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Trim strips
..................................... 285
Windows ........................................ 283
Wiper blades .................................. 283
Care products .................................... 280
CD Cop yprotection ............................. 167
Disc ............................................... 167
General information .......................167
Multisession .................................. 166
Playback options ........................... 178
Selecting amedium ....................... 175
Selecting atrack ............................ 176
CD/DVD
Ejecting .......................................... 170
Loading .......................................... 168
CD player/CD changer
Operating (on-board computer) .....235
Central locking
Key ................................................ 200
Central unlocking
Key ................................................ 200
Centre
Entering ........................................... 98
Centre console
Lowe rsection .................................. 30
Uppe rsection .................................. 29
Changing awheel
see Flat tyre
Changing bulbs
Headlamps .................................... .323
Tai llamp ........................................ 324
Changing direction ............................112
Announcement phase ....................112
Change of direction phase .............112
Preparation phase .........................112
Character entry ................................... 64
Charge maintenance socket ............264
Children In the vehicle ................................... 40
Restraint system .............................. 41
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................42
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion) ............................................... 307
Child sea tlock ................................. 45
Display message ............................ 291Recommendations
...........................45
Suitable positions ............................ 44
Child seat lock ..................................... 45
Cigarette lighter ................................ 260
Cleaning agents ................................. 280
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 23
COMAND
Basi cfunction s................................ 67
Components .................................... 55
Switching on/off .............................. 67
COMAND controller .............................59
COMAND control panel .......................57
COMAND display ................................. 55
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Cleaning instructions .......................57
Setting ............................................. 72
COMAND operating system ................ 55
Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lights ..............238
Control menu
Showing/hiding ............................. 193
Convenience closing feature ............219
Convenience opening feature ..........219
Coolant Checking the leve l......................... 269
Display message ............................ 299
Mixture ratio .................................. 351
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ...............167
Country Selecting .......................................... 93
Crosshair
Hiding .............................................. 84
Crosshair position
Saving ...................................... 84, 127
Cruise control .................................... 243
Display message ............................ 293
Cup holder ......................................... 258
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 233 D
DAB Sub-programme ............................. 165
DAB radio mode
Switching to ................................... 1586
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Fast forward/rewind ................176, 194
Faul tmessage
see Display message .....................289
Fire extinguisher ............................... 289
First-aid kit ......................................... 289
Flat tyre Equipment ..................................... 325
Preparing the vehicle .....................325
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 326
Floormat ............................................ .264
Folders Selecting (MP3 mode )................... 176
Fording ............................................... 278
Frequencies Telephone ...................................... 347
Frequency entry
Manual .......................................... .162
Front airbag ......................................... 38
Front-passenger airbag ....................... 38
Fron tpassenge rkneebag ................... 39
Fuel ..................................................... 349
Loss ............................................... 314
Petrol ............................................. 267
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........233
Notes ............................................. 349
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 266
Fuel gauge ............................................ 25
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Gauge .............................................. 25
Fuel line
Malfunction ................................... .314
Fuel tank
Defect ............................................ 314
Function restrictions
Addres sbook ........................ 151, 154
Music Register ............................... 183
Using the telephone ....................... 128
Video DVD mode ........................... 191
Fuse allocation chart ........................342
Fuse box Front-passenger footwell ...............342
Rea r............................................... 342Fuses
.................................................. 342 G
Garage door Opening/closing (with the remote
control) .......................................... 263
Garage door opener ..........................262
Clearing the memory .....................264
Programming the remote control ...262
Gear indicator .................................... 227
Gearshift program SETUP (on-board computer) ..........241
Genuine parts .................................... 346
Glove compartment ..........................257
Locking and unlocking (sepa-
rately) ............................................ 257
Gracenote ®
Media Database ............177 H
Hands-free microphone Switching on/off ........................... 146
Headbag ............................................... 40
Headlamp cleaning system ..............270
Headlamps Cleaning ......................................... 283
Cleaning system ............................ 217
Misting up ...................................... 317
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners ....................282
Hill start assist .................................. 221
Home address see My address
HomeLink ®
see Garage door opener
House number
Entering ........................................... 99 I
Ignition lock ............................... 203, 258
Immobiliser .......................................... 49
Indicator and warning lamps ...........308
Air conditioning (malfunction) ........307
Automatic child sea trecognition
(malfunction) ................................. 307
Engine diagnostics .........................310 Index
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Operating (on-board computer)
.....235
Selecting amedium ....................... 175
Multifunction display ..........................62
Multifunction steering wheel .....62, 230
Overview .......................................... 28
Multisession CDs ............................... 166
Music Register .................................. .178
Copying musi cdata ....................... 181
