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Fuses
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Fuse box in the passenger compartment
1 Fuse box in passenger compartment
To gain access to fuse box, pull cover away from fuse
box (arrow) and remove rearward. Fuse box in engine compartment
2 Cover
3 Screw
4 Retainer
To remove cover:
Twist screws (3) 90
0 counterclockwise. Pull up cover (2),
slide out retainer (4) and remove it by pulling cover
towards front.
Install in reverse order.
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Engine compartment
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To o pen :
To unlock the hood, pull release lever (1) under the
driver´s side of the instrument panel. At the same time
a handle will extend out of the radiator grill. Pull handle (2) to its stop out of radiator grill and open
hood (do not pull up on the handle).
Note:
To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, open
the hood only with the wipers in the parked position.
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Engine compartment
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To c lo se:
Lower the hood and let it drop into lock from a height of
approximately 1 ft. (30 cm), assisting with hands placed
flat on edges of hood (3).
To avoid hood damage, please make sure that hood is
fully closed. If not, repeat closing procedure. Do not
push down on hood to attempt to fully close it. Automatic transmission fluid level
The transmission has a permanent fill of automatic
transmission fluid.
Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks and
changes are not required. For this reason the dipstick is
omitted.
If you notice fluid leaks or gear shifting malfunctions,
have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the
transmission fluid level.
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Spare wheel
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Spare wheel, storage compartment
1 Spare wheel
2 Storage tray with vehicle tool kit, towing eye bolt,
wheel bolts and jack
3 Mounting screw for spare wheel / cover for vehicle
tools Lift trunk floor and engage handle in upper edge of
trunk.
Always lower trunk floor before closing trunk lid.
To remove the spare wheel (1):
Turn the mounting screw (3) counterclockwise and
remove the spare wheel.
To store spare wheel:
Place spare wheel in wheel well and turn mounting
screw (3) clockwise to its stop.
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Spare wheel
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Vehicle tools and air pump
Vehicle tools and air pump are located in the wheel well
below the trunk floor. 1
Jack
2 Spare wheel bolts
3 Air pump
4 Towin g eyes
5 Alignment pin
6 Wrench
To remove vehicle tools and air pump:
Turn the mounting screw (3) counterclockwise, remove
spare wheel and cover for vehicle tools, see page 321.
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Jack
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Ve h i c l e j a c k
To prepare the jack for use:
Remove the jack from the spare wheel well under the
trunk floor.
Push the crank handle up and turn clockwise until it
engages (operational position).
Storing the jack in the trunk:
Before storing the jack, it should be fully collapsed, with
handle folded in (storage position).
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Tires, Wheels
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Wheels
Replace rims or tires with the same designation,
manufacturer and type as shown on the original part.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information on tested and recommended rims and tires
for summer and winter operation. They can also offer
advice concerning tire service and purchase.
Tire replacement
Front and rear tires should be replaced in sets. Rims
and tires must be of the correct size and type. For
dimensions, see “Technical Data”.
We recommend that you break in new tires for
approximately 60 miles (100 km) at moderate speed.
Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into either
side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury,
use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel
change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away
from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels before
raising vehicle with jack.Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm
is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Always
lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the vehicle.
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Tires, Wheels
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Changing wheels
Move vehicle to a level area which is a safe distance
from the roadway.
1. Set parking brake and turn on hazard warning flasher.
2. Move selector lever to position “P” and turn off engine (manual transmission to 1st or reverse gear).
3. Prevent vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks (not supplied with
vehicle) or sizable wood block or stone. When
changing a wheel on a hill, place chocks on the
downhill side blocking both wheels of the other
axle. On an level road, place one chock in front of
and one behind the wheel that is diagonally
opposite to the wheel being changed.
Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into either
side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury,
use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel
change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away
from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels before
raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm
is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Always
lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the vehicle.
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Tires, Wheels
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Inflating the collapsible spare tire
The air pump is located inside the wheel well in the
trunk, see page 322.
1 Filler hose
2 Electrical plug
3 Pressure gauge with vent screw 1. Remove air pump from storage compartment inside
trunk.
2. Open lid and pull out air hose with pressure gauge and electrical plug.
Observe instructions on air pump label.
3. Unscrew tire valve cap from spare wheel tire valve.
4. Screw filler hose onto tire valve.
5. Plug air pump electrical plug into vehicle cigar lighter.
6. To switch on air pump, turn key in steering lock to position 1.
Important!
Do not start engine.
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Wa r n i n g !
To prevent possible injury when unscrewing air
pump filler hose from tire valve after inflating the
tire, use a rag since the tire valve could be hot.
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Tires, Wheels
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7. Operate air pump (approximately 5 minutes) until pressure gauge displays 36 psi (2.5 bar).
8. To switch off air pump, turn key in steering lock to position 0.
9. Unscrew filler hose from tire. Reinstall tire valve cap.
Note:
Excessive tire air pressure should be released using the
vent screw. Storing spare wheel in wheel well
Deflate spare tire:
1. Unscrew valve stem removal tool, which is a part of the valve cap, from tire valve.
2. Using the valve stem removal tool, open tire valve slightly by turning the tire valve insert
counterclockwise to release air pressure.
3. When the tire air pressure has been released, remove tire valve insert (protect it from dirt and
sand) using the previously removed tire valve cap.
4. Once all air is out of the tire, and the tire has collapsed to its original shape, reinstall the tire
valve insert and valve cap.
Place air pump and spare wheel in wheel well and
secure them.
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