicable if
MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze solution or other Mercedes-Benz approved
products of equal specification (see Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet)
are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level.

If the coolant level is low, water and MB
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze should be used
to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage).
Please make sure that the mixture is in accordance with label instructions.
The water in the cooling system must meet
minimum requirements, which are usually
satisfied by normal drinking water. If you
are not sure about the water quality, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

To provide important corrosion protection,
the solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze
protection to approx. -22°F [-30°C]). If you
use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to
approx. -49°F [-45°C]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat
transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of
anticorrosion/antifreeze.

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Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines
necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze
coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum

parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a
significantly shortened service life.)
Therefore, the following product is strongly
recommended for use in your vehicle:
Mercedes-Benz 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent.

Before the start of the winter season (or
once a year in hot southern regions), you
should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze
concentration checked. The coolant is also
regularly checked each time you bring your
vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for service.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity
Model

Approx. freeze protection
–35°F (–37°C)

–49°F (–45°C)

SLK 230 Kompressor

4.9 US qt (4.7 l)

5.4 US qt (5.1 l)

SLK 320

5.9 US qt (5.6 l)

6.5 US qt (6.1 l)

SLK 32 AMG

7.7 US qt (7.3 l)

8.5 US qt (8.0 l)

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Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Windshield and headlamp* washer
system
Both the windshield and headlamp*
washer systems are supplied from the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
The windshield and headlamp* washer
fluid reservoir has a capacity of approximately 7.4 US qt (7.0 l).
왘

Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or concentrate and commercially available
premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).

Warning!

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts because it may burn.
You can be seriously burned.

Windshield and headlamp* washer
fluid mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”
and water:
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1 part “S” to100 parts water

[40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 l) water]
For temperatures below freezing, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”
and commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent/antifreeze:
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1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent

[40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 l) solvent].

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Consumer information
Consumer information
The following text is published as required
of all manufacturers of passenger cars under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National
Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966”.
Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found, where applicable, on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Tread wear Traction

Temperature

200

All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to
these grades.

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Treadwear

Traction

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (11⁄2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.

The traction grades, from highest to lowest
are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning!

The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straightahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.

Technical data
Consumer information
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden
tire failure. Grade C corresponds to a level
of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.

Warning!

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause
excessive heat build-up and possible tire
failure.

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Technical terms

ABS
(Antilock Brake System)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is installed on the passenger seat. The system will automatically deactivate the
passenger front airbag when such a
seat is properly installed (indicator
lamp 7 in the center console lights
up). See your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.

BabySmartTM compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the passenger front airbag if a BabySmartTM
compatible child seat is installed.
BAS
(Brake Assist System)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situations. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
CAC
(Customer Assistance Center)
Mercedes-Benz customer service center, which can help you with any questions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a breakdown.

CAN system
(Controller Area Network)
Data bus network serving to control vehicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passenger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Collapsible tire
An especially compact spare tire that
must be inflated with a provided air
pump before using. It should only be
used to bring the vehicle to the nearest
service station.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system for automatically maintaining the vehicle speed
set by the driver.

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Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine produced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (viscosity) of the oil at different temperatures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tolerate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP
(Electronic Stability Program)
Improves vehicle handling and directional stability.

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ETD
(Emergency Tensioning Device)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the system's threshold to tighten the seat
belts. ->SRS

GPS
(Global Positioning System)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special receivers.

FSS
(Flexible Service System)
Service indicator in the speedometer
display that informs the driver when
the next vehicle maintenance service is
due.

Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, including the tachometer, speedometer,
engine temperature and fuel gauge.

Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.

Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmission down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehicle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.

Technical terms

Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or unlocked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
MON
(Motor Octane Number)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gasoline's ability to resist undesired detonation (knocking). The average of both
the MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this
engine speed range, as it may result in
serious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all components used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, including
앫

engine

앫

clutch/torque converter

앫

transmission

앫

drive shaft

앫

axle shafts/axles

Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmission between standard operation S and
winter operation W.
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics
Transmission of vehicle data and current location to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center for subscribers to Tele Aid service.
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehicle interior for a short time after the engine has been turned off.
Restraint systems
Seat belts, belt tensioners, airbags and
child restraint systems. As independent systems, their protective functions complement one another.

