fuel consumption MERCEDES-BENZ CL COUPE 2009 Owners Manual

COMAND
Back button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Basic functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
DAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Linguatronic settings . . . . . . . . . . .162
Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
COMAND controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..59
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
COMAND display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
COMAND menu
Automatic air conditioning . . . . . . .168
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Conference connection . . . . . . . . . ..115
Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lights . . . . . . .225
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . . ..201
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . ..201
Convenience telephony . . . . . . . . ..110
Coolant Checking the level . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Display message . . . . . . . . . .331, 342
Mixture ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399
Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Coolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Cornering lights Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 D
DAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Ensembl e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Sub-programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Dashboard
Cleanin g.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
see Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . .212
see Cockpit
Data carrier
Music Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Date
Setting (COMAND ).. . . . . . . . . . . .161
Daytime driving lights . . . . . . . . . . ..195
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) . . . . . .166
Interior lighting (COMAND) . . . . . .166
Destination input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..135
destination memory . . . . . . . . . . . ..157
Digital speedometer (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216, 226
Digital TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Dipped-beam headlamps Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343
Symmetrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display
Adjusting (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Display message
Symbol messages . . . . . . . . .330, 364
Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..316
Service interval displa y.. . . . . . ..306
Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317
Up (AMG menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Distance display
Displaying (on-board computer) . . .223
Distance warning function (vehi-
cles with Distronic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..52
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Distance warning lamp . . . . . . . . . ..351 Index
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Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .359
Emergency unlocking
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Engine
Running irregularl y.. . . . . . . . . . . .358
Starting problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
Starting with KEYLESS GO . . . . . . .203
Starting with the key . . . . . . . . . . .202
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Engine diagnostics warning lamp ..3 54
Engine electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..394
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Checking the oil level (dipstick) . . .294
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Display message . . . . . . . . . .293, 347
Filler neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Temperature display (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .50
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . .51
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . .50, 352, 353
ETS (Electronic Traction Support) . ..51
Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND ).. . . . . . . . . .165
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . .189
Convenience settings . . . . . . . . . . .165
Folding in/out (automatically). . ..1 89
Folding in/out (electrically).. . . . .189
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362
Parking position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 Exterior view
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 F
Fault message see Display message . . . . . . . . . . .316
Favourites (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . ..163
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Flat tyre Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373
MOExtended run-flat system . . . . .381
Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .373
TIREFIT kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373
Floormat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Foglamps Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Frequencies Garage door opene r.. . . . . . . . . . .408
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Front multicontour seat (COMAND) 173
Front-passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . ..40
Front-passenger seat Adjusting from the driver's seat . . .184
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) . . . . .216
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Fuel line
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Fuel tank
Defect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Function buttons (COMAND) . . . . . ..60
Fuse allocation chart . . . . . . . . . . ..389 Index
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Oil
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Oil level
Checking (dipstick) . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Checking (on-board computer) . . .293
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . ..213
AMG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Assistance menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Navi menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Service menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Telephone menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Trip menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Opening limiter for boot lid . . . . . ..168
Operating system see On-board computer . . . . . . . . .213
Outside lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) . . . .166
Outside temperature display . . . ..212
Override feature Rear side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48P
Paint code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Paintwork Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .253
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Sensor range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger sid e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
PARKTRONI C.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .257
Parking brake
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Electric parking brake . . . . . . . . . .205
Parking Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..254
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324 Parking lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger sid e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) . . . . . .165
PARKTRONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .251
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Range of the sensors . . . . . . . . . . .250
Warning display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44, 350
Pause function COMAND (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
PCMCIA card
Operation (on-board computer) . . .219
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC
Permanent Speedtronic . . . . . . . . ..245
Petrol Minimum grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
see Fuel
Phone book
Calling up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Creating an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Deleting an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Plastic trim
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . ..97, 103
Playback options (COMAND) . . . . . ..83
Power closing feature . . . . . . . . . . ..180
Power socket Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Power window switch
see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety system
see PRE-SAFE ®
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
Distronic Plus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
PRE-SAFE ®
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325
Programmable button . . . . . . . . . . ..163
Program selector button Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .210 Index
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Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. R
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 2
/ 3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Operating safety
Safety notes
G
Risk of accident and injury
Always have work on the vehicle carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop. In particu-
lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-rela-
ted systems as well as maintenance work
must be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. The workshop must have the nec-
essary specialist knowledge and tools to carry Introduction
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R
comfort-oriented engine and suspension
settings.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner.
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully.
