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These cookies are necessary for the basic functions of the shop. Allow all cookies. CSRF token. Currency change. Customer-specific caching. Decline all cookies. If only the red segments of the Parktronic system warning indicator come on and no To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing objects in the vehicle.

Put lug- gage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs. When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during vehicle maneu- vers.

Page Controls in detail Useful features Opening storage tray Press button 1 and lift up the armrest. Opening storage compartment Press button 2 and lift the armrest.

Locking the storage compartments The storage compartments are centrally locked when you lock the vehicle from the outside. Page Insert the mechanical key into the Unlocking the storage compartments glove box lock and turn it to separately position 3. The following storage compartments will be locked.

Page Controls in detail Useful features Luggage compartment in the rear Warning! Secure all pieces of luggage in the rear with the luggage straps. Unsecured pieces of lug- gage can otherwise cause injury during a braking maneuver and can increase the risk of injury in an accident. The ashtray opens automatically. Removing the ashtray insert Warning! Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Move gear selector lever to position N.

Page Heated Steering Wheel Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause serious personal injury. The lever is on the lower left-hand side of the steering wheel. Page Load Assist In The Trunk Load assist in the trunk To facilitate trunk loading after opening the lid, use the load assist feature to raise the retracted hardtop from its storage position in the trunk.

To prevent injuries, make sure that there is Please contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa- tion on the installation of an approved external antenna. Refer to the radio trans- mitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna.

Page If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, the system may not operate as ex- pected. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible Page Controls in detail Useful features Warning! If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is il- luminated continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an emergency call e.

Press and hold the button for longer than two seconds A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress.

The message Page Tele Aid — Info call active appears in the multifunction display. For more details concerning the Tele Aid system, please visit www. Page During this time you will hear a beep and Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center and voice contact will be interrupted. Voice have the system checked or contact contact will resume once the retransmis- the Response Center at sion is completed.

Page In case you have locked your vehicle unin- tentionally e. You will be asked to provide your pass- word which you provided when you completed the subscriber agreement. Page Garage Door Opener Report the incident to the police The police will issue a numbered inci- dent report. Pass this number on to the Mercedes-Benz Response Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service. Page Programming or reprogramming the in- tegrated remote control Step 1: Switch on ignition.

Step 2: If you have previously programmed an integrated signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3. Otherwise, press and hold the two outer signal transmit- ter buttons 2 and 4 and release them only when the indicator light be- gins to flash after approximately Step 7: To program the remaining two buttons, repeat the steps above starting with Page Step Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed integrated signal transmitter button 2, 3 or 4.

Step To program the remaining two buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3. Page Controls in detail Useful features Erasing the integrated remote control memory Switch on ignition. Simultaneously hold down the signal transmitter buttons 2 and 4, for ap- proximately 20 seconds, until the indi- cator lamp 1 blinks rapidly. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds. The codes of all three channels are erased. The first miles km The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis- fied you will be with its performance later Drive your vehicle during the first miles km at varying but Fuel consumption is also increased by driv- ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in hilly country.

The brake system requires electrical energy for operation. In such a case, the red brake warning lamp page and warning messages page in the in- strument cluster come on while driving. Page Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only install brake pads and brake fluid rec- ommended by Mercedes-Benz. If other than recommended brake pads are installed, or other than recommended brake fluid is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired.

Doing so may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Simultaneously depressing the acceler- ator pedal and applying the brake re- duces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear.

Page Tires Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for re- pairs. Tread wear indicators TWI are required by law.

These indicators are located in six Page Standing Water The trunk is the preferred place to carry ob- jects. Driving abroad Abroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you should request pertinent information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Page Control And Operation Of Radio Transmitters Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial con- trol of the pollutants in the exhaust emis- sions.

Engine adjustments should not be altered in any way. Moreover, the specified service jobs must be carried out regularly according to Mercedes-Benz servicing re- quirements.

For details refer to the Service Booklet. Driving when your engine is badly over- heated can cause some fluids, which may have leaked into the engine com- partment, to catch fire. Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.

