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Vehicle careCleaning and care of
the vehicle .................................. 360
Power washer .............................. 361
Tar stains ..................................... 361
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 361
Engine cleaning .......................... 362
Vehicle washing ......................... 362 Ornamental moldings ............... 363
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 363
Window cleaning ....................... 363
Wiper blade ................................ 363
Light alloy wheels...................... 364
Instrument cluster ..................... 364
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ..................... 364
Cup holder................................... 364
Seat belts ..................................... 365
Headliner and shelf below
rear window ................................ 365
Leather upholstery ..................... 365
Hard plastic trim items ............. 365
Plastic and rubber parts............ 365

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Light alloy wheels
Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for
regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels.
If possible, clean wheels once a week with Mercedes-
Benz approved Wheel Care, using a soft bristle brush
and a strong spray of water.
Follow instructions on container.
Note:
Use only acid-free cleaning materials. The acid could
lead to corrosion. Instrument cluster
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent
for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.
Steering wheel and gear selector lever
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean
with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care.
Cup holder
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent
for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must
match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Rear axle 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Power steering approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering fluid
Front wheel hubs approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system approx. 6.4 US qt (6.0 l) MB Anticorrosion / antifreeze
Fuel tank
including a reserve of 16.4 US gal (62.0 l)
2.1 US gal (8.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON)

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Center console ............................................................. 24
Dashboard .................................................................... 22
Door control panel ...................................................... 20
Overhead control panel.............................................. 21
Interior............................................................................. 206
Interior lighting.............................................................. 203
JJack................................................................................... 323
Jump starting .................................................................. 338KKeys, changing battery.................................................. 351LLamps, exterior Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 350
Layout of poly-V-belt drive............................................ 371
Lighter ............................................................................. 213
Loading instructions (Vehicle with enlarged cargo area) ........................ 218
Locator lighting .............................................................. 147 Locking the vehicle with remote control...................... 33
Low beams
See Exterior lamp switch ......................................... 143
Luggage cover – removal and installation ................. 217
MMaintenance .................................................................. 227
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 119
Manual seat................................................................. 51, 55
Manual transmission.................................................... 244
Mechanical key................................................................. 35
Memory function.............................................................. 93
Mirror, exterior, parking position, front passenger side ................................................... 91
Multifunction display .................................................... 102 Coolant temperature ................................................. 106
Engine oil level indicator ......................................... 106
FSS............................................................................... 106
Individual settings .................................................... 121
Tire inflation pressure monitor .............................. 106
Trip and main odometer .......................................... 106
Vehicle speed ............................................................. 106
Multifunction steering wheel ....................................... 102

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Unfastening .................................................................. 66
Warning lamp ............................................................ 288
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 62
Seats Front seat adjustment ................................................ 48
Heated seat .................................................................. 58
Manual seat ................................................................. 51
Memory ........................................................................ 93
Selective locking See Central locking system ....................................... 31
Self-test BabySmart
TM without special child seat
installed ........................................................................ 69
Setting the audio volume.............................................. 136
Side impact airbags ......................................................... 75
Side marker lamp........................................................... 350
Sliding/pop-up roof Opening and closing................................................... 34
Synchronizing ........................................................... 202
SOS-call See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Spare wheel, storage compartment............................. 321
Split folding rear seat bench ........................................ 215
Standby bulb function ................................................... 350
Start lock-out..................................................................... 30
Starter switch ................................................................. 240
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 242 Steering lock
See starter switch ..................................................... 240
Steering wheel Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 47
STEERING WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction and warning messages ..................... 308
Steering wheel adjustment electrical ....................................................................... 88
manual .......................................................................... 87
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 206
Storing mirror positions.................................................. 90
Storing seat positions ...................................................... 50
Stowing things in the vehicle....................................... 311
Sun visors....................................................................... 205
Sunshade for panorama sliding/pop-up roof............. 199
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .......................... 70
TTechnical data ................................................................ 373
Electrical system ....................................................... 376
Main Dimensions ...................................................... 376
Rims – Tires ............................................................... 374
Weights ....................................................................... 376
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 228

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Emergency calls ........................................................ 229
Information ................................................................ 233
Initiating an emergency call ................................... 231
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 232
Telephone ......................................................................... 111 Incoming call .............................................................. 115
Redialing ..................................................................... 113
Telephone book .......................................................... 111
Telephone, general ........................................................ 220
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 226
Telescoping steering column - malfunction and warning messages ...................... 308
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 227
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 335
Tires Rims and tires ........................................................... 374
Tool kit See Vehicle tools and air pump .............................. 322
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 46
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 341
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking .................................................. 344
Trip computer .................................................................. 117
Trunk ................................................................................. 41
Trunk lid emergency release ......................................... 43
UUnlocking the vehicle with remote control ................. 33VVanity mirrors ............................................................... 205
VEHICLE (audio and central locking system) ........... 132
Vehicle keys ...................................................................... 28
Vehicle tools and air pump .......................................... 322WWa r n i n g l a m p s See Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster............................................... 282
What you should know at the gas station ................. 278
Wheel bolts .................................................................... 332
Wheels ............................................................................ 324 Rims and tires ........................................................... 374
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Window curtain airbag.................................................... 76
Windows See Power windows................................................... 197
Windshield washer system .......................................... 320