R increased sensitivity. This improves the
driving stability of the vehicle on slippery
road surfaces, for example.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner, resulting in the vehicle maintaining
lower engine speeds and thereby consum-
ing less fuel.
Drive program Sis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R sporty engine and suspension configura-
tion.
R the vehicle pulling away in first gear.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
later.
R the late shift point of the automatic trans-
mission can lead to higher fuel consump-
tion.
Manual drive program !
Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only set the automatic transmission to the
respective drive positions when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. Otherwise, you could damage the
drive train.
You can change gear yourself by using the
steering wheel gearshift paddles in manual
drive program M. As in drive program S, the
engine, transmission and suspension settings
are dynamic. Manual gearshift program Mcan be selected by using the program selec-
tor button.
X
To activate: press program selector but-
ton :repeatedly until Mappears in the
multi-function display.
The automatic transmission changes to
manual drive program M. Automatic gear-
shifting is deactivated.
If the automatic transmission is in position
D, you can shift up or down through the gears.
The gear currently selected and engaged is
shown in the multi-function display
(Y page 208).
X To deactivate: press program selector
button :repeatedly until Cor Sappears
in the multi-function display.
or
X Restart the engine.
The automatic transmission then switches
to drive program C.
Upshifting
X Pull the right-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 209).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
Vehicles with AMG engines
! In manual gearshift program M, the auto-
matic transmission does not shift up auto-
matically even when the engine limiting
speed for the current gear is reached.
When the engine limiting speed is reached,
the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine
from overrevving. You must make sure that
the engine speed does not reach the red
area of the rev counter. Otherwise, there is
a risk of engine damage.
Downshifting G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid. Automatic transmission
211Controls
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Function
:
Trip
menu (Y page 215) ;
Navi
* menu (navigation details)
(Y page 217) =
Audio
menu (Y page 218) ?
AMG* menu (Y
page 220) A
Tel* menu (Y
page 222) B
Assistance
(Ypage 223) menu C
Service
menu (Ypage 225)
R Calls up display messages
(Y page 316)
R Restarts the tyre pressure loss
warning system (Y page 299) or
checks the tyre pressure electroni-
cally* (Y page 300)
R Calls up when a service is due
(Y page 307)
R Checks the engine oil level
(Y page 293) D
Settings
menu (Ypage 225) The number of menus shown depends on the
optional equipment in the vehicle. Trip menu
i Reset the trip meter or trip computer
(Y page 216).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel. Standard display X
Press and hold the %button until the
Trip menu with total distance :and trip
distance ;appear.
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset" The values in the
After starttrip meter are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst
the values in the After resettrip meter are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset.
X Press the =or; button to select the
Trip menu.
X Press 9or: to select After
start orAfter reset. "From start" trip computer (example)
:
Distance
; Time
= Average speed
? Average fuel consumption
The trip computer After Startis reset auto-
matically if: On-board computer
215Controls
* optional
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R
the ignition has been switched off for more
than 4 hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 kilometres/miles have been excee-
ded.
The trip computer After resetis automati-
cally reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours
or 99,999 kilometres/miles.
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption* X
Press the =or; button to select the
Trip menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Distance. The approximate range which can be covered
depends on the fuel level and your current
driving style. If there is only a small amount
of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows
a vehicle being refuelled Cinstead of the
range. Digital speedometer X
Press the =or; button to select the
Trip menu. X
Press the 9or: button to select
digital speedometer :.
Resetting X
Press the =or; button to select the
Trip menu.
You can reset the values for the following
functions:
R trip meter
R trip computer "From start"
R trip computer "From reset"
X Press the 9or: button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
X Press the abutton. Resetting the trip meter (example)
X
Press the :button to select Yesand
press the abutton to confirm. 216
On-board
computerControls
* optional
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The arrow next to the filling pump indicates
the side of the vehicle.
:
To open the fuel filler flap
; To insert the fuel filler cap
= Tyre pressure table
? Fuel type
X To open: press the fuel filler flap in the
direction of arrow :.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X Open the fuel filler flap.
X Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
X To close: replace the fuel filler cap and turn
it clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly
engages.
X Close the fuel filler flap. Petrol (EN 228)
! Refuel using only unleaded, sulphur-free
premium grade petrol with a minimum
octane number of 95 RON/85 MON con-
forming to European standard EN 228.
Otherwise, you could impair engine output
or damage the engine. i
As a temporary measure, only when the
recommended fuel is not available, you
may also use regular unleaded petrol,
91 RON/82.5 MON. This may reduce
engine performance and increase fuel con-
sumption. Avoid driving at full throttle.