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Technical terms

Retractable hardtop
Hardtop that can be opened and closed
at the push of a button and stored in
the trunk.
Roll bar
Occupant protection system which
consists of tubular steel sheathed in
plastic.
RON
(Research Octane Number)
The Research Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gasoline's ability to resist undesired detonation (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

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Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission selector lever from being moved out of position P
without key turned and brake pedal depressed.
SRS
(Supplemental Restraint System)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning device and airbags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.
Tele Aid System
(Telematic Alarm Identification on
Demand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and manual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially activated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquaintance call.

The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not damaged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
TIREFIT
Accessory for emergency and temporary tire repair. The TIREFIT kit consists
of a container with sealant material, a
filler hose, a valve stem tool, a valve insert, and an air compressor.

Technical terms

Tire speed rating
Part of tire designation; indicates the
speed range for which a tire is approved.

Wind screen
Screen for deflecting wind from the vehicle interior when the hardtop is lowered.

Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the
road via the tires.

Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more intense light than filament headlamps.

VIN
(Vehicle Identification Number)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice control system*
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio systems (radio, CD, etc.).

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Index

A
ABS 22, 66, 279
ABS control 67
Malfunction indicator lamp 196
Warning lamp 196
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission* 98
Accident
In case of 46
Activating
Air conditioning 107
Air recirculation mode 105
Anti-theft alarm system 71
Climate control 103
ESP 70
Exterior headlamps 43
Hazard warning flasher 85
Headlamps 43
High beams 85
Ignition 29
Immobilizer 71
Rear window defroster 105
Residual heat 107
Seat heater* 81
Tow-away alarm 72
Windshield wipers 44

Activating automatic central locking 79
Adding
Coolant 176, 177
Engine oil 175
Additional turn signals 221
Adjusting 30
Air distribution 104
Air volume 104
Backrest tilt 32, 33
Exterior rear view mirror 35
Head restraint height 32
Inside rear view mirror 35
Instrument cluster illumination 88
Manual seat 31
Mirrors 35
Seat cushion tilt 33
Seat fore and aft adjustment 31, 33
Seat height 31, 33
Seats 30
Telescoping steering column* 34
Adjusting headlamp aim
Horizontal headlamp aim 227
Vertical headlamp aim 226
Air conditioning 106
Activating 107
Deactivating 106

Air conditioning refrigerant 271
Air distribution
Adjusting 104
Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 181
Air recirculation mode 105
Activating 105
Deactivating 105
Air volume
Adjusting 104
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 205
Airbags 53
BabySmart airbag deactivation
system 279
BabySmartTM deactivation
system 62
Children 54
Front 56
Passenger 56
Safety guidelines 55
Side impact 57
Alarm
Audible 65, 71
Canceling 71
Visual 71

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Index

Alarm system
Anti-theft 71
Alignment bolt 240
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 279
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 274
Antiglare
Automatic 99
Antilock brake system (ABS) 279
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 71
Canceling alarm 71
Disarming 71
Anti-theft systems 71
Anti-theft alarm system 71
Immobilizer 71
Tow-away alarm 72
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 163
Armrest
Storage compartment 141
Ashtray 142
ATF (automatic transmission fluid)* 176
Audio system
Audio and telephone, operation 111
Button and soft key operation 115
Cassette mode 118
CD mode 120

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Operating and display elements 112
Operating safety 111
Operation 115
Radio mode 116
Switching off 115
Switching on 115
Telephone operation 123
Audio systems 111
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 99
Automatic central locking
Activating 79
Deactivating 79
Factory setting 78
Individual setting 79
Automatic lighting control
Activating 86
Deactivating 86
Automatic locking when driving 78
Automatic transmission* 93
Accelerator position 98
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 98
Fluid level 176
Gear ranges 95
Gear selector lever position 96

