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B-Class Owner's Manual
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2455847682Z102
Order no. 6515 1677 02 Part no. 245 584 76 82 Z102 Edition ÄJ 2010/Tc
Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz The technical documentation team at
Before you drive off, please familiarise your- Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant
self with your vehicle and read this manual, motoring.
especially the safety and warning notices.
This will help you to obtain the maximum
pleasure from your vehicle and avoid endan-
gering yourself and others.
The equipment or model designation of your
vehicle may differ according to:
Rmodel
Rorder
Rcountry variant
Ravailability
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Contents 3
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Fire extinguisher ............................... 217 Gear indicator .................................... 114
First-aid kit ......................................... 216 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 248
Index 9
Rear foglamp (display message) ...... 169 Removing/fitting the rear seat
Rear-view mirror backrest ........................................ 193
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 74 Removing/fitting the rear seat
Dipping (manual) .............................. 74 cushion .......................................... 192
Rear window heating Seat belt
Malfunction .................................... 101 Belt force limiter .............................. 38
Switching on/off ........................... 101 Belt tensioner .................................. 38
Rear window wiper ............................. 89 Cleaning ......................................... 214
Replacing the wiper blade ................ 90 Display message ............................ 163
Refuelling ........................................... 119 Fastening ......................................... 36
Reserve (fuel tank) Important safety guidelines ............. 35
see Fuel Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 37
Reserve fuel Releasing ......................................... 37
Display message ............................ 173 Warning lamp (function) ................... 37
Warning lamp ................................. 182 Seat belts
Residual heat Adjusting the height ......................... 37
Switching on/off ........................... 102 Warning lamp ................................. 178
Restraint systems Seat cushion
see SRS Removing (rear bench seat) ........... 192
Rev counter ........................................ 148 Seats
Reverse gear Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 70
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 113 Adjusting (manually) ........................ 70
Reversing lamp (display message) . . 169 Adjusting lumbar support ................ 72
Roller blind Adjusting the head restraint ............ 70
see Roller sunblind Adjusting the multicontour back-
Roller sunblind rest .................................................. 72
Panorama louvred sliding sunroof .... 65 Cleaning the cover ......................... 214
Roof carrier ........................................ 198 Correct driver's seat position ........... 68
Route Important safety instructions ........... 69
see Route guidance (on-board Switching seat heating on/off ......... 72
computer) Seat ventilation
Route guidance (on-board com- Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 73
puter) .................................................. 154 Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 212
Service indicator
S see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Safety Service products
Children in the vehicle ..................... 39 Brake fluid ..................................... 254
Child restraint systems .................... 39 Coolant (engine) ............................ 254
Safety systems Engine oil ....................................... 252
see Driving safety systems Fuel ................................................ 252
Seat Important safety notes .................. 251
Folding the rear bench seat Notes ............................................. 251
forward .......................................... 191 Settings
Removing/fitting the front- Factory (on-board computer) ......... 155
passenger seat .............................. 187 On-board computer ....................... 155
Shift recommendation ...................... 113
Sidebag ................................................ 34
Index 13
W
Warning and indicator lamps
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 129
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 131
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 41
Warning triangle ................................ 216
Washer fluid (display message) ....... 177
see Washer fluid (display message)
Washer fluid reservoir
Removing/fitting ............................. 85
16 Introduction
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18 Introduction
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a which record the technical reactions of vehi-
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. cle components to certain driving situations
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible (e.g. airbag deployment or ESP® interven-
about any change in address or vehicle own- tion).
ership. This data is used exclusively to:
Rassist in the rectification of faults and
defects
Correct use
Rhelp Mercedes-Benz optimise and develop
Observe the following information when using vehicle functions
your vehicle: The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
Rthe safety notes in this manual movements.
Rthe "Technical data" section in this manual When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes-
Rnational road traffic regulations Benz, this technical information can be read
Rnational road traffic licensing regulations out from the fault memory. This is performed
by authorised employees of the Mercedes-
G Risk of injury Benz service network using special diagnos-
Various warning stickers are affixed to your tic computers.
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your atten- After a fault has been rectified, the informa-
tion, and the attention of others, to various tion is deleted from the memory. Other mem-
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warn- ory data is constantly overwritten.
ing stickers unless the sticker clearly states
that you may do so.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or Other devices that store data
others could be injured by failing to recognise Depending on the equipment level, your vehi-
certain dangers. cle may feature communications and/or
entertainment systems (e.g. navigation devi-
ces, telephone systems). These allow you to
Implied warranty save and edit data required for the operation
! Follow the instructions in this manual of the respective device.
about the proper operation of your vehicle Further information on operation (e.g. on
as well as about possible vehicle damage. deleting data) can be found in the separate
Damage to your vehicle that arises from operating instructions.
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of
Daimler AG.
Cockpit ................................................. 20
Instrument cluster .............................. 22
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 25
At a glance
Centre console .................................... 26
Overhead control panel ...................... 27
Door control panel .............................. 28
20 Cockpit
Cockpit
At a glance
Function Page
: Opens the bonnet 204
; On-board diagnostics con-
nection
= Combination switch 80
? Cruise control lever 129
A Horn
B Instrument cluster 22
C PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play 132
D Overhead control panel 27
E Controls Heatmatic, the air-
conditioning system or
THERMOTRONIC 94
F Ignition lock 107
G Adjusts the steering wheel 73
H Headlamp range adjust-
ment 81
I Light switch 78
Cockpit 21
At a glance
Function Page Function Page
: Overhead control panel 27 E Light switch 78
; PARKTRONIC warning dis- F Headlamp range adjust-
play 132 ment 81
= Combination switch 80 G Ignition lock 107
? Cruise control lever 129 H Adjusts the steering wheel
manually 73
A Instrument cluster 22
I Controls Heatmatic, the air-
B Horn conditioning system or
C On-board diagnostics con- THERMOTRONIC 94
nection
D Opens the bonnet 204
22 Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
At a glance
= G Reset button
Rev counter 148
Instrument cluster lighting
? Fuel gauge brightness control: turn
A clockwise or anti-clockwise
Outside temperature1 149
Digital speedometer 156 H Coolant temperature 148
B Clock 156
SPEEDTRONIC: stored limit
speed 130
C Drive program2 114
ECO start/stop function 108
Gearshift recommenda-
tion3 113
D Transmission position2 114
1 Vehicles for United Kingdom: the speed in km/h is always shown instead of the outside temperature.
2 Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC.
3 Vehicles with manual transmission.
Instrument cluster 23
At a glance
i Instrument cluster, miles Function Page
Function Page D Transmission position5 114
: Speedometer E Multifunction display 150
; Multifunction display 150 F Rear window wiper
= Rev counter 148 switched on 88
4 Vehicles for United Kingdom: the speed in km/h is always shown instead of the outside temperature.
5 Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC.
6 Vehicles with manual transmission.
24 Instrument cluster
At a glance
Function Page Function Page
: Multifunction display 150 A &*
; Audio system/COMAND Scrolls back and forth
APS; see the separate oper- within a menu 151
ating instructions B VU
= WX Selects a menu: scrolls
Selects submenus in the back and forth 151
Settings menu 155
Changes values
Adjusts the volume
? ~
Rejects or ends a call 160
Exits telephone book/
redial memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem-
ory
26 Centre console
Centre console
At a glance
At a glance
Function Page
: w To switch the rear
interior lighting on/off 83
; | To switch the auto-
matic interior lighting con-
trol on/off 83
= 2 To open/close the
panorama louvred sliding
sunroof 65
? p To switch the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 82
A Rear-view mirror 74
B p To switch the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 82
C c To switch the front
interior lighting on/off 83
Function Page
: 7 Adjusts the exterior
mirrors 74
; ª Folds the exterior mir-
rors in/out 75
= \ Selects the right exte-
rior mirror 74
? W Opens/closes the
front side windows 62
A W Opens/closes the
rear side windows 62
B n Activates/deacti-
vates the override feature
for the side windows in the
rear compartment 50
C % Unlocks the vehicle 60
D & Locks the vehicle 60
E Opens the door 59
F Z Selects the left exte-
rior mirror 74
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Safety
30 Occupant safety
Airbags and belt tensioners could fail to A malfunction has occurred if:
deploy or be triggered in an accident despite Rthe + SRS warning lamp does not light
the deceleration force being sufficient to trig- up when the ignition is switched on.
ger the systems, or could be triggered unin-
Rthe engine is running and the + SRS
tentionally. For this reason, never make any
warning lamp does not go out after a few
Safety
modifications to the restraint systems.
seconds.
Therefore, you must not tamper with elec-
Rthe engine is running and the + SRS
tronic components or their software.
warning lamp lights up again.
In this case, have SRS checked immediately
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-
Introduction Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming In particular, work relevant to safety or on
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the safety-related systems must be carried out at
event of an accident. It can also reduce the a qualified specialist workshop.
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident. Triggering of belt tensioners, belt force
SRS consists of: limiters and airbags
R+ SRS warning lamp During the first stage of a collision, the airbag
Rairbags control unit evaluates important physical
Rairbag
data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel-
control unit (with crash sensors)
eration, such as:
Rbelt tensioners for the front seat belts and
Rduration
the outer seat belts in the rear
Rbelt force limiters for the driver's and front- Rdirection
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32 Occupant safety
How the airbag system works is deter- When the airbags are deployed, you will hear
mined by the severity of the accident detec- a bang and a small amount of powder may
ted, especially the vehicle deceleration or also be released. Only in rare cases will the
acceleration, and the apparent type of acci- bang affect your hearing. The powder that is
dent: released generally does not constitute a
Rhead-on
health hazard. The + SRS warning lamp
collision
lights up.
Rside impact
The airbag installation locations are identified
The rate of vehicle deceleration or accelera- by the AIRBAG symbol.
tion and the direction of the force are essen-
tially determined by: G Risk of injury
Rthe
Airbags provide additional protection; they
distribution of forces during the colli-
are not, however, a substitute for seat belts.
sion
Rthe collision angle
Observe the following notes to reduce the risk
of serious or even fatal injury caused by airbag
Rthe deformation characteristics of the vehi-
deployment:
cle
RAll vehicle occupants – in particular, preg-
Rthe characteristics of the object with which
nant women – must wear their seat belt
the vehicle has collided
correctly at all times and lean back against
Factors which can only be seen and measured the backrest, which should be positioned
after a collision has occurred do not play a as close to the vertical as possible. The
decisive role in the deployment of an airbag, head restraint must support the back of the
nor do they provide an indication of airbag head at about eye level.
deployment. RAlways secure children less than 1.50 m tall
The vehicle may be deformed significantly, and under 12 years of age in suitable child
e.g. the bonnet or the wing, without an airbag restraint systems.
being deployed. This is the case if only parts RAll vehicle occupants must select a seat
which are relatively easily deformed are affec-
position that is as far away from the airbag
ted and the deployment threshold is not
as possible. The driver's seat position must
reached. Conversely, airbags may be
allow the vehicle to be driven safely. The
deployed even though the vehicle suffers only
driver's chest should be as far away from
minor deformation. This is the case if, for
the centre of the driver's airbag cover as
example, very rigid vehicle parts such as lon-
possible.
gitudinal body members are hit, and sufficient
RMove the front-passenger seat as far back
deceleration occurs as a result.
as possible. This is especially important if
you have secured a child in a child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat.
RVehicle occupants – in particular, children
– must not lean their heads into the area of
the window in which a sidebag or head/
thorax sidebag is deployed.
Occupant safety 33
RRearward-facing child restraint systems It is not possible to rule out a risk of injury
must not be fitted to the front-passenger being caused by an airbag due to the high
seat unless the front-passenger airbag has speed at which the airbag must be deployed.
been disabled. On the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger airbag is disabled G Risk of injury
Safety
if a child restraint system with automatic Airbag functionality can only be assured if the
child seat recognition is fitted to the front- following parts are not covered and no badges
passenger seat. The 4 PASSENGER or stickers are attached to them:
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must be con- Rpadded steering wheel boss
tinuously lit.
Rfront-passenger airbag cover
If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle
Router side of front seat bolsters
does not have automatic child seat recog-
nition, or your rearward-facing child Rside trim next to the rear seat backrest
restraint system does not have automatic
child seat recognition, children must be G Risk of injury
secured in a child restraint system on a A small amount of smoke is released briefly
suitable seat in the rear. If you secure a when an airbag is deployed. The smoke could
forward-facing child restraint system to the cause short-term breathing difficulties in peo-
front-passenger seat, you must move the ple with asthma or other respiratory prob-
front-passenger seat as far back as possi- lems.
ble. In order to prevent breathing difficulties, you
RMake sure there are no heavy or sharp- should leave the vehicle as soon as it is safe
edged objects in pockets of clothing. to do so. You can also open the window to
RDo not lean forwards, e.g. over the cover of allow fresh air to enter the interior. The smoke
the driver's/front-passenger airbag, partic- does not constitute a health hazard and does
ularly when the vehicle is in motion. not indicate that there is a fire in the vehicle.
RDo not put your feet on the dashboard.
ROnly hold the steering wheel by the rim.
G Risk of injury
This allows the airbag to deploy fully. You The airbag parts are hot after the airbag has
could be injured if the airbag is deployed been deployed. Do not touch them as you
and you are holding the inside of the steer- could burn yourself.
ing wheel. Have the airbags replaced at a qualified spe-
RDo not lean on the doors from inside the cialist workshop. Otherwise, occupants are
vehicle. not protected by the airbags in the event of
RMake sure that there are no people, ani-
another accident.
mals or objects between the vehicle occu-
pants and the area of deployment of the Front airbags
airbag. The front airbags increase protection for the
RDo not place any objects between the seat driver's and front-passenger's head and
backrest and the door. chest.
RDo not hang any hard objects, for example,
coat hangers, on the grab handles or coat
hooks.
RDo not attach accessories, e.g. cup holders,
to the doors.
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Safety
tion for the head (but not chest or arms) of active head restraints may not function cor-
the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehi- rectly and could fail to provide the intended
cle on which the impact occurs. protection in the event of an accident.
The windowbags are integrated into the side
of the roof frame and deploy in the area
extending from the front door (A-pillar) to the Seat belts
rear door (C-pillar).
Important safety notes
If your vehicle is fitted with windowbags, the
front seats of the vehicle will be equipped Seat belts are the most effective means of
with sidebags instead of head/thorax side- restraining the movement of vehicle occu-
bags. pants in the event of an accident. This
reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming
into contact with parts of the vehicle interior.
G Risk of injury
A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or
which has not been engaged in the seat belt
buckle correctly, cannot perform its intended
protective function. Under certain circum-
stances, this could cause severe or even fatal
injuries in the event of an accident.
Make sure that all occupants – in particular,
pregnant women – wear their seat belt cor-
Windowbags : are deployed:
rectly at all times.
