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Rain closing feature (sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Rain sensor Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Range (on-board computer) . . . . . ..136
Rear bench seat Folding forward/back . . . . . . . . . .194
Rear foglamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Anti-dazzle (manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . .86
Rear window
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . ..182
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .286
Rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..99
Replacing the wiper blade . . . . . . .322
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Remote control Auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Garage door opene r.. . . . . . . . . . .209
Programming (garage door
opener) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . ..321 Reserve
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Restraint System
see SRS
Restraint systems
For children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..167
Reversing lamp Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
Roof load, maximum . . . . . . . ..363, 364
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Run-on time (mobile phone) . . . . . ..207 S
Safety net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Seat Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76, 77, 78
Correct driver's seat position . . . . . .91
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Seat belt
Adjusting the height . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90, 291 Seat cushion
Removing (rear bench seat) . . . . . .196
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Seat ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .285
Securing a load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Securing hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Selector lever Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Service indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Service products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370
Windscreen washer fluid . . . . . . . .372
Settings
Calling up a stored setting . . . . . . . .87
Factory (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . .66, 67
Factory (KEYLESS GO) . . . . . . . . . . .68
Factory (on-board computer) . . . . .127
Setting the unit (on-board computer)
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .108
Sidebags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Side window Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Side windows
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Resettin g.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Index
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Sliding/tilting sunroof
. . . . . . . . . ..187
Rain closing feature . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Sliding sunroof
see Sliding/tilting sunroof
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . .205
Rear compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Spare wheel
Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359
Spare wheel bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . ..69
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Speed
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353
Speed limiter
Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Speedometer
Digital speedometer (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Segments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Display message . . . . . . . . . .267, 268
Permanent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Variabl e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer) . ..1 17
Selecting the displa y.. . . . . . . . ..129
Steering wheel
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Buttons (on-board computer) . . . . .115
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Steering wheel heating . . . . . . . . . . ..84
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .286
Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . ..201
Armrest (under) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Centre console (rear) . . . . . . . . . . .202
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Stowage compartments
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Stowage space
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Submenu (on-board computer) . . ..1 27
Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Time/date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Summer opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Sun visor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Switching off the alarm
ATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 T
Tailgate Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .309
Limiting the opening angl e.. . . . . ..73
Opening/closing (automatically) . . .71
Opening/closing (manually) . . . . . . .70
Tail lamps
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Tank contents Calling up the range (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Technical data
Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352 Index
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Protection of the environment
16 Protection 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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Exterior view
21Function Page
1 Opening and closing the
tailgate 70
Vehicle tool kit 255
Opening and closing the
exterior spare wheel
holder* 69
2 Rear window heating
182
3 Rear lights
318
4 Fuel filler flap
216
Fuel requirements
216 Function Page
5 Opening and closing the
doors 66
6 Adjusting the exterior mir-
rors
85
7 Fitting the towing eye
341
8 Front lights
315 Function Page
9 Opens the bonnet
219
Engine oil 220
Coolant 223
a Windscreen wipers
98
Cleaning the wiper blades 249
Replacing the wiper blades 321
b Cleaning the windows
249
c
Roof rack* 190
d Tyres and wheels
224
Flat tyre 323At a glance
* optional
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Loading and stowing
190 Loading and stowing
Cup holder
G
Risk of injury
Keep the cup holder closed while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occu-
pants could be injured by objects being
thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Only use the cup holders for containers of
a suitable size and which have lids. Other-
wise, the drinks could spill.
Cup holders should not be used for hot
drinks. Otherwise, you may scald yourself. Cup holder in the centre console 1
Cup holder
2 Brace with card holder
i You can remove the cup holder to clean
it. Clean the cup holder with clean, luke-
warm water only.
X To remove: place your fingers into the cen-
tral recesses of the cup holder 1and pull
up sharply.
X To fit: place the cup holder into the guides
and insert. Cup holder in the rear seat armrest 1
Cup holder
X Fold down the rear seat armrest. Roof rack system*
G
Risk of accident and injury
An incorrectly secured roof rack, ski rack
or load could become detached from the
vehicle. These objects may be thrown
around and can injure you or others or
cause an accident. Follow the roof rack/ski
rack manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions and special instructions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of
gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling.
You must always observe the maximum Controls
* optional
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Loading and stowing
191roof load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driv-
ing style to the prevailing road, traffic and
weather conditions and drive with particu-
lar care if the roof is laden.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof rack systems which have
been tested and approved for Mercedes-
Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof rack in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
make sure that you can:
R raise the sliding/tilting sunroof* fully
R open the tailgate fully 1
Roof rails
X Secure the roof rack to the roof rails.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Luggage net
G
Risk of injury
Only place lightweight objects in the lug-
gage net. Do not use it to transport heavy,
sharp-edged or fragile objects. The luggage
net cannot secure the objects sufficiently
in the event of an accident. Luggage net in the front-passenger
footwell
1
Luggage net
Luggage net behind the front seats 1
Luggage net Controls
* optional
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