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Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Hard plastic trim items
Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft
lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.Headliner and shelf below rear window
Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo
cleaner in case of excessive dirt.Upholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that
have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet
etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently
discolored. By lining the seats with a proper
intermediate cover, contact-discoloration will be
prevented.
Leather Upholstery
Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved
Leather Care. Exercise particular care when cleaning
perforated leather as its underside should not become
wet.
MB Tex Upholstery
Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft
lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure. Instrument cluster
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent
for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.
Steering wheel and gear selector lever
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean
with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care.
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Technical data
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3VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
4Engine number
5Body number and paintwork number
6Emission control label
7Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission control systemLayout of poly-V-belt drive
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Coolant pump
5Generator (alternator)
6Idler pulley
7Power steering pump
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities
Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission9.6US qt (9.1l) Automatic transmission fluid
Rear axle 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Power steering
Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluidapprox. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering fluid
Front wheel hubs approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4)
Windshield/headlamp
washer systemapprox. 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB Windshield washer concentrate “S” 1
Cooling system approx. 11.7 US qt (11.1 l) MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Fuel tank including
a reserve ofapprox. 16.4 US gal (62.0 l)
approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
Air conditioner system R-134a refrigerant and special PAC lubricant (Never R-12)1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see
Windshield/headlamp washer system on page238.
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IndexAABS (Antilock brake system)………………………….198ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................. 216
Adjusting headlamp aim ........................................... .261Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................73Air conditioner refrigerant........................................ 285Airbag OFF indicator lamp ..........................................212Airbags ........................................................................64Antilock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 198
Malfunction indicator lamp ....................................211
Antitheft alarm system..................................................41Aquaplaning .............................................................. .188Ashtray
Center console, front ..............................................150Rear seats ..............................................................151
Audio system
Anti-theft system ....................................................125Button and soft key operation ................................126Cassette mode.........................................................131CD changer ............................................................135
CD mode................................................................ 134Operating and display elements ............................. 124Operating safety .................................................... 123Operation .............................................................. 127Operation Audio and telephone .............................. 123Radio mode ........................................................... 129Telephone operation .............................................. 138
Audio systems ............................................................. 89
Cassette player ........................................................ 91CD player................................................................. 90Radio ....................................................................... 89
Automatic climate control............................................ 116
Air distribution ..................................................... .120Air recirculation .................................................... .121Air volume ............................................................ .120Basic setting.......................................................... 118Defogging windows ................................................ 119Defrosting............................................................... 119Display and controls ............................................... 118Dust filter .............................................................. .122Economy................................................................. 119Rear window defroster ........................................... .120Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ................ .121Special settings....................................................... 119
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Maintenance .............................................................. 163Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ................................................. 208
Malfunction and warning messages ............................ 213Malfunction message memory ................................... 100Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof .................... 267Multicontour seat.........................................................52Multifunction display..................................................84
Engine oil level indicator .........................................88ESS (Flexible service system) ...................................88Setting the audio volume...................................... 104Trip and mainodometer...........................................88
Multifunction steering wheel........................................84NNavigation system - Multifunction display ....................97
On-board diagnostic system........................................ 208Operator's Manual.......................................................... 8Outside temperature indicator ..................................... .82Overhead control panel ................................................ .21PPanic button ................................................................. 32Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 155Parking ...................................................................... 187Parking brake............................................................. 184PARKING BRAKE - malfunction and
warning messages ................................................ 218
Power assistance ........................................................ 185Power seats, front......................................................... 44
Backrest................................................................... 51
Power windows........................................................... 141
Express opening and closing ................................. 142Synchronizing........................................................ 142
Problems with your vehicle ......................................... 14Product information
.................................................... 7
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RRear seats
Split folding backrest............................................. 152
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ................................................................. 75Inside ..................................................................... 74
Rear window sunshade .............................................. 146Replacing wiper blade insert ...................................... 268Reserve key .................................................................25Roof rack ..........................................................................270SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag .............................. 69
Seat belts .................................................................... 55
Fastening ................................................................ 57Unfastening ........................................................... 59Warning lamp......................................................... 212
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ................... 55Service indicator
See flexible service system (FSS) ...........................105
Setting the audio volume........................................... 104Shelf below rear window ............................................ 228Sliding/pop-up roof .................................................... 143
Emergency operation ............................................ 267opening and closing................................................. 30Synchronizing ...................................................... 144
Snow chains ............................................................... 190Spare parts service ..................................................... 278Spare wheel ....................................................... 229, 241SRS indicator lamp ..................................................... 210Starting and turning off the engine ............................. 174STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 221
Steering lock .............................................................. 172Storage compartment
Trunk floor ............................................................ 229
Storage compartments
Center console ....................................................... 148Glove box ............................................................... 148
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 228Sun visors ................................................................. 146Supplemental restraint system (SRS)............................63Synchronizing remote control..................................... 266
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TTachometer ..................................................................83Technical data ........................................................... 281
Electrical system .................................................... 282Main dimensions ................................................... 283Rims and tires........................................................ 282Weights ................................................................. 283
Tele Aid...................................................................... 166
Initiating an emergency call .................................. 167
Telephone ....................................................................92
General notes ........................................................ 156Incoming call ...........................................................96Redialing .................................................................94Telephone book........................................................92
Telephones and two-way radios .................................. 162Telescoping steering column
Adjusting .................................................................73Indicator lamp.........................................................212
Telescoping steering column -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 221
The first 1 000 miles .................................................. 163Tire inflation pressure ............................................... 247Tires
Driving instructions .............................................. 187
Tow-away alarm............................................................ 43Towing the vehicle...................................................... 253Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................... 255
Trip computer .............................................................. 98Trip odometer............................................................... 83Trunk........................................................................... 38
Opening......................................................................30Release switch ......................................................... 40
Trunk lamp ............................................................... 270VVehicle jack................................................................ 230Vehicle tools ................................................................229
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