Ron the side on which an impact occurs RThe seat belt must fit snugly on your body
Rat the start of an accident with a high rate and must not be twisted. Therefore, avoid
of lateral vehicle deceleration or accelera- wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter coat.
tion, e.g. in a side impact The shoulder belt section must be routed
Rregardless of whether the front-passenger across the centre of your shoulder – on no
seat is occupied account across your neck or under your
Rindependently of the front airbags arm – and pulled tight against your upper
body. The lap belt must always pass across
your lap as low down as possible, i.e. over
Active head restraints your hip joints – not across your abdomen.
If necessary, push down the belt strap
The active head restraints increase protec- slightly and then retighten it in the roll-up
tion to the driver's and front-passenger's direction.
head and neck. In the event of a rear-end col-
RDo not route the belt strap across sharp
lision the force exerted by the driver's or
edges or fragile objects, especially if these
front-passenger's chest causes the head
are located on or in your clothing, e.g. spec-
restraints on the driver's and front-passenger
tacles, pens, keys, etc. The seat belt strap
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could be damaged and tear in an accident, For this reason, check regularly that the seat
and you or other vehicle occupants could belts are not damaged or dirty.
be injured. Always have damaged seat belts or seat belts
ROnly one person should use each seat belt that have been subjected to a load in an acci-
at any one time. Children must never travel dent replaced at a qualified specialist work-
Safety
sitting on the lap of other occupants. It shop. Consult a qualified specialist workshop
would not be possible to restrain the child which has the necessary specialist knowledge
in the event of a sudden change in direc- and tools to carry out the work required.
tion, braking or an accident. This could Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
result in severe or even fatal injuries to the Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
child and other occupants. pose.
RPersons less than 1.50 m tall cannot wear For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
the seat belts correctly. For this reason, mends that you only use seat belts which have
secure persons less than 1.50 m tall in spe- been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
cially designed, suitable restraint systems. vehicle.
RChildren less than 1.50 m tall or under 12
years of age cannot wear the seat belts Fastening seat belts
properly. Therefore, they should always be
secured in a suitable child restraint system
on a suitable vehicle seat. You can find
more information under "Children in the
vehicle" in the "Safety" section of the Own-
er's Manual. Follow the manufacturer's
installation instructions when fitting a child
restraint system.
RDo not secure any objects with a seat belt
if the seat belt is also being used by one of
the vehicle's occupants.
G Risk of injury
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection unless the backrest is almost
vertical. Under certain circumstances, this
could cause severe or even fatal injuries in the X Adjust the seat and move the backrest to
event of an accident. an almost vertical position (Y page 68).
Before starting a journey, make sure that the X Pull the seat belt smoothly through belt
seat is properly adjusted and that the back- sash guide :.
rest is almost vertical.
X Without twisting it, guide the shoulder sec-
X If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the mechanism. This could damage the door,
appropriate height (Y page 37). the door trim panel and the seat belt. Dam-
X If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder aged seat belts can no longer fulfil their
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt protective function and must be replaced.
across your body. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Safety
For more information about releasing the seat
belt with release button ?, see "Releasing
Belt warning for driver and front
passenger
seat belts" (Y page 37).
The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
Belt height adjustment ment cluster is a reminder for all occupants
to fasten their seat belts. It may light up con-
You can adjust the seat belt height on the tinuously or flash. In addition, there may be a
driver's seat and the front-passenger seat. warning tone.
The 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and
the warning tone ceases when the driver and
the front passenger have fastened their seat
belts.
For certain countries only: regardless of
whether the driver or the front passenger
have fastened their seat belts, the 7 seat
belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds
after the engine is started. It then goes out if
the driver and the front passenger have fas-
tened their seat belts.
Adjust the height so that the upper part of the
seat belt is routed across the centre of your i For more information on the 7 seat
shoulder. belt warning lamp, see "Indicator and warn-
X To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards. ing lamps in the instrument cluster, seat
The belt sash guide engages in various posi- belt" (Y page 178).
tions.
X To lower: press and hold belt sash guide Rear seat belt status indicator
release :. The rear-compartment seat belt status indi-
X Slide the belt sash guide downwards. cator tells you if the rear passengers have
X Release belt sash guide release : and their seat belts fastened.
make sure that the belt sash guide has The rear-compartment seat belt status indi-
engaged. cator indicates the rear seat on which the belt
is fastened.
Releasing seat belts
X Press release button ? (Y page 36) and
guide belt tongue ; back towards belt
sash guide :.
! Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
could be trapped in the door or in the seat
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The rear-compartment seat belt status indi- The belt tensioners can only be activated
cator appears in the multifunction display for when:
around 30 seconds if: Rthe ignition is switched on.
Ryou drive off and reach a speed of approx- Rthe restraint systems are operational; see
imately 10 km/h. "SRS warning lamp" (Y page 31).
Safety
Rthe rear passengers fasten or unfasten Rthe belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on
their seat belts while the vehicle is in each of the three-point seat belts in the
motion. front.
Rsomeone gets in or out of the vehicle. The belt tensioners on the outside seats in the
You can also cancel the rear seat belt status rear compartment are triggered independ-
indicator immediately (Y page 162). ently of the lock status of the seat belts.
The following messages appear in the multi- The belt tensioners are triggered depending
function display: on the type and severity of an accident:
R7 No rear seat belt engaged Rin the event of a head-on or rear-end colli-
R7 1 rear seat belt engaged sion if the vehicle decelerates or acceler-
R7 2 rear seat belts engaged
ates rapidly in a longitudinal direction dur-
ing the initial stages of the impact
R7 3 rear seat belts engaged
Rin the event of a side impact, on the side
i The status indicator for the rear-compart- opposite the impact if the vehicle deceler-
ment seat belts is only available for certain ates or accelerates rapidly in a lateral direc-
countries. tion
When the belt tensioners are deployed, you
Belt tensioners, belt force limiters will hear a bang and a small amount of powder
may also be released. Only in rare cases will
The front seat belts and the outer seat belts
the bang affect your hearing. The powder that
in the rear are equipped with belt tensioners.
is released generally does not constitute a
The belt tensioners tighten the seat belts in health hazard. The + SRS warning lamp
an accident, pulling them close against the lights up.
body.
Belt tensioners do not correct incorrect seat G Risk of injury
positions or incorrectly fastened seat belts. If the seat belt tensioners have been trig-
Belt tensioners do not pull vehicle occupants gered, they provide no additional protection
back towards the backrest. in the event of another accident. Therefore,
have belt tensioners which have been trig-
If the seat belt is also fitted with a belt force
gered replaced at a qualified specialist work-
limiter and this is triggered, the force exerted
shop.
by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant is
reduced. Comply with safety regulations when dispos-
ing of belt tensioners. Any Mercedes-Benz
The front belt force limiters are synchronised
Service Centre can provide details of these
with the front airbags, which take on a part of
regulations.
the deceleration force. Thus, the force exer-
ted on the occupant is distributed over a
greater area.
Children in the vehicle 39
Safety
fore, never place objects, e.g. a cushion,
To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal under the child restraint system.
injury to the child in the event of a sudden Only use child restraint systems with the orig-
change in direction, braking or an accident: inal cover designed for them. Only replace
RChildren less than 1.50 m tall and under damaged covers with genuine Mercedes-Benz
twelve years of age must always be secured covers.
in special child restraint systems on a suit- We recommend that you use the child
able vehicle seat. This is necessary restraint systems which have been recom-
because the seat belts are not designed for mended for Mercedes-Benz.
children. Vehicles with a through-loading facility in the
RDo not secure children less than 1.50 m tall rear seat backrest: do not fit a rearward-
or under twelve years of age on the front- facing child restraint system on the centre
passenger seat. Exception: the child is rear seat.
secured in a vehicle with automatic child
seat recognition on the front-passenger If a child is travelling in your vehicle, secure
seat and is secured in a child restraint sys- the child using a child restraint system which
tem with automatic child seat recognition. is appropriate to the size, age and weight of
RIf you secure a forward-facing child the child and recommended for Mercedes-
restraint system to the front-passenger Benz vehicles. You should preferably fit the
seat, you must move the front-passenger restraint system to a suitable rear seat. Make
seat as far back as possible. sure that the child is secured in a child
RChildren must never travel sitting on the lap
restraint system throughout the trip.
of another occupant. Due to the forces Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
which occur in the event of a sudden the child restraint systems listed at
change of direction, heavy braking or an (Y page 49).
accident, it would not be possible to More information about correct child
restrain the child. The child could be thrown restraint systems can be obtained from any
against parts of the vehicle interior and be Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
seriously or even fatally injured. i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products to clean child restraint systems.
G Risk of injury You can obtain information about this from
The child restraint system cannot perform its any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
protective function if it is not correctly fitted
to a suitable vehicle seat. The child cannot be G Risk of injury
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy Do not leave children unsupervised in the
braking or sudden changes of direction. The vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
child could be seriously or even fatally injured. restraint system. They could injure them-
For this reason, when fitting a child restraint selves on parts of the vehicle. They could also
system, observe the manufacturer's installa- be seriously or even fatally injured by pro-
tion instructions and the correct use of the longed exposure to extreme heat or cold.
child restraint system.
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G Risk of injury
Unsecured or incorrectly positioned loads Warning symbol for a rearward-facing child
increase the risk of injury for children and all restraint system
other occupants in the event of:
G Risk of injury
Ran accident If the front-passenger airbag is not disabled:
Ra braking manoeuvre
Ra child secured in a child restraint system
Ra sudden change of direction
on the front-passenger seat could be seri-
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the vehi- ously and even fatally injured by the front-
cle interior unless they are secured. You will passenger airbag deploying. This is espe-
find further information under "Loading guide- cially a risk if the child is in the immediate
lines" in the index. vicinity of the front-passenger airbag when
it deploys.
Child seat on the front-passenger seat Rnever secure a child on the front-passenger
seat in a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem. Only secure a rearward-facing child
restraint system on a suitable rear seat.
Ralways move the front-passenger seat to
the rearmost position if you secure a child
in a forward-facing child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat.
The front-passenger airbag is not disabled:
Ron vehicles without automatic child seat
recognition on the front-passenger seat
Ron vehicles with automatic child seat rec-
Warning notice on the front-passenger sun visor
ognition on the front-passenger seat,
unless a child restraint system with auto-
matic child seat recognition is fitted to the
front-passenger seat
Ron vehicles with automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat,
unless the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp is lit
To make you aware of this danger, a corre-
sponding warning sticker has been affixed on
Children in the vehicle 41
the dashboard and on both sides of the sun lights up. The front-passenger airbag is disa-
visor on the front-passenger side. bled.
Information about recommended child G Risk of injury
restraint systems is available at any If the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. tor lamp does not light up when the child
Safety
restraint system is fitted, the front-passenger
Automatic child seat recognition on the airbag has not been disabled. If the front-
front-passenger seat passenger airbag deploys, the child could be
seriously or even fatally injured.
Proceed as follows:
Rdo not use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat.
Rfit a rearward-facing child restraint system
on a suitable rear seat.
or
Ronly use a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat and
move the front-passenger seat to the rear-
If your vehicle does not have automatic child most position.
seat recognition7 on the front-passenger Rhave the automatic child seat recognition
seat, this is indicated by a special sticker. The checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard To ensure that the automatic child seat rec-
on the front-passenger side. The sticker is ognition on the front-passenger seat func-
visible when you open the front-passenger tions/communicates correctly, never place
door. objects, e.g. a cushion, under the child
restraint system. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat
cushion. An incorrectly fitted child restraint
system cannot perform its intended protec-
tive function in the event of an accident, and
could lead to injuries.
7 Vehicles without automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger seat: if you turn the key to position
2 in the ignition lock, the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up briefly but has no function.
It does not indicate that there is automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger seat.
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G Risk of injury
The child restraint system cannot perform its
protective function if it is not correctly fitted
to a suitable vehicle seat. The child cannot be
Children in the vehicle 43
Safety
: Securing rings X Move head restraint : upwards.
X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system. X Release rear seat backrest ; and fold it
Comply with the manufacturer's instruc- forwards.
tions when installing the ISOFIX child X Route Top Tether belt B under head
restraint system. restraint : between the two head restraint
bars.
Top Tether X Hook Top Tether hook A of Top Tether belt
B into Top Tether anchorage ?.
G Risk of injury
Ensure that:
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is fully
locked. When the red lock verification indica- RTop Tether hook A is hooked into Top
tors on the left and right are no longer visible, Tether anchorage ? as shown.
the rear seat backrests are locked. If the rear RTop Tether belt B is not twisted.
seat backrests are not locked, occupants
RTop Tether belt B is routed between rear
could be injured in the event of an accident,
e.g. by objects that are thrown forward from seat backrest ; and luggage compart-
the luggage compartment. ment cover = if luggage compartment
cover = is fitted.
Top Tether provides an additional connection X Swing back rear seat backrest ; until it
between the child restraint system secured engages.
with ISOFIX and the rear seat. It helps reduce The red lock verification indicator is no lon-
the risk of injury even further. ger visible.
The Top Tether anchorages are located on the X Move head restraint : back down again
rear side of the rear seat backrests. slightly if necessary (Y page 71). Make
sure that you do not interfere with the cor-
rect routing of Top Tether belt B.
X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with
Top Tether. Comply with the manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
Make sure that Top Tether belt B is tight.
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lamp on the centre con- passenger airbag has therefore been disabled as desired.
sole is lit.
G Risk of injury
There is no child seat fitted to the front-passenger seat. Automatic
child seat recognition is malfunctioning.
It is also possible that the + SRS warning lamp lights up and/
or the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light
up briefly when you switch the ignition on.
X Remove electronic equipment from the front-passenger seat,
e.g.
Rlaptop
Rmobile phone
Rcards with transponders, such as ski passes or access cards
Safety
Ris tight and is routed across the centre of
the child's shoulder
Ris not twisted and does not pass across the
child's neck or under the child's arm
X Adjust the head restraint if necessary
(Y page 71).
Folding out the child seat
X Press release handle :. Folding in the child seat
The integrated child seat folds upwards.
X Push the integrated child seat back to the
stop so that it engages.
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the child in the event of an accident, sudden Rreplace a damaged ICS padded play table
braking or abrupt change in direction and this or one that has been subjected to a load in
could result in serious or even fatal injury to an accident.
the child. For this reason, observe the follow- Rbe aware that children under two years of
ing description when fitting the ICS padded age or children weighing less than 12.5 kg
play table: require a different child restraint system.
The ICS padded play table is only suitable for Information about other child restraint sys-
use together with the folded out integrated tems is available from any Mercedes-Benz
child seat. Service Centre.
