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246 Controls in detailUseful featuresOperating the remote control
Turn key in starter switch to position1
or2.

Select and press the appropriate but-
ton to activate the remote controlled
device.
The integrated remote control trans-
mitter continues to send the signal as
long as the button is pressed – up to
20 seconds.Erasing the remote control memory

Turn key in starter switch to position1
or2.

Simultaneously hold down the left and
right side buttons for approximately
20 seconds, or until the indicator lamp
blinks rapidly.
The codes of all three channels are
erased.iIf you sell your vehicle, erase the codes
of all three channels.
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259 Operation
At the gas station
At the gas station
The fuel filler flap is located on the
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with
the remote control or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* automatically locks/un-
locks the fuel filler flap.

Remove the key from the starter
switch.

Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by the arrow.
The fuel filler flap springs open.

Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on
to it until possible pressure is released.

Take off the cap and set it in the recess
on the fuel filler flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into the open air, fully insert filler noz-
zle unit.

Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top up or over-
fill.

Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the
right.
You will hear when the fuel cap is tight-
ened.

Close the fuel filler flap.
Warning!
G
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious inju-
ry. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish
all smoking materials. Never allow sparks,
flame or smoking materials near gasoline!
Warning!
G
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres-
sure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge. This could cause the gas to spray
back out when removing the fuel pump noz-
zle, which could cause personal injury.
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378 Technical termsMenu
The control system displays are ar-
ranged in menus. Each menu contains
a number of commands for particular
systems. In the Audio menu, for exam-
ple, you will find the commands
SELECT RADIO STATION or
OPERATE CD
PLAYER
. Using commands you can di-
rectly change the settings for your ve-
hicle.
MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.Multifunction display
The display field in the instrument clus-
ter used to present information provid-
ed by the control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing:


