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directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior
0012 directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents, as well as the demis-
ter vents
0011 directs the airflow through the footwell
and demister vents
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Press the 0013button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the 0001button goes
out. Automatic control is deactivated and
the air distribution is controlled according
to the selected setting. Setting the airflow
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To increase/reduce: press the0015or
0014 button. Switching the MONO function on/off
You can use the mono function to adopt the
temperature and air distribution settings on
the driver's side for the front-passenger side.
X Press the 0005button.
The indicator lamp in the 0005button lights
up or goes out. Demisting the windscreen
i You should only select the demisting
function until the windscreen is clear again.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To activate: press the0009button.
The indicator lamp in the 0009button lights
up. The system automatically switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification on
R high airflow 16
R high temperature 16
R air distribution to the windscreen and
fron tside windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the0009button.
The indicator lamp in the 0009button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again. The cooling with air dehu-
midification function remains on. Air-recir-
culation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the 0001button.
The indicator lamp in the 0009button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn controls 0001or000B clockwise or anti-
clockwise (Y page 252).
or
X Press the 0015or0014 button. Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on th einside X
Activate the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function.
X Activate automatic mode.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the demisting function.
Windows misted up on the outside X
Activate the windscreen wipers.
X Press the 0013button repeatedly until the
0016 or0017 symbol appears in the dis-
play.
16 Depending on the outside temperature. Climate control
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0001
To open the fuel filler flap
0002 Tyre pressure table
0015 Fuel type
0014 To attach the fuel filler cap
X To open: press the fuel filler flap in the
direction of arrow 0001.
The fuel filler flap opens.
X Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Hang the fuel filler cap on the hook on the
inside of the fuel filler flap 0014.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
X To close: replace the fuel filler cap and turn
it clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly
engages.
X Close the fuel filler flap. Petrol (EN 228)
! Refuel using only unleaded super grade
petrol with a minimum octane number of
98 RON/88 MON conforming to European
standard EN 228.
Otherwise, you could impair engine output
or damage the engine.
i If the recommended fuel is not available
and only as a temporary measure, you may
also use unleaded premium-grade petrol,
95 RON/85 MON. This may reduce engine performance and increase fuel consump-
tion. Avoid driving at full throttle.
In some countries, the fuel grade available
may not be adequate and could cause cok-
ing around the inlet valve. In such cases,
and in consultation with
aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre, the petrol may be mixed
with the additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz( part no.
A000989254510). You must observe the
notes and mixing ratios specified on the
container.
! In emergencies, and only when the rec-
ommended fuel is not available, you may
also use standard unleaded petrol,
91 RON/82.5 MON.
However, using this fuel results in consid-
erably higher petrol consumption and sig-
nificantly reduced engine output. Avoid
driving at full throttle.
If no fuel other than regular petrol with
91 RON/82.5 MON or a lower grade is per-
manently available, you should have the
vehicle adapted to run on this fuel by the
local after-sales service.
You can find further information about fuel on
(Y page 349). Engine compartment
Bonnet
G
Risk of accident
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion .Ifyou do so, the bonnet may open
up and block your view.
Opening G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of injury if the bonnet is open,
even if the engine is not running.
Some engine components can become very
hot. Engine compartment
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must display less than 70
†.Otherwise, you
could be scalded if hot coolant escapes.
The coolant expansio ntank is located in the
engine compartment on the right when
viewed in the direction of travel. X
Slowly tur ncap 0001 half a turn anti-clock-
wise and allow excess pressure to escape.
X Turn cap 0001further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
There is sufficient coolan tincoolant expan-
sion tank 0002if the coolant is level with the
mark in the filler neck when cold or approx-
imately 1.5 cm higher when hot.
X Top up the coolant if necessary.
X Replace cap 0001and screw it tight.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 351). Windscreen washer system/head-
lamp cleaning system
The washer fluid reservoir for the windscreen
washer system and headlamp cleaning sys-
tem is located in the engine compartment on
the right-hand side when viewed in the direc-
tion of travel. i
Add windscreen washer concentrate to
the washer fluid all year round. G
Risk of fire
Windscreen washer fluid is highly flammable.
Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibi-
ted when handling washer fluid concentrate.
! Only use washer fluid concentrate which
is suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Unsuit-
able washer fluid concentrate could dam-
age the plastic lamp lenses of the head-
lamps.
X Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con-
tainer beforehand.
X At temperatures above freezing: Fill the
washer fluid reservoir with amix of water
and windscreen washer concentrate (e.g.
MB SummerFit).
X At temperatures below freezing: Fill the
washer fluid reservoir with amix of water,
antifreeze additive and windscreen washer
concentrate (e.g. MB WinterFit). Adapt the
mixing ratio to the outside temperatures.
X To open: pull cap0001upwards by the tab.
X Top up with the premixed washer fluid.