On the rear seats, only use the ICS padded
play table which is recommended for ! Make sure that the ICS padded play table
Mercedes-Benz vehicles. is not trapped or damaged, for example
when you:
An incorrectly fitted ICS padded play table
could come loose and seriously or even fatally Rclose the doors
injure the child or other vehicle occupants. Radjust the seat
After fitting the ICS padded play table, make Rstore the ICS padded play table or trans-
sure that it is secured correctly. port heavy objects
G Risk of injury
Do not modify the ICS padded play table, inte-
grated child seat or seat belts. The ICS pad-
ded play table must not be used without a
cover. The cover must not be removed from
the ICS padded play table or replaced with a
cover from another manufacturer. Otherwise,
the official approval is invalidated and the
padded play table's protective function could
be restricted.
Do not subject the ICS padded play table to
unnecessary heat or expose it to direct sun-
light. Parts of the ICS padded play table could
heat up and the child could burn itself on
them.
G Risk of injury
Safety
Make sure that:
Rthe belt is routed as described below.
Rthe seat belt is not twisted.
Rthe ICS padded play table is close to the
child's body.
Rthe seat belt is routed through the hook.
Rthe belt strap is not trapped or twisted and
does not rub against any sharp edges.
Otherwise, it may not be possible to restrain
the child in the event of an accident, sudden
braking or abrupt change in direction and this
could result in serious or even fatal injury to
the child.
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Child restraint system on the Vehicles with automatic Vehicles with automatic
front-passenger seat child seat recognition on the child seat recognition on
front-passenger seat: as the front-passenger seat:
recommended8 as recommended8
Child restraint system on the Universal or as recommen- Universal or as recommen-
left-hand and right-hand rear ded ded
seats
Child restraint system on the Universal or as recommen- Universal or as recommen-
centre rear seat ded ded
"Universal" category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label.
8 Only use child restraint systems with automatic child seat recognition.
9 Move the front-passenger seat to its rearmost and highest position.
Children in the vehicle 49
Safety
Manufacturer Britax Römer Britax Römer
Type BABY SAFE PLUS10 BABY SAFE PLUS10
Approval number E1 03 301146 E1 03 301146
E1 04 301146 E1 04 301146
Order number A 000 970 10 00 A 000 970 10 00
Automatic child seat recognition Yes Yes
Type BABY SAFE ISOFIX PLUS BABY SAFE ISOFIX PLUS
Approval number E1 03 301146 E1 03 301146
E1 04 301146 E1 04 301146
Order number B6 6 86 8224 B6 6 86 8224
Automatic child seat recognition No11 No11
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G Risk of injury
Do not leave children unsupervised in the X To activate: press the child-proof lock
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
lever down in the direction of arrow ;.
restraint system. They could injure them-
X Make sure that the child-proof locks are
selves on parts of the vehicle. They could also
be seriously or even fatally injured by pro- working properly.
longed exposure to extreme heat or cold. X To deactivate: press the child-proof lock
Do not expose the child restraint system to lever up in the direction of arrow :.
direct sunlight. Parts of the child restraint sys-
tem could heat up and the child could burn Override feature for the rear side win-
herself/himself on them. dows
If a child opens a door, the child or other per-
sons could be injured as a result. They could
get out and injure themselves or be injured by
a passing vehicle.
13 If you are using a child restraint system without automatic child seat recognition, move the front-passenger
seat to its rearmost and uppermost position.
Driving safety systems 51
Safety
in quick succession (pumping). Pumping the
brake pedal reduces the braking effect. You
might otherwise not be able to stop the vehi-
Driving safety systems cle in time and could cause an accident.
Driving safety systems overview Depress the brake pedal firmly and smoothly.
In this section, you will find information about ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
the following driving safety systems: that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
RABS (Anti-lock Braking System) This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
RBAS (Brake Assist System) cle when braking.
RAdaptive brake lamps ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h
RESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
upwards, regardless of road-surface condi-
tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even
Rsteering assistant STEER CONTROL
when you only brake gently.
Braking
Important safety notes
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
G Risk of accident a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The risk of an accident is significantly X If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
increased by driving too fast. This is particu- brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
larly the case when cornering as well as on uation is over.
wet or slippery roads or when driving too close
X To make a full brake application:
to the vehicle in front.
depress the brake pedal with full force.
The driving safety systems described in this
section can neither reduce this risk nor over- G Risk of accident
ride the laws of physics. If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
For this reason, always adapt your driving braking. This limits the steerability of the vehi-
style to the prevailing road and weather con- cle when braking and the braking distance
ditions. Maintain sufficient distance from may increase.
other road users and objects on the road. If ABS is deactivated due to a malfunction,
then BAS and ESP are also deactivated. There
i In wintry driving conditions, always use is an increased risk of your vehicle skidding in
winter tyres (M+S tyres) and if necessary, certain situations.
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv-
You should always adapt your driving style to
ing safety systems described in this section
suit the prevailing road and weather condi-
work as effectively as possible.
tions.
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X Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until cle during braking.
the emergency braking situation is over.
If ESP® intervenes, the d warning lamp
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
flashes in the instrument cluster.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. G Risk of accident
If the d warning lamp in the instrument
G Risk of accident cluster flashes, proceed as follows:
If BAS has malfunctioned, the braking system
Ronly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
remains available with full brake boosting
effect. However, braking force is not auto- necessary when pulling away.
matically increased in emergency braking sit- Radapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
uations and the stopping distance may ing road and weather conditions.
increase. Otherwise, the vehicle could go into a skid.
ESP® cannot reduce the risk of an accident if
you drive too fast. ESP® cannot override the
Adaptive brake lamps laws of physics.
i Adaptive brake lamps are only available in
! Switch the ignition off when:
certain countries.
Rthe parking brake is being tested using a
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
dynamometer
than 50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS,
Rthe vehicle is being towed with the rear
the brake lamps flash rapidly. In this way,
traffic travelling behind you is warned in an axle raised
even more noticeable manner. Application of the brakes by ESP® could
If you brake sharply from a speed of more otherwise destroy the brake system on the
than 70 km/h to a standstill, the hazard warn- front axle.
ing lamps are activated automatically. If the i Only use wheels with the recommended
brakes are applied again, the brake lamps tyre sizes. Only then will ESP® function
light up continuously. The hazard warning properly.
lamps switch off automatically if you travel
faster than 10 km/h. You can also switch off
the hazard warning lamps using the hazard steering assistant STEER CONTROL
warning switch button (Y page 81).
The steering assistant STEER CONTROL helps
you by transmitting a noticeable steering
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) force to the steering wheel in the direction
required for vehicle stabilisation.
ESP® monitors the driving stability and the
traction. Traction is the power transmission
between the tyres and the road surface.
If ESP® detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
Anti-theft systems 53
Safety
Rthe vehicle starts to skid
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Vehicle equipment
the vehicle. Always take the key with you the % and & buttons simultaneously
when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only for approximately six seconds until battery
leaving it for a short time. check lamp (Y page 57) flashes twice.
The key now functions as follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the % but-
ton twice.
X To lock centrally: press the & button.
Key 57
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You have lost a key. X Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
You have lost the emer- X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
gency key element. X If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
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X Pull the door handle again. fore, make sure that the tailgate is always
X Insert the emergency key element into the closed when the engine is running.
key.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
Locking the vehicle that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
i You will find details of the tailgate opening
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X Pull the tailgate down using recess :. If children open a door, they could:
X Push the tailgate closed from outside the Rseriously or even fatally injure other people
vehicle. Rget out of the vehicle and injure them-
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with the
selves, or be seriously or even fatally
& button on the key. injured by a passing vehicle
Activate the child-proof locks/override fea-
ture if children are travelling in the vehicle.
Side windows
Opening and closing
G Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close a side window. If there is a risk
of becoming trapped, release the switch or : Front left
press it again to open the side window again. ; Front right
= Rear right
G Risk of injury
? Rear left
Children may injure themselves if they open
or close the side windows. The switches for all side windows are located
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi- on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
cle. Always take the key with you when leaving each door for the corresponding side window.
the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
a short time. lock.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
G Risk of injury X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the i If you press the switch beyond the point
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child of resistance, an automatic opening/clos-
restraint system. The children could: ing process is started in the corresponding
Rbe seriously or even fatally injured on parts direction. You can stop automatic opera-
of the vehicle tion by pressing again.
Rbe seriously or even fatally injured by pro- i You can continue to operate the side win-
longed exposure to extremely high or dows after you switch off the engine. This
extremely low temperatures
Side windows 63
function remains active for five minutes or Rrelease the & button.
until one of the front doors is opened. Rpress and hold the % button until the
side windows and the panorama louvred
sliding sunroof open again.
Convenience opening feature
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start i The key must be close to the driver's door
driving. To do this, you can use the key to handle.
simultaneously: Point the tip of the key at the driver's door
i The convenience opening feature can side windows and the panorama louvred
sliding sunroof are fully closed.
only be operated using the key. The key
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
must be close to the driver's door handle.
panorama louvred sliding sunroof are
X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door closed.
handle.
X Press and hold the % button until the
side windows are in the desired position. Resetting the side windows
The panorama louvred sliding sunroof
stops in the ventilation position. You must reset each side window if:
X To open the panorama louvred sliding Rthe battery has been disconnected or has
sunroof: press and hold the % button become discharged.
again until the panorama louvred sliding Rthe side windows open again slightly after
sunroof has reached the desired position. being closed fully.
Rthe side window can no longer be fully
X To interrupt convenience opening:
release the % button. opened or closed.
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
Convenience closing feature X Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is com-
When you lock the vehicle, you can simulta-
pletely closed. (Y page 62)
neously:
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
Rclose the side windows
Rclose the panorama louvred sliding sunroof If the side window opens again slightly:
X Immediately pull the corresponding switch
G Risk of injury on the door control panel until the side win-
When using the convenience closing feature, dow is completely closed (Y page 62).
make sure that nobody can become trapped. X Hold the switch for an additional second.
Proceed as follows if there is a risk of entrap-
X If the corresponding side window remains
ment:
closed after the button has been released,
the side window has been reset correctly.
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
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64 Sliding sunroof
because objects in the guide rail are pre- Children could injure themselves if they oper-
venting the window from being raised. ate the sliding sunroof.
X Remove the objects. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. Always take the key with you when leaving
X Close the side window.
the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for
Problem: a side window cannot be closed, a short time.
and you cannot see the cause.
G Risk of injury G Risk of injury
Closing the side windows with increased force The glass in the fixed panorama sunroof could
or without the anti-entrapment feature could break in an accident.
lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure If you are not wearing a seat belt, there is a
that nobody can become trapped when clos- risk that you could be thrown through the
ing the side windows. opening in the event of the vehicle overturn-
ing. Therefore, always wear a seat belt to
If a side window is obstructed during closing reduce the risk of injuries.
and reopens again slightly:
! Only open the panorama sliding sunroof
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull
if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal-
the corresponding switch again until the
functions may occur.
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased Do not allow anything to protrude from the
force. sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly: i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
the corresponding switch again until the pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
side window has closed. Change the position of the sliding sunroof
The side window is closed without the anti- or open a side window slightly to reduce or
entrapment feature. eliminate these noises.
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
In the following section, the term "sliding sun-
roof" refers to the panorama louvred sliding
sunroof.
Sliding sunroof 65
Operating the panorama louvred slid- Opening and closing the roller sunblind
ing sunroof
Opening and closing
Ventilation position
You can raise the rear of the front louvre of
the panorama louvred sliding sunroof to pro-
vide ventilation.
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Press the 2 switch in the direction of
arrow : and hold.
The panorama louvred sliding sunroof
stops in the ventilation position.
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Seat height
X Pull handle = upwards or push it down
repeatedly until the seat has reached the
desired height.
Adjusting the angle of the head restraints Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
angle
Adjust the head restraints so that they are as
close as possible to your head.
You can only adjust the two outer head
restraints.
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Steering wheel
Important safety notes
G Risk of accident
Only adjust the steering wheel when the vehi-
cle is stationary and do not pull away until the
steering wheel adjustment mechanism is
locked in position. You might otherwise drive
without the steering wheel adjustment mech-
anism being locked in position. As a result,
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Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
G Risk of accident
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects are actually closer than they
Mirrors 75
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out i The mirrors do not fold out if they have
electrically been folded in manually.
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77
Exterior lighting
1W Left-hand parking lamps
Important safety notes 2X Right-hand parking lamps
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- 3$ Lights off/daytime driving lights
mends that you drive with the lights switched 4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
on even during the daytime. In some coun- driving lights
tries, operation of the headlamps varies due
5T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
to legal requirements and self-imposed obli-
ment lighting
gations. In these countries, constant head-
lamp mode is automatically switched on 6L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
when the engine is started. lamps
7R Vehicles without foglamps: rear fog-
lamp
Notes on driving abroad 7N Vehicles with foglamps: front fog-
lamp
Convert to symmetrical dipped beam
8R Vehicles with foglamps: rear foglamp
when driving abroad: switch the headlamps
to symmetrical dipped beam in countries in The turn signals, main-beam headlamps and
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the the headlamp flasher are operated using the
road to the country where the vehicle is reg- combination switch (Y page 80).
istered. This prevents glare to oncoming traf-
! Switch off the side lamps and parking
fic. Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as
lamp when you leave the vehicle. This pre-
large an area of the edge of the carriageway.
vents the battery from discharging.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/
Service Centre, as close to the border as pos- parking lamps) switches off automatically if
sible before driving in these countries. you:
Convert to asymmetrical dipped beam Rremove the key from the ignition lock
after returning: have the headlamps conver- Ropen the driver's door with the key in posi-
ted back to asymmetrical dipped beam at a tion 0
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, as soon as vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
possible after crossing the border and return-
ing to the original country.
Exterior lighting 79
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X Pull the light switch out to the second stop. Combination switch
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up. Turn signals
X To switch off the rear foglamp: press the
light switch in as far as it will go.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
X To switch on (vehicles without front
foglamps): turn the key in the ignition lock
to position 2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L. When the
light switch is set to Ã, you cannot
Lights and windscreen wipers
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Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
= p To switch the right-hand front read- The interior lighting automatically switches
ing lamp on/off on if you:
? p To switch the left-hand front reading Runlock the vehicle
lamp on/off Ropen a door
A c To switch the front interior lighting Rremove the key from the ignition lock
on/off The interior light is activated for a short while
when the key is removed from the ignition
lock. You can activate this delayed switch-off
using the on-board computer (Y page 158).
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from emergency lighting: press the hazard
discharging, the interior lighting functions are warning lamp button.
automatically deactivated after some time or
except for when the key is in position 2 in the X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
ignition lock. key.
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84 Changing bulbs
Bi-xenon headlamps
: Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
X Left-hand headlamp: remove the washer X Align the bottom of housing cover ; and
fluid reservoir (Y page 85). fold it upwards until it engages.
X Press retaining lug : down and remove X Left-hand headlamp: install the washer
housing cover ;. fluid reservoir (Y page 85).
