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Reversing lamp
Display message ............................. 207
Roof
see Soft top
Roof load, maximum.................. 271, 272
Roof rack............................................. 139S
Safety net............................................ 144
Seat Adjusting .......................................... 60
Correct driver's seat position. ..........75
Folding the front seat backrests
forwards (easy entry feature) ............63
Side-facing bench seat in the lug-
gage compartment. ..........................65
Storing settings ................................ 70
Seat backrest
Folding forwards/back. ..................141
Seat belt
Adjusting the height.......................... 74
Fastening. ......................................... 71
Warning lamp. .......................... 74, 216
Seat belts
Display message ............................. 209
Seat heating......................................... .64
Seat ventilation.................................... 64
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............210
Securing a load................................... 140Selector lever
Positions. .......................................... 90
Service display
Calling up the due date (on-board
computer). ...................................... 181
Service indicator
see Service display
Service products................................ 276
Brake fluid. ..................................... 281
Coolant. .......................................... 280
Windscreen washer fluid. ................281
Settings
Calling up a stored setting. ...............70
Factory (key). .............................. 54, 55
Factory (on-board computer). .........104
Setting the unit (on-board computer)
Speedometer. ................................. 105
Shift range
Instrument cluster display. ...............89
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission ....................91
Side window
Fault. .............................................. 224
Side windows
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Opening/closing. .............................. 84
Resetting. ......................................... 85
Ski rack............................................... 139
Sliding/tilting sunroof....................... 132
Manual operatio n............................ 231Sliding sunroof
see Sliding/tilting sunroof
Snow chains....................................... 169
Socket Cockpit. .......................................... 150
Luggage compartment. ...................150
Rear compartment. .........................150
Soft top............................................... 133
Closing (switch). ............................. 134
Emergency operation. .....................232
Malfunction..................................... 227
Opening (switch). ............................ 134
Soft top switch................................... 134
Spare fuses......................................... 255
Spare wheel Fitting ............................................. 244
Storage location. ............................ 192
Technical data. ............................... 268
Speed
Technical data. ............................... 264
Speed limiter
Speedtronic. ................................... 115
Speedometer
Digital speedometer (on-board
computer). ...................................... 101
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 105
Speedtronic ........................................ 115
Display message ............................. 208
Variabl e.......................................... 115 Index
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SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem).......................................................
33
Display message..................... 199, 202
Warning lamp. .......................... 33, 214
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................... 101
Station see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)......... 98
Selecting the display....................... 106
Steering wheel
Adjusting .......................................... 66
Buttons (on-board computer)............ 97
Storing settings ................................ 70
Steering wheel heating........................ 67
Stowage compartment...................... 146
Armrest (under) .............................. 147
Glove compartment. .......................147
Stowage compartments
Overview. .......................................... 30
Submenu (on-board computer)......... 104
Convenience ................................... 105
Heating. .......................................... 105
Instrument cluster .......................... 105
Lighting........................................... 105
Time/date. ..................................... 105
Vehicle............................................ 105
Summer opening .................................. 85
Sun visor............................................. 148Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 107
Switching off the alarm
ATA. .................................................. 52 T
Tailgate (Cabriolet) Opening/closing. .............................. 58
Tail lamps
Changing. ....................................... 240
Display message ............................. 207
Tank capacity..................................... 276
Technical data Acceleration. .................................. 265
Engine............................................ .263
Speed. ............................................ 264
Trailer loads .................................... 275
Tyres. .............................................. 267
Vehicle dimensions. ........................269
Vehicle weights............................... 271
Wheels. ........................................... 267
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Telephone compartment................... 147Temperature
Coolant. ............................................ 96
Outside temperature......................... 97
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............210
Third brake lamp
Display message ............................. 205
Tightening torque............................... 246
Time Setting (on-board computer).......... .106
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 106
Tonneau cover.................................... 136
TopTether.............................................. 45
Tow-away protection........................... 52
Towing................................................. 254
Towing eye Front. .............................................. 253
Rear. ............................................... 254
Trailer
7-pin connector .............................. 180
Display message ............................. 204
Power supply. ................................. 180
Trailer loads
Technical data. ............................... 275
Trailer tow hitch
Notes on care ................................. 186Index
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Trailer towing
Driving tips. .................................... 178
Mounting dimensions. ....................274
Ultrasonic reversing aid. .................119
Transfer case
Display message ............................. 202
Shift range ........................................ 92
Transmission
Display message ............................. 198
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ...............260
Transport (vehicle)............................. 254
Travelling uphill .................................. 174
Trip computer Menu (on-board computer). ............110
Trip meter........................................... 100
Resetting. ......................................... 96
Turn signal lamps
Display message ............................. 205
Two-way radio
Installation. ..................................... 260
Tyre grip.............................................. 171
Tyre pressure ..................................... 164
Calling up (on-board computer) .....165
Display message ............................. 198
see Tyre pressure
Tyres
Direction of rotatio n....................... 164
General notes. ................................ 162
Technical data. ............................... 267Tyre tread............................................ 164 U
Ultrasonic reversing aid.................... 118
Malfunction..................................... 222
Range of the sensors. .....................118
