Mercedes-Benz 2008 cls-class Operator's Manual

Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AGBild in der Größe215x70 mm einfügenOperator’s ManualC-ClassOrder No. 6515 0614 13 Part No. 204 584 11 81 USA Edition A 200

9Product information왔IntroductionProduct informationPlease observe the following in your own best interest:We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Pa

99Controls in detailMirrorsFolding exterior rear view mirrors in and out automaticallyWhen the corresponding function in the control system is activat

100Controls in detailMirrorsAuto-dimming rear view mirrors*The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the int

101Controls in detailMirrorsActivating exterior rear view mirror parking position* (Canada only)Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking posi

102Controls in detailMemory function* (Canada only)Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position f

103Controls in detailMemory function* (Canada only)M Memory button1 2 3 Memory position buttonsStoring positions into memory*왘 Adjust the seat (컄 page

104Controls in detailMemory function* (Canada only)Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position*For easier parking, you can adjust the pas-senge

105Controls in detailFastening the seat belts왔 Fastening the seat beltsFor additional information on children in the vehicle, see “Children in the veh

106Controls in detailFastening the seat belts1 Seat belt outlet2 Latch plate3 Release button4 Buckle왘 Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat belt o

107Controls in detailFastening the seat belts앫 Check your seat belt during travel to make sure it is properly positioned.앫 Make sure the seat belt is

108Controls in detailLightingExterior lamp switchLow beam headlampsThe low beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch us-

10IntroductionOperator’s ManualThis Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yo

109Controls in detailLightingThe following lamps switch on:앫 Low beam headlamps앫 Tail and parking lamps앫 License plate lamps앫 Side marker lamps왘 Switc

110Controls in detailLightingDaytime running lamp modeIn Canada the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode.In the USA

111Controls in detailLightingLocator lighting and interior lighting delayed shut-offThe locator lighting and night security illu-mination are describe

112Controls in detailLightingSwitching on high beamsCombination switch1 High beam2 High beam flasher왘 High beam: Turn the exterior lamp switch to posi

113Controls in detailLightingSwitching on corner-illuminating front fog lamps왘 Switch on the left or right turn signal (컄 page 108), depending on whet

114Controls in detailLightingHazard warning flasherThe hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the

115Controls in detailLightingAutomatic control왘 Deactivating: Press button 2.The button engages when pressed in. Automatic control of the interior lig

116Controls in detailLightingInterior lighting in the rear1 Right rear reading lamp on/off2 Left rear reading lamp on/off3 Left reading lamp4 Rear int

117Controls in detailWindshield wipers왔 Windshield wipersCombination switch1 Switching on windshield wipers2 Single wipeWiping with windshield washer

118Controls in detailWindshield wipersSwitching on/off windshield wipers왘 Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensi

11IntroductionOperator’s ManualImportant notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobilesUnder California law you may be e

119Controls in detailWindshield wipers왘 Turn the combination switch to posi-tion U or V.Intermittent wiping starts with selected wiping interval.Vehic

120Controls in detailPower windowsOpening and closing power windowsThe door windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches 앫 for all door wi

121Controls in detailPower windows왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 82).왘 Opening: Press the desired switch 1 to 4 (컄 page 120) to the resistance point

122Controls in detailPower windows왘 Express-opening: Press the switch 1 to 4 (컄 page 120) past the resistance point and release.The corresponding wind

123Controls in detailPower windowsSummer opening featureIf the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simulta-neously:앫

124Controls in detailPower windowsConvenience closing featureWhen you lock the vehicle, you can close the side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof or pan

125Controls in detailPower windowsVehicles with panorama roof*왘 Press and hold button ‹ until the side windows and the tilt/sliding panel are complete

126Controls in detailDriving and parkingStarting the engine Manual transmissionGearshift pattern for manual transmissionFor more information, see “Man

127Controls in detailDriving and parking왘 Starting: Depress brake pedal.왘 Make sure the gearshift lever is in neutral position (no gear selected).왘 Fu

128Controls in detailDriving and parkingKEYLESS-GO* (Canada only)You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLE

12IntroductionOperator’s ManualRoadside AssistanceThe Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event o

129Controls in detailDriving and parkingStarting difficultiesThe engine does not start. You can hear the starter.There could be a malfunction앫 in the

130Controls in detailDriving and parking1 Release handle2 Parking brake pedal왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on release handle 1.The indicator

131Controls in detailDriving and parkingAutomatic transmission*왘 Depress the brake pedal.The gear selector lever can now be used.왘 Release the parking

132Controls in detailDriving and parkingProblems while drivingThe engine runs erratically and misfires앫 An ignition cable may be damaged.앫 The engine

133Controls in detailDriving and parkingParking 1 Release handle2 Parking brake pedalWarning! GWith the engine not running, there is no power assistan

134Controls in detailDriving and parking왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2.When the engine is running, the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada

135Controls in detailDriving and parkingSmartKey왘 Turning off: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove it. The immobilizer is

136Controls in detailManual transmissionManual transmission is standard equipment on C 300 Sport and not available on other models.For information on

137Controls in detailManual transmissionGearshift pattern for manual transmissionShifting into reverse왘 Stop the vehicle completely.왘 Fully depress cl

138Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*For more information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Automatic transmission*” (컄 page 131)

13IntroductionWhere to find it왔 Where to find itThis Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle

139Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*An additional indication of the current gear selector lever position can be found on the cover of the shif

140Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*Gear selector lever positionsThe current gear selector lever position appears in the multifunction display

141Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*Effectë NeutralNo power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, th

142Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*Driving tipsAccelerator positionYour driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior:Less th

143Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*Gear rangesWith the gear selector lever in drive position D, you can select a gear range for the automatic

144Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*Automatic shift programThe program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console

145Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*Gear selector lever one-touch gearshiftingWith the gear selector lever in drive position D, you can limit

146Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode)If vehicle acceleration becomes less re-sponsive or sluggish or the tr

147Controls in detailInstrument cluster왔 Instrument clusterA full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” sectio