X Pull connector = from bulb A.
X Detach retaining spring ? and remove side lamp/parking lamp
bulb A.
X Insert the new bulb so that it fits flush.
X Attach retaining spring ?.
X Attach connector = to bulb A.
X Align the bottom of housing cover ; and
Lights and windscreen wipers
X Switch off the lights. X To open: turn release knob : 90° in the
X Open the bonnet. direction of the arrow and remove side trim
X Turn bulb holder : anti-clockwise and pull panel ;.
it out. X Left-hand side: remove the first-aid kit.
X Turn the bulb anti-clockwise, applying X Right-hand side: remove the stowage com-
slight pressure, and remove it from bulb partment.
holder :. X To close: left-hand side: insert the first-aid
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder : and kit.
turn it clockwise while applying slight pres- X Right-hand side: insert the stowage com-
sure. partment.
X Insert bulb holder : into the lamp and turn X Insert side trim panel ; and turn release
it clockwise. knob : 90° in the opposite direction to
You must open the side trim panel in the lug- X Open the side trim panel (Y page 87).
gage compartment before you can change
the bulbs in the tail lamps.
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Windscreen wipers
Switching the windscreen wipers on/
off
G Risk of accident
Bulb holder The windscreen will not longer be wiped prop-
: Brake lamp erly if the wiper blades are worn. This could
Lights and windscreen wipers
4 III Continuous wipe, fast X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
A í Single wipe/ î To wipe the lock.
windscreen using washer fluid X Turn switch : on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
lock.
the icon appears in the instrument cluster.
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
! Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind- Replacing the wiper blades
screen becomes dirty in dry weather con-
Important safety notes
ditions, the windscreen wipers may be acti-
vated inadvertently. This could damage the G Risk of accident
windscreen wiper blades or scratch the
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93
Climate control
94 Overview of climate control systems
G Risk of accident
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. Otherwise, the windows
could mist up. This may obstruct your view of
the traffic situation and, as a result, you may
cause an accident.
Climate control
= Sets the airflow (Y page 100)
Switches climate control on/off (Y page 97)
z Demists the windscreen (Y page 100)
? Switches the rear window heating on/off (Y page 101)
A Sets the air distribution (Y page 99)
z Demists the windscreen (Y page 100)
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96 Overview of climate control systems
Climate control
? Increases the temperature, left (Y page 99)
A Switches climate control on/off (Y page 97)
B Increases the temperature, right (Y page 99)
C Switches the rear window heating on/off (Y page 101)
D Activates/deactivates the residual heat function (Y page 102)
E Sets the air distribution (Y page 99)
F Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification
G Reduces the temperature, right (Y page 99)
H Display
I Reduces the temperature, left (Y page 99)
J Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 101)
out. The previously selected settings come The indicator lamp in the ¿ button goes
into effect again. out. The cooling with air dehumidification
X To switch off: press the ^ button. function has a delayed switch-off feature.
The indicator lamp in the ^ button lights
up. Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function
When you press the ¿ button, the indica-
Activating/deactivating cooling with tor lamp in the button flashes three times or
air dehumidification remains off. You can no longer switch on the
cooling with air dehumidification function.
Important information
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selec-
ted.
Operating the climate control system 99
Climate control
X Set the desired temperature. z Directs the airflow through the demis-
X To activate: press the à button. ter vents
The indicator lamp in the à button lights M Directs the airflow through the demis-
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow ter vents
are activated. Q Directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
X To switch off: press the à button. interior
The indicator lamp in the à button goes O Directs the airflow through the foot-
out. The airflow is regulated to the level set. well and side air vents
The air distribution is set to the Q posi- P Directs the airflow to the centre and
tion. side air vents
Heatmatic/air-conditioning system
Setting the temperature
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
Heatmatic/air-conditioning system lock.
X Turn control A to the corresponding sym-
You can set the temperature for the entire
vehicle. bol (Y page 95), (Y page 96). The control
can also be turned to the area between two
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
symbols.
lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn control :
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
clockwise or anti-clockwise (Y page 95),
control
(Y page 96). Only adjust the temperature
in small increments. Start at 22 †15. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Turn control E to the corresponding sym-
bol . The control can also be turned to the
area between two symbols.
15 Air-conditioning system.
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16 Air-conditioning system.
17 Depending on the outside temperature.
Operating the climate control system 101
Windows misted up on the inside If the indicator lamp in the |/ª rear
window heating button flashes, the on-board
X Activate the cooling with air dehumidifica- voltage is too low or the roof is open. The rear
tion function ¿18. window heating has switched off prematurely
X Activate automatic mode Ã19. or cannot be activated.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate X Switch off any consumers that are not
the demisting function (Y page 100). required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
i You should only select this setting until When the battery is sufficiently charged,
the windscreen is clear again. the rear window heating is activated again
automatically.
Windows misted up on the outside
XActivate the windscreen wipers.
Turn the air distribution thumbwheel to the Activating/deactivating air-recircula-
Climate control
X
O or P symbol. tion mode
i You should only select this setting until You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
the windscreen is clear again. unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the vehi-
cle will then be recirculated.
Rear window heating The operation of air-recirculation mode is the
same for all control panels.
Activating/deactivating
G Risk of accident
G Risk of accident Only switch over to air-recirculation mode
Clear all windows of ice or snow before setting briefly at low outside temperatures. Other-
off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could wise, the windows could mist up, thus impair-
endanger you and others. ing visibility and endangering yourself and
others. This may prevent you from observing
The rear window heating has a high current the traffic conditions, thereby causing an
draw. You should therefore switch it off as accident.
soon as the window is clear, as it only
switches off automatically after several X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
minutes. lock.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear win- X To activate: press the e button.
dow heating may switch off. The indicator lamp in the e button lights
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition up.
lock.
i Air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
X Press the ª20/|21 button.
matically at high outside temperatures.
The indicator lamp in the ª20/|21 When air-recirculation mode is activated
button lights up or goes out.
18 Only available with the air-conditioning system or THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control.
19 THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control.
20 Air-conditioning system/THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control.
21 Heatmatic.
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automatically, the indicator lamp in the dows and the panorama louvred sliding
e button is not lit. sunroof are closed.
Outside air is added after about 30 The indicator lamp in the e button lights
minutes. up. Air-recirculation mode is activated.
X To switch off: press the e button. X Convenience opening feature: press and
The indicator lamp in the e button goes hold the e button until the side win-
out. dows are opened. The side windows move
back to their original positions.
i Air-recirculation mode deactivates auto- The indicator lamp in the e button goes
matically: out. Air-recirculation mode is deactivated.
Rafter approximately five minutes at out- The panorama louvred sliding sunroof
side temperatures below approximately moves to the ventilation position.
7†
i If you open the side windows or the pan-
Rafter approximately five minutes if cool-
orama louvred sliding sunroof manually
ing with air dehumidification is deactiva- after closing with the convenience closing
Climate control
X To switch off: press the Ì button. Setting the centre air vents
The indicator lamp in the Ì button goes
out.
i Residual heat is deactivated automati-
cally:
Rafter about 30 minutes
Rwhen the ignition is switched on
Rif the battery voltage drops
Rif the coolant temperature is too low
Climate control
G Risk of injury ? Centre vent thumbwheel, left
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air X To open/close: turn thumbwheels =
vents. This could cause burns or frostbite to and ? up or down.
bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the
vents. Keep bare skin away from these air
outlets. If necessary, direct the airflow away
to a different area of the vehicle interior. Setting the side air vents
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matic climate control is activated. The level X To open/close: turn thumbwheel = to the
of airflow depends on the airflow and air dis- left or right.
tribution settings.
! Close the air vent when heating the vehi-
cle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air dehu-
midification" function. Otherwise, temper-
ature-sensitive items stored in the glove
compartment could be damaged.
Climate control
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drop down.
XTake your foot off the brake pedal.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time. i Once you have taken your foot off the
brake pedal, the vehicle is held for around
You can also deactivate the automatic lock-
one second.
ing feature (Y page 158).
X Pull away.
AUTOTRONIC Hill start assist will not function if:
i It is only possible to move the selector Ryou are pulling away on a level road or a
lever from position P to the desired position downhill gradient.
if you depress the brake pedal. Only then is Ron vehicles with AUTOTRONIC, the trans-
the selector lever lock released. mission is in position N.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it Rthe parking brake is applied.
depressed. RESP® is malfunctioning.
X Shift the transmission to position D or R.
X Release the parking brake (Y page 124).
X Release the brake pedal.
ECO start/stop function
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. General notes
i Upshifts take place at higher engine The ECO start/stop function is only available
speeds after a cold start. This helps the for the B 160 and B 180 models with manual
catalytic converter to reach its operating transmission.
temperature more quickly. The ECO start/stop function automatically
i The vehicle locks centrally once you have switches the engine off as soon as you stop
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors the vehicle. It starts the engine again as soon
drop down. as you depress the clutch pedal. The ECO
start/stop function is activated each time the
You can open the doors from the inside at engine is started using the key.
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic lock- Automatic engine switch-off
ing feature (Y page 158).
The ECO start/stop function automatically
Hill start assist switches the engine off as soon as you stop
the vehicle.
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away The ECO start/stop function is available
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. when the ECO display is shown in the multi-
It holds the vehicle for a short time after you function display.
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll.
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The engine is also started automatically if the i The ECO start/stop function is activated
ECO symbol is no longer shown in the multi- each time the engine is switched on.
function display. This is the case when a con-
dition for switching off the engine automati-
cally is no longer fulfilled, e.g. if:
Driving and parking
The engine does not The on-board voltage is too low because the starter battery is too
start. You cannot hear weak or discharged.
the starter motor. X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 231).
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
X Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X Try to start the engine again.
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Gear lever
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Changing gears
AUTOTRONIC shifts to the individual gears
automatically when it is in transmission posi-
tion D. This automatic gearshifting behaviour
is determined by:
Trailer towing
X Drive in the middle of the engine speed
range on uphill gradients.
X Shift down to shift range 3 or 2 depending
on the uphill or downhill gradient, even if
cruise control or SPEEDTRONIC is activa- : Right-hand steering wheel gearshift but-
ted. ton
; Left-hand steering wheel gearshift button
It is possible to shift gear using either the
Program selector button steering wheel gearshift buttons or the selec-
The program selector button allows you to tor lever.
choose between different driving character-
istics.
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Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from X Press the right-hand steering wheel gear-
AUTOTRONIC shifting up sooner shift button.
Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in The transmission shifts to the next gear up,
forward and reverse gears, unless the depending on the gear currently selected.
accelerator pedal is depressed fully i If the highest permissible engine speed
Rincreased sensitivity. This improves driving
for the gear currently engaged is reached
stability on slippery road surfaces, for and you continue to accelerate, AUTO-
example. TRONIC shifts up automatically.
RAUTOTRONIC shifting up sooner. This
results in the vehicle being driven at lower Downshifting
engine speeds and the wheels being less
likely to spin.
X Briefly press the selector lever to the left
towards D–.
Drive program S is characterised by the fol-
lowing: or
Rsporty
X Press the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
engine settings
button.
Rthe vehicle pulling away in first gear
The transmission shifts to the next gear
RAUTOTRONIC shifting up later down, depending on the gear currently
Ras a result of the later AUTOTRONIC shift selected.
points, the fuel consumption may be higher
i To prevent the engine from overrevving,
the transmission does not shift down if you
Manual operation push the selector lever towards D– while
driving at too high a speed.
Introduction i AUTOTRONIC shifts down automatically if
When the selector lever is in position D, you the engine speed reaches the lower speed
can also change gear yourself. range for the gear currently selected.
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shop immediately.
G Risk of injury
Release pin ; can become very hot. There-
fore only press the release pin with a suitable
screwdriver or similar implement; otherwise,
you could burn yourself.
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performance and increase fuel consump- diesel injection system could be blocked by
tion. You must avoid driving at full throttle. particles from the fuel can.
For further information on "Fuel", see
(Y page 252).
Diesel (EN 590, DIN 51628)
Driving and parking
Opening
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ;. X Reach behind the side trim panel to locate
X Completely insert the pump nozzle into the emergency release :. Turn emergency
filler neck and refuel. release : clockwise by 60° and pull it
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle back.
switches off. The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
X Open the fuel filler flap.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
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The engine will not The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run com-
start. pletely dry.
X Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel.
X Turn the ignition on for at least 10 seconds (Y page 107).
X Start the engine continuously for up to 10 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
or
X Start the engine via the touch-start function. To do this, turn the
key to position 3(Y page 107) in the ignition lock and then
release it immediately.
If the engine does not start:
X Turn the ignition on again for approximately 10 seconds
(Y page 107).
X Start the engine again continuously for up to 10 seconds until
it runs smoothly.
or
X Start the engine again via the touch-start function.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
X Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
(Y page 121).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Driving tips
Parking brake
General driving tips
Rolling with the engine switched off
G Risk of accident
Never switch the engine off while the vehicle
is in motion.
There is no power assistance for the steering
and the service brake when the engine is not
running.
You will require considerably more effort to
steer and brake, and you could therefore lose
X To apply: pull parking brake : up firmly. control of the vehicle and cause an accident.
The J indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up if the engine is running.
X To release: depress the brake pedal and Engine oil
keep it depressed. ! Vehicles with a diesel particle filter:
On vehicles with AUTOTRONIC, the selec-
tor lever lock is released. If the vehicle is mostly driven for short dis-
tances, it is possible that malfunctions may
X Press release button ; on parking
occur during the automatic cleaning of the
brake : and move the parking brake down diesel particle filter. This can lead to engine
to the stop. damage. Therefore, if you frequently drive
The J indicator lamp in the instrument short distances, make sure to drive on
cluster goes out. motorways or country roads for 20 minutes
at least every 500 km.
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Winter tyres
Use winter tyres at temperatures below
+7 † and on snow or ice-covered roads. Only
winter tyres bearing the i snowflake sym-
bol next to the M+S marking provide the best-
possible grip in wintry road conditions. Only
Driving tips 127
these tyres will allow the ABS and ESP® driv- systems must be carried out at a qualified
ing systems to function optimally in winter, as specialist workshop.
these tyres have been designed specifically
for driving on snow. Snow chains
Use winter tyres of the same make and tread
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You should drive particularly carefully on slip- When you are driving back on the same side
pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden accelera- of the road as the country where the vehicle
tion, steering and braking manoeuvres. is registered, have the headlamps changed
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be back to asymmetrical dipped beam as soon
stopped when moving at low speed: as possible after crossing the border.
Driving and parking
heavy traffic or winding roads). You could If it is not, press the cruise control lever in
otherwise cause an accident. the direction of arrow A.
Ron slippery roads. Braking or accelerating LIM indicator lamp ; in the cruise control
could cause the drive wheels to lose trac- lever goes out. Cruise control is selected.
tion and the vehicle could then skid.
