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Our company and staff congratulate you on
the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a
demonstration of your trust in our company
name.
Furthermore,
it exemplifies your desire
to own an automobile that will be as easy as
possible to operate and will provide years of
service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of
many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To
help assure your driving pleasure, and also
the safety of you and your passengers, we ask
you to make a small investment of time:
R Please read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be
handy for your reference.
R Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are
designed to acquaint you with the
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
R Please pay attention to the warnings and
cautions contained in this manual. They are
designed to help improve the safety of the
vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of
safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A Daimler Company
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1, 2, 3 ...
4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS
4MATIC
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
911 emergency call ..........................137A
ABC (Active Body Control) ................319
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 419
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
.............57
Indicator lamp ................................ 451
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 429, 430
Accessory weight .............................. 393
Accidents ........................................... 288
Air bags ........................................... 37
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 354
Emergency calls (Telephone) ......... 137
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Active Body Control
see ABC
Adaptive Brake .................................... 59
Adaptive Brake Lights ......................... 59
Adaptive Damping System see ADS
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 493
Gasoline ......................................... 494
Address book ..................................... 146
Address change ................................... 21
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 317
Advanced Parking Guidance ............327
Canceling ....................................... 332
Detecting a parking space .............329
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 423
Parking .......................................... 330
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 377
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 426Air bags
................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..354
Front, driver and passenger ............. 40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 41, 459
Knee bag ..........................................
40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 417
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 40
Window curtain ................................ 41
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 493
Air distribution .................................. 342
AIRMATIC
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ...317
Introduction ................................... 317
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 437
Vehicle level control ...................... 318
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 393
Air recirculation mode ......................343
Air volume .......................................... 342
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool
kit) .............................................. 412, 468
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ..................321
Alternator Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 425, 444
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG menu ......................................... 208
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ..................495
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 65
Anti-theft alarm system ................... 65
Immobilizer ...................................... 65
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning 4
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Driving
Abroad ........................................... 401
Hydroplaning ................................. 400
Instructions ........................... 285, 397
In winter ........................................ 396
Problems ....................................... 288
Safety systems
................................ 56
Systems ......................................... 301
Through standing water .................400
With DISTRONIC PLUS ................... 313
Driving and parking
Safety notes .................................. 285
Driving off .................................. 287, 400
Driving safety systems ....................... 56
ABS .................................................. 57
Adaptive Brake ................................ 59
Adaptive Brake Lights ...................... 59
BAS .................................................. 57
BAS PLUS ........................................ 57
EBP .................................................. 59
ESC .................................................. 59
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 60
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 62
Driving systems
Active Body Control (ABC) ............. 319
Advanced Parking Guidance ..........327
AIRMATIC ...................................... 317
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 321
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 335
Cruise control ................................ 302
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 304
Hill-start assist system .................. 315
HOLD function ............................... 316
Night View Assist ........................... 333
Park Assist ..................................... 324
Parktronic system ..........................321
Rear view camera .......................... 332
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 295
DVD, audio ......................................... 162
DVD, video ......................................... 174 E
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ...................................... 59
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications
................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 353
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic parking brake ..................288
Electronic Stability Control see ESC
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 412
Flat tire .......................................... 465
Hazard warning flasher ..................278
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 356
Towing the vehicle .........................473
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 354
Telephone ...................................... 137
Emergency engine shutdown ...........478
Emergency operations
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 359
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 359
Trunk lid, emergency release .........260
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 401
Information label ............................ 481
System warranties ........................... 20
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............366
Cleaning ......................................... 405
Compartment ................................ 368
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 457
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 442
Number .......................................... 481
Starting .......................................... 285
Turning off ..................................... 290
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant 8
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Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 371
Additives ........................................ 493
Checking level ............................... 369
Consumption ................................. 369
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 444
Oil dipstick .....................................