Engine


Clutch/torque converter


Transmission


Transfer case*


Drive shaft


Axle shafts/axles
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operationS and
winter operationW.
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics
Transmission of vehicle data and cur-
rent location to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center for sub-
scribers to the Tele Aid service.
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386 IndexDoors
Message in display 323
Opening from inside vehicle 93
Opening from outside 87, 91
Downhill driving
Cruise control 195
Downshifting 152
Driving
General instructions 40
Problems 48
Safety systems 73
With Distronic* 206
Driving hints
SBC brake system 79
Driving safety systems
ABS 73
BAS 74
ESP 75, 376
SBC brake system 77
Driving systems 194
AIRMATIC DC 209
Cruise control 194
Distronic* 197
Driving safety systems 73
Vehicle level control 209
DTR see Distronic* 376Dual control
AIRMATIC DC 209
E
Easy-entry/exit
Message in display 310
Easy-entry/exit feature* 102
Activating 143
Interrupting movement 102, 143
Electrical fuses 352
Electrical system 363
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 75,
376
Emergency call system* 235
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 237
With Tele Aid* 236
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 156
Emergency operations
Releasing trunk lid from inside 97
Remote door unlock 241
Sliding/pop-up roof* or panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof* 331
Unlocking the vehicle 327Emergency tensioning device 377
Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 377
Ending
A call (telephone) 149
Engine 360
Starting 43
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 44
Starting with the key 44
Turning off with the key 52
Engine number 376
Engine oil
Adding 263
Additives 368
Checking level 262
Display messages 299, 300
Filler neck 263
Messages in display 264, 300
Viscosity 376
ESP 75, 376
Switching off 76
Switching on 77
Warning lamp 288
ETD 377
Safety guidelines 59
Exterior lamp switch 112
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Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 39
Parking position for 144
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 134
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 196
Distronic* 203
First aid kit 324
Flat tire 338
Spare wheel 338
Flexible Service System (FSS) 275, 377
Fog lamp, rear 114
Fog lamps, front 114
Messages in display 316
Replacing bulbs 332
Switching on 114
Front airbags 60
Front lamps 332
Messages in display 313
Replacing bulbs 334
Switching on 112
Front seat head restraints
Power seat 103Front seats
Heater* 107
FSS (Flexible Service System) 275, 377
Fuel 260
Premium unleaded gasoline 260
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 146
Since last reset 146
Fuel filler flap 259
Locking 259
Unlocking 259
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 313, 323
Fuel tank
Filler flap 259
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 366
Functions (control system) 125
Resetting 131
Fuse chart 353
Fuses 352
Fuse chart 353
Fuse extractor 353
Spare fuses 353G
Garage door opener 27, 243
Erasing in remote control 246
Integrated remote control 244
Rolling code programming 245
Gasoline see Fuel 260
Gear range 377
Automatic transmission 153
Limiting 153
Shifting into optimal 152
Gear range limit
Canceling 152
Gear selector lever
Position 154
Global
Locking 87
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 91
Unlocking 87
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 91
Global Positioning System (GPS) 377
Glove box 226
Closing 226
Opening 226
Good visibility 157
GPS 377
GPS see COMAND* 243
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388 IndexGrarage door opener 27
H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 244
Hazard warning flasher 115
Switching off 115
Switching on 115
Head restraints 103
Headlamps
Automatic control 113
Bi-Xenon 375
Cleaning system* 158
Switching off 51
Switching on 46
Heated seats* 107
Height adjustment
Head restraints 36
Steering wheel 37
Vehicle level 209
High beam flasher 47, 115
High beam headlamps 332
Messages in display 316
Switching on 115Hood 261
Closing 261
Message in display 313
Opening 261
I
Identification labels 358
Ignition 31, 33
Switching on 44
Immobilizer 81
Activating 81
Deactivating 81
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 65
Info services 242
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 239
Inside rear view mirror
Adjusting 38
Instrument 22
Instrument cluster 118, 377
Coolant temperature display 119
Illumination 118
Multifunction display 121
Outside temperature indicator 120Selecting language 135
Instrument lighting 118, 119
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 245
Erasing memory 246
Hand-held transmitter 244
Operating 246
Rolling code programming 245
Interior lighting 116
Activating automatic control 116
Deactivating automatic control 116
Delayed switch-off 141
Manual operation 116
Interior storage spaces 226
Glove box 226
J
Jump starting 346
K
Key (SmartKey)
Changing the batteries 329
Key dependency memory
Settings 144
Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, electronic
Messages in display 323
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389 Index
Key, Mechanical 327
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 87
Checking the batteries 88
Factory setting 87
Global locking 87
Global unlocking 87
Loss of 89
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote controls 86
Restoring to factory setting 87
Selective setting 87
Starting the engine 44
Turning off the engine 52
Unlocking the trunk lid 88
Unlocking with 30
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Turning off the engine 53
KEYLESS-GO*
Activating ignition with 33
Closing side windows 92
Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 92
Factory setting 91
Global locking 91
Global unlocking 91
Important notes 90Locking the vehicle 92
Remote controls 89
Starting the engine 44
Turning off engine 53
Unlocking with 32
Unlocking, trunk lid 92
KEYLESS-GO* card
Messages in display 309
Keys 86
Kickdown 156, 377