Gear shifting malfunctions 98
Kickdown 98
Manual shifting 94
One-touch gearshifting 94
Program mode selector switch 97
Selector lever position 93
Starting with 41
Transmission fluid 176
Winter program mode 97
B
BabySmartTM
Airbag deactivation system 62
Compatible child seats 62, 279
Self-test 63
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation
system 279
Backrest tilt 31
Backup lamps 222, 225
Bulbs 222
BAS 68, 279
BAS/ESP
Malfunction indicator lamp 194
Batteries, Remote control
Check lamp 75
Batteries, remote control
Changing 212

Index

Battery discharged
Jump starting 247
Battery, vehicle 178, 245
Charging 246
Disconnecting 246
Reconnecting 246
Reinstalling 246
Removing 246
Block heater 184
Bolts
For spare wheel 207
Brake assist system (BAS) 279
Brake fluid 170, 271
Brake lamp bulbs 222
Brake lamp, high mounted 222
Brakes 160
Warning lamp 198
Break-in period 158
Bulbs, replacing 221
Additional turn signals 221
Backup lamps 222
Brake lamps 222
Fog lamps 221
Front lamps 221
High beam 221
High mounted brake lamp 222

License plate lamps 222, 226
Low beam 221
Parking lamps 221, 222, 224
Rear fog lamp 222
Rear fog lamps 225
Side marker lamps 221, 225
Standing lamps 221, 222, 224
Tail lamp assemblies 222, 225
Turn signal lamps 221, 222
Xenon* headlamps 223
Button
Audio system 115
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 279
California
Important notice 9
Calling up
Service indicator 186
CAN system 279
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 269
Cargo area see Cargo compartment 77
Cargo compartment
Trunk 77
Casette mode
Playing cassettes 118

Catalytic converter 166
CD changer* 120, 209
CD mode 120
Center console 23
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 205
Lower part 24
Storage compartment 140
Upper part 23
Central locking
From inside 80
Unlocking from inside 80
Certification label 258
Changing CDs 120
Charging
Vehicle battery 246
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 199
Checking
Coolant level 170, 176
Oil level 170, 172
Tire inflation pressure 170
Vehicle lighting 170
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator 173
Via oil dipstick 173

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Index

Child safety 60
Airbags 54
Infant and child restraint systems
60
Cigarette lighter 143
Cleaning
Cloth upholstery 192
Cup holder 191
Gear selector lever 191
Hard plastic trim items 191
Headliner 192
Instrument cluster 191
Leather upholstery 192
Light alloy wheels 191
Plastic and rubber parts 192
Rear window 190
Seat belts 192
Steering wheel 191
Windows 190
Windshield 45
Wiper blades 190
Cleaning*
Headlamps 100
Climate control 102
Adjusting air distribution 104
Adjusting air volume 104

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57,

Air conditioning 106
Air recirculation mode 105
Deactivating the climate control
system 110
Defogging windshield 109
Defrosting 108
Reactivating the climate control
system 110
Rear window defroster 105
Residual heat utilization 107
Residual ventilation 107
Setting the temperature 104
Clock 21
Setting 90
Closing
Glove box 139
Hood 172
Retractable hardtop 215
Side windows 127
Trunk 77
Windows 127
Closing hardtop
In an emergency 215
Cloth upholstery
Cleaning 192
Cockpit 18, 279

Coin holder 142
Collapsible tire 279
Combination switch 84, 85
High beam flasher 44, 85
Turn signals 43
Windshield wipers 44
Consumer information 276
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 166
Coolant 176, 273
Adding 176, 177
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 273
Capacities 269
Checking level 176
Temperature 167
Temperature gauge 88
Coolant level
Checking 170, 176
Cruise control 136, 279
Canceling 137
Driving downhill 137
Driving uphill 137
Fine adjustment 138
Saving current speed 137
Setting speeds 138