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting allm usic files................... 182
My address ........................................ 123N
Navigation Basi csettings .................................. 84
On-board computer .......................234
Navigation announcements .............116
Switching off .................................. 116
Switching on .................................. 116
North up orientation ...........................84
Notes on running in anew vehicle ..266 O
Odometer see Total distance recorde r........... 233
see Trip meter ....................... 233, 234
Off-map .............................................. 115
Off-road .............................................. 115
Oil Consumption ................................. 269
Topping up ..................................... 269
Oil level
Checking (dipstick) ........................269
On-board computer ...........................230
AMG menu ..................................... 241
Audi omenu ................................... 235
Convenience submenu ..................240
Display messages ..........................289
Factory settings ............................. 240
Instrument cluster submenu ..........238
Ligh tsubmenu ............................... 238
Navigation menu ............................ 234
Overview ........................................ 232
Service menu ................................. 237
Settings menu ............................... 238
Standard display submenu ............233 Telephone menu
............................ 236
Trip menu ...................................... 232
Vehicle submenu ........................... 240
Opening and closing .........................200
Acoustic confirmation ....................240
Operating system
see On-board computer
Orientation in direction of travel .......84
Outside temperature indicator ........230 P
Pain tcode .......................................... 348
Paintwork Cleaning ......................................... 283
Parking ............................................... 221
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 209
PARKTRONI C................................. 248
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 296
Electric parking brake ....................221
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 209
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 248
Activating/deactivating .................250
Malfunction ................................... .316
Range of the sensors .....................248
Warning displa y............................. 249
PASSENGE RAIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ............................................. 42, 307
PCMCIA memory card Ejecting .......................................... 171
Loading .......................................... 169
Permanent Speedtronic ....................247
Petrol Minimum grade .............................. 267
see Fuel
Phone book
Adding a numbe rto an address
book entry. .................................... 141
Calling up ....................................... 137
Creating anew entry ..................... 14012
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Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
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 environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-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 con-
sumption.
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 consump-
tion.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
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 vehicle
stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 2
/ 3 of 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 tgross 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 yourv ehi-
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-Benzh omepage
or your national hotline number. Operating safety
Safety notes
G
Risk of accident and injury
Always have work on the vehicle carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop. In particu-
lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-rela-
ted systems as well as maintenance work
must be carried out at aqualified specialist
workshop. The workshop must have the nec-
essary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. 18
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Drive pro-
gram Characteristic
C
Controlled
Efficiency Comfort-oriented, opti-
mum-economy engine
and transmissio
nsettings S
Sport Sporty engine and trans-
mission settings
S+
SportPlus Extremely sporty engine
and transmission settings
M
Manual Manual gearshifting
Driving mode
RS
RACE
START Optimal vehicle accelera-
tion from a standstill
X
Turn program selector switch 0001until the
letter for the desired gearshift program
appears in the multifunction display.
Characteristics of the drive programs Drive program
Cis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R comfort-oriented engine and transmission
settings
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the transmission shifting up sooner
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully R
increased sensitivity; this improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example
R the transmission shifting up sooner, which
results in the vehicle being driven at lower
engine speeds and the wheels being less
likely to spin
Drive programs Sand S+are characterised
by the following:
R sporty engine and transmission settings
R the transmission shifting up later and shift-
ing down dynamically
R as a result of the later transmission
upshifts, the fuel consumption may be
higher
R if a period of dynamic driving is followed by
an extended phase with a constan taccel-
erator pedal position, the vehicle shifts up
to a higher gear. This optimises fuel con-
sumption.
Drive program Mis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R you can shift gears up or dow nsucces-
sively. Fo rfurther details, see
(Y page 227).
AMG button (SETUP) The AMG butto
nallows you to call up or store
a prese tdrive program. AMG SPEEDSHIFTD
CT 7-speed sports transmission
225Controls
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Standard display
X
Press and hold the 0001button on the
steering wheel until the Tripmenu with
trip meter 0001and total distance
recorder 0002is shown.
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset" The values in the
From startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst
the values in the From resetsubmenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset.
X Press 0008or000E on the steering wheel
to select the Tripmenu.
X Press 000For000C to select From start
or From reset. Trip computer "After start" (example)
0001
Distance
0002 Time
0015 Average speed
0014 Average fuel consumption
The trip computer function From startis
automatically reset when:
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than 4hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded. R
9,999 kilometres have been exceeded
R 9,999 kilometres/miles have been excee-
ded
The From reset message is shown and the
trip computer is automatically reset if the
value exceeds 9999 hours or 99,999 kilome-
tres.
The From reset message is shown and the
trip computer is automatically reset if the
value exceeds 9999 hours or 99,999 kilome-
tres/miles.
Calling up the range X
Press 0008or000E on the steering wheel
to select the Tripmenu. X
Press 000For000C to select approximate
range 0001.
Approximate range 0001is calculated accord-
ing to current driving style and the amount of
fuel in the tank.Ift here is only a small amount
of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows
a vehicle being refuelled 000Cinstead of
range 0001.
Digital speedometer X
Press 0008or000E on the steering wheel
to select the Tripmenu.
