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4Removing/fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.232
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Voltage (on-board computer) . . . . . .97
Belt force limiters
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Belt tensioners
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Belt warnin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Bonne t
Bonnet catch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Bonnet release lever
Release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Boot
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Locking separatel y.. . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Boot li d
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Boot separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Brake
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Brake lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184 Brake syste
m
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Bulb
Dipped-beam headlamps . . . . . . . .215
Licence plate lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Main-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . .216
Parking lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Rear foglamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215, 216
Reversing lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Side lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Turn signal lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
see Lamp
Bulbs
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 C
Calling up a malfunction see Message memory men u
Car e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . .167
Parktroni c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Plastic trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
CD player/CD changer
Operating (on-board computer) . . . .99 Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com -
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Central locking/unlocking button . ..5 7
Central unlocking Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Centre console
Lower section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Upper section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyr e
Children
In the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Restraint systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Child seat
Automatic recognition . . . . . . . . . . .46
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Suitable positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Cockpit Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Collapsible emergency spare wheel
Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Collapsible wheel
Pumping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252 Index
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Light
s 74
X
Make sure that constant headlamp mode
has been set with the on-board computer
(Y page 101). 8
X To switch on :turn the light switch to
M orU .
The dipped-beam headlamps, side lamps
and licence plate lighting are switched on
when the engine is running.
i When you turn the light switch to any
position other than MorU , the cor -
responding light goes on.
Automatic headlamp mode The side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps and
licence plate lighting are switched on or off
automatically, depending on the brightness of
the ambient light. G
Risk of accident
If the light switch is set to U, the head-
lamps may temporarily switch off due to
exposure to light, or the lights may not
come on automatically if it is foggy. This
could endanger you and others. Therefore,
turn the light switch to Bin the dark or
in fog. The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times.
G
Risk of accident
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light
switch quickly from UtoB . You
could otherwise cause an accident if the
headlamps were to switch off temporarily.
X To switch on :turn the light switch to
U .
The side lamps are switched on and off
automatically when the key is in position
1 in the ignition lock .
The dipped-beam headlamps, side lamps
and licence plate lighting are switched on
automatically when the engine is running.
When the parking lamp or dipped-beam
headlamps are switched on, the indicator
lamp next to the light switch lights up.
Front foglamps/rear foglamp G
Risk of accident
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to Bbefore you start your journey. Otherwise, your
vehicle may not be visible and you could
therefore endanger yourself and others.
G
Risk of accident
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light
switch quickly from UtoB . You
could otherwise cause an accident if the
headlamps were to switch off temporarily.
i When the light switch is set to Uyou
cannot switch on the front or rear fog-
lamps.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock .
X To switch on the front foglamps: turn the
light switch to the BorC position .
X Pull the light switch out to the first stop.
The ¥ green indicator lamp next to the
light switch lights up.
X To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the
light switch to the Bposition .
X Pull the light switch out to the second stop.
The † yellow indicator lamp next to th e
light switch lights up.
8 This is not possible in countries where constant headlamp mode is required by law. Controls
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Light
s 76 Hazard warning lamps
1
Hazard warning lamp button
X To activate :press hazard warning lamp
button 1.
All turn signals flash. If you now activate a
turn signal, only those turn signal lamps on
the corresponding side of the vehicle will
flash.
X To deactivate :press hazard warning lamp
button 1. Adjusting the headlamp range (vehi-
cles with halogen headlamps)
The headlamp range control allows you to
adjust the cone of light from the headlamps
according to how your vehicle is laden.
You can only adjust the headlamp range while
the engine is running. 1
Thumbwheel for headlamp range Position Load
0 Seats occupied
1 Seats occupied, boot lade
n X
Turn thumbwheel for headlamp range 1to
the position which corresponds to the load
in your vehicle. Headlamp cleaning system*
i The headlamps are cleaned automatically
if the "Wipe with windscreen washer fluid"
function is operated five times while the
lights are on and the engine is running.
When you switch off the ignition, the auto-
matic headlamp cleaning system is reset
and counting is resumed from 0. Cornering light function (vehicles
with bi-xenon headlamps*)
Specially designed headlamps light up the
area into which you are driving when turning
corners.
If you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h,
the cornering light function is activated either
by the turn signals or when the steering wheel
is turned. If you are driving at speeds above
40 km/h the cornering light function is deac-
tivated.
Switching on X
Make sure that the engine is running.
X Switch on the dipped-beam headlamps. Control
s
* optional
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On-board computer
104
Setting the tim
e
X Use the jbutton to select Clock,
hours Press R to confir m(or Clock ,
minutes Press R to confirm).
X Press the æorç button to set a
value.
X Press the reset button Jon the left of the
instrument cluster.
The set time is stored.
Setting the date
X Press the jbutton to select Set date
Day (orSet date Month orSet date
Year).
X Press the æorç button to set the
values.
X Press the j,è orÿ button to
select a different display.
Setting constant headlamp mode If you have selected constant headlamp mode
and the light switch is set to the
Mor
U position, the side lamps, dipped-beam
headlamps and licence plate lighting switc h
on automatically when the engine is running. Turning the light switch to a different position
switches on the corresponding lights.
In countries in which constant headlamp
mode is a legal requirement,
Constantis the
factory setting.
X Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press the jbutton to call up the selec-
tion of submenus.
X Press the æorç button to select the
Lighting submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select Headlamp
mode.
