flat tire MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4MATIC 2010 W204 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS
4MATIC
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
911 Emergency calls ........................ 173
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 61
Indicator lamp ................................ 298
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 280, 281
Accessory weight .............................. 250
Accidents ........................................... 105
Air bags ........................................... 37
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) .............212
Emergency calls (Telephone) .........173
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ........................................ 52
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Adaptive Brake .................................... 62
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 353
Gasoline ......................................... 355
Address change ................................... 21
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 234
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 277
Air bags ................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..212
Front, driver and passenger .............40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 46, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........42, 308
Knee bag .......................................... 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 272
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Pelvis ............................................... 41
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 41
Window curtain ................................ 42
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 354
Air distribution .................................. 194
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 250
Air recirculation mode ...................... 195
Air volume .......................................... 194
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 183
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG menu ......................................... 123
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 357
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 66
Anti-theft alarm system ...................67
Immobilizer ...................................... 66
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
Storage compartments ..................206
Armrest, rear
Storage compartment ....................206
Ashtrays ............................................. 209
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 250
Audio menu ........................................ 126
Audio system ..................................... 136
Adjusting volume ........................... 144
Audio and telephone operation ......136
Audio AUX mode ............................ 166
Bluetooth ®
settings ....................... 147
CD mode ........................................ 158
Components .................................. 137
MP3 mode ..................................... 158
Operating safety ............................ 137
Radio operation ............................. 148
Satellite radio ................................ 152
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Locking/unlocking from inside ........75
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 75
Certification label .............................. 332
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 46
Child safety locks (rear doors) .........59
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 58
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (Canada only) .........46
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (USA only) ..............42
Infant and child restraint systems .... 55
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 58
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Override switch ................................ 59
Safety notes ..................................... 54
Tether anchorage points ..................57
Top tether ........................................ 57
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 266
Cigarette lighter ................................ 209
Clear button ....................................... 142
Climate control system
Air conditioning ............................. 191
Air conditioning refrigerant ............354
Air distribution ............................... 194
Air recirculation mode ...................195
Air volume ..................................... 194
Automatic mode ............................ 192
Deactivating system ......................191
Front defroster .............................. 194
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........195
Temperature .................................. 192
Clock ............................................ 29, 132
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 250
Collapsible wheel chock ................... 269COMAND system
see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination gauge ............................. 28
Combination switch ............................ 93
Compass ............................................ 210
Control system .................................. 118
Multifunction display .....................120
Multifunction steering wheel .........118
Resetting to factory settings ..........130
Control system menus ...................... 121
AMG ............................................... 123
Audio ............................................. 126
Navi ............................................... 126
Service ........................................... 129
Settings ......................................... 130
Telephone ...................................... 128
Trip ................................................ 121
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 135
Instrument cluster .........................131
Lighting .......................................... 133
Time/Date ..................................... 132
Vehicle ........................................... 135
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 136
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ................................... 136
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............357
Capacities ...................................... 351
Checking level ............................... 227
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 288
Temperature gauge ........................ 117
Warning lamp ................................. 305
Coolant temperature gauge ............... 28
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps .................................................... 94
Cruise control .................................... 180
Activating ....................................... 181
Canceling ....................................... 181
Changing the set speed .................182
Last stored speed ..........................183
Lever .............................................. 181
Messages in the multifunction
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Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 210
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 268
Flat tire .......................................... 317
Hazard warning flasher ....................93
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 214
Towing the vehicle .........................325
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 212
Telephone ...................................... 173
Emergency operations
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 216
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......215
Trunk lid, emergency release ...........76
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 258
Information label ............................ 333
System warranties ...........................20
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............222
Cleaning ......................................... 262
Compartment ................................ 224
Malfunction indicator lamp ............305
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 288
Number .......................................... 333
Starting .......................................... 101
Turning off ..................................... 106