148Controls in detailInstrument clusterAdjusting instrument cluster display illumination1 Dimmer왘 Brightening illumination: Turn dimmer 1 clockwise.왘

14IntroductionSymbolsTrademarks:앫 ESP® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler.앫 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Control

149Controls in detailInstrument clusterTachometerThe red marking on the tachometer de-notes excessive engine speed.To help protect the engine, the fue

150Controls in detailInstrument clusterThe outside temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its loca-tion, the sensor can be aff

151Controls in detailControl system왔 Control systemThe control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position

152Controls in detailControl systemMultifunction steering wheelThe displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are co

153Controls in detailControl systemDepending on the selected menu (컄 page 155), pressing the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel will alter wh

154Controls in detailControl systemMenus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus.The table on the next page provides an overview o

155Controls in detailControl systemMenus, submenus and functionsMenu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6Trip computer Navi* Audio Tel* Service Settin

156Controls in detailControl systemTrip menuIn the Trip menu, you can show an addi-tional display for the speedometer and call up or reset your vehicl

157Controls in detailControl systemFuel consumption statistics since last reset왘 Press ( or & to select the Trip menu.왘 Press % or $ to select Sin

158Controls in detailControl systemDigital speedometer왘 Press ( or & to select the Trip menu.왘 Press % or $ to select the digital speedometer.1 Di

15IntroductionOperating safety왔 Operating safetyProper use of the vehicleProper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following i

159Controls in detailControl systemSelecting radio station왘 Turn on the audio system (컄 page 188) and press button b on audio con-trol unit.Vehicles w

160Controls in detailControl systemOperating the CD player*왘 Turn on the radio and select the CD mode (컄 page 213). Vehicles with COMAND*:Refer to sep

161Controls in detailControl system왘 Switch on the telephone and audio sys-tem.왘 Activate and register the telephone (컄 page 225).왘 Press ( or & t

162Controls in detailControl systemDialing a number from the phone bookIf your telephone is ready to receive calls, you may select and dial a number f

163Controls in detailControl systemRedialingThe control system stores ten of the last dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search through

164Controls in detailControl systemService menuThe Service menu is used for 앫 calling up messages앫 checking tire inflation pressure elec-tronically wi

165Controls in detailControl system왘 Press ( or & to select the Service menu.If conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded, t

166Controls in detailControl systemResetting all settingsYou can reset most of the functions of the submenus to the factory settings.왘 Press ( or &

167Controls in detailControl systemInstrument cluster Time/Date Lighting Vehicle Convenience(컄 page 168) (컄 page 170) (컄 page 171) (컄 page 173) (컄 pag

168Controls in detailControl systemInstrument cluster submenuAccess the Instr. Cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instr. Clus-ter submenu

16IntroductionProblems with your vehicleIf you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe op

169Controls in detailControl systemShowing or hiding additional speedometer (vehicles with manual transmission)You can have an additional digital spee

170Controls in detailControl systemTime/date submenuAccess the Time/date submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Time/Date submenu to change the instru

171Controls in detailControl system왘 Press % or $ to select the date function.왘 Press #.The current date appears in the multi-function display.왘 To se

172Controls in detailControl systemDepending on the previous status, the daytime running lamps feature will be Enabled orDisabled.With Daytime Running

173Controls in detailControl systemThe locator lighting switches off when the driver’s door is opened.If you do not open a door after unlocking the ve

174Controls in detailControl system왘 Press #.The current setting Enabled orDisabled is shown.왘 Press # again if you would like to change the current s

175Controls in detailControl system왘 Press % or $ to select the Convenience submenu.왘 Press #.왘 Press % or $ to select the Easy Entry/Exit feature.왘 P

176Controls in detailAudio systemAudio and telephone, operationThese instructions are intended to help you become familiar with your Mercedes-Benz aud

177Controls in detailAudio systemOperating safety Audio system componentsWith the audio system you can operate the following main functions:앫 audio fu

178Controls in detailAudio systemAudio control unit overview

17IntroductionReporting safety defects왔 Reporting safety defectsFor the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Ti

179Controls in detailAudio systemItem Page1 Switching to radio mode 196Switching wavebands 196Switching to Sat* mode2 Switching to CD audio or MP3 mod

180Controls in detailAudio systemAudio displayThe audio display has a protective cover.Audio display cover1 Opening button왘 Opening: Press opening but

181Controls in detailAudio systemDisplayThe currently selected mode and the asso-ciated menus are shown on the audio dis-play. The audio display is di

182Controls in detailAudio systemInstrument cluster multifunction displayThis section describes features and con-trols via the audio control unit, dis

183Controls in detailAudio systemSymbol How to use the audio controller Functionn왘 Press briefly. 앫 Confirms the selecting of a menu item or list entr

184Controls in detailAudio systemBack button1 Back button í왘 Switching to the next highest menu: Press button í briefly.The audio system switches to

185Controls in detailAudio systemMenuThe illustration below shows the structure of the modes and their menus.Each mode has a basic menu. In the menu l

186Controls in detailAudio systemCalling up an operating mode왘 Press the respective button (b, é, h,orê) on the audio control unit.The basic menu of t

187Controls in detailAudio systemExample of how to use the audio systemExample: direct frequency input, FM 104.5 MHz.In the descriptions below, the mo

188Controls in detailAudio systemOperationIn the following descriptions, an operation step is described as in example below.왘 b  Radio  Enter Freque

18IntroductionVehicle data recordingInformation regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)Please not

189Controls in detailAudio systemAdjusting volumeRotary control/push button o1 Push button o2 Rotary control왘 Adjusting: Turn rotary control 2.The vol

190Controls in detailAudio systemExample Bass왘 To change setting: Slide rmq or rotate ymz until desired treble or bass setting is reached.왘 To save se

191Controls in detailAudio systemAdjusting surround soundWith surround sound, you can choose be-tween LOGIC7® On and LOGIC7® Off.왘 Select Sound  Soun

192Controls in detailAudio systemSYS menuSYS settings menu overviewDisplay settingsYou can adapt the brightness of the audio display to the prevailing

