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350 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Text messagesDisplay message
Possible cause
Possible solution
ABS
malfunction
Visit workshop
The ABS has detected a malfunction
and has switched off. The ESP and
the BAS are also deactivated.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the ABS avail-
able.

Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.

Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.
Display malfunction
Visit workshop
The ABS or the ABS display is mal-
functioning.

Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.

Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.

362 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
A
Fuel reserve
The fuel level has dropped below
the reserve mark.

Refuel at the next gas station (
page 284).
Check gas cap
See Operator’s Manual
The fuel cap may not be closed
properly.

Check the fuel cap (
page 284).
If it is not closed properly:

Close the fuel cap.
If it is closed properly:

Have the fuel system checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Lock retractable roof
The retractable hardtop is not
locked properly.

Push the retractable hardtop switch forward
or rearward until the retractable hardtop is
completely closed or open (
page 237).
Retractable roof
Visit workshop
The retractable hardtop is
malfunctioning.

Have the retractable hardtop checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
O
Close hood
You are driving with the hood open.

Close the hood (
page 287).
F
Replace key
The SmartKey is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

369 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Where will I find...?
First aid kit
The first aid kit is stored in a parcel net
behind the driver’s seat.Vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack
The vehicle tool kit is stored in a storage
compartment under the trunk floor.
The following is included:

Collapsible chock


Vehicle jack


Protective wrap


Alignment bolt


Towing eye bolt


Wheel wrench


Spare fuses


Fuse extractor


Valve extractor


Electric air pumpRemoving the vehicle tool kit
1Spare wheel
2Vehicle tool kit (under collapsible tire,
together with wheel bolts for spare
wheel with collapsible tire)
3Retaining screw

Lift up trunk floor.

Loosen retaining screw3 by turning it
counter-clockwise.

Remove spare wheel1.

Remove vehicle tool kit2.1Collapsible chock
2Vehicle jack
3Protective wrap
4Alignment bolt
5Towing eye bolt
6Wheel wrench
7Spare fuses, fuse extractor and valve
extractor
8Electric air pump

370 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Vehicle jackThe vehicle jack is located in the storage
compartment underneath the trunk floor.
Storage position
Remove vehicle jack from its
compartment.

Push crank handle up.
Operational position
Turn crank handle clockwise until it
engages (operational position).
Before storing the vehicle jack in its
compartment:


It should be fully collapsed.


The handle must be folded in (storage
position).
Warning!
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The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use,
especially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. Make sure the jack arm is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Al-
ways lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.

371 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
The collapsible wheel chock serves to ad-
ditionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while
changing the wheel.
1Tilt the plate upward
2Fold the lower plate outward
3Insert the plate

Tilt both plates upward1.

Fold the lower plate outward2.

Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the
way into the openings of the base
plate3.
Spare wheel with collapsible tire
The spare wheel is stored in the storage
compartment underneath the trunk floor.
1Spare wheel
2Vehicle tool kit (under collapsible tire,
together with wheel bolts for spare
wheel with collapsible tire)
3Retaining screw
Loosen retaining screw3by turning it
counterclockwise.

Remove spare wheel1.

Take off the wheel bolts for spare
wheel1.

372 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Storing the spare wheel with
collapsible tire
If you wish to store the spare wheel after
use, carry out the following steps. Other-
wise the spare wheel will not fit the storage
compartment.
Unscrew the valve cap from the valve
of the collapsible tire.

Take the valve extractor from the vehi-
cle tool kit (
page 369).

Unscrew the valve insert from the valve
and allow the air to escape.

Screw the valve insert back into the
valve.

Screw the valve cap back on the valve.

Pull the protective wrap provided with
the vehicle tool kit over the spare
wheel.

Store the spare wheel and the valve ex-
tractor in the storage compartment un-
derneath the trunk floor.

Pierce the protective wrap with retain-
ing screw3.

Secure the spare wheel by turning re-
taining screw3 clockwise.
!Make sure the collapsible tire is dry
when storing it.iIt may take a few minutes for the col-
lapsible tire to deflate completely.
Warning!
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The dimensions of the spare wheel with col-
lapsible tire are different from those of the
road wheels. As a result, the vehicle han-
dling characteristics change when driving
with a spare wheel with collapsible tire
mounted.
The spare wheel with collapsible tire should
only be used temporarily, and should be re-
placed with a regular road wheel as quickly
as possible.

374 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the vehicle
If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, open the driver’s door and
the trunk using the mechanical key. Removing the mechanical key
1Mechanical key locking tab
2Mechanical key

Move locking tab1 direction of arrow.

Slide mechanical key2 out of the
housing.Unlocking the driver’s door
1Unlocking

Insert the mechanical key into the
driver’s door lock until it stops.

Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position1.
The driver’s door is unlocked.
iUnlocking the driver’s door and/or the
trunk with the mechanical key will
trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the
following:

Press buttonŒor‹on the
SmartKey.


Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.

375 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking and opening the trunk
A minimum height clearance of
5.78 ft (1.76 m) is required to open the
trunk lid.
The trunk lid lock is located next to the
handle above the rear license plate recess.Trunk lid lock1Unlocking in an emergency

Fully insert the mechanical key into the
trunk lid lock.

Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position1 until it stops,
and simultaneously

pull the trunk lid handle and lift lid.

Turn the mechanical key back and re-
move it from the trunk lid lock.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, do the following:
Close the passenger door and the trunk
lid.

Press the central locking switch in the
upper part of the center console
(page 98).

Check to see whether the lock button
on the passenger door has moved
down.

If necessary, push it down manually.
The passenger door is locked.

Exit the vehicle and close the driver’s
door.
!Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.


376 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency1Locking
Insert the mechanical key into the
driver’s door lock until it stops.

Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
position1.
The driver’s door is locked.Manually unlocking the gear selector
lever (automatic transmission*)
In the case of power failure, the gear selec-
tor lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to
tow the vehicle.
1Gear selector lever cover
2Release

Pull out gear selector lever cover1 in
direction of arrows.

Push down and hold release2 in di-
rection of arrow.

Simultaneously move gear selector le-
ver out of positionP.
The gear selector lever is unlocked
now.iThe gear selector lever is locked again
as soon as you place it in positionP
again.


377 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Raising retractable hardtop manuallyWarning!
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If the retractable hardtop does not com-
pletely open or close, the roof hydraulics will
lose pressure and the retractable hardtop is
lowered

after approximately seven minutes
when the ignition is switched on


after approximately 15 seconds when
the ignition is switched off
Shortly before the hardtop is lowered, a
warning will sound. In the multifunction dis-
play you will see
K
and the message
Retractable roof being lowered
.


Properly lock retractable hardtop before
continuing to drive (
page 237).
Warning!
G
Manually closing the retractable hardtop is a
complicated and technically demanding pro-
cedure and should only be performed by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or quali-
fied technician. Attempting to manually
close the retractable hardtop may cause
damage to the retractable hardtop and/or
personal injury.
Warning!
G
To prevent possible accidents, drive the ve-
hicle only with the retractable hardtop either
completely closed and locked, or fully low-
ered into its storage compartment.