369
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 492
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ......59
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 60
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................... 429, 430, 435
Warning lamp ................................. 456
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 48
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 60
Express operation Power windows .............................. 282
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................345
Exterior lamp switch ......................... 275
Exterior rear view mirrors ................271
Fold-in function .............................. 273
Parking position ............................. 272
Power folding ................................. 273
Exterior view of vehicle ......................26 F
Fastening the seat belts .....................47
First aid kit .........................................
412
Flat tire
............................................... 465
Lowering the vehicle ......................469
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 466
Preparing the vehicle .....................465
Spare wheel ........................... 465, 490
Floormats ........................................... 363
Fluids
ABC fluid ................................ 371, 491
Automatic transmission fluid ......... 491
Brake fluid ..................................... 491
Capacities ...................................... 490
Engine coolant ............................... 491
Engine oil ....................................... 490Power steering fluid .......................
491
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 492
Fog lamps ........................................... 277
Messages in the multifunction
display
................................... 446, 448
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ...................................... 273
Four-wheel drive see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 417
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ............................. 41, 459
Fuel ..................................................... 366
Additives ........................................ 494
Capacity, fuel tank ......................... 491
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................397
Fuel consumption statistics ...........204
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 367
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp .....457
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........493
Refueling ........................................ 366
Requirements ................................ 494
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 367
Fuel gauge ......................................... 301
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........490
Fuel tank Capacity ........................................ 491
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 367
Refueling ........................................ 366
Fuses .................................................. 476 G
Garage door opener .......................... 360
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...394
Gear range ......................................... 295
Indicator ........................................ 295
Limiting .......................................... 297
Shifting into optimal ......................298
Gear selector lever ............................291
Cleaning ......................................... 409 Index
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Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
...........................281
Rain sensor .................................... 281
iPod ®
(media interface) ....................183
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type)
see Children in the vehicle J
Jack ..................................................... 413
Jump starting ..................................... 471K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ........................................... 256
Replacing
....................................... 256
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 460
Valet locking .................................. 261
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ........................ 255
Checking batteries ......................... 255
Factory setting ...................... 253, 255
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) ................................................ 255
Global locking (SmartKey) .............253
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) ................................................ 255
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ..................................... 253
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO ...254
Locking/unlocking ........................252
Loss of ........................................... 256
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 440
Opening, trunk ............................... 258
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ......................... 283
Opening and closing the windows . 283
Remote control .............................. 252
Replacing ....................................... 256
Replacing batteries ........................ 461
Restoring to factory setting ... 253, 255
Selective setting .................... 253, 255
Starter switch positions ................. 262KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions
.................262
Keypad (COMAND) .............................. 70
Kickdown ........................................... 295
Kickdown (manual shift program) ... 299
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ...........394
Knee bag .............................................. 40 L
Labels
Certification ................................... 480
Emission control information ......... 481
Tire and Loading Information
placard
........................................... 381
Tire inflation pressure ....................376
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 275
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 446
Switching on/off ........................... 275
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 29, 451
Brakes ........................................... 451
Distance warning lamp .......... 307, 457
Engine malfunction ........................ 457
ESC .......................................... 29, 456
ESC OFF ........................................ 456
Fog lamps ...................................... 277
Front passenger front air bag
off ............................................ 41, 459
Fuel tank reserve ........................... 457
High-beam headlamps .............29, 278
Instrument cluster .........................450
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ........................ 458
Seat belt telltale ................29, 48, 454
SRS .......................................... 36, 455
Turn signals ..................................... 29
Language settings ............................... 81
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 447
Light alloy wheels, cleaning .............408
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Index
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Lighting
.............................................. 274
Daytime running lamp mode ..........276
Exterior
.......................................... 275
Interior ........................................... 279
Limp-home mode .............................. 299
Load index (tires) ......................389, 394