193Controls in detailAudio systemActivate or deactivate Bluetooth®왘 ê  System  Activate Blue-tooth.You have activated or deactivated Bluetooth®. A c

194Controls in detailAudio systemRadio operationThe radio mode is interrupted by an incoming call on the telephone* (컄 page 222).iThe language select

195Controls in detailAudio systemMenu overviewiThe components and operating principles of the audios system can be found on (컄 page 187). Information

196Controls in detailAudio systemSwitching to radio mode 왘 Press button b on audio control unit.The radio basic menu appears in the audio display once

197Controls in detailAudio systemSelecting a station/channelYou have the following selection options:앫 The station search function앫 The channel list(W

198Controls in detailAudio systemTuning to a station by entering the fre-quency manually왘 b  Radio  Enter Frequency The menu for manual frequency en

C 230 (Canada only)C 230 Sport (Canada only)C 230 4MATIC (Canada only)C 230 4MATIC Sport (Canada only)C 300C 300 SportC 300 4MATICC 300 4MATIC SportC

19At a glanceExterior viewStorage compartmentsCockpitInstrument clusterMultifunction steering wheelCenter consoleOverhead control panelDriver’s door c

199Controls in detailAudio systemStoring stations manually with station memory menu왘 Tune in desired station.Basic menu is shown in the audio display.

200Controls in detailAudio systemSatellite radio*Submenu overviewWarning! GPlease devote your attention first and fore-most to the traffic situation y

201Controls in detailAudio systemSatellite radioSIRIUS Satellite Radio provides over 130 channels of digital-quality radio, in-cluding 100% commercial

202Controls in detailAudio systemSatellite radio service is not activatedThe telephone number of the SIRIUS Ser-vice Center and the twelve-digit elect

203Controls in detailAudio systemMain satellite radio menu1 Main area with channel display2 Selected program category3 Number of selected channel4 Sel

204Controls in detailAudio systemTuning in channels You have the following selection options:앫 The channel skip function앫 The manual channel number en

205Controls in detailAudio systemChannel number is valid, but channel is not included in subscription: The mes-sage Please call SIRIUS to subscribe po

206Controls in detailAudio systemStoring channels왘 Press n when the main area is select-ed.or왘 b  Presets.In both cases, the preset menu will appear

207Controls in detailAudio systemCalling SIRIUS Service Center왘 b  Sat  Service.The telephone number of the SIRIUS Service Center and the twelve-dig

208Controls in detailAudio systemCD modeSubmenu overviewThe audio system will be fitted with either a single CD drive or a CD changer*.The single CD p

20At a glanceExterior view

209Controls in detailAudio systemSafety precautions General notesWarning! GThe single CD player and the CD changer* are classified as a Class 1 laser

210Controls in detailAudio systemDo not use CDs with an 8 cm diameter. At-tempting to play CDs with an 8 cm diame-ter or playing such CDs with an adap

211Controls in detailAudio systemMultisession CDsFor multisession CDs, the first session type of the CD determines how the audio system will process t

212Controls in detailAudio systemYou must observe the following when as-signing track names:앫 Track names must have at least one character.앫 Track nam

213Controls in detailAudio systemOperating the CD playerThe single CD drive and the CD changer* have the same controls.1 CD slot2 Eject/load button3 F

214Controls in detailAudio system왘 Ejecting a CD: Press eject/load button 2.The system ejects the CD. Please Remove Disc appears in the display.왘 Remo

215Controls in detailAudio system왘 Loading an individual magazine compartment: Press eject/load button 2.A menu indicates which magazine com-partments

216Controls in detailAudio system왘 Filling an empty magazine compart-ments: Press eject/load button 2.A menu indicates which magazine com-partments ar

217Controls in detailAudio system왘 Ejecting one CD: Press eject/load button 2.The magazine menu with active main area appears in the audio display. Th

218Controls in detailAudio systemPlaying CDsAdditional button functionsIn CD mode, you can use two additional buttons on the telephone keypad:ô displa

21At a glanceExterior viewItem Page1 Trunk앫 Unlocking앫 Opening and closing앫 Minispare wheel앫 Vehicle tool kit2692694414202 Rear lamps 4313 Rear window

219Controls in detailAudio systemSelecting a track왘 Skipping forwards or backwards to a track: Rotate ymz or slide omp.or왘 Briefly press button G or H

220Controls in detailAudio system왘 Select a track by sliding qmr or rotat-ing ymz the audio controller.왘 Press n to confirm.The track is played and th

221Controls in detailAudio systemCalling up Aux mode왘 Selecting audio Aux mode: é CD/MP3  Aux.The audio Aux menu appears. The me-dium in the externa

222Controls in detailAudio systemTelephone*Safety precautionsWhen the telephone is connected via the Bluetooth® interface to the audio system, you can

223Controls in detailAudio systemTEL MenuGeneral notesMaking calls via Bluetooth® interfaceThe audio system telephone function via the Bluetooth® inte

224Controls in detailAudio systemOperating optionsWhen the telephone is connected via the Bluetooth® interface to the audio system, you can operate th

225Controls in detailAudio systemFunctional restrictionsYou will not be able to use the telephone, or you may have to wait a while, in the fol-lowing

226Controls in detailAudio systemActivating Bluetooth®왘 Switch on the telephone (see telephone operating instructions).왘 Enter the PIN (not necessary

227Controls in detailAudio systemAuthorizing a Bluetooth® device왘 Select the desired unauthorized device from the telephone list by pushing the audio

228Controls in detailAudio systemWith keypad on audio control unit:왘 Entering passcode: Press the desired numbers on the keypad.왘 Confirming passcode:

22At a glanceStorage compartments

229Controls in detailAudio systemDisplaying details on a telephone왘 h  Tel  Phone List.왘 Select the telephone from the list.왘 Select Options  Detai

230Controls in detailAudio systemTEL-Basic display왘 Press button h on the audio control unit to call up the telephone mode.When the connected phone is

231Controls in detailAudio system“911” emergency callThe following describes how to dial a “911” emergency call using the audio system head unit when

232Controls in detailAudio systemPlacing a “911” emergency call with the phone lockedCDMA network phonesPlacing a “911” emergency call using audio con