Trailer towing. ................................. 119
Warning displa y.............................. 119
Unladen weight.......................... 271, 272
Unlocking Emergency unlocking...................... 229
From the inside (central unlocking
button) .............................................. 56 V
Variable Speedtronic .........................115
Vehicle Emergency unlocking .............229, 230
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 104
Leaving parked up. .........................228
Towing. ........................................... 254
Transporting ................................... 254
Vehicle battery................................... 247
Vehicle dimensions............................ 269
Vehicle electronics............................ 260
Vehicle identification number
(VIN)............................................ 261, 262
Vehicle identification plates............. 261Vehicle tool kit
Cabriolet. ........................................ 191
Long-wheelbase station wagon....... 189
Short-wheelbase station wagon. .....190
Vehicle weights.................................. 271 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow).................................... 212
LIM (cruise control)......................... 114
LIM (variable Speedtronic). .............116
Warning and indicator lamps
ESP ®
......................................... 48, 213
Warning signal
Audible. .......................................... 217
Warning triangle
Cabriolet. ........................................ 191
Long-wheelbase station wagon
............................................... 188, 190
Washer fluid
Display message ............................. 209
Wearing seat belts............................... 71
Wheel bolts Tightening torque............................ 246
Wheels
General notes. ................................ 162
Interchanging.................................. 167
Technical data. ............................... 267
Windowbags......................................... 37 Index
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Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 184
Cleaning the windscreen. ...............184
Side windows. ................................... 84
Windscreen
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Windscreen heating ...........................128
see Windscreen heating
Windscreen washer fluid................... 281
Topping up. ..................................... 162
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
..................................................... 162, 281
Windscreen washer reservoir
Capacity. ........................................ 281
Windscreen washer system.............. 281
Windscreen wipers.............................. 82
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Malfunction..................................... 224
Replacing the wiper blades .............242
Winter diesel...................................... 156
Winter driving............................. 168, 169
Winter tyres........................................ 168Index
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Protection of the environment
15Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integra-
ted 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 environ-
ment by operating your vehicle in an envi-
ronmentally-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
consumption.
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 con-
sumption.
R Remove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
R A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
ute 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 vehi-
cle stationary.
R Drive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
tance 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. Introduction
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Operating safety
16 Operating safety
Safety notes
G
Risk of accident and injury
Always have work on the vehicle carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop. In par-
ticular, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems as well as maintenance
work must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. The workshop must have
the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this
purpose. G
Risk of accident and injury
Some safety systems only function while
the engine is running. Therefore, do not
switch the engine off when driving. Other-
wise, the safety systems in your vehicle
may no longer function correctly and
thereby not provide you or others with the
intended degree of protection. There is also
a risk that you could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident. G
Risk of accident and injury
Work carried out incorrectly or impermissi-
ble modifications to the vehicle, for exam-
ple cables laid under trim, can impair the
function of the safety systems. The safety
systems may no longer be able to protect
you or others as they are designed to do.
There is also a risk that you could lose con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident.
Have all work on and modifications to the
vehicle, such as installations or conver-
sions, carried out at a qualified workshop. G
Risk of accident
A heavy impact to the underbody, tyres or
wheels, for example when bottoming out on
rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at
high speed, could damage your vehicle. As
a result, you could cause an accident. This
also applies to vehicles which are equipped
with underbody protection.
For this reason, drive slowly over obstacles,
avoid bottoming out the vehicle in rough
terrain and, if necessary, have your vehicle
checked at a qualified specialist workshop. G
Risk of accident
If work on electronic equipment and its
software is carried out incorrectly, the equipment could stop functioning. The
electronic systems are networked via inter-
faces. Tampering with these electronic sys-
tems could cause malfunctions in systems
which have not been modified. Such mal-
functions can seriously compromise the
vehicle’s operating safety and your own
safety as well.
Have all work on and modifications to elec-
tronic components carried out at a qualified
workshop. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles to improve their quality or safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorised specialist dealer and your vehicle
has never been inspected at a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre, it is possible that your
vehicle is not registered in your name with
Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz can only
inform you about vehicle checks if it has your
registration data.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Introduction
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Operating safety
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Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership. Correct use
Observe the following information when using
your vehicle:
R The safety notes in this manual
R The "Technical data" section in this manual
R national road traffic regulations
R national road traffic licensing regulations G
Risk of injury
Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your atten-
tion, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any
warning stickers unless the sticker clearly
states that you may do so.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recog-
nise certain dangers. Introduction
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Exterior view
18 Exterior view
Example: long wheelbase station wagonAt a glance
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Exterior view
19Function Page
1
Opening and closing the
rear door 56
Cabriolet: opening and
closing the tailgate
58
2
Reversing camera* 119
3
Rear window heating 128
4
Rear lights 240
5
Fuel filler flap 154
6
Opening and closing the
doors 54 Function Page
7
Exterior mirrors 68
Parking position 69
8
Front lights 237
9
Opening the bonnet 157
Engine oil 159
Coolant
161 Function Page
a
Windscreen wiper opera-
tion
82
Cleaning the wiper blades 183
Replacing the wiper blades 242
b
Cleaning the windows 184
c
Tyres and wheels 266
Tyre pressure monitor* 165
Flat tyre, fitting the spare
wheel
244
d
Towing eyes 253At a glance
* optional
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Cockpit
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