It burns violently and can cause serious inju- ry. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking materials near gasoline! The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres- sure in the system which could cause a gas discharge.

This could cause the gas to spray back out when removing the fuel pump noz- zle, which could cause personal injury. Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the right. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- cle is in motion.

Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. Opening 1 Hood release Pull lever 1 downwards. The hood is unlocked.

To avoid damage to the windshield wip- ers or hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away Page Operation Engine compartment Warning! If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment, or if the coolant tem- perature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated, do not open the hood. Move away from the vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled. Page Engine Oil Do not use any special lubricant addi- tives, as these may damage the drive assemblies.

Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz will restrict your warranty entitlement. More information on this subject is available at any Mercedes-Benz Center. Page Operation Engine compartment One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the right multi- function display: Engine oil level Add 1.

Page Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Page Transmission Fluid Level Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Screw filler cap 1 back on filler neck. To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine must be cool. The coolant expansion tank is located on the passenger side of the engine compart- ment.

Page Battery When replacing batteries, always use bat- teries approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about steps you need to observe.

Page Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment. It has a capacity of approx. Page Tires And Wheels When replacing rims, only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the particular rim type.

Failure to do so can re- sult in the bolts loosening and may lead to an accident. Page Life Of Tires Life of tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon various factors including but not limited to: Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven Warning!

Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Page Operation Tires and wheels The pressures listed for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort. Increased inflation pressures listed for heavier loads may also be used for light loads.

These higher pressures produce favorable handling characteristics. The ride of the vehicle, however, will be somewhat harder. Possible differences between the read- ings of a tire pressure gauge of an air The tire inflation pressure monitor does not hose, e. Page Operation Tires and wheels Activating the tire inflation pressure monitor You must activate the tire inflation pres- sure monitor in the following cases: if you have changed the tire pressure if you have replaced the wheels or tires if you have installed new wheels or tires Make sure the tire pressure is set cor- rectly.

Page Rotating Wheels Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 96 lb-ft Nm. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for your vehicle's rims. This service in- cludes: Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. Addition of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning system. If you use your spare tire when winter tires Page Follow the manufac- turer's mounting instructions.

Only use snow chains that are ap- proved by Mercedes-Benz. Your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location. Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Service Booklet at the The Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the service indicator following a completed service.

Calling up the service indicator Switch on ignition. Page The service indicator now displays the reset interval. If the service indicator was inadvertent- ly reset, have a Mercedes-Benz Center correct it. Only reset if the proper service has been performed. Resetting the system without performing proper service as Page Vehicle Care Post-production treatment is neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility of incompatibility between materials used in the production process and others ap- plied later.

Page We have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology. Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed or repaired with the car-care products recommended here.

Page Vehicle washing Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight. Only use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz ap- proved Car Shampoo. Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif- fused jet of water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake. To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the sensor cover.

Page Operation Vehicle care Warning For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re- move SmartKey from starter switch before cleaning the wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper motor might suddenly turn on and cause injury. Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution. Page If possible, clean wheels once a week with Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, us- ing a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of water.

Follow the instructions on container. Page Leather upholstery Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Exercise particular care when cleaning per- forated leather as its underside should not become wet.

Plastic and rubber parts Do not use oil or wax on these parts. If the ESP cannot be switched back on, have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. When driving off, apply as little throt- tle as possible. Page Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability.

Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions in- creases the risk of an accident. Page Read and observe messages in the display page Risk of accident! Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. If you find that the brake fluid in the Page What to do if … Suggested solution Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. An on-board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics sys- tem. It allows the accurate identifica Page Have the cooling system checked. Avoid high engine loads e. Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and coolant to cool down.

The red DTR indicator lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. The white DTR indicator lamp comes on while driving. The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp lights while driv- ing.