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 253
Manually ........................................ 461
SmartKey ....................................... 252
Loss of
Key ................................................ 256
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 480
Low-beam headlamps ....................... 275
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 275
Switching on .................................. 275
Lubricants .......................................... 490M
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance Call, automatic (Tele
Aid) ..................................................... 359
Maintenance System Service indicator display
................402
Service indicator message ............. 402
Service term exceeded ..................402
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) .............................. 275
Manual shift program .......................298
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight .....394
Maximum load rating (tires) .............394
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 394
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 183
Memory function ............................... 273
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel Mirrors
............................................... 271
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 272
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position .......................................... 272
Exterior rear view mirrors
..............271
Interior rear view mirror ................. 271
Memory function ........................... 273
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors ........................................... 273
Vanity mirror .................................. 351
MON (Motor Octane Number) ..........494
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 .................................................... 162
Multifunction display ........................ 203
Symbol messages .......................... 428
Text messages ............................... 416
Vehicle status messages ............... 414
Multifunction display messages
ABC (Active Body Control) ............. 419
ABS ....................................... 429, 430
Active headlamps .......................... 446
Advanced Parking Guidance ..........423
Advanced TPMS ............................. 426
Air bags ......................................... 417
AIRMATIC ...................................... 437
Alternator .............................. 425, 444
Automatic
transmission .......................... 424, 425
Backrests ....................................... 439
Battery ................................... 425, 444
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 423
Brake fluid ..................................... 434
Brake pads ..................................... 428
Coolant .......................................... 442
Corner-illuminating lamps .............. 449
Cruise control ................................ 420
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 421
Doors ............................................. 439
EBP ................................................ 430
Engine oil ....................................... 444
ESC ............................... 429, 430, 435
Fog lamps .............................. 446, 448
Front passenger front air bag ........417
Gas cap .......................................... 445
High-beam lamps ........................... 447
Hood .............................................. 439
License plate lamps ....................... 44712
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Light sensor ...................................
448
Low-beam lamps ............................
448
Night View Assist ........................... 438
Park Assist ..................................... 422
Parking lamps ................................ 447
PRE-SAFE ®
.................................... 416
Radar sensors ................................ 424
Reserve fuel ................................... 445
Reverse lamp ................................. 446
Side marker lamps .........................446
SmartKey ....................................... 440
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO .......... 440
SRS ................................................ 436
Tele Aid .......................................... 436
Tire inflation pressure ............426, 450
Tire pressure monitor .................... 426
Tires ...................................... 426, 450
Trunk ............................................. 439
Turn signals ................................... 449
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment .................................... 270
Buttons .......................................... 202
Cleaning ......................................... 409
Gearshift control ............................ 297
Heating .......................................... 270
Memory function ........................... 273
Music Register ................................... 180N
Navigation ............................................ 83
Alternative route ............................ 125
Compass ........................................
124
Destination memory ......................132
Entering a destination ...................... 93
Entering a stopover ........................ 109
Introduction ..................................... 83
Lane recommendation ...................118
Last destinations ........................... 134
Map software version ......................83
Points of interest (POI) ................... 111
Route guidance .............................. 116
Traffic messages ............................ 125
Zagat ®
Rating Service .................... 115
“Where am I?” function .................. 123
Navi menu .......................................... 206
Nets, parcel ....................................... 348
Night security illumination .............. 191Night View Assist
.............................. 333
Cleaning the
windshield in front of
the camera .................................... 407
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 438
Normal occupant weight .................. 394
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 481 O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
(Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 394
Occupant safety Air bags ........................................... 37
Children and air bags ....................... 37
Children in the vehicle .....................51
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 54
Fastening the seat belts ................... 47
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 41, 459
Infant and child restraint systems .... 51
Introduction ..................................... 36
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 54
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
PRE-SAFE ®
....................................... 49
Seat belts .................................. 39, 45
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 41
Self-test ........................................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 204
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting .....................297
Operating safety .................................. 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning .......406
Overhead control panel ......................34 Index
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Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) ..... 255
Selective setting (SmartKey) ..........