Index

Cruise control lever 136
For cruise control 136
Cup holder 140
Cleaning 191
Customer Assistance Center (CAC)

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D
Daytime running lamp mode 83
Deactivating
Air conditioning 106
Air recirculation mode 105
Alarm 71
Anti-theft alarm system 71
Climate control 103
Cruise control 137
ESP 70
Hazard warning flasher 85
Headlamps 48
Immobilizer 71
Rear window defroster 105
Residual heat 107
Seat heater* 81
Tow-away alarm 72
Deactivating automatic central
locking 79
Deep water see Standing water 165
Defogging

Windshield 109
Defrosting 108
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 45
With starting 41
Direction of rotation (tires) 181
Discharged battery
Jump starting 247
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 246
Display elements
Audio system 112
Displays
Service indicator 185
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 151
Doors
Opening from inside vehicle 78
Opening from outside 75
Downhill driving
Cruise control 137
Downshifting 92, 94
Drink holder see Cup holder 140
Drinking and driving 159
Driving

General instructions 37, 159
In winter 164
Problems 45
Safety systems 66
Through standing water 165
Traveling abroad 165
Driving instructions 159
Driving off 161
Driving safety systems
ABS 66
BAS 68
ESP 68
Driving systems 136
Cruise control 136
Driving safety systems 66
E
Electrical fuses 253
Electrical system
Technical data 266
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 22,
68
Electronic stability program see ESP 280
Emergency call system 145
Requirements 145

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Index

Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 147
With Tele Aid 146
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 98
Emergency operations
Closing hardtop 215
Opening hardtop 215
Remote door unlock 151
Unlocking the vehicle 210
Emergency release for trunk lid 78
Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 60, 280
Emission control 167
Emission control label 258
Engine
Compartment 171
Starting with automatic
transmission* 41
Starting with manual
transmission 40
Starting with the key 40, 41
Technical data 260
Turning off with the key 48
Engine cleaning 189
Engine compartment 171

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Hood 171
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 21,
199
Engine number 280
Engine oil 172, 271
Adding 175
Additives 271
Checking level 172
Consumption 172
Filler neck 175
Viscosity 280
Engine oil level see Oil level 170
ESP 22, 68, 280
Switching off 70
Switching on 70
Warning lamp 194
ETD 280
Safety guidelines 55
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 60
Exterior lamp switch 83
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 35
F
Fastening the seat belts 37
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 138

First aid kit 206
Flat tire 229
Lowering the vehicle 242
Mounting the spare wheel 238
Preparing the vehicle 229
Spare wheel 207
TIREFIT 208, 209
Flexible Service System (FSS) 185, 280
Fog lamp, rear 84, 222
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 221
Fog lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 222
Switching on 84
Front airbags 56
Front lamps
Replacing bulbs 221, 223
Switching on 83
Front seats
Heater* 81
FSS (Flexible Service System) 185, 280

Index

Fuel 169
Additives 272
Fuel reserve warning lamp 201
Gasoline additives 272
Premium unleaded gasoline 169,
272
Requirements 272
Reserve warning 21
Technical data 269
Fuel additives 272
Fuel filler flap 169
Locking 169
Opening 213
Unlocking 169
Fuel requirements 272
Fuel tank
Capacity 270
Filler flap 169
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 269
Fuse chart 253
Fuse extractor 253
Fuses 253
Auxiliary fuse box 254
Fuse chart 253
Fuse extractor 253

Main fuse box 253
Spare fuses 253
G
Garage door opener 25, 152
Erasing in remote control 155
Integrated remote control 153
Rolling code programming 154
Gasoline see Fuel 169
Gasoline additives 272
Gear range 280
Automatic transmission* 95
Limiting 95
Shifting into optimal 94
Gear range limit
Canceling 94
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 191
Position 96
Global
Locking 75
Unlocking 75
Global Positioning System (GPS) 280
Glove box 19, 139
Closing 139
Opening 139
Good visibility 99