233Controls in detailAudio systemPhone bookYou can save telephone numbers in the au-dio system's phone book. Receiving business cards (vCards)You

234Controls in detailAudio system왘 Switching from the search speller to the list: Slide qm repeatedly or press and hold n until the search speller is

235Controls in detailAudio system왘 To delete an entire entry: Select õ and press and hold n un-til the entire entry has been deleted.or왘 Press and hol

236Controls in detailAudio systemCall listsThe audio system displays the calls re-ceived (including missed calls) or made during phone mode in their o

237Controls in detailAudio systemMaking calls왘 Press button h on the audio control unit to call up the telephone mode.When the mobile phone is ready f

238Controls in detailAudio system왘 To delete entire phone number: Slide omp or rotate ymz to select õ, press and hold n until the phone number has bee

23At a glanceStorage compartmentsItem Page1 Glove boxPower outletAux socket2842932202 Door pocket3 Storage pocket 2864 Door pocket5 Hooks on left and

239Controls in detailAudio systemRejecting or accepting callsYou will be notified of an incoming call by the ringing tone and a message on the dis-pla

240Controls in detailAudio systemFunctions during a single callSwitching hands-free microphone on or offThe menu bar changes when you make or receive

241Controls in detailDriving systems왔 Driving systemsThe driving systems of your vehicle are de-scribed on the following pages:앫 Cruise control, with

242Controls in detailDriving systems1 Setting current or higher speedAdjustment in 1 mph increments (to re-sistance point) or 5 mph increments (past r

243Controls in detailDriving systems1 SegmentsCanceling cruise controlThere are several ways to cancel the cruise control:왘 Step on the brake pedal.Th

244Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a higher speedYou can increase the set speed in two ways.Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments왘

245Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a lower speedYou can reduce the set speed in two ways.Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments왘 Bri

246Controls in detailDriving systems왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 4 (컄 page 242).The cruise control resumes to the

247Controls in detailAir vents왔 Air ventsItem1 Left side air vent, adjustable2 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side air vent3 Left side def

248Controls in detailAir ventsPlease comply with the following instruc-tions in order for the automatic climate control to function optimally:앫 Keep t

24At a glanceCockpit

249Controls in detailAir ventsSide air vents왘 Opening/closing: Turn thumbwheels 2 and/or 9 up-ward or downward.왘 Adjusting air distribution: Push the

250Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlDual-zone automatic climate control panelItem1 Temperature control, driver’s side2 ´ Automatic

251Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlThe dual-zone automatic climate control is operational whenever the engine is run-ning. You ca

252Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlDeactivating the climate control system왘 Deactivating: Press button ´ (컄 page 250).The indicat

253Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlOperating the climate control system in automatic mode왘 Activating: Press button U (컄 page 250

254Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlAdjusting air distributionUse button Z (컄 page 250) to adjust the air distribution manually. T

255Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlFront defrosterYou can use this setting to defrost the windshield, for example if it is iced u

256Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlMaximum cooling MAX COOL (USA only)You can use this setting to provide the fast-est possible c

257Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate control왘 Deactivating: Press button ¯ (컄 page 250).The indicator lamp in the button goes out.Air reci

258Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlAir conditioningThe cooling function, only operational when the engine is running, cools the v

25At a glanceCockpitItem Page1 Lever for cruise control 2422 Instrument cluster 263 Multifunction steering wheel 1524 Horn5 Overhead control panel 316

259Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)왔 3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)3-zone automatic climate control

260Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)The 3-zone automatic climate control is operational whenever the engine is run-nin

261Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)Deactivating climate control system왘 Deactivating: Press button ´ (컄 page 259).The

262Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)왘 Deactivating: Press button U (컄 page 259) again.The indicator lamp in the button

263Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)Adjusting air distributionUse right a and/or left e button Z (컄 page 259) to adjus

264Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)Front defrosterYou can use this setting to defrost the windshield, for example if

265Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)Rear window defroster왘 Activating: Switch on the ignition.왘 Press button ¯ (컄 page

266Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)왘 Activating: Press button , (컄 page 259).The indicator lamp in the button comes o

267Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)Air conditioningThe cooling function, is only operational when the engine is runni

268Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)Rear climate controlThe rear climate control panel is located in the rear center c

26At a glanceInstrument cluster

269Controls in detailTrunk왔 TrunkOpening trunkYou can open the trunk if the vehicle is sta-tionary. A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.90 m) is r

270Controls in detailTrunkClosing trunk Closing trunk from outside manually1 Handles왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handles 1 or 2.왘 Close the

271Controls in detailTrunkTrunk emergency releaseWith the emergency release button, the trunk can be opened from inside the trunk. 1 Emergency release

272Controls in detailTrunkValet locking 왘 Close the trunk (컄 page 270).왘 Remove the mechanical key from the SmartKey (컄 page 424).왘 Insert the mechani

273Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof왔 Power tilt/sliding sunroofOpening and closing power tilt/sliding sunroofWarning! GWhen closing the ti

274Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof1 Push up to raise sunroof at rear2 Push back to slide sunroof open3 Pull down to close the sunroofWith

275Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof왘 Express-operation: To open, close, raise or lower, move the switch past the resistance point in the r

276Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*Roller sunblindsThe roller sunblinds are designed to pro-tect you from excessive sunl

277Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*Opening and closing panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panelThe tilt/sliding panel

278Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*Roof panel switch1 Push up to raise at the rear2 Push back to open3 Pull down to clos

27At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page1 Combination gauge with:Fuel gauge4 Fuel tank reserve warning lampCoolant temperature gaugeÌ Coolant temperat

279Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*Tilt/sliding panel and roller sunblind왘 Switch on the ignition.1 Push up to raise at

280Controls in detailLoading and storingRoof rack*1 Covers왘 Flip the covers 1 upward in direction of arrow.Vehicles with panorama roof with tilt/slidi

281Controls in detailLoading and storingSplit rear bench seat*To expand the cargo area, you can fold down the left and right rear seat backrests.The t