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You can set a variable or permanent limit = To resume the last stored speed or to
speed: make fine adjustments in 1 km/h incre-
Rvariable for speed limits, e.g. in built-up ments
areas ? To store the current or lower speed, roun-
Rpermanent for long-term speed restric- ded down to the nearest ten
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X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards i The last speed stored is cleared when you
you =. switch off the engine.
G Risk of injury
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
Rear sensors
Centre approximately 120 cm
Corners approximately 80 cm
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Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
Trailer towing
PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area
when you establish an electrical connection
between your vehicle and a trailer.
! Remove the detachable ball coupling if
the trailer tow hitch is not required. PARK-
TRONIC measures the minimum detection
range to an obstacle from the bumper, not
the ball coupling.
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Only the red segments The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
in the PARKTRONIC X Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 212).
warning displays are lit. X
Switch the ignition back on.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx- The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
imately 20 seconds. ultrasound waves.
X See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location.
Active Parking Assist to the parking space are not taken into
account. For instance, this may be the case
Important safety notes when the vehicle parked in front of or behind
Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking the space changes its position or when an
aid with ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to obstacle is moved into the parking space.
measure the road on both sides of the vehicle. Active Parking Assist does not relieve you of
A suitable parking space is indicated by the the responsibility of paying attention. If you
parking symbol. Active steering intervention rely solely on Active Parking Assist, you could
can assist you during parking. You may also cause an accident and injure yourself and oth-
use PARKTRONIC (Y page 132). When PARK- ers.
TRONIC is switched off, Active Parking Assist You are always responsible for safety and
is also unavailable. must continue to pay attention to your imme-
G Risk of accident diate surroundings when parking and
manoeuvring.
Active Parking Assist is merely an aid and may
sometimes recommend parking spaces that
G Risk of accident
are not suitable for parking. For example,
these might be spaces where parking is pro- Objects located above the height range of
hibited, driveways, unsuitable surfaces, etc. Active Parking Assist will not be detected
when the parking space is measured. These
Active Parking Assist measures the parking
are not taken into account when the parking
space as you drive past it. Any later changes
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the turn signal on the driver's side is activa- manoeuvring. You could, otherwise, endanger
ted. If you wish to park in a space on the driv- yourself and others.
er's side, the indicator on the driver's side
must remain on. This must remain switched X Stop the vehicle when the parking space
on until you acknowledge the use of Active symbol shows the desired parking space in
Driving and parking
far as possible. When doing so, also Parking Assist is now deactivated. PARK-
observe the PARKTRONIC messages. TRONIC is still available.
X Stop as soon as PARKTRONIC sounds the X Manoeuvre if necessary.
continuous warning tone, if not before. X Always observe the warning messages dis-
Manoeuvring may be required in tight park- played by PARKTRONIC (Y page 134).
continuous warning tone, if not before. d warning lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster.
Vehicles with manual transmission: the Park
Assist active Please shift into A warning tone sounds. The parking space
reverse gear message appears in the mul- symbol disappears and the multifunction dis-
tifunction display. play shows the Park Assist cancelled
message.
Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC: the Park
Assist active Please shift to R mes- When Active Parking Assist is cancelled, you
sage appears in the multifunction display. must steer again yourself.
X Further gear changes/transmission
Trailer towing
changes may be necessary.
As soon as the parking procedure is com- For vehicles with a trailer tow hitch, the min-
plete, the Parking assistance finished imum length for parking spaces is slightly
Please take over message appears. Active increased.
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TRONIC is deactivated for the rear area. to overheat, increases the braking distance
and can lead to the brakes failing completely.
Trailer towing G Risk of accident
Notes on towing a trailer On no account should you attempt to draw the
vehicle/trailer combination out by increasing
Important safety notes speed.
G Risk of accident
When reversing the vehicle towards the General information
trailer, make sure there is nobody between i Check the tyre pressure when towing a
the trailer and the vehicle. trailer. You will find the values in the tyre
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If pressure table in the fuel filler flap of the
you do not couple the trailer to the towing vehicle (Y page 239).
vehicle correctly, the trailer could become
You will find installation dimensions and loads
detached.
in the "Technical data" section
Make sure that the following values are not (Y page 259).
exceeded:
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar
Rthe permissible trailer drawbar noseweight noseweight on the ball coupling is 75 kg.
Rthe permissible trailer load However, the actual noseweight must not
Rthe permissible rear axle load of the towing exceed the value given on the trailer tow hitch
vehicle and trailer identification plates. The lowest
Rthe
weight applies.
maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the ! Use a noseweight as close as possible to
trailer the maximum permissible noseweight. Do
You will find the applicable permissible val- not use a noseweight of less than 50 kg,
ues, which must not be exceeded, in the vehi- otherwise the trailer may come loose.
cle documents. Bear in mind that the payload and the rear
You will find the values approved by the man- axle load are reduced by the actual nose-
ufacturer on the vehicle identification plates weight.
and those for the towing vehicle in the "Tech- i The height of the ball coupling changes
nical data" section. with the load of the vehicle. If necessary,
use a trailer with a height-adjustable draw-
G Risk of accident bar.
Always observe the maximum speed permit-
ted in Germany for vehicle/trailer combina- Driving tips
tions, even in countries where higher speeds
are permitted. This lowers the risk of an acci- In Germany, the maximum permissible speed
dent. for vehicle/trailer combinations depends on
the type of trailer and is either 80 km/h or
100 km/h. In some countries, higher maxi-
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144 Trailer towing
or others are not injured in the process. tion: open the stowage compartment on
the right of the luggage compartment.
! Do not disconnect a trailer with an X Fold the trim downwards.
engaged overrun brake. Otherwise, your
X Vehicles with start/stop function: open
vehicle could be damaged by the rebound-
the luggage compartment floor.
ing of the overrun brake.
X Remove the protective cap from the ball
X Make sure that the transmission is in posi- coupling recess.
tion P.
X Replace the cover.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Store the ball coupling with the key inser-
X Secure the trailer against rolling away.
ted in the ball coupling recess.
X Remove the trailer cable and decouple the
X Vehicles without ECO start/stop func-
trailer. tion: secure the ball coupling in place using
the fastening strap.
X Fold the trailer power socket upwards.
Removing the ball coupling
X Pull the protective cap off the lock in the
handwheel. Trailer power supply
X Use the key to unlock the lock in the hand-
When it leaves the factory, your vehicle's
wheel. trailer socket is equipped with a permanent
X Hold the ball coupling. Pull the handwheel power supply and a power supply that is
away from the ball coupling and turn it switched on via the ignition lock.
clockwise until it engages. The permanent power supply is supplied via
The green area on the ball coupling is trailer socket pin 9.
aligned with the red mark on the hand-
The power supply that is switched on via the
wheel.
ignition lock is supplied via trailer socket pin
X Pull out the ball coupling downwards.
10.
X Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty.
! You can connect consumers with a power
Information on cleaning and care of the trailer rating of up to 240 W to the permanent
tow hitch can be found at (Y page 213). power supply and up to 180 W to the power
supply that is switched on via the ignition
lock.
Storing the ball coupling
You must not charge a trailer battery using
G Risk of accident the power supply.
Never transport an unsecured ball coupling in The trailer's turn signal lamps are only guar-
the interior of the vehicle. anteed to function when bulbs are used.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be You can obtain further information about
injured by the ball coupling being thrown if installing the trailer electrics from a qualified
you: specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
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150 Displays and operation
Multifunction display
On-board computer and displays
Function
: Standard display menu (Y page 152)
RTyre pressure loss warning (Y page 241)
RASSYST PLUS service interval display (Y page 209)
REngine oil level (Y page 205)
For the Audio 5, the on-board computer displays the Audio and Telephone menus in English.
The language for these menus is not dependent on the language selected for the multifunction
display.
Audio 20, Audio 50 APS and COMAND APS:
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Depending on the audio system fitted, the Audio, Navigation and Telephone menus are
On-board computer and displays
slightly different. The examples given in this Owner's Manual apply to vehicles equipped with
COMAND APS.
26 When current channel ; has been stored, the memory position will also be displayed.
27 Only if no station list is received.
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briefly press the & or * button. APS (see the separate operating instruc-
X To select a track from the track list tions).
(rapid scrolling): press and briefly hold the X Press V or U on the steering wheel
& or * button. to select the Navigation menu.
The current track will not be displayed in
audio AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: Route guidance inactive
external audio source connected).
: Direction of travel
Navigation menu
Displaying navigation instructions
In the Navigation menu: the instructions
from the navigation system appear in the mul-
tifunction display. For more information, see
the separate operating instructions.
Menus and submenus 155
Instrument cluster
Selecting the unit of measurement for dis-
The Settings menu allows you to: tance
Rrestoring the factory settings
The Display unit Speed-/odom. function
Rchanging the instrument cluster settings
allows you to choose whether certain displays
Rchanging the time/date settings28 appear in kilometres or miles.
Rchanging the light settings The selected unit of measurement for dis-
Rchanging the vehicle settings tance applies to:
Rchanging the convenience settings Rthe digital speedometer29
Rthe total distance recorder and the trip
Resetting to factory settings meter
For safety reasons, not all functions will be Rthe trip computer
reset: permanent SPEEDTRONIC can only be Rthe navigation instruction in the Naviga-
set in the Vehicle submenu. The Headlamp tion menu
mode setting in the Lighting submenu is only RSPEEDTRONIC
reset if the vehicle is stationary. X Press V or U on the steering wheel
X Press V or U on the steering wheel
to select the Settings menu.
to select the Settings menu. X Press the & button to select submenus.
X Press and hold the reset button on the left
X Press W or X to select the Inst.
of the instrument cluster for approximately
cluster submenu.
three seconds.
X Press & to select Display unit
A prompt appears in the multifunction dis-
play asking you to confirm by pressing the Speed-/odom..
reset button again. X Press the W or X button to select
km or miles as the unit of measurement for
distance.
X Press the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
28 This function is not available on vehicles with Audio 50 APS, Audio 55 APS or COMAND APS.
29 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the digital speedometer always displays km/h.
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Selecting the language Your vehicle could have the following audio
On-board computer and displays
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Delayed switch-off is reactivated the next ting is selected, the next stored station is
On-board computer and displays
Convenience
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ing in the fuel tank, a vehicle refuelling X Switch on the mobile phone and audio sys-
On-board computer and displays
C appears instead of the range. tem or COMAND APS (see the separate
operating instructions).
Displaying the current fuel consump- Switch on the mobile phone and audio sys-
tion tem (see the separate operating instruc-
tions).
X Press V or U on the steering wheel
X Press V or U on the steering wheel
to select the trip computer menu.
to select the Telephone menu.
X Press & or * to select Consump‐
tion:. You will see one of the following display mes-
The current fuel consumption is displayed. sages in the multifunction display:
RPIN: the mobile phone has been placed in
the mobile phone bracket and the PIN has
not been entered.
X Enter the PIN using the mobile phone, LIN-
GUATRONIC, the audio system or
COMAND APS.
The mobile phone will search for a network.
RReady or the name of the network provider:
the mobile phone has found a network and
is ready to receive.
RNo Service: no network is available.
or
X If you do not want to make a call, press the
~ button.
Redialling
The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialled in the redial memory.
X Press V or U on the steering wheel
to select the Telephone menu.
X Press the 6 button to switch to the
redial memory.
X Press the & or * button to select the
desired name or number.
X Press 6 to start dialling.
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162 Display messages
Display messages
On-board computer and displays
or
X Press the reset button on the instrument cluster (Y page 22).
The display message is cleared.
The multifunction display shows high-priority display messages in red.
You cannot hide display messages of the highest priority. The multifunction display shows
these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been remedied.
Certain display messages are accompanied by an audible warning tone or a continuous tone.
Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in
this Owner's Manual.
When the ignition is switched off, all display messages are deleted apart from some high-
priority display messages. Once the causes of the high-priority display messages have been
rectified, the corresponding display messages are also deleted.
Display messages 163
Safety systems
7 G Risk of injury
If the symbol appears in the multifunction display, a seat belt
buckle has been released on a rear seat while the vehicle is in
motion.
X Ask occupants in the rear to fasten their seat belts.
For further information on the status indicator for the rear seat
belts: (Y page 37).
ESP G Risk of accident
unavailable See ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) is temporarily not available.
Owner's Manual The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example.
The following systems have also been deactivated:
RBAS (Brake Assist)
Rthe steering assistant STEER CONTROL
Rhill start assist
Rthe tyre pressure loss warning system
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164 Display messages
+ G Risk of injury
Restraint system The restraint systems are malfunctioning.
malfunction Con‐ X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
sult workshop
Display messages 165
Brakes
G Risk of accident
ABS and ESP® are temporarily unavailable due to undervoltage.
The battery might not be charging, for example.
The following systems have also been deactivated:
RBAS
Rthe steering assistant STEER CONTROL
Rhill start assist
Rthe tyre pressure loss warning system
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166 Display messages
! You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone also
sounds.
Release parking X Release the parking brake
brake
J G Risk of accident
Check brake fluid There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In addi-
level tion, the red J warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up and a warning tone sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Do not top up the brake fluid. This does not correct the error.
Lights
i Display messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.
Display messages 167
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168 Display messages
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170 Display messages
b The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
Switch off lights X Turn the light switch to $ or c.
or
X If the rear foglamp is switched on: press the light switch in to
the stop.
Engine
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172 Display messages
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Open the bonnet.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
4 Vehicles with a diesel engine: you have added too much engine
oil. There is a risk of damage to the engine or to the catalytic
Engine oil level converter.
Reduce oil level X Have the excess oil siphoned off at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Observe the legal requirements.
4 Vehicles with a petrol engine: the oil pressure is too low. There is
a risk of engine damage.
Engine oil pres‐ X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
sure Stop car,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
turn eng. off
X Apply the parking brake.
X Check the oil level (Y page 205).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 207).
· Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The
water must be drained off.
Clean fuel filter X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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174 Display messages
Driving systems
On-board computer and displays
Park Assist You have just performed a large number of turning or parking
inoperative manoeuvres.
Active Park Assist will become available again after approximately
10 minutes (Y page 136).
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Switch off and restart the engine.
X If the warning message does not disappear: consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
PARKTRONIC is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Tyres
Check tyres The tyre pressure loss warning system generated a display mes-
Then restart Run sage and has not been restarted since.
Flat Indicator X Set the correct tyre pressure in all four tyres.
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system (Y page 241).
Run Flat Indicator The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty.
inoperative X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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176 Display messages
Vehicle
On-board computer and displays
Y G Risk of accident
Power steering mal‐ There is no power assistance for the steering. You will need to use
function See Own‐ more force to steer.
er's Manual STEER CONTROL is also deactivated.