GPS 280
H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 153
Hands-free microphone 25
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 191
Hazard warning flasher 85
Switching off 85
Switching on 85
Head restraints 82
Installing 82
Manual seats 32
Removing 82
Headlamp cleaning system 179
Headlamps
Cleaning 189
Cleaning system 179
Cleaning system* 100
Refilling washer fluid 179
Switching off 48
Switching on 43
Washer fluid 275
Washer system 275
Xenon* 283

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Index

Headliner
Cleaning 192
Heated seats* 81
Height adjustment
Head restraints 32
Telescoping steering column*
High beam flasher 44, 85
High beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 221, 223
Switching on 85
High mounted brake lamp 222
Hood 171
Closing 172
Opening 171
Hydroplaning 163

I
Identification labels 258
Certification label 258
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) 258
Ignition 29
Switching on 40, 41
Immobilizer 71
Activating 71
Deactivating 71
Infant and child restraint systems 60

292

Information
About service and warranty 8
Button for Tele Aid 149
Inside rear view mirror
Adjusting 35
Installing
Towing eye bolt 252
Wiper blades 228
Instrument cluster 20, 88, 280
Cleaning 191
Coolant temperature gauge 88
Illumination 88
Lamps in 201
Outside temperature indicator 90
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 18
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 154
Erasing memory 155
Hand-held transmitter 153
Operating 155
Rolling code programming 154
Interior lighting 86
Activating automatic control 86
Automatic control 86
Deactivating automatic control 86
Manual control 87

Manual operation 87
Interior storage spaces 139
Cup holder 140
Glove box 139
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 141
Storage compartment in armrest 141
Storage compartment in center
console 140
J
Jack 206
Jump starting 247
K
Key 210
Positions in steering lock 29
Remote control 74
Starting the engine 40, 41
Key positions in steering lock 29
Key, Remote control
Loss of 77
Keys 74
Kickdown 98, 280
L
Labels, identification 258
Lamp bulbs, exterior 221

Index

Lamps, exterior
Front 221
Rear 222
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 196
Airbag Off 56
Battery (Remote control) 75
Brakes 198
CHECK ENGINE 199
Engine diagnostics 199
ESP 194
Fuel reserve 201
Instrument cluster 201
Seat belts 199
Service indicator 185
SRS 52
Turn signals 21
Lamps, malfunction indicator
BAS/ESP 194
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 259
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 192
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 222, 226
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 191

Technical data 262
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 143
Lighting 83
Combination switch 85
Daytime running lamp mode 83
Exterior lamp switch 83
Front fog lamps 84
High beam flasher 85
High beams 85
Instrument cluster illumination 88
Interior 86
Low beam 83
Parking lamps 83
Rear fog lamp 84
Trunk 87
Limiting the gear range 95
Limp Home Mode 98
Lock buttons 281
Locking 47, 74
Centrally from inside 80
Driver’s door and trunk in an
emergency 211
Fuel filler flap 169
Global, Remote control 75
Loss of keys 77
Loss of Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 257
Low beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 221, 223
Lowering
Vehicle 242
Lubricants
Technical data 269
M
Main dimensions 267
Maintenance 10, 185
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 213
Hardtop 215
Interior lighting control 87
Locking the driver’s door and
trunk 211
Unlocking the driver’s door 210
Unlocking the trunk 210
Unlocking transmission selector
lever 214
Manual seat
Adjusting 31
Adjusting backrest tilt 32
Adjusting head restraint height 32
Adjusting seat height 31
Seat fore and aft adjustment 31

293

Index

Manual transmission 91
Shifting into reverse 92
Starting with 40
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 25
Mirrors
Adjusting 35
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 99
Exterior rear view mirror 35
Inside rear view mirror 35
MON 169
MON (Motor Octane Number) 281
N
Night security illumination

O
Occupant safety 52
Airbags 53
Children and airbags 54
Children in the vehicle 60
Fastening the seat belt 37
Infant and child restraint systems
Seat belts 37, 55
Odometer, main 21
Oil