282Controls in detailLoading and storingSetting up rear seat backrest1 Rear seat backrests왘 Fold backrest 1 rearward until it en-gages.왘 Check for sec

283Controls in detailLoading and storingAlways place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible

284Controls in detailLoading and storingStorage compartments in the front pas-senger compartmentGlove box 1 Glove box lid releaseThe glove box can be

285Controls in detailLoading and storing왘 Opening small and large storage compartment: Press button 1 or 2 the armrests opens automatically to the lef

286Controls in detailLoading and storingStorage compartments in rear passen-ger compartmentArmrest with integrated storage compartment1 Release catch왘

287Controls in detailLoading and storingCup holdersCup holder in front center console1 Cup holderCup holder in rear center armrest1 Release button2 Cu

288Controls in detailLoading and storing왘 Closing: Open the armrest storage compartment.왘 Swing cup holder 2 backward until it engaged.TrunkRetaining

28At a glanceMultifunction steering wheelItem Page1 Multifunction display 151Operating control system 1512 Volume control:Press buttonæ to increase vo

289Controls in detailUseful features왔 Useful featuresSun visors1 Vanity mirror lamp2 Mounting3 Document holder4 Vanity mirror5 Vanity mirror coverGlar

290Controls in detailUseful featuresRear window sunshade*The switch is located in the center console.1 Rear window sunshade switch왘 Switch on the igni

291Controls in detailUseful featuresAshtraysCenter console ashtray1 Cover plate2 Remove insert3 Ashtray왘 Opening: Press cover plate 1 forward until it

292Controls in detailUseful featuresRear seat ashtray1 Ashtray insert2 Cover3 Button왘 Opening: Pull at top of cover 2.왘 Removing ashtray insert: Push

293Controls in detailUseful features왘 Tap the front of the cover plate 1.The cover will retract and the ashtray will close.Power outlet in the glove b

294Controls in detailUseful featuresFloormats*1 Eyelet2 Retainer pinRemoving왘 Pull floormat off of retainer pins 2.왘 Remove the floormat.Installing왘 L

295Controls in detailUseful featureslTele Aid*The Tele Aid system(Telematic Alarm Identification on De-mand)The Tele Aid system consists of three type

296Controls in detailUseful featuresSystem self-checkInitially, after switching on the ignition, malfunctions are detected and indicated. If a malfunc

297Controls in detailUseful featuresAll information relevant to the emergency, such as the location of the vehicle (deter-mined by the GPS satellite l

298Controls in detailUseful featuresInitiating an emergency call manually1 Cover2 SOS button왘 Briefly press button on cover 1 to open. Cover 1 will op

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29At a glanceCenter console왔 Center consoleUpper partItem Page1 Audio display cover 1802 Hazard warning flasher switch – switching on/off1143 Anti-the

299Controls in detailUseful featuresRoadside Assistance button* b The Roadside Assistance button b is located in the overhead control panel.1 Roadside

300Controls in detailUseful featuresInformation button* }The Information button } is located in the overhead control panel.1 Information button }왘 Pre

301Controls in detailUseful featuresCall priorityIf other service calls such as a Roadside Assistance call or Information call are ac-tive, an emergen

302Controls in detailUseful featuresRemote door lockIf you have forgotten to lock your vehicle and are no longer near it, you can have it locked remot

303Controls in detailUseful featuresGarage door opener*The integrated remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices

304Controls in detailUseful featuresProgramming integrated remote con-trolStep 1:왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 82).Step 2:왘 If you have previously

305Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 7:왘 To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.Roll

306Controls in detailUseful featuresIf you live in Canada or if you are having difficulties programming a gate operator (regardless of where you live)

307Controls in detailUseful featuresProgramming tipsIf you are having difficulty programming the integrated remote control, here are some helpful tips

308

30At a glanceCenter consoleLower partItem Page1 Ashtray 291Cigarette lighter 2922 Gearshift lever for manual transmission138Gear selector lever for au

309OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)Driving instructionsAt the gas stationEngine compartmentTires and wheelsWinter drivingMaintenanceVehicle car

310OperationIn the “Operation” section you will find de-tailed information on operating, maintain-ing and caring for your vehicle.The first 1000 miles

311OperationDriving instructions왔 Driving instructionsDrive sensibly – save fuelFuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and ope

312OperationDriving instructionsBrakesTo help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advis

313OperationDriving instructionsHave the brake system inspected immediately. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.All checks and service work on

314OperationDriving instructionsDriving offApply the brakes to test them briefly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when the road is clear

315OperationDriving instructionsTiresTreadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumfer

316OperationDriving instructionsTire tractionThe safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road.You should pay parti

317OperationDriving instructionsAn electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h).The factory equipped ti

318OperationDriving instructionsFor more information on winter driving, see “Winter driving” (컄 page 360).Standing water Passenger compartmentDriving

31At a glanceOverhead control panel왔 Overhead control panelItem Page1 Rear interior lighting on/off 1162 Interior lighting control 1153 Right reading

319OperationDriving instructionsControl and operation of radio transmittersCOMAND*, radio, and telephone*Telephones and two-way radiosRadio transmitte

320OperationDriving instructionsEmission controlCertain systems of the engine and the emission control system serve to keep the toxic components of th

321OperationDriving instructionsCoolant temperatureDuring severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tem-perature may rise to

322OperationAt the gas stationRefuelingThe fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Locking and unlocking t

323OperationAt the gas station왘 Turn off the engine.왘 Vehicles with automatic transmission*: Move the gear selector lever to position P (컄 page 140).왘

324OperationAt the gas stationCheck regularly and before a long trip1 Coolant level2 Brake fluid3 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system*Winds

325OperationEngine compartment왔 Engine compartmentHoodOpeningWarning! GDo not pull the release lever while the vehi-cle is in motion. Otherwise the ho

326OperationEngine compartmentThe hood lock release lever is located to the left of the steering wheel under the dashboard.1 Release lever왘 Pull relea

327OperationEngine compartmentEngine oilThe amount of oil your engine needs will depend on a number of factors, including driving style. Higher oil co