In some countries, the quality of the avail-
able petrol may not be adequate and could
cause coking around the inlet valve. In such
cases, and in consultation with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the petrol
may be mixed with the additive recommen-
ded by Mercedes-Benz (part no.
A000989254510). You must observe the
notes and mixing ratios specified on the
container.
Further information on "Fuel" .
AMG vehicles and twelve-cylinder
engines !
Refuel using only unleaded Super Plus
with a minimum octane number of
98 RON/88 MON conforming to European
standard EN 228.
Otherwise, you could impair engine output
or damage the engine.
i If the recommended fuel is not available
and only as a temporary measure, you may
also use premium unleaded petrol,
95 RON/85 MON. This may reduce engine
performance and increase fuel consump-
tion. You must avoid driving at full throttle.
! In emergencies, and only when the rec-
ommended fuel is not available, you may
also use standard unleaded petrol,
91 RON/82.5 MON.
However, using this fuel results in consid-
erably higher petrol consumption and sig-
nificantly reduced performance. Avoid driv-
ing at full throttle, and only drive in drive
program C.
If no fuel other than regular petrol 91 RON/
82.5 MON or a lower grade is permanently
available, you should have the vehicle Refuelling
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X
Reach into the gap, pull bonnet catch han-
dle ;up and lift the bonnet.
Closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the bonnet.
X Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
height of approximately 20 cm.
X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-
erly.
i If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is
not properly engaged. Open it again and
close it with a little more force. Engine oil
Depending on driving style, the vehicle con-
sumes up to 0.8 l oil per 1,000 km. The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Checking the engine oil level When doing so:
R
the vehicle should be parked on level
ground.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least 30 minutes if the engine is not at
operating temperature (i.e. if you only start
the engine briefly).
Using the on-board computer*
i Only possible on the CL 600 and
CL 65 AMG. On the CL 500 and CL 63 AMG,
a dipstick is used to check the engine oil
level ( Ypage 294). X
Make sure that the key is in position
2(Y page 182) in the ignition lock.
X Press the ;or= button to select the
Service menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select
Engine oil level.
X Press the abutton.
The multi-function display shows the fol-
lowing message: Engine oil level
Measuring now Measurement correct
only if vehicle level
The measurement takes a few seconds. You
will see one of the following messages in the
multi-function display:
R Engine oil level OK
R Add 1.0 l engine oil when next
refuelling
R Add 1.5 l engine oil when next
refuelling
R Add 2.0 l engine oil when next
refuelling
X Top up the oil if necessary ( Ypage 294).
Other messages in the multi-function dis-
play
If the engine is at normal operating tempera-
ture and there is too much oil, you will see the
following message:
Eng. oil level
Reduce oil level
X Have excess oil siphoned off.
! There is a risk of damage to the engine or
the catalytic converter if there is excess oil
in the engine.
If the Turn on ignition to see engine
oil level message appears:
X Turn the key to position 2(Y page 182) in
the ignition lock.
You will see the following message if you did
not observe the required waiting period:
Waiting period for engine oil level
not observed Engine compa
rtment
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Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These tyres have been specially adap-
ted for use with the control systems, such
as ABS or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Exten-
ded* (with run-flat characteristics)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres*
should only be used on wheels that have
been specifically approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
If you use other tyres, wheels or accesso-
ries Mercedes-Benz cannot accept any
responsibility for damage that may result.
Further information about tyres, wheels
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
If you use tyres other than those tested and
recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, characteristics such as handling, vehi-
cle noise emissions and fuel consumption
may be adversely affected. In addition, the
wheels may come into contact with the
body or axle components when heavily loa-
ded or when driving with snow chains. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage. G
Risk of accident
Tyres, wheels or accessories which have not
been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle or are not used as they should be, can
impair driving safety. As a result, you could
cause an accident. Before purchasing and
using them, enquire about their suitability,
legal stipulations and factory recommenda-
tions at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted, nor is the use of
spacer plates or brake dust shields. This inva-
lidates the General Operating Permit for the
vehicle.
Notes on selecting, fitting and replac-
ing tyres R
Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R After fitting new tyres, run them in at mod-
erate speeds for the first 100 km as they
only reach their full performance after this
distance.
R Fit new tyres on the front wheels first if
tyres of the same size are required on the
front and rear wheels.
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear. This also applies to
the spare wheel*.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (aquaplaning).
! Store tyres that are not being used in a
cool, dry and preferably dark place. Protect
the tyres against oil, grease, petrol and die-
sel.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels
and tyres R
Regularly check the wheels and tyres of
your vehicle for damage (e.g. cuts, punctu- 296
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