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Setting (climate control) .................. 96
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 162
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 164
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 260
Checking manually ........................ 260
Display message ............................ 183
Maximum ....................................... 259
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 244
Notes ............................................. 258
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 244
Recommended ............................... 257
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 261
Function/notes ............................. 260
General notes ................................ 260
Important safety notes .................. 260
Restarting ...................................... 262
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Warning message .......................... 262
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 241
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 242
Important safety notes .................. 242
Storage location ............................ 241
Tire pressure not reached .............. 244
Tire pressure reached .................... 244
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 272
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 270
Bar (definition) ............................... 270
Changing a wheel .......................... 272
Characteristics .............................. 270
Checking ........................................ 255
Curb weight (definition) ................. 271
Definition of terms ......................... 270
Direction of rotation ...................... 273
Display message ............................ 183
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 272
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 270
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 270
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 271 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 271
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 271
Important safety notes .................. 254
Increased
vehi
cle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 271
Information on driving .................... 254
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 271
Labeling (overview) ........................ 267
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 272
Load index ..................................... 269
Load index (definition) ................... 271
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 271
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 271
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 271
Maximum tire load ......................... 269
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 271
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 272
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 272
Replacing ....................................... 272
Service life ..................................... 255
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 272
Speed rating (definition) ................ 271
Storing ........................................... 273
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 270
Summer tires in winter .................. 256
Temperature .................................. 267
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 272
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 272
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 272
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 271
Tire size (data) ............................... 277
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 267
Tire tread ....................................... 255
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 272
Total load limit (definition) ............. 272
Traction ......................................... 266
Traction (definition) ....................... 272
Tread wear ..................................... 266
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XRemove dirt immediately, wherepossible,
while avoidin grubbing to ohard.
XSoak insec tremain swit hinsec tremove rand
rinse off th etreated areas afterwards .
XSoak bird droppings withwater and rinse off
th etreated areas afterwards .
XRemove coolant, brakefluid ,tree resin, oils ,
fuel sand greases by rubbing gentl ywit h a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighte r
fluid .
XUse tar remove rto remove tar stains.
XUse silicon eremove rto remove wax.
If water no longer forms "beads "on th epain t
surface, use th epain tcar eproducts recommen -
ded and approve dby Mercedes-Benz. This is th e
cas eapproximately every three to fiv emonths,
depending on th eclimat econdition sand th e
car eproduc tused.
If dirt has penetrated th epain tsurfac eor if th e
pain thas become dull, th epain tcleane rrecom-
mended and approve dby Mercedes-Ben z
should be used.
Do no tuse these car eproducts in th esun or on
th ehoo dwhile th ehoo dis hot .
XUseasuitable touch-up stick ,e.g. MB Touch-
Up Stick ,to repair slight damag eto th epaint-
wor kquickly and provisionally.
Matte finish care
!Never polis hth evehicl eor th eligh talloy
wheels. Polishin gcauses th efinish to shine.
!The followin gmay caus eth epain tto
become shin yand thus reduce th ematte
effect:
Rstron grubbing of th epaintwork wit h
unsuitable materials
Rfrequen tuse of automatic car washe s
Rwashing thevehicl ein direct sunligh t
!Never use paintcleaner, buffing or polishin g
products ,or glos spreserver ,e.g. wax. These
products are only suitable for high-gloss sur -
faces. Their use on vehicles wit hmatte finish
leads to considerable surfac edamag e(shiny,
mottled areas).
Always hav epaintwork repairs carrie dout at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Do no tuse wash program swit h a hot wax
treatmen tunder any circumstances. Observ
ethese note sif your vehicl ehas aclear
matte finish. This will help you to avoi ddamag e
to th epaintwork due to incorrec ttreatment.
These note salso apply to ligh talloy wheels wit h
a clear matte finish.
iThe vehicl eshould preferably be washe dby
han dusin g asoftsponge, car shampoo and
plenty of water.
iUse only insec tremove rand car shampoo
from th erange of recommended and
approve dMercedes-Benz car eproducts .
Cleaning the vehicle parts
Cleaning the wheels
GWARNIN G
The water je tfrom acircular je tnozzle (dir t
blasters )can caus einvisible exterio rdamag e
to th etires or chassi scomponents. Compo-
nent sdamaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is aris kof an accident.