Page The roll bar is not operational. Suggested solution For safety reasons, always have the roll bar raised when driving with the retractable hardtop open. Attempt to raise the roll bar manually. Have the roll bar checked by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Page SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immedi- ately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious Suggested solution Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

Make sure there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat. Check installation of the child seat. Failure to repair condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property dam- age or personal injury. Selecting the malfunction memory menu in the control system page displays both cleared and uncleared messages. This can impair handling. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The vehicle is losing oil.

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Restart the vehicle. The ESP has detected a malfunction Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accident. Practical hints Possible cause Possible solution You have tried to start the engine Place the gear selector lever in position P. Page The SBC brake system requires braking responsiveness.

Consider- Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The battery was charged with a bat- Have the battery checked at a service station. Page There is a malfunction in the elec- Have the system checked at an authorized tronic system. The consumer battery has insuffi- The electrical consumers will come back online cient voltage and can no longer sup- as soon as on-board voltage is sufficient.

Page Do not drive any further. Consider- Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized ably greater brake pedal force is Mercedes-Benz Center.

Consider- Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center im- able brake pedal force is required mediately. Adjust driving to be consistent and the stopping distance is in- with reduced braking responsiveness.

Page There is insufficient brake fluid in Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle as soon as the reservoir. The brake system is overheated due Relieve the load on the brake system. Page You can be seriously burned. Possible cause Possible solution There may be a malfunction in the Have the engine checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fuel injection system page Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Page Do not continue to drive. Otherwise, the en- gine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the en- gine. If it is intact: Do not continue to drive with this message displayed. Page Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Certain electronic systems are un- Have the electronic systems checked by an able to relay information to the con- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center trol system. Engine oil level Reduce oil level! Possible cause Suggested solution The engine oil level is too low.

Page The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Page Check the fuel cap page The retractable hardtop is malfunc- Have the retractable hardtop checked by an tioning. The retractable hardtop is not Push or pull on the retractable hardtop switch locked properly.

Page SmartKey in the starter switch. Message is only a reminder. The left brake lamp is malfunction- Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as ing.

A backup bulb has been soon as possible. Brake lamp illumination is delayed Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as or lamp is permanently on. Page The headlamps switch on automati- manual page Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp switch.

The front left side marker lamp is Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Page Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible. This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working. The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as A backup bulb has been brought soon as possible.

Page Visit workshop! The left rear turn signal lamp is mal- Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Page page Have the roll bar checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The seat belt system is malfunction- Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as ing. One or more main functions of the Have the Tele Aid system checked by an au- Tele Aid system are malfunctioning.

Tire pressure Caution tire defect! Tire pressure ChecK tires! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Change the wheel. A wheel without proper sensor was installed. The left rear tire is rapidly deflating.

Tire pressure, RR Check tires! Tire pressure, FL Caution tire defect! Tire pressure, FR Caution tire defect! Tire pressure, FR Check tires! Page Left display Right display Reactivate tire press. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire. Close trunk partition! Washer fluid Check level! Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.

Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may ignite when if it comes into contact with hot engine parts. First aid kit The first aid kit is located in storage com- partment under the passenger seat. Fold lid 2 down. You can now remove the first-aid kit. Page Practical hints Where will I find? Unlocking your vehicle with the me- chanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.

If you are unable to unlock the trunk with the SmartKey, open the trunk with the me- chanical key. Insert the mechanical key into the glove box lock and turn it to position 2. Do not overtighten the screw. Close the lid. Replace the trunk floor. Page Return battery compartment into hous- ing until it locks into place. Practical hints The required replacement batteries are available at any Mercedes-Benz Center. Insert the mechanical key in side open- ing and push gray slide.

The battery compartment is unlatched. Pull the battery compartment out of the SmartKey housing. Using mechanical key 3, apply pres- sure to position 2. Page Replacing Bulbs Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp ad- justment. If the headlamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity, driv- ing the vehicle a distance should clear up the fogging.

See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Page Replacing Bulbs Your hands should be dry and free of oil and grease. If the newly installed bulb does not come on, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints Replacing bulbs Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following lamps replaced by an authorized Do not remove. Plug the connector onto the bulb. Align headlamp cover and click into place. Replacing parking and standing lamp bulbs Switch off the lights.

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