253
Time
................................................. 79
Trunk opening-height restriction ....193
Voice Control System ...................... 80
Shelf below rear window, cleaning .. 409
Shortcut buttons ................................. 69
Side impact air bags ...........................40
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 406
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 446
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 395
Side windows see Power windows
SmartKey
see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 396
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 486
Mounting ....................................... 466
Storage location ............................ 413
Speedometer ....................................... 29
Speed settings Cruise control ................................ 303
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 311
Resume function ................... 304, 312
SRS
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 36, 455
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 436
Standing water, driving through ......400
Starter switch positions KEYLESS-GO .................................. 262
SmartKey ....................................... 262
Starting difficulties (engine) ............286
Starting the engine ........................... 285
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel gearshift control
.....297
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...360
Storage compartments .....................348
Storing tires ....................................... 387
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade
Rear window .................................. 352
Sun visors .......................................... 351
Suspension tuning see AIRMATIC T
Tachometer .................................. 30, 301
Overspeed range ........................... 301
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses
............................. 406
Tar stains ........................................... 404
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant .... 492, 493
Brake fluid ............................. 491, 493
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 490
Coolant .................................. 491, 494
Engine oil additives ........................493
Engine oils ............................. 490, 492
Fuel requirements .......................... 494
Gasoline additives .......................... 494
Identification labels .......................480
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........493
Rims and tires ................................ 486
Spare wheel ................................... 490
Vehicle specification
CL 550 4MATIC ............................. 483
Vehicle specification CL 600 ......... 483
Vehicle specification CL 63 AMG ...484
Vehicle specification CL 65 AMG ...485
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 492, 496
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification 16
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Treadwear indicators .............
386, 395
Vehicle maximum load on .............. 395
Wear pattern
.................................. 388
Winter tires ............................ 395, 486
Tire speed rating .......................390, 395
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ................................... 395
Towing
Towing eye bolt .............................. 474
Vehicle ........................................... 473
Towing eye bolt ................................. 474
Traction ...................................... 387, 395
Traffic messages ............................... 125
Transfer case ..................................... 299
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 371
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions ....................294
Traveling abroad ............................... 401
Tread (tires) ....................................... 395
Tread depth (tires) ....................386, 395
Treadwear .......................................... 387
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 386, 395
Trip menu ........................................... 204
Trunk
Closing ........................................... 258
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 439
Opening ......................................... 258
Opening/closing system ............... 259
Opening-height restriction ............. 193
Trunk lid emergency release .......... 260
Unlocking manually .......................461
Valet locking .................................. 261
Turning off the engine ......................290
Turn signals ....................................... 277
Cleaning lenses ............................. 406
Indicator lamps ................................ 29
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 449 U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 387, 395
Units Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 215
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 493
Unlocking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 253
Manually
........................................ 460
SmartKey ....................................... 252
Upholstery, cleaning .........................409
USB devices (media interface) .........183
USB socket ........................................... 72
Useful features .................................. 350 V
Valet locking ...................................... 261
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 469
Care ............................................... 403
Control system .............................. 201
Identification Number (VIN) ........... 480
Individual settings ..........................214
Locking/unlocking ........................ 252
Lowering (wheel change)
............... 469
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 22
Towing ........................................... 473
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 460
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 480
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle level control
see AIRMATIC
Vehicle lighting .................................. 274
Vehicle loading
Instructions .................................... 347
Load limit ....................................... 382
Terminology ................................... 393
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 395 18
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contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature
with
the vehicle to make it available
to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car”
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. Operating your vehicle outside the
USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R Service facilities
or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts.
R Gasoline may have a considerably lower
octane rating, and improper fuel can cause
engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe under our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Operating safety
G
Warning!
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them
to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle’s electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving. G
Warning!
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole. If you feel a sudden significant
vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect
that damage to your vehicle as occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers
R slow down carefully
R drive with
caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs. 22
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