X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Key
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178 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Brakes
Seat belts
7 G Risk of injury
After starting the The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 35).
up. In addition, a warn- The warning tone ceases.
ing tone sounds for up
to 6 seconds.31
G Risk of injury
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. At the same time,
you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly driven faster
than 25 km/h.
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning
ceases.
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180 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Safety systems
On-board computer and displays
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other
systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic trans-
mission, will not be available.
! G Risk of accident
The yellow ABS warning The on-board voltage is too low. ABS has been deactivated due to
lamp is lit while the undervoltage.
engine is running.
Therefore, ESP®, BAS, STEER CONTROL, hill start assist and the
tyre pressure loss warning system, for example, are also deacti-
vated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
X Switch off consumers that are not required, e.g. the rear window
heating or interior lighting.
ABS will be available again as soon as the vehicle's on-board
electrical system voltage increases.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X Have the battery and alternator checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 181
d G Risk of accident
The yellow ESP® warn- ESP® is not available due to a malfunction. ESP® will not stabilise
ing lamp is lit while the the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
engine is running.
The following systems have also been deactivated:
RABS and BAS
Rthe steering assistant STEER CONTROL
Rhill start assist
Rthe tyre pressure loss warning system
+ G Risk of injury
The red SRS warning The restraint systems are malfunctioning. The airbags or belt ten-
lamp is lit while the sioners may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of
engine is running. an accident, not be triggered at all.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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182 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Engine
On-board computer and displays
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may
be running in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
; Vehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel tank has been run dry
The yellow engine diag- (Y page 122).
nostics warning lamp X Start the engine three to four times after refuelling.
lights up while the If the yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp goes out, emer-
engine is running. gency running mode is cancelled. The vehicle need not be
checked.
The yellow reserve fuel The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
warning lamp lights up X Refuel at the nearest filling station.
while the engine is run-
ning.
183
Vehicle equipment Rthe load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
i This Owner's Manual describes all models Ralways place the load against the rear seat
and all standard and optional equipment of backrests or the seat cushions if these
your vehicle available at the time of publi- have been folded forwards.
cation of the Owner's Manual. Country- Rthe maximum load capacity of the stowage
specific differences are possible. Please well under the luggage compartment floor
note that your vehicle may not be equipped is 25 kg.
with all features described. This also Ralways place the load behind unoccupied
Stowing and features
G Risk of poisoning
Keep the tailgate closed when the engine is
running. Otherwise, you could be poisoned by
exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.
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186 Stowage areas
Luggage nets
G Risk of injury
Only place lightweight objects in the luggage
net. Do not use it to transport heavy, sharp-
edged or fragile objects. The luggage net can-
not secure the objects sufficiently in the event
of an accident.
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188 Stowage areas
! Do not operate the lever until you have X Open cable box = and place connec-
pulled out the connector. Operating the tor : inside.
lever will otherwise cause damage to X Close cable box =.
mechanical and electronic components.
X Move the front-passenger seat to its rear- G Risk of injury
most position. The front-passenger seat which has been
X Disconnect connector :. removed contains an active sidebag. Do not
A signal sounds. The lock for lever ; is attach a power source to the connector on the
seat, otherwise the airbag could inflate. Store
released. If the engine is running, the
Stowing and features
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190 Stowage areas
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192 Stowage areas
You can store the seat cushions under the X Press seat belt buckle : on the grooved
variable luggage compartment floor. surface and remove seat belt buckle :
! Vehicles with spare wheel, loudspeaker from holder =.
system or sound system: i When the ignition is switched on, a mes-
You cannot store any seat cushions under sage is displayed for the corresponding
the variable luggage compartment floor. rear seats in the upper multifunction dis-
play. If, for example, both connectors are
Fitting the seat cushions removed, the message: 7No rear
seat belt engaged appears.
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194 Stowage areas
Securing loads in the luggage compart- Rthe load must not protrude above the upper
ment edge of the door trim.
Rlong loads may only be placed low down
and towards the front of the front-
passenger footwell.
! Load restraints must not be fastened to
the front right-hand mounting cup. Other-
wise, the contact switch for the front-
passenger seat could be damaged.
G Risk of injury
Always stow the load so that it does not inter-
fere with driving the vehicle.
Avoid obstructing the driver's line-of-sight.
The load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the door trim if the front-passenger
seat has been removed.
Pad sharp edges for protection. This will
reduce the risk of lacerations and prevent the
load restraints from wearing. X To open: press bag hook : in the direction
of the arrow.
Observe the following notes:
Bag hook : slides out.
X To close: press bag hook : until it
engages.
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196 Stowage areas
Luggage compartment cover i You can fold up the part of the luggage
compartment cover which remains visible.
Important safety notes
G Risk of accident and injury Fitting/removing the luggage compart-
ment cover
The luggage compartment cover is not a
restraint system. Secure the load under the
luggage compartment cover by suitable
means. Make sure that the luggage compart-
ment cover is engaged securely. If luggage is
Stowing and features
! When loading the vehicle, make sure that X To remove: make sure that luggage com-
you do not stack the load in the luggage partment cover : is rolled up.
compartment higher than the lower edge of X Press handle ; on the right underside to
the side windows. Do not place heavy the left.
objects on top of the luggage compartment
X Remove luggage compartment cover :.
cover.
The luggage compartment cover is located X To fit: attach luggage compartment
behind the rear bench seat backrest. cover : to the opening on the left-hand
side.
Extending and retracting the luggage X Press handle ; to the right.
compartment cover X Allow luggage compartment cover : to
engage in the appropriate recess.
EASY-VARIO system
The following functions are combined in the
EASY-VARIO system:
R"Removing the backrest" (Y page 193)
R"Removable front-passenger seat"
(Y page 187)
R"Folding backrest on the front-passenger
X To extend: pull luggage compartment seat" (Y page 189), except on vehicles
cover : back and clip it into the retainers which have electrically adjustable driver
on the left and right. and front-passenger seats, and in conjunc-
X To retract: unhook luggage compartment tion with sports seats
cover : from the retainers on the left and
right and guide it forwards by the grab han-
dle until it is fully retracted.
Stowage areas 197
Stowage well underneath the luggage X To open: retract the luggage compartment
compartment floor cover (Y page 196) and swing the visible
part upwards.
Important safety notes X Pull handle : until it is vertical, then swing
G Warning
Make sure that the stowage compartment is X Press bag hook =(Y page 195).
properly closed if you have stowed items in it. Bag hook = slides out.
In the event of an accident, during heavy brak- X Place luggage compartment floor ; onto
ing or a sudden change of direction, items bag hook =.
may be thrown around the vehicle interior,
causing injury to vehicle occupants.
X To close: press in bag hook = until it
engages.
! The maximum load capacity of the stow- X Swing the luggage compartment floor
age well under the luggage compartment downwards.
floor is 25 kg.
Setting the height of the luggage com-
Opening/closing the luggage compart- partment floor
ment floor
The stowage well under the luggage compart-
ment floor can be increased or decreased in
size as necessary. To do this, you can lock the
floor at two different heights. The upper catch
gives a flat load surface when the rear bench
seat is folded forward.
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198 Features
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
G Risk of accident and injury
An incorrectly secured roof carrier, ski rack or
load could become detached from the vehi-
cle. These objects might then be thrown
around and could injure you or others or X Fold covers : upwards.
cause an accident. Follow the roof carrier/ski X Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
rack manufacturer's installation instructions
age points under covers :.
and special instructions for use.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of
instructions.
gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling.
You must always observe the maximum roof
load of 75 kg. Always adapt your driving style
to the prevailing road, traffic and weather Features
conditions and drive with particular care if the Cup holders
roof is laden.
Important safety notes
G Risk of injury
G Risk of injury
Only use the roof carrier when the roof is
closed. The roof carrier or the load could Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle
endanger the occupants of the vehicle when is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occupants
the roof is open. could be injured by objects being thrown
around if you:
Features 199
: Mirror light
; Bracket
: Cup holders = Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
? Vanity mirror
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
A Mirror cover
! Do not sit or lean on the armrest when it
is folded down as you could otherwise dam- Vanity mirror in the sun visor
age it.
Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor
! Do not fold the armrest up unless the cup is clipped into retainer ; and mirror cover
holder is closed. Otherwise, the cup holder A has been folded up.
could be damaged.
Glare from the side
X Fold down the sun visor.
X Pull the sun visor out of retainer ;.
X Swing the sun visor to the side.
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200 Features
12 V sockets
Points to observe before use
The sockets can be used for accessories with
X To open: pull ashtray : out by its top a maximum power consumption of 180 W
edge. (15 A), e.g. lamps or chargers for mobile
X To remove the insert: pull out the insert phones.
beyond the stop. If you use the sockets for long periods when
X To refit the insert: replace the insert from the engine is switched off, the battery may
above. discharge.
X Press the insert into the bracket until it
engages. Socket in the cockpit
! The socket is not suitable for operating
the electric air pump.
Features 201
Mobile phone
G Risk of accident
Observe the legal requirements of the country
G Risk of injury
X Pull stowage compartment : out using Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and the
the handle edge.
health of others. Using an exterior aerial takes
X Lift up the cover of the socket.
into account current scientific discussions
relating to the possible health risk posed by
Socket in the luggage compartment electromagnetic fields.
The socket is located in the left-hand stowage
To ensure optimum reception quality for
compartment in the luggage compartment.
mobile phones in the vehicle and to minimise
mutual influences between the vehicle elec-
tronics and mobile phones, Mercedes-Benz
recommends the use of an approved exterior
aerial. An exterior aerial conducts the elec-
tromagnetic fields generated by a wireless
device to the exterior of the vehicle; the field
strength within the vehicle interior is lower
than in a vehicle that does not have an exte-
rior aerial.
i There are various mobile phone brackets
that may be fitted to your vehicle; in some
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202 Features
cases, these are country-specific. You can Do not place floormats on top of one another.
obtain these mobile phone brackets from a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The functions and services available when
you use the phone depend on your mobile
phone model and service provider.
X To insert a mobile phone: open the tele-
phone compartment (Y page 186).
Stowing and features
X Pull release lever : on the bonnet. X Raise the bonnet slightly and remove sup-
The bonnet is released. port strut ? from recess =.
X Swing support strut ? down and press it
! Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
not folded away from the windscreen. Oth- into bracket A until it engages.
erwise, you could damage the windscreen X Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
wipers or the bonnet. height of approximately 20 cm.
X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-
erly.
If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force.
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206 Engine compartment
Example: vehicles with a turbo/diesel engine The measurement takes a few seconds. You
Maintenance and care
X Pull oil dipstick : out of the oil dipstick will see one of the following messages in the
tube. multifunction display:
X Wipe off oil dipstick :. REng. oil level OK
X Slowly insert oil dipstick : into the guide RAdd 1.0 litre to reach maximum oil
tube to the stop, and take it out again. level
The oil level is correct if the level is between RAdd 1.5 litres to reach maximum
MIN mark = and MAX mark ;. oil level
X Top up the oil if necessary. R Add 2.0 litres to reach maximum
oil level
Checking the oil level using the on- X Top up the oil if necessary.
board computer If the engine is at normal operating tempera-
On vehicles with a diesel engine, the oil level ture and the Engine oil level Reduce
can be checked using the on-board computer. oil level message appears, the engine oil
On petrol-engine models, the dipstick must level is too high.
be used to check the engine oil level. X Have excess oil siphoned off.
When checking the oil level:
! Do not add too much oil when topping up.
Rpark the vehicle on a level surface. Topping up with too much oil can result in
Rthe engine should be switched off for damage to the engine or the catalytic con-
approximately five minutes if the engine is verter. Have excess oil siphoned off.
at normal operating temperature. If the Switch ignition on to check
X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in engine oil level message appears:
the ignition lock. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X Press the & or * button on the steer- lock.
ing wheel to select the following message:
If the Observe waiting time message
appears:
X If the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature: repeat the measurement after
about five minutes.
If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature (e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly): repeat the measurement
after about 30 minutes.
Engine compartment 207
If the Engine oil level not when i The difference between the minimum
engine on message appears: mark and the maximum mark on the oil
X Switch off the engine. dipstick is approximately 1.2 litres.
X If the engine is at normal operating tem- ! Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
perature: wait about five minutes before above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
carrying out the measurement. much oil has been added. This can lead to
If the engine is not at normal operating damage to the engine or the catalytic con-
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only verter. Have excess oil siphoned off.
started briefly: wait about 30 minutes Further information on engine oil
before carrying out the measurement. (Y page 252).
i If you wish to cancel the measurement, X Replace cap : on the filler neck and
G Risk of injury
The cooling system is pressurised. Therefore,
only unscrew the cap once the engine has
cooled down. The coolant temperature gauge
must display less than 70 † . Otherwise, you
could be scalded if hot coolant escapes.
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208 Engine compartment
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210 Care
Do not aim directly at any of the following: with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
Rtyres lighter fluid.
Rdoor X Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
gaps, roof gaps, joints etc.
Relectrical X Use silicone remover to remove wax.
components
Rbattery ! Do not affix:
Rconnectors
Rstickers
Rlights
Rfilms
Rseals
Rmagnetic plates or similar items
Rtrim elements
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
Rventilation slots damage the paintwork.
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212 Care
screen wipers could otherwise move and X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
injure you. screen.
X Clean the wiper blades carefully using a
! Only fold the windscreen wipers away damp cloth.
from the windscreen when vertical. Other- X Fold the windscreen wipers back again
wise, you will damage the bonnet. before switching on the ignition.
X Clean the inside and outside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning ! Hold the wiper arm securely when folding
agent that is recommended and approved back. The windscreen could be damaged if
by Mercedes-Benz. the wiper arm hits against it suddenly.
! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products, Cleaning the exterior lighting
Maintenance and care
zle. Information about the correct distance X After cleaning, lightly oil or grease posi-
is available from the equipment manufac- tions : to A and the ball coupling recess
turer. of the vehicle.
X Treat the lock with an oil that is acid and
Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes resin-free.
Impurities combined with the effects of road X Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is
grit and corrosive environmental factors may working properly.
cause flash rust to form on the surface. You
! Observe the note on care provided by the
can restore the original shine of the exhaust
trailer manufacturer.
tail pipe by cleaning it regularly, especially in
winter and after washing. i Maintenance of the ball coupling and
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214 Care
! Do not affix the following to plastic surfa- may otherwise become rough and
ces: cracked. Only use leather care agents
that have been tested and approved by
Rstickers
Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain these
Rfilms from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
Rscented oil bottles or similar items a Mercedes-Benz Service centre.
You could otherwise damage the plastic. Rclean artificial leather covers with a cloth
moistened with a solution containing 1%
! Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent
detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid).
or sunscreen to come in contact with the
Rclean cloth covers with a microfibre cloth
plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality
look of the surfaces. moistened with a solution containing 1%
detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid). Rub
X Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free carefully and always wipe entire seat sec-
cloth, e.g. a microfibre cloth. tions to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning the seat to dry afterwards. Cleaning
products recommended and approved by results depend on the type of dirt and
Mercedes-Benz. how long it has been there.