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 226
Additives ........................................ 353
Checking level ............................... 226
Consumption ................................. 225Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 291
Oil dipstick ..................................... 226
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 353
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 62
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 63
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................... 280, 281, 283
Warning lamp ................................. 302
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Ethanol fuel (E85) .............................. 355
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 63
Express operation
Panorama roof ............................... 200
Power windows ................................ 98
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................196
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 90
Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 86
Fold-in function ................................ 88
Parking position ............................... 87
Power-folding ................................... 88
Switching fold-in function on or
off .................................................. 136
Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 26
F
Fastening the seat belts ..................... 50
First aid kit ......................................... 268
Flat tire ............................................... 317
Lowering the vehicle ......................321
Mounting the spare wheel .............318
Preparing the vehicle .....................318
Spare wheel ........................... 317, 349
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ....................... 355
Floormats ........................................... 220
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid .........350
Brake fluid ..................................... 351
Capacities ...................................... 349
Engine coolant ............................... 351
Engine oil ....................................... 350
Manual transmission oil .................350
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Delayed shut-off ............................ 134
Halogen ......................................... 314
High-beam flasher ............................ 93
High-beam headlamps .....................93
Low-beam headlamps ......................91
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 292
Replacing bulbs ............................. 313
Switch .............................................. 90
Headliner and shelf below rear
window, cleaning and care of .......... 265
Head restraints .................................... 79
Adjustment ................................ 79, 82
Folding back .................................... 83
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ......................................... 52
Rear seat head restraints ................. 83
Height adjustment
Seat belt outlet ................................ 51
Seats ............................................... 79
High-beam flasher ............................... 93
High-beam headlamps ................ 93, 314
High-performance brake system ..... 256
Hill-start assist system ..................... 183
Hood ................................................... 224
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Horn ...................................................... 27
Hydroplaning ..................................... 257
I
Identification labels .......................... 332
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 333
Ignition ......................................... 78, 102
Immobilizer .......................................... 66
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle .............................. 74
Instrument cluster ...................... 28, 116
Illumination .................................... 117
Lamps ............................................ 297
Multifunction display .....................120
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off ............................ 135
Emergency lighting ..........................95
Front ................................................ 95
Front reading lamps .........................95
Rear ................................................. 95
Rear reading lamps ..........................95
Interior rear view mirror ..................... 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 87
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping ............................. 96
Rain sensor ...................................... 96
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) see Children in the vehicle
J
Jack ..................................................... 269
Jump starting ..................................... 323
K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 73
Replacing ......................................... 74
Unlocking/locking manually ..........309
Valet locking .................................... 77
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ..........................73
Checking batteries ...........................73
Factory setting ........................... 71, 73
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 73
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 71
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 73
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 71
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO .....72
Locking/unlocking ........................... 70
Loss of ............................................. 73
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Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Opening, trunk ................................. 75
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof ................................. 99
Opening and closing the windows .... 99
Remote control ................................ 70
Replacing ......................................... 74
Replacing batteries ........................312
Restoring to factory setting .......71, 73
Selective setting ........................71, 73
Starter switch positions ...................77
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions ...................78
Kickdown ........................................... 110
Kickdown (manual shift program) ... 115
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ........... 251
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Labels
Certification ................................... 332
Emission control information .........333
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 238
Tire inflation pressure ....................231
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................90
Front .............................................. 314
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 292
Rear ............................................... 314
Switching on/off .............................. 90
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 29, 298
Brakes ..................................... 28, 298
Center console ................................ 31
Coolant .................................... 28, 305
Engine malfunction ..................28, 305
ESP ®
........................................ 28, 302
ESP ®
OFF ................................ 28, 303
Fog lamps ........................................ 92
Front fog lamps ................................ 28
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only) .......................... 46, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 42, 308
Fuel tank reserve .....................28, 304
High-beam headlamps ...............28, 93
Instrument cluster ...................28, 297
Low-beam headlamps ................28, 91
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ..................28, 306
Rear fog lamp .................................. 28
Seat belt telltale ................29, 51, 301
SRS .................................... 28, 36, 302
Turn signals ..................................... 28
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 294
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 265
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 90
Daytime running lamp mode ............91