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 134
Km/h or mph in speedometer 134
L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 332
Lamps, exterior
Front 332
Light sensor 313
Messages in display 313–??
Replacing bulbs for rear 333, 336
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 289
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 87
Brakes 291
Coolant 292
DTR* 199ESP 288
SBC 77
Seat belts 293
SRS 56
Language
Multifunction display 135
Setting 135
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 359
Level control system
AIRMATIC DC 209
Lever
Cruise control 201
License plate lamps 333
Messages in display 316
Replacing bulbs 336
Light sensor 313
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 232
Lighting 112
Automatic headlamp mode 113
Combination switch 115
Daytime running lamp mode 114
Door entry lamps 117
Exterior lamp switch 112
Front fog lamps 114
High beams 115
Instrument cluster illumination 118
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Storing exterior mirror parking
position 111
MON 260
MON (Motor Octane Number) 378
Mph or km/h in speedometer 134
Multicontour seat* 104
Multifunction display 121, 378
Selecting language 135
Standard display 125
Multifunction display messages
ABS 296
BAS 297, 298
Batteries 303, 304
Brake pads 305
Coolant 311, 312
Coolant level 311
Distronic* 300
Doors 323
Easy-entry/exit feature 310
Engine oil level 300
Fuel reserve tank 313, 323
Hood 313
Key 313, 323
KEYLESS-GO* card 309
Lamps 313–??
Parking brake 310SBC brake system 305, 306
Seat belts 310
Steering gear oil level 318
Telephone* 309
Trunk lid 310
Washer fluid 311
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 122,
378
Buttons 122
N
Network provider 148
Night security illumination 114
O
Occupant safety 56
Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 65
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 65
Seat belts 40, 59
Oil
Viscosity 376
One-touch gearshifting 152
Canceling gear range limit 152
Downshifting 152Upshifting 152
Opening 331
Ashtray 231
Doors from the inside 93
Glove box 226
Side windows 184
Sliding/pop-up roof* 187
Sliding/pop-up roof* with
SmartKey 188, 192
Trunk 88, 96
Trunk from the inside 94
Windows 184
Windows with SmartKey 185
Operating
Cassette player 128
CD player* 127, 128
Garage door opener 246
Integrated remote control 246
Radio 127
Safety 16
Telephone* 147
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Operator’s Manual 10
Outside temperature indicator 120
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393 Index
Placing upright 104
Rear seats 103
Rear seats
Rear seat head restraints 103
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 157
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 71
Rear window defroster 169, 180
Rear window sunshade* 160, 161
Regular driving style 212
Remote controls
Integrated 244
SmartKey 86
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 89
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 241
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 378
Removing
Ski sack 219
Replacing
Bulbs 332
Front lamp bulbs 334
Fuses 353
High beam bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps
only) 334License plate lamp bulbs 336
Rear lamp bulbs 333, 336
Wiper blades 337
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset knob in the instrument cluster 131
Resetting
All functions (control system) 131
All functions of a submenu 131
Fuel consumption 146
Service indicator (FSS) 276, 278,
279
Stored speed in Distronic* 203
Trip odometer 119
Residual heat utilization 171, 182
Residual ventilation 171, 182
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 65
Rims and Tires 361
Roadside assistance 12
Rolling code programming 245
RON (Research Octane Number) 260,
379
Roof rack 216
S
SafetyOccupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts 40
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 73
Saving current speed 195
SBC 77
SBC brake system 379
Activation 78
Deactivation 79
Driving hints 79
Messages in display 305, 306
Self-check 79
Warning lamp 77
Seat belt force limiter 64
Seat belts 61
Fastening 40
Message in display 310
Proper use of 42, 63
Safety guidelines 59
Warning lamp 293
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 105
Seats 102
Adjusting 34
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395 Index
Submenus 131
Shift lock 379
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 154
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 152
Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps 332, 336
Side windows
Automatic opening 184
Closing 184, 185
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 92
Closing with SmartKey 185
Opening 184, 185
Opening fully 184
Opening with SmartKey 185
Stopping 185
Synchronizing power windows 186
Signal strength (telephone*) 148
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 48
Single wipe 48
Ski sack* 216
Removing 219
Unfolding and loading 216
Unloading and folding 218Sliding/pop-up roof* 187
Closing 187
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 92
Closing with SmartKey 188, 192
Opening 187
Opening with SmartKey 188, 192
Stopping 188
Synchronizing 189
Sliding/pop-up roof* or panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof*
Emergency operations 331
SmartKey
Locking and unlocking 86
Opening and closing the slid-
ing/pop-up roof* with 188, 192
Opening and closing windows
with 185
Unlocking with 30
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Global locking and unlocking 91
Locking the vehicle 92
Loss of 93
Remote controls 89
Unlocking with 32
Snow chains 274
Spare fuses 353Spare parts service 356
Spare wheel 324
Speed
Resetting stored speed in
Distronic* 203
Saving current 195
Speed settings
Cruise control 196
Distronic* 202, 203
Speedometer
Displaying gear range 153
Displays 199
Settings units 134
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 134
Split rear bench seat 219
Sporty driving style 212
SRS 63, 379
Indicator lamp 290
Standing lamps 112
Replacing bulbs 335
Starter switch 31
Positions 31
Starting difficulties 44
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 43
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