The surface may change colour tempora- Rclean Alcantara® covers with a damp
rily. Wait until the surface is dry again. cloth. Make sure you wipe entire seat
sections to avoid leaving visible lines.
Cleaning real wood and trim strips i Note that regular care is essential to
X Wipe the wooden trim and trim strips with ensure that the appearance and comfort of
a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfibre the covers is retained over time.
cloth.
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning Cleaning the seat belts
products recommended and approved by X Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solu-
Mercedes-Benz. tion.
! Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents ! Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, pol- cleaning agents. Do not dry the seatbelts
ishes or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of at temperatures above 80 † or by exposing
damaging the surface. them to direct sunlight.
215
Breakdown assistance
216 Where will I find...?
Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is located underneath
the front of the driver's seat.
Breakdown assistance
: Jack
; Vehicle tool kit
= Folding wheel chock
The vehicle tool kit contains:
X Pull tab : upwards. RRatchet ring spanner
X Remove fire extinguisher ;.
ROne pair of gloves
i Have the fire extinguisher refilled after RWheel wrench
X Vehicles with ECO start/stop function: a TIREFIT kit from a Mercedes-Benz Service
remove ball coupling stowage well ; and Centre, for example.
ball coupling :. X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
engage first or reverse gear.
X Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC: move the
selector lever to P.
Breakdown assistance
Rthere are cuts or punctures in the tyre contact with TIREFIT immediately.
greater than 4 mm. RIf an allergic reaction occurs, consult a doc-
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified your mouth out thoroughly and drink plenty
specialist workshop which has the necessary of water.
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out RDo not induce vomiting. Consult a doctor
Breakdown assistance
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a RDo not inhale TIREFIT fumes.
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220 Flat tyre
X Screw hose B onto flange C of tyre seal- Do not switch off the tyre inflation com-
ant bottle :. pressor during this phase.
X Place tyre sealant bottle : head down- X Allow the tyre inflation compressor to run
wards into recess = of the tyre inflation for five minutes. The tyre should then have
compressor. attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi).
! Do not operate the tyre inflation com-
pressor for longer than six minutes at a
time without a break. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tyre inflation compressor can be oper-
ated again once it has cooled down.
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
Breakdown assistance
Breakdown assistance
G Risk of accident
X Insert plug ? into the cigarette lighter
If after five minutes a pressure of 180 kPa
socket (Y page 200) or into a 12 V socket (1.8 bar/26 psi) cannot be achieved, the tyre
in your vehicle (Y page 200). is too severely damaged.
X Turn the key to position 1(Y page 107) in
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
the ignition lock. specialist workshop which has the necessary
X Press on/off switch = on the tyre inflation specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
compressor to I. the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom-
The tyre inflation compressor is switched mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
on. The tyre is inflated. Centre for this purpose. In particular, work
i First, TIREFIT is pumped into the tyre. The relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
pressure can briefly rise to approximately tems must be carried out at a qualified spe-
500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi). cialist workshop.
Do not switch off the tyre inflation com-
pressor during this phase. Tyre pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/
X Allow the tyre inflation compressor to run 26 psi) is reached
for five minutes. The tyre should then have X Press the on/off switch on the tyre inflation
attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa compressor to 0.
(1.8 bar/26 psi). The tyre inflation compressor is switched
off.
! Do not operate the tyre inflation com-
X Remove the tyre sealant bottle from the
pressor for longer than six minutes at a
time without a break. It may otherwise wheel.
overheat. ! After use, excess TIREFIT may run out of
The tyre inflation compressor can be oper- the filler hose. This may cause stains.
ated again once it has cooled down. Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has bag which contained the TIREFIT kit.
been achieved after five minutes, see X Stow the tyre sealant bottle, the tyre infla-
(Y page 221). tion compressor and the warning triangle.
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has X Pull away immediately.
not been achieved after five minutes, see
(Y page 221).
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G Risk of accident
Do not exceed the maximum speed of
80 km/h.
The "max. 80 km/h" label must be affixed in
the driver's field of vision.
The vehicle's handling characteristics may be
affected.
(1.3 bar/20 psi), the tyre is too severely dam- next to pressure gauge F.
aged. Do not drive any further. Consult a X Stow the tyre sealant bottle, the tyre infla-
qualified specialist workshop which has the tion compressor and the warning triangle.
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to X Drive to the nearest workshop and have the
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz
tyre changed there.
recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
X Have the tyre sealant bottle replaced as
Service Centre for this purpose. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related soon as possible at a qualified specialist
systems must be carried out at a qualified workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service
specialist workshop. Centre.
H Environmental note
X Correct the tyre pressure if it is still at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/20 psi) (for the values, Have the used tyre sealant bottle disposed of
see the fuel filler flap). professionally, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
X To increase the tyre pressure: switch on
the tyre inflation compressor. X Have the tyre sealant bottle replaced every
four years at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Never operate the vehicle with more than one Securing the vehicle to prevent it from
emergency spare wheel/spare wheel that dif- rolling away
fers in size. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock,
Only use an emergency spare wheel/spare it can be found in the vehicle tool kit
wheel of a differing size briefly. (Y page 217).
When using an emergency spare wheel you The folding wheel chock is an additional
must not exceed the maximum speed of securing measure to prevent the vehicle from
80 km/h. rolling away, for example when changing a
wheel.
G Risk of accident
Have the emergency spare wheel/spare
wheel replaced with a new wheel as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop
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which has the necessary specialist knowledge
and tools to carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or
on safety-related systems must be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
X Fold both plates upwards :.
i Vehicles without an emergency spare
X Fold out lower plate ;.
wheel/spare wheel are not equipped with
a tyre-change tool kit at the factory. For X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into
more information on which tools are the openings in base plate =.
required to perform a wheel change on your
X On level ground: place chocks or other
vehicle, e.g. wheel chock, centring pin or
suitable items under the front and rear of
wheel wrench, consult a Mercedes-Benz
the wheel that is diagonally opposite the
Service Centre.
wheel you wish to change.
X Prepare the vehicle as described
(Y page 218).
X On downhill gradients: place chocks or
other suitable items in front of the wheels
X Take the "Minispare" emergency spare
of the front and rear axle.
wheel or the spare wheel out of the stow-
age well under the luggage compartment
floor. Raising the vehicle
X Remove the following items from the left-
G Risk of injury
hand stowage compartment behind the The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle
rear seat backrest: briefly for wheel changes.
Rthe vehicle tool kit
The vehicle must be placed on stands if you
Rthe folding wheel chock
intend to work under it.
Rthe jack
Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm,
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling non-slip, level surface. Do not use wooden
away. blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay.
The vehicle could otherwise slip off the jack
and seriously injure you.
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G Risk of accident
If you fail to position the jack correctly, the Vehicles with chrome wheels
vehicle may:
X Vehicles with chrome wheels: take
Rslip off the jack removal tool : out of the vehicle docu-
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G Risk of accident
If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you must
not drive the vehicle any further. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre or Service 24h for this pur-
X Position jack A at jacking point ?. pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or
on safety-related systems must be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
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G Risk of accident
Only use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety rea-
sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wheel bolts which have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the
respective wheel. Other wheel bolts could
work loose or damage the brake system.
X Make sure that the base of the jack is posi- Do not tighten the wheel bolts completely
tioned directly under the jacking point. while the vehicle is still jacked up. The vehicle
X Turn ratchet ring spanner B until jack A could topple off the jack.
sits completely on jacking point ? and the X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground. surfaces.
X Turn ratchet ring spanner B until the tyre
is raised a maximum of three centimetres
from the ground.
Removing a wheel
X Unscrew the wheel bolts.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
The threads of the wheel bolts and wheel
hubs could otherwise be damaged when
the bolts are tightened.
X Remove the wheel. X Slide the emergency spare wheel/spare
wheel onto the wheel hub and push it on.
Fitting a new wheel X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-
ger-tight.
G Risk of accident
Replace damaged or corroded wheel bolts.
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Ryou see smoke and smell rubber. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if
RESP® is intervening constantly.
you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for
a long period of time.
Rthere are tears in the sidewalls of the tyre.
After driving in run-flat mode, you must have G Risk of injury
the wheel(s) checked for damage at a quali- Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
fied specialist workshop which has the nec- tective measures when handling batteries.
essary specialist knowledge and tools to carry Risk of explosion
out the work required. The faulty tyre must be
replaced in every case.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Fire, naked flames and
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
smoking are prohibited
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or
when handling the battery.
on safety-related systems must be carried out
Avoid creating sparks.
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at a qualified specialist workshop.
Battery acid is caustic.
i When replacing one or all tyres, make Avoid contact with the skin,
sure that you only use tyres marked eyes or clothing.
MOExtended and of the specified size for Wear suitable protective
the vehicle. clothing, in particular
gloves, an apron and a face
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
mask.
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi- Immediately rinse acid
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit splashes off with clean
if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat water. Consult a doctor if
properties, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit necessary.
can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Wear eye protection.
Service Centre.
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For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- vehicle interior. It is located in the footwell in
mends that you only use batteries which have front of the front seat on the right-hand side
been tested and approved for your vehicle by of the vehicle when viewed in the direction of
Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide travel.
increased impact protection to prevent vehi- X Apply the parking brake and on vehicles
cle occupants from suffering acid burns
with AUTOTRONIC, shift the transmission
should the battery be damaged in the event
to position P.
of an accident.
X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g.
To prevent acid burns, observe the following
radio, blower, etc.).
safety notes when handling batteries:
X Turn the key to position 0 (Y page 107) in
Rdo not lean over the battery.
the ignition lock and remove it.
Rdo not place any metal objects on a battery.
Otherwise, you could cause a short circuit
and the battery's gas mixture could ignite.
Rmake sure that you do not create an elec-
trostatic charge, e.g. by wearing synthetic
clothing or as a result of friction on fabrics.
Therefore, you should not pull or slide the
battery over carpets or other synthetic
materials.
Rnever touch the battery first. To discharge
a possible electrostatic charge, step out of
the vehicle first and touch the bodywork. X Remove the floormat.
Rdo not wipe the battery using a cloth. The
X Remove retaining screw : by turning it
battery may explode as a result of electro-
anti-clockwise, e.g. by using a coin.
static charge or due to flying sparks.
X Lift up cover ;.
! Switch off the engine and remove the key X Remove filter box :.
before disconnecting the terminal clamps
from the battery. Otherwise, you may i Information on disconnecting the battery
destroy electronic components, such as (Y page 229).
the alternator.
Battery 229
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terminal clamp disconnection/connection Only charge the battery in a well-ventilated
order and never mix up the terminal area. As the battery is being charged, gases
clamps. You may otherwise damage the can escape and generate minor explosions.
vehicle electronics. This could injure you and other persons or
cause damage to the paintwork or acid cor-
rosion on the vehicle.
You can obtain information about battery
chargers which allow the battery to be
charged while still installed from a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
G Risk of injury
There is a risk of acid burns during the charg-
ing process due to the gases which escape
: Positive terminal from the battery. Do not lean over the battery
; Battery during the charging process.
= Negative terminal
G Risk of injury
X Remove the negative terminal clamp from
Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with the
the battery.
skin, eyes or clothing.
X Remove the cover from the positive termi-
nal clamp. ! Only charge the installed battery with a
X Remove the positive terminal clamp from battery charger which has been tested and
the battery. approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery
X Remove the breather hose from the side of chargers allow the battery to be charged
the battery. while still installed.
! Only use battery chargers with a maxi-
mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
X Read the battery charger's operating
instructions before charging the battery.
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Jump-starting
G Risk of injury
There is a risk of acid burns when jump-starting a vehicle due to the gases which escape from
the battery. Do not lean over the battery while the engine is being jump-started.
G Risk of explosion
Gases escaping from the battery during jump-starting may cause minor explosions. Avoid cre-
ating sparks. Keep naked flames away from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions when handling batteries. You will find these under "Battery" in
the index.
! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may dam-
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age the catalytic converter32 and create a risk of fire.
Do not use a rapid-charging device to start the engine.
Make sure the jump leads are not damaged.
Make sure the jump leads are not touching any other metal objects when they are connected
to the battery.
If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle
or from a second battery using jump leads.
Observe the following points:
X The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible,
jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
X Only jump-start the vehicle when the engine is cold and the catalytic converter system has
cooled down33 .
X Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
X Jump-starting may only be performed from batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
X Only use jump leads which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
X Make sure that the jump leads cannot come into contact with parts, such as the pulley or
the fan. These parts move when the engine is started and while it is running.
X If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected
for a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the empty battery a little.
i Jump leads and further information about jump-starting can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, for example.
X Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Manual transmission: engage neutral.
X AUTOTRONIC: shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.).
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Position number A identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-
starting device.
X Remove the cover from positive terminal :.
X Connect positive terminal : on your vehicle to positive terminal ; of donor battery A
using the jump lead, beginning with your own battery.
X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
X Connect negative terminal = of donor battery A to negative terminal ? of your vehicle
using the jump lead, connecting the jump lead to donor battery A first.
X Start the engine.
X First, remove the jump lead from negative terminal ? and negative terminal =, then from
positive terminal : and positive terminal ;, each time disconnecting from the battery on
your own vehicle first.
X Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Rthe engine is not running. The battery must be connected and charged.
Rthere is a brake system malfunction. Otherwise, you:
Rthere is a malfunction in the power supply Rcannot turn the key in the ignition lock to
or the vehicle's electrical system. position 2
The power steering and the brake force boos- Rcannot shift to position N on vehicles with
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weight must not exceed the maximum per- (Y page 53) before the vehicle is towed.
missible gross vehicle weight of your vehicle.
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234 Towing and tow-starting
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Rthe engine has cooled down.
X Release the parking brake.
Rthe catalytic converters have cooled down.
! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels X Remove the rigid towing bar or towing rope.
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle X Remove the towing eye (Y page 234).
such as axle or steering components. Oth- X Switch off the hazard warning lamps.
erwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
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i This Owner's Manual describes all models ROnly fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and all standard and optional equipment of and make.
your vehicle available at the time of publi- ROnly fit tyres of the correct size onto the
cation of the Owner's Manual. Country- wheels.
specific differences are possible. Please RAfter fitting new tyres, run them in at mod-
note that your vehicle may not be equipped erate speeds for the first 100 km as they
with all features described. This also only reach their full performance after this
applies to safety-relevant systems and distance.
functions. RDo not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (aquaplaning).