294

Adding 175
Checking level 172
Consumption 172
Dipstick 172
Filler neck 175
Viscosity 280
Oil level
Checking 170
One-touch gearshifting 94
Canceling gear range limit 94
Downshifting 94
Upshifting 94
Opening
Ashtray 142
Doors from the inside 78
Fuel filler flap 169
Fuel filler flap manually 213
Glove box 139
Hardtop in an emergency 215
Hood 171
Retractable hardtop 215
Side windows 127
Trunk 77
Windows 127
Operating
Audio system 111

Garage door opener 155
Integrated remote control 155
Radio transmitters 166
Safety 14
Telephone 111
Telephone* 123
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 11
Operating safety 14
Audio system 111
Operator’s Manual 8
Ornamental moldings 189
Outside temperature indicator 90
Overdue service 186
Overhead control panel 25
Overspeed range 281
P
Paintwork 188
Panic alarm 65
Panic button on remote control 65
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 141
Parking 47, 161
Parking brake 42, 47
Engaging 47
Releasing 42

Index

Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 221, 222, 224
Switching on 83
Parts see Spare parts service 256
Passenger compartment 165
Inside rear view mirror 35
Interior lighting 86
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 141
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 52
Pedals 159
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 192
Playing
CDs 122
Poly-V-belt drive 281
Layout 259
Power assistance 160
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 33
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33
Adjusting seat height 33
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Power train 281
Power washer 188

Power windows 127
Side windows 127
Stopping windows 128
Synchronizing 128
Practical hints
First aid kit 206
Fuses 253
Lamp in center console 205
Lamps in instrument cluster 194
Spare wheel 207
Spare wheel bolts 207
TIREFIT 208, 209
Towing the vehicle 249, 251, 252
Vehicle tool kit 206
Premium unleaded gasoline 272
Problems
While driving 45
With vehicle 15
Product information 7
Program mode selector switch 281
Automatic transmission* 97

Rapid seat heating*
Switching on 81
Rear fog lamp 222
Bulb 222
Switching on 84
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 225
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Cleaning 190
Rear window defroster 105
Activating 105
Deactivating 105
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 246
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 271
Regular checks 170
Reinstalling vehicle battery 246

R
Radio mode 116
Radio see Radio mode
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 166

295

Index

Remote control
Battery check lamp 75
Changing batteries 212
Checking the batteries 76
Global locking 75
Key 74
Restoring to factory setting 75
Selective setting 75
Unlocking with 28
Remote control with folding key
Locking and unlocking 74
Remote control, key
Factory setting 75
Global unlocking 75
Remote controls
Integrated 153
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 151
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 281
Removing
Vehicle battery 246
Wheel 240
Wiper blade insert 228
Wiper blades 228
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 225

296

Brake lamp bulbs 225
Bulbs 221
Front lamp bulbs 223
Front turn signal bulbs 223
Fuses 253
High beam bulbs 223
License plate lamp bulbs 226
Low beam bulbs 223
Parking lamp bulbs 224
Rear fog lamp bulbs 225
Rear lamp bulbs 222, 225
Rear turn signal bulbs 225
Side marker lamp bulbs 225
Standing lamp bulbs 224
Wiper blades 228
Replacing, Bulbs
Xenon* headlamps 223
Reporting
Safety defects 16
Resetting
Service indicator (FSS) 186
Trip odometer 89
Residual heat utilization 107, 281
Residual ventilation 107
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 281

Restraint system 281
Restraint system see Infant and child restraint systems 60
Retractable hardtop 129, 282
Closing 132, 215
Locking after raising/lowering 133
Opening 131, 215
Problems when operating 133
Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 92
Rims 261
Roadside assistance 10
Tele Aid 148
Roll bar 282
Rolling code programming 154
RON 169
RON (Research Octane Number) 282
Rotating wheels 182
Rubber parts
Cleaning 192
S
Safety
Occupant 52
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 16