328OperationEngine compartment왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after ap-proximately 5 seconds to obtain accu-rate reading.The oil level is correct when

32At a glanceDriver’s door control panel and seat adjustment/memory*Item Page1 Inside door handle 792 Central unlocking switch 813 Seat adjustment (at

329OperationEngine compartmentCoolant levelThe engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, the vehi

330OperationEngine compartmentWindshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*The washer fluid reservoir is located on the left-hand side of the

331OperationTires and wheels왔 Tires and wheelsContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for

332OperationTires and wheelsTire care and maintenanceRegularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. For more informa-tion on chec

333OperationTires and wheelsTread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread de

334OperationTires and wheelsDirection of rotationUnidirectional tires offer added advan-tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor-mance. To benefit, h

335OperationTires and wheelsTire and Loading InformationTire and Loading Information placard1 Load limit information on the Tire and Loading Informati

336OperationTires and wheels1 Seating capacity information on the Tire and Loading Information placardSteps for determining correct load limitThe foll

337OperationTires and wheelsThe higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available.For more information, see “T

338OperationTires and wheelsCertification labelEven after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue

33Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyPanic alarmDriving safety systemsAnti-theft systems

339OperationTires and wheelsRecommended tire inflation pressureYour vehicle is equipped with the Tire and Loading Information placard located on the d

340OperationTires and wheels1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressuresThe Tire and Loading Information plac

341OperationTires and wheelsChecking tire inflation pressureRegularly check the tire inflation pressure at least once a month.Check and adjust the tir

342OperationTires and wheelsRun Flat Indicator (Canada only)While the vehicle is being driven, the Run Flat Indicator monitors the set tire inflation

343OperationTires and wheelsRestart the Run Flat IndicatorThe tire inflation pressure monitor must be restarted in the following situations:앫 If you h

344OperationTires and wheelsIf you wish to cancel activation:왘 Press button $ or % to select No.왘 Press button # to confirm.The previous settings wil

345OperationTires and wheelsWarning! GEach tire, including the Minispare, should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure r

346OperationTires and wheelsTire inflation pressure warningsIf the system detects a significant loss of tire inflation pressure in one or more than on

347OperationTires and wheels왘 Press button $ or % to select Yes.왘 Press button # to confirm.The following message will appear in the multifunction di

348OperationTires and wheelsTire labelingBesides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire.Foll

34Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIn this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle.The restraint s

349OperationTires and wheelsGeneral:Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter prec

350OperationTires and wheelsFor additional information on tire load rating, see “Load identification” (컄 page 352).Tire speed ratingThe tire speed rat

351OperationTires and wheelsthe service description for the tire must be referred to. The service description is comprised of the tire load rating 5 (

352OperationTires and wheelsLoad identification1 Load identificationIn addition to tire load rating, special load identification 1 may be molded into

353OperationTires and wheelsManufacturer’s identification markThe manufacturer’s identification mark 2 (컄 page 352) denotes the tire manufacturer.New

354OperationTires and wheelsMaximum tire inflation pressure1 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure This is the maximum permissible tire inflatio

355OperationTires and wheelsAll passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.TreadwearThe treadwear gra

356OperationTires and wheelsTire ply material1 Plies in sidewall2 Plies under treadThis marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies i

357OperationTires and wheelsDOT (Department of Transportation)A tire branding symbol which denotes the tire meets requirements of the U.S. Department

358OperationTires and wheelsPSI (Pounds per square inch)A standard unit of measure for air pressure -> bar, kilopascal (kPa).Recommended tire infla

35Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GModifications to or work improperly con-ducted on restraint systems (such as seat belts and anchors, Eme

359OperationTires and wheelsUniform Tire Quality Grading StandardsA tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction

360OperationWinter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service includes:앫 Chec

361OperationWinter drivingSnow chainsSnow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains a

362OperationMaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Mainten

363OperationMaintenanceMaintenance service term exceededIf you have exceeded the suggested main-tenance service term, you will see the fol-lowing mess

364OperationVehicle careCleaning and care of vehicleRegular and proper care will help to main-tain the value of your vehicle. The best way to protect

365OperationVehicle careof incompatibility between materials used in the production process and others ap-plied later.We have selected car-care produc

366OperationVehicle careEngine cleaningPrior to cleaning the engine compartment, make sure to protect electrical compo-nents and connectors from conta

367OperationVehicle careAutomatic car washYou can have your car washed in an auto-matic car wash from the start. Automatic car washes without brushes

368OperationVehicle careCleaning the windows and the wiper blades왘 Make sure the hood is fully closed.Placing wiper arms in vertical positionVehicles

36Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyAir bagsWarning! GAir bags are designed to reduce the poten-tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal im-pact

369OperationVehicle careCleaning the panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel*The rear part of the tilt/sliding panel has a protective layer on the insid

370OperationVehicle careLight alloy wheelsIf possible, clean wheels once a week.왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, a soft bristle brush and a st

371OperationVehicle careAudio display왘 If you need to clean the audio display screen, use a standard microfiber cloth and cleaning agent for TFT/LCD d

372OperationVehicle careUpholsteryUsing aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.)

373Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Where will I find ...?Unlocking/locking in an emergencyResetting activated head restraintsReplacing SmartKey batteri

374Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:If any of the following lamps in the instru-ment cluster fails to com

375Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution- The yellow Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp comes o

376Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution-vThe yellow ABS malfunc-tion indicator lamp and the yellow ESP

377Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution;(USA only)3(Canada only)The red brake warning lamp comes on wh

378Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution± The yellow engine malfunc-tion indicator lamp comes on while

37Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 Always sit as upright as possible, prop-erly use the seat belts and use an appro-priately sized infant restraint

379Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution± The yellow engine malfunc-tion indicator lamp comes on while

380Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutionv The yellow ESP® warning lamp flashes while driving.The ESP® o

381Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution< You hear a warning chime for a maximum of 6 seconds af-ter

382Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution= The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving.There is a

383Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutionH Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale for t

384Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Warning! GEach tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the infl

385Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Air bag off indicator lampProblem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution5/ The front passenger front air bag

386Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution5/ The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp does no

387Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Vehicle status messages in the multi-function displayWarning and malfunction messages ap-pear in the multifunction d

388Practical hintsWhat to do if …?On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that ma

38Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bagWarning! G앫 Damaged seat belts or seat

389Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Text messagesDisplay Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionABS and ESPCurrently UnavailableSee Operator’s Man

390Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionCruise control- - - mph(USA only)You have tried to switch on cr

391Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionCheckTire Pressure Soon(Canada only)The Run Flat Indicator indi

392Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionShiftto PYou have turned off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO* st

393Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionFront PassengerAirbag DisabledSee Operator’s Manu-alFront passe

394Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionFront PassengerAirbag DisabledSee Operator’s Manu-alWith the se

395Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionFront Passenger Airbag EnabledSee Operator’s Manu-alFront passe

396Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionFront Passenger Airbag EnabledSee Operator’s Manu-alWith the se

397Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Symbol messagesDisplay Possible cause/consequence Possible solution-ABS and ESPCurrently UnavailableSee Operator’s

398Practical hintsWhat to do if …?-ABS and ESPInoperativeSee Operator’s ManualABS and ESP® are switched off due to a malfunction. BAS and the hill sta

ContentsIntroduction ... 9Product information... 9Operator’s Manual ...

39Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWhen you sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an

399Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution# The battery is no longer charging.Possible causes:앫 alternato

400Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution;CheckBrake Fluid LevelThere is insufficient brake fluid in the

401Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution;ReleaseYou are driving with the parking brake set. 왘 Release t

402Practical hintsWhat to do if …?During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tem-perature may rise close to 248°F (120°

403Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution•Coolant LowStop Vehicle!Turn Engine OffThe poly-V-belt could b

404Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution•Coolant LowStop Vehicle!Turn Engine Off왘 Restart the engine.If

405Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionBCheckCoolant LevelSee Operator’s Manu-alThe coolant level is t

406Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution$ You are driving with one or more doors open.The display symbo

407Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionIKey NotDetectedThe SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) is

408Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionIReplaceKey BatteryThe batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS-G

40Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe front air bags will not deploy in im-pacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment thresholds. You will th

409Practical hintsWhat to do if …?ITake Your KeyFrom IgnitionYou have forgotten to remove the SmartKey.왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch..

410Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution.Check LeftCornering LightThe left-hand corner-illuminating lam

411Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution.Check LeftLicense Plate LampThe left license plate lamp is mal

412Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution.CheckFront LeftSide Marker LampThe front left side marker lamp

413Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution.Check LeftTail LampThe left tail lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Con

414Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution.CheckLeft MirrorTurn SignalThe turn signal in the left exterio

415Practical hintsWhat to do if …?When the message Check Engine Oil At Next Refueling appears while the engine is running and at operating temperature

416Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution=SRS MalfunctionService RequiredThere is a malfunction in the s

417Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution=Rear Center SRSMalfunctionService RequiredComponents of the ce

418Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionLTele AidInoperativeOne or more main functions of the Tele Aid*

41Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWindow curtain air bags1 Window curtain air bagWhen deployed, the window curtain air bags 1 are designed to provid

419Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionÊ You are driving with the trunk open. 왘 Close the trunk (컄 pag

420Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?First aid kitDepending on the equipment configura-tion, the first-aid kit will be located either in the open s

421Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?1 Tab2 Removing3 Vehicle tool kit, jack and collapsible wheel chock4 Opening5 Tab6 Luggage bowl왘 Removing: Lif

422Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Storage position왘 Remove vehicle jack from its compartment.왘 Turn crank handle in direction of arrow as far as

423Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Removing the Minispare wheel왘 Remove vehicle tool kit 1 (컄 page 421).왘 Turn luggage bowl 2 counterclock-wise a

424Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the vehicleIf you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only

425Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the trunkA minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.90 m) is required to open the trunk lid.

426Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyFuel filler flap왘 Open the fuse box in the trunk (컄 page 458).1 Release cable왘 Pull on the release

427Practical hintsResetting activated head restraints왔 Resetting activated head restraintsIf the active head restraints (front seats) have been trigge

428Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteriesIf the batteries in the SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are discharged, the ve-hicle can no longer be

42Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyBoth driver and the front passenger should always use the 5/ indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the

429Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteries3 Batteries4 Contact springs왘 Pull out batteries 3.왘 Using a line-free cloth, insert new bat-teries 3 un

430Practical hintsReplacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-fore essential that all bulbs a

431Practical hintsReplacing bulbsBulbs Front lamps Rear lampsLamp Type1 Additional turn signal lampLED2 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W3 Halogen headlamp:Low

432Practical hintsReplacing bulbsNotes on bulb replacement앫 Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. 앫 Switch light

433Practical hintsReplacing bulbsFront lamps halogen-type1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb2 Housing cover for parking and standing lamp3 Housing

434Practical hintsReplacing bulbs왘 Align housing cover 4 and turn it clockwise.Front turn signal lamp bulb1 Mark2 Handle3 Bulb socket왘 Turn bulb socke

435Practical hintsReplacing bulbs1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb2 Housing cover for parking and standing lamp3 Housing cover for parking and s

436Practical hintsReplacing bulbsFront turn signal lamp bulb1 Mark2 Handle3 Bulb socket왘 Turn bulb socket 3 with handle 2 counterclockwise and remove

437Practical hintsReplacing bulbsTail lamp unit왘 Open trunk lid.왘 For driver side: Lift up the bottom and pull out the trim panel covering the driver

438Practical hintsReplacing wiper bladesWarning! GFor safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi-cles with KEYLE

43Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyMore information about air bag display messages (컄 page 393).When the OCS senses that the front passen-ger seat oc

439Practical hintsReplacing wiper bladesRemoving wiper blades왘 Make sure the vehicle’s on-board elec-tronic have status 0 (컄 page 82).왘 Fold the wiper

440Practical hintsFlat tirePreparing the vehicle왘 Park the vehicle in a safe distance from moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible.왘 Turn