Do no tuse powe rwashers wit hcircular je t
nozzles to clean th evehicle. Hav edamaged
tires or chassi scomponent sreplace dimme-
diately.
!Do no tuse acidic whee lcleaning products
to remove brak edust .This could damag e
whee lbolt sand brak ecomponents.
!Do no tpark th evehicl efor an extended
period straight after cleaning it ,particularly
after having cleane dth ewheels wit hwhee l
cleaner. Whee lcleaners could caus e
increased corrosio nof th ebrak edisc sand
brak epads/linings. Fo rthis reason ,you
should driv efor afew minute safter cleaning .
Braking heat sth ebrak edisc sand th ebrak e
pads/linings, thus dryin gthem. The vehicl e
can then be parked.
Cleaning the windows
GWARNIN G
You could become trapped by th ewindshield
wiper sif they start moving while cleaning th e
windshield or wiper blades. There is aris kof
injury.
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Maintenance and care

XWipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free
cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
XHeavy soiling:use care and cleaning prod-
ucts recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
The surface may change color temporarily.
Wait until the surface is dry again.
Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or
selector lever
XThoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use
leather care agents that have been recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele-
ments
!Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, polishes
or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of damag- ing the surface.
!Do not use chrome polish on trim pieces.
The trim pieces have a chrome look but are
mostly made of anodized aluminum and can
lose their shine if chrome polish is used. Use
a damp, lint-free cloth instead when cleaning
the trim pieces.
If the chrome-plated trim pieces are very
dirty, you can use a chrome polish. If you are
unsure as to whether the trim pieces are
chrome-plated or not, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
XWipe the wooden trim and trim pieces with a
damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
XHeavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod-
ucts recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the seat covers
General notes
!Do not use a microfiber cloth to clean covers
made out of real leather, artificial leather or
DINAMICA. If used often, these can damage
the cover.
iNote that regular care is essential to ensure
that the appearance and comfort of the cov-
ers is retained over time.
Genuine leather seat covers
!To retain the natural appearance of the
leather, observe the following cleaning
instructions:
RClean genuine leather covers carefully with a damp cloth and then wipe the covers
down with a dry cloth.
RMake sure that the leather does not
become soaked. It may otherwise become
rough and cracked.
ROnly use leather care agents that have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. You can obtain these from a qualified
specialist workshop.
Leather is a natural product.
It exhibits natural surface characteristics, for
example:
Rdifferences in the texture
Rmarks caused by growth and injury
Rslight nuances of color
These are characteristics of leather and not
material defects.
Seat covers of other materials
!Observe the following when cleaning:
Rclean artificial leather covers with a cloth
moistened with a solution containing 1%
detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid).
Rclean cloth covers with a microfiber cloth
moistened with a solution containing 1%
detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid). Rub
carefully and always wipe entire seat sec-
tions to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave
the seat to dry afterwards. Cleaning results
depend on the type of dirt and how long it
has been there.
Rclean DINAMICA covers with a damp cloth.
Make sure that you wipe entire seat sec-
tions to avoid leaving visible lines.
Cleaning the seat belts
GWARNING
Seat belts can become severely weakened if
bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat
belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the event of an accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or fatal injury.
Never bleach or dye the seat belts.
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Maintenance and care
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires
with regards to tread quality, tire traction and
temperature characteristics. The quality grad-
ing assessment is made by the manufacturer
following specifications from the U.S. govern-
ment. The ratings are molded into the sidewall ofthe tire.
Recommended tire pressures
The recommended tire pressure applies to the
tires mounted at the factory.
The Tire and Loading Information placard con-
tains the recommended tire pressures for cold
tires on a fully loaded vehicle and for the maxi-
mum permissible vehicle speed.
The tire pressure table contains the recommen-
ded pressures for cold tires for various operat-
ing conditions, i.e. differing load and speed con-
ditions.
Increased vehicle weight due to optional
equipment
The combined weight of all standard and
optional equipment available for the vehicle,
regardless of whether it is actually installed on
the vehicle or not.
Rim
This is the part of the wheel on which the tire is
mounted.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The GAWR is the maximum gross axle weight
rating. The actual load on an axle must never
exceed the gross axle weight rating. The gross
axle weight rating can be found on the vehicle
identification plate on the B-pillar on the driver's
side.