Important safety notes
RWhile driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteris-
G Risk of accident
tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may indi-
Tyres, wheels or accessories which have not cate that the wheels or tyres are damaged.
been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your If you suspect that a tyre is defective,
vehicle or are not used as they should be, can reduce your speed immediately. Stop the
Tyres and wheels
impair driving safety. As a result, you could vehicle as soon as possible to check the
cause an accident. Before purchasing and wheels and tyres for damage. Hidden tyre
using them, enquire about their suitability, damage could also be causing the unusual
legal stipulations and factory recommenda- handling characteristics. If you find no
tions at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. signs of damage, have the wheels and tyres
examined at a specialist workshop, for
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
example at a Mercedes-Benz Service
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
Centre.
previous damage cannot always be detec-
RWhen parking your vehicle, make sure that
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle the tyres do not get deformed by the kerb
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive
fit used tyres if you have no information over kerbs, speed humps or similar eleva-
about their previous usage. tions, try to do so slowly and at an obtuse
angle. Otherwise, the tyres, particularly the
Modification work on the brake system and sidewalls, can get damaged.
wheels is not permitted, nor is the use of
spacer plates or brake dust shields. This inva-
lidates the General Operating Permit for the Maintenance and care of wheels and
vehicle. tyres
i Further information about tyres and Checking wheels and tyres
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. RRegularly check the wheels and tyres of
your vehicle for damage (e.g. cuts, punctu-
res, tears, bulges on tyres and deformation,
cracks or severe corrosion on wheels), at
least every 14 days, as well as after driving
Tyre pressure 239
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G Risk of accident
Tyres and wheels
Driving with tyre pressure that is too high or The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn
too low can: you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the
Rshorten the service life of the tyres tyre is penetrated by a foreign object.
Rcause increased tyre damage In the event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring
Rhave a negative effect on handling charac- the vehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Do
teristics and thus the driving safety (e.g. by not make any sudden steering movements
causing aquaplaning) when doing so.
i The tyre pressure values given for low The function of the tyre pressure loss warning
loads are minimum values which offer you system is limited or delayed if:
good ride comfort characteristics. Rsnow chains are fitted to your vehicle's
However, you can also use the values given tyres.
for higher loads. These are permissible and Rroad conditions are wintry.
will not adversely affect the running of the Ryou are driving on sand or gravel.
vehicle.
Ryou adopt a very sporty driving style (cor-
H Environmental note nering at high speeds or driving with high
Check the tyre pressure regularly, at least rates of acceleration).
every 14 days. Ryou are towing a very heavy or large trailer.
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242 Interchanging the wheels
A tyre with insufficient pressure results in You may fit an emergency spare wheel/spare
vehicle instability when driving, thus increas- wheel against the direction of rotation.
ing the risk of an accident. Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the emer-
X Make sure that the key is in position 2 gency spare wheel/spare wheel.
(Y page 107) in the ignition lock.
X Press and hold the V or U button on
the multifunction steering wheel until the Interchanging the wheels
standard display appears in the multifunc-
tion display (Y page 152). G Risk of accident
X Press the * or & button until the Interchange the front and rear wheels only if
Run Flat Indicator Menu: press R- they have the same dimensions: for example
button message appears in the multifunc- size, offset, etc.
tion display. After every wheel interchange/change, have
X Press the reset button on the instrument the tightening torque checked at a qualified
cluster. specialist workshop that has the necessary
The Restart Run Flat Indicat.? mes- specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
sage appears in the multifunction display. the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Tyres and wheels
If you wish to confirm the restart: Centre for this purpose. In particular, work
X Press the W button. relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
The Run Flat Indicator restarted tems must be carried out at a qualified spe-
message appears in the multifunction dis- cialist workshop.
play. The wheels could work loose if they are not
After a teach-in period, the tyre pressure tightened to a torque of 130 Nm.
loss warning system will monitor the set For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
tyre pressures of all four tyres. mends that you only use wheel bolts of the
If you wish to cancel the restart: correct size which have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
X Press the X button.
or The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres
X Wait until the Restart Run Flat Indi‐ differ, depending on the operating conditions.
cat.? message goes out. Interchange the wheels before a clear wear
The tyre pressure values stored at the last pattern has formed on the tyres. Front tyres
restart will continue to be monitored. typically wear more on the shoulders and the
rear tyres in the centre.
On vehicles that have the same size front and
Direction of rotation rear wheels, you can interchange the wheels
every 5000 km to 10,000 km depending on
Tyres with a specified direction of rotation the degree of tyre wear. Do not reverse the
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk direction of tyre rotation.
of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben- Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and
efits if the correct direction of rotation is the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel
observed. is interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and,
An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates if necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss
its correct direction of rotation. warning system or the tyre pressure monitor.
Wheel and tyre combinations 243
! If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre Further information about tyres, wheels
pressure monitor, there are electronic and approved combinations can be
components in the wheels. obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Fitting tools must not be used in the area Centre.
of the valve. Otherwise, the electronic com- ! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
ponents could be damaged. recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
Always have the tyres replaced at a quali- previous damage cannot always be detec-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes- ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Benz Service Centre. Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
Wheel and tyre combinations about their previous usage.
Please bear the following in mind i You will find a table of tyre pressures on
the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap.
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
For further information on tyre pressure,
ommends that you only use tyres and
see (Y page 239).
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi- i Notes on the vehicle equipment – always
cle. fit the vehicle:
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244 Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres
Both axles
B 160 / B 16034
B 180 / B 18034
R15 Summer tyres 195/65 R15 91 T
Winter tyres 195/65 R15 91 T M+Si
Wheels 6 J x 15 H2 ET 44
R16 Summer tyres 205/55 R16 91 H
Winter tyres 205/55 R16 91 H M+S i
Wheels 6 J x 16 H2 ET 46
R17 Summer tyres35 215/45 R17 87 V
Wheels 7 J x 17 H2 ET 49
Tyres and wheels
Both axles
B 180 CDI B 200 Turbo
B 200 / B 200 CDI
R16 Summer tyres 205/55 R16 91 H 205/55 R16 91 V
Winter tyres 205/55 R16 91 H M+S i 205/55 R16 91 H M+S i
Wheels 6 J x 16 H2 ET 46 6 J x 16 H2 ET 46
R17 Summer tyres35 215/45 R17 87 V 215/45 R17 87 V
Wheels 7 J x 17 H2 ET 49 7 J x 17 H2 ET 49
MOExtended tyres
Both axles
All models
R16 Winter tyres36, 37 195/55 R16 87 H M+SiMOExtended
Light-alloy wheels 6 J x 16 H2 ET 46
34 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 Use of snow chains only permitted as a pull-away aid.
36 Tyreswith run-flat characteristics and only in conjunction with an activated tyre pressure loss warning
system.
37 Not on steel wheels.
Wheel and tyre combinations 245
Both axles
All models
R17 Summer 215/45 R17 87 V MOExtended
tyres36, 37, 38
Light-alloy wheels 7 J x 17 H2 ET 54
AMG equipment
Both axles
All models
R18 Summer tyres39 215/40 R 18 89 W XL
Light-alloy wheels 7 J x 18 H2 ET 49
36 Tyreswith run-flat characteristics and only in conjunction with an activated tyre pressure loss warning
system.
37 Not on steel wheels.
38 Snow chains only permitted as a pull-away aid.
39 Use of snow chains only permitted as a pull-away aid.
40 Use of snow chains not permitted.
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Technical data
248 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
quality as new parts. For these, the same war- tions intended for use with the basic wiring.
ranty applies as for new parts. Be sure to observe the manufacturer's addi-
tional instructions when installing the fittings.
Always specify the vehicle identification num-
! Have aftermarket radio frequency trans-
ber (VIN) (Y page 250) and the engine num-
mitting equipment installed at a qualified
ber (Y page 251) when ordering genuine
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz rec-
Mercedes-Benz parts.
ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose.
Vehicle electronics The transmission output at the aerial base
must not exceed the maximum values below.
Tampering with the engine electron-
ics Waveband Maximum trans-
mission output
G Risk of accident (PEAK)
Only have work on the engine electronics and
related components carried out at a qualified
Short wave (f < 100 W
specialist workshop which has the necessary
54 MHz)
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out 4 m waveband 30 W
the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service 2 m waveband 50 W
Centre for this purpose. In particular, work Trunked radio/Tetra 35 W
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified spe- 70 cm waveband 35 W
Technical data
cialist workshop. Otherwise, the vehicle's
GSM 900/AMPS 10 W
roadworthiness could be affected.
GSM 1800 10 W
! Only have maintenance work on the
engine electronics and its associated parts, UMTS 10 W
such as control units, sensors and connec-
tor leads, carried out at a qualified special- The following aerial positions may be used if
ist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service RF transmitters have been properly installed:
Centre. Vehicle components may other-
wise wear more quickly and the vehicle's
operating permit may be invalidated.
G Risk of injury
Incorrect retrofitting of RF transmitters can
lead to increased electromagnetic radiation in
the vehicle interior. Using an exterior aerial
X Open the front right-hand door.
takes into account current scientific discus-
You will see vehicle identification plate :.
sions relating to the possible health hazards
that may result from electromagnetic fields.
Have aftermarket radio frequency transmit-
ting equipment installed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose.
Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the crank-
case. More information can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Technical data
E Paint code relevant section.
You can recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
Vehicle identification number (VIN) tion on the containers:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
In addition to being stamped on the vehicle
RMB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle Other designations or recommendations that
body. It is located on the bulkhead in the relate to a level of quality or a specification in
engine compartment. accordance with an MB Sheet number (such
as MB 229.5) have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
G Risk of injury
When handling, storing and disposing of any
service products, please observe the relevant
regulations, as you could otherwise endanger
yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
X Open the bonnet (Y page 204). To protect your health, do not allow service
You will see vehicle identification number products to come into contact with your eyes
(VIN) :. or open wounds. See a doctor immediately if
any service product is swallowed.
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252 Service products and capacities
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in Please bear the following in mind
the following situations: The quality of engine oils is decisive for the
Rat very low temperatures function and service life of an engine. After
Rin urban traffic extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves
Ron short trips
engine oils which correspond to the current
technical standard.
Rwhen towing a trailer
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
Rin mountainous terrain
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines.
Service products and capacities 253
Further information on tested and approved i If the engine oils listed in the table are not
engine oils can be obtained from any available, you may add a maximum of 1.0 l
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Mercedes- of the following engine oils, once only, until
Benz recommends that you have the oil the next oil change:
change carried out at a Mercedes-Benz Rvehicles with a petrol engine: MB
Service Centre. Mercedes-Benz approval is Approval 229.1 or ACEA A3
indicated on the oil container by the inscrip-
Rvehicles with a diesel engine: MB
tion "MB Approval" and the corresponding
designation, e.g. MB Approval 229.51. Approval 229.1 or ACEA C3
The table shows which engines oil have been
Capacities
approved for your vehicle.
The following values refer to an oil change
Petrol engines MB Approval
including the oil filter.
B 160 229.3, 229.31, Vehicle model Replacement
B 16043 229.5, 229.51 amount with oil fil-
B 180 ter
B 18043 B 160 5.0 l
B 200 B 16045
B 200 TURBO B 180
B 18045
Diesel engines MB Approval B 200
Technical data
Vehicles without a diesel particle fil- B 200 TURBO
ter44 B 180 CDI 5.4 l
B 180 CDI 228.3, 228.5, B 200 CDI
B 200 CDI 228.51, 229.3,
229.31, 229.5, Additives
229.51
! Do not use additives in engine oil. This
Vehicles with a diesel particle filter could damage the engine.
B 180 CDI 228.51,
229.31, 229.51 Engine oil viscosity
B 200 CDI
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
You can call up an overview of approved of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
engine oils on the Internet at this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter- means that it is thin.
ing the designation, e.g. 229.5. Engine oil selection is based on the respective
outside temperatures and in accordance with
the SAE classification (viscosity). The table
below shows you which SAE classifications
are to be used. The low-temperature proper-
ties of engine oils can be significantly
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44 Only for certain countries.
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If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low, also consult a Mercedes-Benz Service
vapour pockets may form in the brake system Centre.
when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when
driving downhill). This would impair braking ! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
efficiency. even in countries where high temperatures
You should have the brake fluid renewed at prevail.
regular intervals. The brake fluid change inter- Otherwise, the cooling system will not be
vals can be found in the Service Booklet. sufficiently protected from corrosion, and
the boiling point will be too low.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes- If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
Benz. Information about approved brake flu- the correct concentration, the boiling point of
ids can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz the coolant will be around 130 †.
Service Centre.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
i There is usually a notice in the engine tion in the engine cooling system should:
compartment to remind you when the next Rbe at least 50%. This will protect the engine
brake fluid change is due. cooling system against freezing down to
around -37 †.
Rnot exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to - 45 †); otherwise, heat will not be
dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with
equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom-
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Technical data
Vehicle weights
Unladen weight (in accordance with EC Vehicle weights
directive)47
Unladen weight (in 1320 kg
Manual transmis- - accordance with
sion EC directive)
AUTOTRONIC 1350 kg The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
The unladen weight includes the driver tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel increase the unladen weight and reduce the
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment maximum payload.
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. Maximum roof 75 kg
load
46 The values specified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension.
47 Missing values were not available at time of going to print.
48 The values specified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension.
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Vehicle weights
Vehicle weights
Unladen weight (in accordance with EC
directive)49 Unladen weight (in 1330 kg
accordance with
Manual transmis- - EC directive)
sion
The unladen weight includes the driver
AUTOTRONIC - (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
The unladen weight includes the driver tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel increase the unladen weight and reduce the
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment maximum payload.
increase the unladen weight and reduce the Maximum roof 75 kg
maximum payload. load
Maximum boot 100 kg
load
Vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 250).
Technical data
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. maximum payload.
51 The values specified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension.
52 Missing values were not available at time of going to print.
53 The values specified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension.
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258 Vehicle data
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. maximum payload.
54 The values specified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension.
55 The values specified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension.
Trailer tow hitch 259
Tailgate opening dimensions ! If you have a trailer tow hitch fitted retro-
spectively without changing the electric
radiator fan and the cooling system com-
ponents, the braked and unbraked total
towing weight (trailer weight plus load
weight) is reduced to a maximum of 400 kg.
If higher towing weights are used, this can
result in damage to your vehicle's engine.
Any damage that may occur is not covered
by the warranty or the implied warranty.
Therefore, ensure that you always comply
with the maximum total towing weight
(max. 400 kg).
: Opening height
; Maximum headroom56
: ;
1980 – 1981 mm
Technical data
Trailer tow hitch
Installation dimensions
G Risk of accident
Only have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz : Anchorage points
recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz ; Overhang dimension
Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, = Rear axle centre line
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
systems must be carried out at a qualified
overhang dimension is 749 mm.
specialist workshop.
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Trailer loads
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58 At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill.
59 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load.
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