Exterior ............................................ 90
Interior ............................................. 95
Limp-home mode .............................. 116
Load index (tires) ...................... 246, 251
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting ................................. 134
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71
Manually ........................................ 310
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Loss of
Key .................................................. 73
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 332
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 91
Exterior lamp switch ........................90
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Switching on .................................... 91
Lubricants .......................................... 349
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M
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................259
Service indicator message .............259
Service term exceeded ..................259
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 91
Manual shift program ....................... 113
Manual transmission ........................ 107
Gearshift lever ............................... 107
Hill-start assist system ..................183
Maximum engine speed
see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 251
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 251
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 251
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 205
Memory function ................................. 89
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Mirrors .................................................. 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 87
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 87
Exterior rear view mirrors ................86
Interior rear view mirror ...................86
Memory function .............................. 89
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ............................................. 88
Vanity mirror .................................. 208
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 354
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 mode .......................................... 158
Multifunction display ........................ 120
Symbol messages ..........................279
Text messages ............................... 272
Vehicle status messages ...............270
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 280, 281
Active headlamps .......................... 292Advanced TPMS ............................. 277
Air bags ......................................... 272
Alternator ...................................... 290
Backrests ....................................... 286
Battery ........................................... 290
Brake fluid ..................................... 282
Brake pads ..................................... 279
Child seat ...................................... 275
Coolant .......................................... 288
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps ............................................. 295
Cruise control ................................ 275
Doors ............................................. 286
EBP ................................................ 281
Engine oil ....................................... 291
ESP ®
............................. 280, 281, 283
Fog lamps .............................. 292, 294
Front passenger front air bag ........272
Gas cap .......................................... 291
High-beam lamps ........................... 293
Hood .............................................. 286
License plate lamps .......................294
Light sensor ................................... 294
Low-beam lamps ............................ 294
Parking brake ................................ 281
Parking lamps ................................ 293
Power steering ............................... 288
Reserve fuel ................................... 291
Reverse lamp ................................. 292
Side marker lamps .........................293
SmartKey ....................................... 286
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........286
SRS ................................................ 284
Tail lamps ...................................... 295
Tele Aid .......................................... 284
Tire inflation pressure ............276, 296
Tire pressure monitor ....................277
Tires ...................................... 276, 296
Trunk ............................................. 286
Turn signals ................................... 296
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 84
Buttons .......................................... 118
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........85, 136
Gearshift control ............................ 112
Memory function .............................. 89
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Power assistance .............................. 255
Power outlets .................................... 210
Power seats see Seats
Power steering
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 288
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Operation ....................................... 196
Synchronizing ................................ 199
Power washer .................................... 261
Power windows ................................... 98
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Operation ......................................... 98
Rear door window, override
switch .............................................. 59
Synchronizing .................................. 99
Practical hints ................................... 268
Problems
While driving .................................. 104
With vehicle ..................................... 23
With wipers ...................................... 97
Product information ............................ 20
Production options weight ............... 251
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program ................111
Manual shift program ............113, 114
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 251
R
RACETIMER ........................................ 124
Radio .................................................. 148
Satellite radio ................................ 152
Selecting stations ..........................126
Radio transmitters ............................ 258
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 351
Rear center console ashtray see Ashtrays
Rear doors
Child safety locks ............................ 59
Rear door window
Override switch ................................ 59
Rear fog lamp
see Fog lamps
Rear lamps
see Tail lamps
Rear seat head restraints
see Head restraints
Rear view camera .............................. 188
Cleaning the camera lens ..............263
Rear window defroster ..................... 196
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 230, 251
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 354
Refueling ............................................ 222
Regular checks .................................. 224
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ............. 216
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ......... 215
Replacing
Key .................................................. 74
Replacing bulbs ................................. 313
Reporting safety defects .................... 23
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 291
Warning lamp ................................. 304
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Retaining hooks ................................. 203
Rims ........................................... 251, 344
Roadside Assistance ................... 21, 214
Roller sunblinds ................................. 199
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 354
Roof rack ............................................ 203
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 265
S
Safety
Driving safety systems .....................60
Occupant safety ............................... 36
Reporting defects ............................ 23
Safety belts
see Seat belts
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Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 232