X Press 000For000C to select the digital
speedometer. 0001
Digital speedometer On-board computer
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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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wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Ben
zspecifically for your vehi-
cle. These tyres have been specially adap-
ted for use with the driving safety systems,
such as ABS or ESP ®
.Ify ou use other tyres
and wheels, Mercedes-Benz cannot accept
any responsibility for damage that may
result from this. Further information about
tyres, wheels and approved combinations
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
If you use tyres other than those tested and
recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, characteristics such as handling, vehi-
cle noise emissions and fuel consumption
may be adversely affected. In addition, the
wheels may come into contact with the
body or axle components when heavily loa-
ded or when driving with snow chains. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage. G
Risk of accident
Tyres, wheels or accessories which have not
been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle or are not used as they should be, can
impair driving safety. As a result, you could
cause an accident .Before purchasing and
using them, enquire about their suitability,
legal stipulations and factory recommenda-
tions at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted, nor is the use of
spacer plates or brake dust shields. This inva-
lidates the General Operating Permit for the
vehicle. Notes on selecting, fitting and replacing
tyres R
Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R After fitting new tyres, run them in at mod-
erate speeds for the first 100 km as they
only reach their full performance after this
distance.
R Fit new tyres on the front wheels first if
tyres of the same size are required on the
fron tand rea rwheels.
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear. This also applies to
the collapsible emergency spare wheel* 17
.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (aquaplaning).
! Store tyres that are not being used in a
cool, dry and preferably dark place. Protect
the tyres against oil, grease, petrol and die-
sel.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels
and tyres R
Regularly check the wheels and tyres of
your vehicle for damage (e.g. cuts, punctu-
res, tears, bulges on tyres and deformation,
cracks or severe corrosion on wheels), at
least every 14 days, as well as after driving
off-road or on rough roads. Damaged
wheels can cause a loss of tyre pressure.
R Regularly check the tyre tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the whole
width of the tyre (Y page 272). If neces-
sary, turn the front wheels to full lock in
order to inspect the inner side of the tyre
surface.
R All wheels must have a valve cap to protect
the valve against dirt and moisture. Do not
fit anything onto the valve (such as tyre
pressure monitoring systems) other than
17 Only for certain countries. Tyres and wheels
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obtained at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Under these circumstances, you should also
restrict the maximum speed of the vehicle
using permanent SPEED-
TRONIC 19
(Y page 245) so that it does not
exceed the maximum permissible speed for
the winter tyres.
Once you have fitted the winter tyres:
X Check the tyre pressures (Y page 272).
X Restart the tyre pressure monitor
(Y page 273).
i Speeds of up to 240 km/h with winter
tyre variant 1: despite what is stated on the
tyre pressure information label (fuel filler
flap), for speeds up to 240 km/ha nd winter
tyre variant 1 (Y page 354), the tyre pres-
sures can be reduced:
R front −40 kPa (−0.4 bar)
R rear −60 kPa (−0.6 bar)
This improves the ride comfort of your vehi-
cle; however, the fuel consumption may
increase slightly. G
Ris
kofa ccident
If you fit the spare wheel* when driving with
winter tyres, bear in mind that driving stability
will be impaired owing to unstable cornering
characteristics caused by the differen ttyres.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
and drive carefully.
Have the spare wheel* replaced at the near-
est qualified specialist workshop which has
the necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the wor krequired. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In par-
ticular, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems must be carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop. Snow chains
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains which
have been specially approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding
standard of quality.
If you intend to fit snow chains, please bear
the following points in mind:
R snow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel/
tyre combinations.
R snow chains must not be fitted to emer-
gency spare wheels, e.g. Minispare.
R fit snow chains only in pairs and only to the
rear wheels. Observe the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 km/h.
i You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
when
pulling away with snow chains fitted
(Y page 47). This way you can allow the
wheels to spin in a controlled manner, ach-
ieving an increased driving force (cutting
action). Winter driving
G
Risk of accident
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid.
You should drive particularly carefully on slip-
pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden accelera-
tion, steering and braking manoeuvres.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X Engage neutral.
X Try to bring the vehicle under control using
corrective steering.
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Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the crank-
case. More informatio ncan be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Service products and capacities
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscree nwasher fluid
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you use
products which have been tested and spe-
cially approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle and are listed in this Mercedes-Benz
Owner's Manual in the relevant section as:
R parts and service products are matched.
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the
implied warranty
You can recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations that
relate to a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (such
as MB 229.5) have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
When handling, storing and disposing of any
service products, please observe the relevant
regulations, as you could otherwise endanger
yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protec tyour health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your eyes or open wounds. See a doctor immediately if
any service product is swallowed.
H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Fuel
G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine before refuelling. G
Risk of injury
Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
skin or clothing.
Allowing fuels to come into direct contact with
your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is damaging
to your health.
Tank capacity Total capacity
85 l
Of which reserve
fuel
Approx. 14 l
!
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Even small amounts of diesel
result in damage to the injection system.
Damage resulting from adding diesel is not
covered by the warranty.
Further information on refuelling and on fuels
(Y page 266).
Notes on fuel consumption The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R
at very low temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short trips
R in mountainous terrain Service products and capacities
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