X To close: press cap 0001onto the filler neck
until it engages. Tyres and wheels
Please bear the following in mind
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Ben zrec-
ommends that you only use tyres and 270
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Removing the emergenc
ykey element X
Push release catch 0001in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
emergency key element 0002from the key. Locking/unlocking the doors
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-
theft alarm system will be triggered
(Y page 49).
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked centrally with th ekey:
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 321). X
To unlock: insert the emergency key ele-
ment into the lock of the driver's door as
far as it will go.
X Turn the emergency key element clockwise
to position 0004.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it. X
To open the door: press button0001.
The handle moves out slightly from the
door.
X Pull the handle out as far as it will go.
X Swing the door upwards by the handle.
X To lock: lock the front-passenger door
manually from the inside (Y page 201).
X Leave the vehicle and close the driver's
door.
X Inser tthe emergency key element into the
lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.
X Turn the emergency key element anti-
clockwise to position 0005.
The door is locked.
X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it.
X Check that both doors are locked. Unlocking the boot
If the boot can no longer be unlocked with the
key:
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 321). X
Insert the emergency key element fully into
boot lid lock 0001in the centre console in the
vehicle interior.
X To unlock: turn the emergency key ele-
ment anti-clockwise as far as it will go.
The boot lid opens slightly. 322
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Comply with the manufacturer's safety
instructions on the tyr
einflatio ncompressor
label and on the TIREFIT filler bottle.
i You will also find operating instructions
0015 in the lid of the TIREFIT kit.
X Pull the cable and filler hose 000Cout of the
housing. X
Unscrew flanged cap 0012.
X Unscrew the cap of TIREFIT filler bottle 0001.
Make sure that the aluminium film is not
damaged when doing so. X
Screw TIREFIT filler bottle 0001clockwise
tightly onto flange seal 000D.
This pierces the aluminium film.
X Remove the cap from the valve on the faulty
tyre.
X Make sure that pressure release screw 000A
is closed.
X Remove the dust protection cap from filler
hose 000C. X
Screw the end of filler hose 000Conto tyre
valve 000E.
X Make sure that on/offs witch0002on the tyre
inflatio ncompressor is set to 0.
X Insert connector 0014into the 12 V cigarette
lighter socket*(Y page 260).
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 202).
i The battery discharges during tyre infla-
tion compressor usage. For this reason,
you should start the engine unless you are
inflating the tyre in an enclosed space. X
Press on/offs witch0002on the tyre inflation
compressor to I.
The tyre inflatio ncompressor is switched
on. The tyre is inflated.
i First, TIREFIT is pumped into the tyre. The
pressure can briefly rise to approximately
500 kPa (5 bar). Flat tyre
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pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or
on safety-related systems must be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop. G
Risk of accident
Only use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety rea-
sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wheel bolts which have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the
respective wheel. Other wheel bolts could
work loose or damage the brake system.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts completely
while the vehicle is still jacked up. The vehicle
could topple off the jack. 0001
Wheel bolt
X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces. X
Place the emergency spare wheel onto the
centring pin and push it on. X
Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-
ger-tight.
X Unscrew the centring pin.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
Lowering the vehicle X
Lower the vehicle. To do this, turn the crank
of the jack anti-clockwise until the vehicle
is once again standing firmly on the ground.
X Place the jack to one side. X
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a cross-
wise pattern in the sequence indicated
(0001 to0012). The tightening torque must be
130 Nm. G
Risk of accident
Have the tightening torque checked immedi-
ately after a wheel is changed. The wheels
could work loose if they are not tightened to
a torque of 130 Nm. 332
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You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
! Observe the transmission fluid tempera-
ture (AMG menu) in the on-board computer
when towing. The transmission fluid tem-
perature must not exceed 120 †. If this
occurs, you must stop towing immediately. Fitting the towing eye
Opening covers The bracket for the removable towing eye is
in the bumper at the front.Iti s located under
the cover. X
To open the cover: remove cover0001by
pulling it forward.
X Take cover 0001off the opening.
Securing the towing eye X
Take the towing eye and the wheel
wrench 26
out of the tyre-change tool kit
(Y page 288).
X Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop.
X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten it. Towing the vehicle
Observe the notes from (Y page 339)
onwards.
X Start the engine.
X Ensure that the key is in position 2in the
ignition (Y page 203) and that the engine is
on throughout the towing procedure.
X Move the transmission selector lever to N.
Check the transmission position in the
instrument cluster. Removing the towing eye
X Take the wheel wrench 27
out of the tyre-
change tool kit (Y page 288).
X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn it anti-clockwise.
X Unscrew the towing eye.
X Replace the cover and press it until it
engages.
X Return the towing eye and the wheel
wrench to the tyre-change tool kit. Transporting the vehicle
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
! Only secure the vehicle by the wheels or
wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle such
as axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
X Start the engine.
X Ensure that the key is in position 2in the
ignition (Y page 202) and that the engine is
on during the entire loading operation.
X Move the transmission selector lever to N.
Check the transmission position in the
instrument cluster.
26 Not included in the scope of delivery.
27 Not included in the scope of delivery. Towing and tow-starting
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