Important notes on ........................231
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 231
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar .....238
Tire labeling ....................................... 246
Tire load rating .................................. 251
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 252
Tire pressure loss warning system . 233
Tires ........................................... 229, 344
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 234
Air pressure ................................... 230
Care and maintenance ...................243
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Direction of rotation, spinning .......242
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 231
Inflation pressure ........................... 232
Information placard .......................238
Inspection ...................................... 243
Labeling ......................................... 246
Load index ............................. 246, 251
Load rating .................................... 251
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 276, 296
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 252
Problems under-/overinflation ......232
Retreads ........................................ 229
Rims and tires (technical data) ......344
Rotation ......................................... 245
Service life ..................................... 243
Sizes .............................................. 344
Snow chains .................................. 253
Speed rating .......................... 247, 252
Storing ........................................... 244
Temperature .......................... 231, 245
Terminology ................................... 250
Tire Identification Number .............252
Tire pressure loss warning system . 233
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale ........................306
Traction ................................. 244, 252
Tread ............................................. 252Tread depth ........................... 243, 252
Treadwear ...................................... 244
Treadwear indicators .............243, 252
Vehicle maximum load on ..............252
Wear pattern .................................. 245
Winter tires ............................ 252, 344
Tire speed rating ....................... 247, 252
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ................................... 252
Towing
Towing eye bolt .............................. 326
Vehicle ........................................... 325
Towing eye bolt ................................. 326
Traction ...................................... 244, 252
Transfer case ..................................... 116
Transmission see Automatic transmission or
Manual transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 227
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions .................... 109
Traveling abroad ............................... 257
Tread (tires) ....................................... 252
Tread depth (tires) .................... 243, 252
Treadwear .......................................... 244
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 243, 252
Trip menu ........................................... 121
Trunk
Closing ............................................. 76
Fuse box ........................................ 329
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Opening ........................................... 75
Tie-down rings ............................... 203
Trunk lid emergency release ............76
Unlocking manually .......................309
Valet locking .................................... 77
Turning off the engine ...................... 106
Turn signals ......................................... 93
Cleaning lenses ............................. 263
Indicator lamps ................................ 28
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 296
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If you press and hold button : or
9 the system scrolls rapidly through the
list of names (quick search). After holding
button : or 9 for a short while the
scrolling speed increases. Release the
button to stop the quick search. The search
stops automatically at the end of the list.
Example illustration
:Selected name from the phone bookXIf the Symbol G appears on the right-hand
side of the name several entries are
present for the same name: Press button
6 or a and select the desired entry.
XPress button 6 or a.
The control system dials the selected
phone number.
If the connection is successful and this
feature is supported by your network
provider, the name of the party (if stored in
your phone book) you are calling will
appear in the multifunction display.
The control system stores the dialed
number in the redial memory.
or
XPress button ~ or % if you do not
want to make the call.
Redialing
The control system stores the most recently
dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the
need to search through your entire phone
book.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Tel menu.
XPress button 6.XPress button : or 9 to select the
desired number or name.
XPress button 6 or a.
The control system dials the selected
phone number.
Service menu
In the Service menu the following functions
are available:
RVehicle status message memory
(Y page 129)
RRestarting the tire pressure loss warning
system (Canada only) (Y page 234)
RChecking tire inflation pressure
electronically with the Advanced TPMS
(USA only) (Y page 234)
RCalling up the maintenance service
indicator display (Y page 259)
Vehicle status message memory
Use the vehicle status message memory
function to scan malfunction and warning
messages that may be stored in the system.
Such messages appear in the multifunction
display and are based on conditions or
system status the vehicle’s system has
recorded.
GWarning!
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are
intentionally not very detailed. The
malfunction and warning messages are
simply a reminder with respect to the
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XTerminating calls: Press button ~ on
the multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the respective button for ending a
telephone call on the audio system or the
COMAND system.
Roadside Assistance button
XPress and hold Roadside Assistance
button : for longer than 2 seconds.
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The
indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button : will flash while the call is in
progress. The message Connecting
Call will appear in the multifunction
display and the audio system or the
COMAND system is muted.
When the connection is established, the
message Call Connected appears in the
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system will
transmit data generating the vehicle
identification number, model, color and
location (subject to availability of cellular and
GPS signals).
i The audio system or COMAND system
display indicates that a Tele Aid call is in
progress. While the call is connected you
can change to the navigation menu by
pressing the NAVI button on the COMAND
system. Spoken commands are not
available.
A voice connection between the Roadside
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of
the vehicle will be established.
XDescribe the nature of the need for
assistance.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow
your vehicle to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such as
labor and/or towing, charges may apply.
Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for
more information.
Sign and Drive services (USA only):
Services such as a jump start, a few gallons
of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with
the vehicle spare wheel are obtainable at no
charge.
iIf the indicator lamp in Roadside
Assistance button : is flashing
continuously and there was no voice
connection to the Customer Assistance
Center established, then the Tele Aid
system could not initiate a Roadside
Assistance call (e.g. the relevant cellular
phone network is not available). The
message Call Failed appears in the
multifunction display.
XTerminating calls: Press button ~ on
the multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the respective button for ending a
telephone call on the audio system or the
COMAND system.
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