Speed rating
The speed rating is part of the tire identification.
It specifies the speed range for which the tire is
approved.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
The gross vehicle weight includes the weight of
the vehicle including fuel, tools, the spare wheel,
accessories installed, occupants, luggage and
the drawbar noseweight, if applicable. The gross
vehicle weight must not exceed the gross vehi-
cle weight rating GVWR as specified on the vehi-
cle identification plate on the B-pillar on the
driver's side.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross
weight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of the
vehicle including all accessories, occupants,
fuel, luggage and the drawbar n
oseweight, if
applicable). The gross vehicle weight rating is
specified on the vehicle identification plate on
the B-pillar on the driver's side.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The maximum weight is the sum of:
Rthe curb weight of the vehicle
Rthe weight of the accessories
Rthe load limit
Rthe weight of the factory installed optional
equipment
Kilopascal (kPa)
Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa corre-
sponds to 1 psi. Another unit for tire pressure is
bar. 100 kilopascals (kPa) are the equivalent of
1 bar.
Load index
In addition to the load-bearing index, the load
index may also be imprinted on the sidewall of
the tire. This specifies the load-bearing capacity
more precisely.
Curb weight
The weight of a vehicle with standard equipment
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant. It also includes the air-conditioning sys-
tem and optional equipment if these are instal-
led in the vehicle, but does not include passen-
gers or luggage.
Maximum load rating
The maximum tire load is the maximum permis-
sible weight in kilograms or lbs for which a tire is
approved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure
Maximum permissible tire pressure for one tire.
Maximum load on one tire
Maximum load on one tire. This is calculated by dividing the maximum axle load of one axle by
two.
All about wheels and tires271
Wheels and tires
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from the data shown here. You can find the
data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle
identification plate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
XSlide the right-hand front seat to its rearmost
position.
XFold floor covering:upwards.
You will see VIN ;.
The VIN can be found on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate (
Ypage 280).
The VIN can also be found at the lower edge of
the windshield (
Ypage 281).
Engine number
:Emission control information plate, includ-
ing the certification of both federal and Cali-
fornian emissions standards
;VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
=Engine number (stamped into the crank-
case)
Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
RFuels
RLubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWindshield washer fluid
RClimate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must match.
Only use products recommended by Mercedes-
Benz. Damage which is caused by the use of
products which have not been recommended is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or
goodwill gestures. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual in the appro- priate section.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscription on
the containers:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB
229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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Technical data
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mium-grade unleaded gasoline as soon as
possible.
RDo not drive at the maximum speed.
RAvoid sudden acceleration and engine
speeds over 3,000 rpm.
Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) and/or unleaded
gasoline with additives can be used. The con-
centration of additives in the fuel, however,
must not exceed 10%, for example:
REthanol
RTAME
RETBE
RIPA
RTBA
For MTBE, the concentration should not exceed
15%.
The concentration of methanol in gasoline,
including other additives, must not exceed 3%.
All of these blends must fulfill the fuel require-
ments, for example:
Rknock resistance
Rboiling point
Rvapor pressure
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label
on the pump, ask the staff for assistance.
iFor further information, consult a qualified
specialist workshop or visit
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
Information on refueling (
Ypage 118).
Additives
!Operating the engine with fuel additives
added later can lead to engine failure. Do not
mix fuel additives with fuel. This does not
include additives for the removal and preven-
tion of residue buildup. gasoline must only be
mixed with additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Comply with the instructions
for use on the product label. More information
about recommended additives can be
obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use bran- ded fuels that have additives.
The fuel quality available in some countries may
not be sufficient. Residue could build up in the
fuel injection system as a result. In such cases,
and in consultation with an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed with the cleaning additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. You must observe the notes
and mixing ratios specified on the container.
Engine oil
General notes
!Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a spec-
ification other than is necessary to fulfill the
prescribed service intervals. Do not change
the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve
longer replacement intervals than those pre-
scribed. You could otherwise cause engine
damage or damage to the exhaust gas after-
treatment.
Follow the instructions in the service interval
display regarding the oil change. Otherwise,
you may damage the engine and the exhaust
gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the important
safety notes on service products(
Ypage 281).
The engine oils are matched to the performance
of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals.
You should therefore only use engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with main-
tenance systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
All models229.5
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Technical data
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