Index

Safety systems
Driving 66
Saving current speed 137
Seat belts 57
Cleaning 192
Fastening 37
Proper use of 39, 59
Safety guidelines 55
Warning lamp 199
Seat heater*
Switching off 81
Switching on 81
Seats 81
Adjusting 30
Heater* 81
Manual 31
Rapid seat heating* 81
Selector lever 21
Lock 41
Position (automatic
transmission*) 21, 93
Self-test
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation
system 63
Tele Aid* 145
Service

Calling up the service indicator 186
Major service (Service B) 185
Minor service (Service A) 185
Overdue 186
Spare parts 256
Types 186
When due 185
Service (maintenance) 185
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 257
Service and warranty information 8
Service indicator 185
Calling up 186
Clearing 185, 186
Service life (tires) 181
Service System see FSS 185
Setting
Clock 90
Cruise control 137
Higher speed in cruise control 138
Lower speed in cruise control 138
Slower speed in cruise control 138
Speed in cruise control 138
Temperature (interior) 104
Settings
Factory, Remote control 75

Selective 75
Shelf behind roll bar 141
Shift lock 282
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 96
Gearshift lever 91
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission*) 94
Into reverse (manual
transmission) 92
Side impact airbags 57
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 221, 222, 225
Side windows
Automatic opening 127
Cleaning 190
Closing 127
Opening 127
Opening fully 127
Synchronizing power windows 128
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 45
Single wipe 45
Snow chains 184
Soft keys
Audio system 115

297

Index

Spare fuses 253
Spare parts service 256
Spare wheel 207
Bolts 207
Mounting 238
Speed
Saving current 137
Speed settings
Cruise control 138
Speedometer 21
SRS 59, 282
Indicator lamp 197
Standing lamps 83
Replacing bulbs 221, 222, 224
Standing water
Driving instructions 165
Starting difficulties 41
Starting position 29
Starting the engine 40
Steering column
Height adjustment 34
Length adjustment 34
Steering lock 19, 29
Positions 29
Steering wheel
Adjustment 34

298

Cleaning 191
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 152
Storage compartments 140
Armrest 141
Center console 140
Glove box 139
Sun visors 101
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 282
Switching off
Audio system 115
Engine 48
ESP 70
Hazard warning flasher 85
Headlamps 48
Seat heating* 81
Switching on
Audio system 115
ESP 70
Front fog lamps 84
Hazard warning flasher 85
Headlamps 43
High beams 85
Rapid seat heating* 81
Rear fog lamp 84

Seat heating* 81
Windshield wipers 44
Synchronizing
Power windows 128
Synchronizing the remote control
T
Tachometer 21, 89
Displaying gear range 95
Overspeed range 89
Tail lamps
Cleaning 189
Replacing bulbs 222, 225
Tar stains 188
Technical data 271
Brake fluid 271
Coolant 269
Coolants 273
Electrical system 266
Engine 260
Engine oil 271
Engine oil additives 271
Fuel requirements 272
Fuels 269
Gasoline additives 272
Lubricants 269
Main dimensions 267

213

Index

Premium unleaded gasoline 272
Rims and tires 261
Weights 268
Windshield and headlamp washer*
system 270, 275
Tele Aid 144
Emergency calls 146
Information 149
Initiating an emergency call
manually 147
Remote door unlock 151
Roadside assistance 148
Stolen vehicle tracking services 152
System self-check 145
Tele Aid System 145
Upgrade signals 150
Tele Aid System 282
Telephone* 143
Hands-free microphone 25
Operation 123
Telescoping steering column*
Adjusting 34
Temperature
Grades of tires 277
Setting interior temperature 104
Tires 182