X Press the æorç button to set the
switch-on mode for the headlamps to Man-
ual orConstant (constant headlamp
mode).
X Press the j,è orÿ button to
select a different display. Switching the surround lighting on or
off If the surround lighting is switched on, the
following lights will be switched on automat-
ically in the dark after you have unlocked the
vehicle using the key:
R the side lamps
R the tail lamps
R the licence plate lighting
R the front foglamps
The surround lighting switches off automati-
cally if you open the driver's door or after 40
seconds.
X Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press the jbutton to call up the selec-
tion of submenus.
X Press the æorç button to select the
Lighting submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select the Sur-
round lighting function. Cont
rols
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Driving ab
road 164
or brake discs, depends on the individual driv-
ing style and operating conditions.
Because of this, it is impossible to state
a
mileage that will be valid under all circum-
stances. An aggressive driving style will lead
to high wear . Tyre gri
p G
Risk of accident
Whereas the vehicle can be fully controlle d
at a certain speed on dry roads, you must
reduce your speed on wet or icy roads to
achieve the same road safety. Otherwise
you could cause an accident.
Pay particular attention to the road condi-
tions at temperatures around freezing
point.
If ice has formed on the road surface (e.g.
from fog), a light film of water rapidly forms
on the ice when you brake, considerably
reducing tyre grip. Drive with particular
care in such weather conditions. Driving on wet roads
If water has accumulated to a certain dept h
on the road surface, there is a danger of aqua-
planing occurring, even if:
R you drive at low speeds
R the tyres have adequate tread depth
For this reason, do not drive in tyre ruts, and
brake carefully. Driving on flooded roads
If you have to drive on stretches of road on
which water has collected, please bear in
mind that:
R the maximum permitted still water depth is
12 cm.
R you should drive no faster than at walkin g
pace.
! Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in
front or in the opposite direction creat e
waves. This may cause the maximum per-
missible water depth to be exceeded.
You must observe these notes, otherwise
damage may occur to the engine, electrics
and transmission . Driving abroad
Points to remember
An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service networ k
is also available in other countries. You can
obtain the relevant workshop directories
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Only low-octane fuel is available in certain
countries.
You can find further information about fuel
grades on (Y page 148). Symmetrical dipped beam
If your journey takes you to countries where
vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the
road to the country in which the vehicle is
registered, your headlamps must be switched
to symmetrical dipped beam. Oncoming traf -
fic will be dazzled less .
X Have the headlamps switched over at a
qualified specialist workshop, e. g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of accident
Have your headlamps switched back to
asymmetrical dipped beam if you visit a
country in which traffic drives on the same Operation
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Display
messages 18
2 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
D Coolant Stop,
switch engine off The poly-V-belt may have torn. X
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic
conditions as you do so.
X Switch off the engine.
X Check the poly-V-belt .
X If it has torn: do not drive on. Contact th e
nearest qualified specialist workshop .
X If it is not damaged :do not start the engin e
again until the message disappears. There is
otherwise a risk of engine damage. B Top up coolant See
Owner's Manual The coolant level is too low. X
Top up the coolant, observing the warning
notes before doing so (Y page 154).
X Have the coolant system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop if the coolant needs top-
ping up more often than usual .. Dipped beam, left
or
Dipped beam, right The right-hand or left-hand dipped-beam
headlamp is faulty. X
Halogen headlamp: replace the bulb
( Y page 213).
X Bi-xenon headlamp* :visit a qualified special-
ist workshop. Practical advice
* optional
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Changing the bulbs
214 Overview Front bulbs
Bulb Typ
e 1 Additional turn
signal lamp
LEDs
28 2 Main-beam
headlamp H7 55
W 3 Turn signal lamp PY 21
W 4 Dipped-beam
headlamp
H7 55
W29
or
D1S 35 W* 30 5 Front foglamp
or
Cornering light*
HB4 55
W28
or
H7 55 W 28 6 Side lamp/park-
ing lamp W 5
W Rear bulb
s Bul
b Type
7 Turn signal lamp PY 21
W 8 Brake/rea
r
lamp LED
28 9 Licence plate
lighting C 5
W a Reversing lamp P 21
W b Rear foglamp P 21
W c Third brake lamp
LED
28 Before changing bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs:
R
Dipped-beam headlamps (vehicles with
halogen headlamps)
R Main-beam headlamps (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps)
R Side lamp and parking lamp
28 These bulbs must be replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre .
29 Vehicles with halogen headlamps
30 Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps*: always have these bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Practical advic
e
* optional
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Changing the bulbs
215
R
Turn signal lamp (front )
R Reversing lamp
R Rear foglamp
R Turn signal (rear)
R Licence plate lighting
Observe the following points:
R Use only the bulb types specified here.
R To prevent a short-circuit, switch off the
lights before changing a bulb.
R Only hold bulbs with a clean, lint-free cloth.
R Do not work with wet or greasy fingers.
R If the new bulb still does not light up, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
i Have the headlamp setting checked reg-
ularly at a qualified specialist workshop ,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Changing the front bulbs
Halogen or bi-xenon* headlamps
1
Housing cover for dipped-beam headlam p
(halogen/bi-xenon headlamps)
2 Bulb holder for turn signa l
3 Bulb holder for main-beam headlamp
4 Bulb holder for side/parking lamps Halogen headlamps
5
Bulb holder for dipped-beam headlamp
Replacing dipped-beam headlamps
(vehicles with halogen headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover 1anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder 5anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 5.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 5. Practical advice
* optional
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