Tightening torque 282
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 242
Tire inflation pressure 236
Checking 170, 181
Tire speed rating 163, 283
Tire traction 163
TIREFIT 282
TIREFIT kit
Sealing tires with TIREFIT 229, 234
TIREFIT kit 1 229
TIREFIT kit 2 234
TIREFIT-Kit
Adding TIREFIT 231
Inflating the tire 232
Preparing TIREFIT 230, 235
Tires 180, 261
Collapsible 279
Consumer information 276
Direction of rotation 181
Driving instructions 162
Retreads 180
Rims and tires 261
Service life 181
Temperature 182
Temperature grades 277
Tread depth 183

Wear pattern 182
Winter 183
Tools 206
Tow-away alarm 23, 72
Arming 72
Disarming 72
Disarming for transport 72
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 252
Towing the vehicle 249, 251, 252
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 152
Traction 97, 276, 283
Transmission see Automatic
transmission* 176
Transmission selector lever 214
Unlocking manually 214
Traveling abroad 165
Tread depth (tires) 183
Treadwear 276
Trip odometer
Resetting 89
Trunk
Closing 77
Lighting 87
Opening 77

299

Index

Trunk lid emergency release 78
Trunk see Cargo compartment 77
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 221, 222
Turn signals 43
Additional in mirrors 221
Cleaning lenses 189
Front bulbs 221, 224
Indicator lamps 21
Rear bulbs 222, 225
Turning off
Engine 48
U
Unlocking 28, 74
Centrally from inside 80
Driver’s door in an emergency 210
Fuel filler flap 169
Global 75
In an emergency 210
Selective settings 75
Transmission selector lever
manually 214
Trunk in an emergency 210
Vehicle in an emergency 151
With the remote control 28
Upgrade signals

300

Tele Aid 150
Uphill driving
Cruise control 137
Upshifting 94
Useful features 139
Ashtray 142
Cigarette lighter 143
Garage door opener 152
Interior storage spaces 139
Tele Aid 144
Telephone* 143
V
Vehicle
Battery 245
Locking 23
Lowering 242
Proper use of 14
Towing 249, 251, 252
Unlocking 23
Unlocking in an emergency
Vehicle battery 245
Vehicle care 187
Cloth upholstery 192
Cup holder 191
Engine cleaning 189
Gear selector lever 191

210

Hard plastic trim items 191
Headlamps 189
Instrument cluster 191
Leather upholstery 192
Light alloy wheels 191
Ornamental moldings 189
Paintwork 188
Plastic and rubber parts 192
Power washer 188
Rear window cleaning 190
Seat belts 192
Steering wheel 191
Tail lamps 189
Tar stains 188
Turn signals 189
Vehicle washing 189
Window cleaning 190
Wiper blades 190
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 258
Vehicle lighting
Checking 170
Vehicle tool kit 206
Alignment bolt 206
Spare fuses 206
Special fuse puller 206
Towing eye bolt 206

Index

Vehicle jack 206
Wheel bolts 206
Wheel wrench 206
Vehicle washing 189
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 258,
283
Voice control system* 25, 283
Hands-free microphone 25
W
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 57
Parking brake 42
Warranty coverage 257
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 187
Wear pattern (tires) 182
Weights 268
Wheel change
Tightening torque 242
Wheels
Rotating 182
Tires and wheels 180
Wind screen 134, 283
Installing 134
Removing 135
Windows see Side windows

Windshield
Defogging 109
Refilling washer fluid 179
Replacing wiper blades 228
Washer fluid 179, 275
Washer system 275
Windshield washer fluid 275
Filler neck 179
Mixing ratio 275
Refilling 179
Wiping with 45
Windshield washer system 275
Windshield wipers 44
Fast wiper speed 44
Replacing wiper blades 228
Single wipe 45
Switching on 44
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 45
Winter driving 183
Block heater 184
Snow chains 184
Tires 183
Transmission program mode 97
Winter driving instructions 164
Winter tires 183

Wiper blades
Cleaning 190
Installing 228
Removing 228
Removing insert 228
Replacing 228
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 45
Interval 44
With windshield washer fluid 45
X
Xenon headlamps*

283

301

302

Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For
expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.

Warning!

To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.01-2290-31
Press time 11/04/02
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