441Practical hintsFlat tireMounting the Minispare wheelPreparing the vehicle왘 Prepare the vehicle as described (컄 page 440).왘 Take vehicle tool kit tr

442Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects.One wheel chock is i

443Practical hintsFlat tireJacking up왘 Take the wheel wrench out of the vehicle tool kit tray.왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not yet remove t

444Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Turn crank 3 clockwise until jack 2 is fully seated in take-up bracket 1 and the jack base evenly meets the ground.왘 Cont

445Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Guide the Minispare wheel onto the wheel hub and push it on.왘 Insert wheel bolts and tighten them slightly.Lowering the v

446Practical hintsBatteryYour vehicle’s battery is located in the engine compartment.The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to ach

447Practical hintsBattery1 Filter box2 Clamps왘 Removing filter box: Release clamps 2.왘 Remove filter box.왘 Installing filter box: Insert filter box pr

448Practical hintsBatteryStarter battery 1 Battery2 Positive terminal3 Negative terminal4 Ventilation hoseDisconnecting the battery왘 Apply the parking

44Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you

449Practical hintsBatteryRemoving the battery왘 Remove the screw securing the battery.왘 Remove the battery support and bracket.왘 Pull out the battery v

450Practical hintsBatteryReconnecting the battery왘 Turn off all electrical consumers.왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* (

451Practical hintsJump starting왔 Jump startingIf the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the battery of another ve

452Practical hintsJump startingThe battery is located in the engine com-partment on the right hand side. For jump starting, use the under hood termina

453Practical hintsTowing the vehicle왔 Towing the vehicleMercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using

454Practical hintsTowing the vehicleWarning! GWithout the engine running, there is no pow-er assistance for the brake and steering sys-tems. In this c

455Practical hintsTowing the vehicleInstalling towing eye bolt1 Cover on right side of front bumper1 Cover on right side of rear bumperRemoving cover왘

456Practical hintsFusesThe electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits. If a fuse is blown, the component(s) an

457Practical hintsFusesFuse box in passenger compartment1 Cover2 Remove cover3 Release coverOpening왘 Open the driver’s door.왘 Using your hands, pull c

458Practical hintsFusesFuse box in the trunk1 Release2 CoverOpening왘 Open the trunk.왘 Turn release 1 clockwise.왘 Pull cover 2 downward in direction of

45Safety and SecurityOccupant safety1 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lampThe 5/ indicator lamp 1 will be illuminated, except with the Sma

459Technical dataParts serviceWarranty coverageIdentification labelsLayout of poly-V-belt driveEngineRims and tiresElectrical systemMain dimensions an

460Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts serviceAll authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers

461Technical dataWarranty coverage왔 Warranty coverageYour vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Inf

462Technical dataIdentification labels1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found in the followi

463Technical dataIdentification labels4 Carpet5 VIN왘 Move the front passenger seat to the rear as far as possible.왘 Fold carpet 4 in direction of arro

464Technical dataLayout of poly-V-belt driveC 300/C 3501 Idler pulley2 Idler pulley3 Automatic belt tensioner4 Power steering pump5 Air conditioning c

465Technical dataEngine왔 EngineModel C 230 (204.052)1,2C 230 Sport (204.052)1C 230 4MATIC (204.085)1,2C 230 4MATIC Sport (204.085)1,21The quoted data

466Technical dataEngineModel C 350 (204.056)1,2C 350 Sport (204.056)1C 350 4MATIC (204.087)1,2C 350 4MATIC Sport (204.087)1,21The quoted data apply on

467Technical dataRims and tires왔 Rims and tires!Only use tires which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved b

468Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tiresModel C 2301C 230 4MATIC11Canada only.C 300C 300 4MATICC 3501C 350 4MATIC1Rims (light alloy) 7 J x16 H2

46Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyFor more information, see the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 385).Seat beltsThe use of seat belts and infant an

469Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tiresModel C 230 Sport1C 230 4MATIC Sport1C 300 SportC 300 4MATIC SportC 3501C 350 4MATIC11Canada only.Front

470Technical dataRims and tiresModel C 350 Sport*C 350 4MATIC Sport*1C 300 Sport*C 300 4MATIC Sport*C 350 Sport*C 350 4MATIC Sport*11Canada only.Front

471Technical dataRims and tiresMinispare wheelModel C 2301C 230 Sport1C 230 4MATIC1C 230 4MATIC Sport1C 300C 300 SportC 300 4MATICC 300 4MATIC Sport1C

472Technical dataRims and tires!Please compare the recommended tire in-flation pressure for your vehicle with the tire in-flation pressure on the yell

473Technical dataElectrical system왔 Electrical systemModel C 2301C 230 Sport1C 230 4MATIC1C 230 4MATIC Sport11Canada only.C 300C 300 Sport C 300 4MATI

474Technical dataMain dimensions and weightsMain dimensionsModel C 23011Canada only.C 230 Sport1C 350 4MATIC Sport1C 300 C 300 4MATICOverall vehicle l

475Technical dataMain dimensions and weightsWeightsModel C 300 SportC 300 4MATIC SportC 350 SportC 35011Canada only.C 350 4MATIC1C 230 4MATIC1C 230 4M

476Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products

477Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Automatic transmission C 230 (all models)11Canada on

478Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Power steering All models 0.85 US qt. (0.8 l) MB Pow

47Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GNever ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be

479Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Windshield washer C 230 (all models)11Canada only.4.

480Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Engine oilsEngine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability f

481Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Premium unleaded gasoline Gasoline additivesA major concern among engine manufac-turers is carbon bu

482Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which con

483Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Switching fuelsFor best performance and driveability it is recommended to use either one or the oth-

484Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.CoolantsThe engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which pro-vides:앫 Cor

485Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Anticorrosion/antifreezeYour vehicle contains a number of alumi-num parts. The use of aluminum compo

486Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*Both the windshield washer system and headlamp

487IndexAABS 27, 59Indicator lamp 59, 374Messages in display 389, 398Accelerator position, automatic transmission 142Accessory weight 356Accident 132A

488IndexPhone cook 233Radio operation 194Satellite radio* operation 200Sound settings 189Surround sound* (Canada only) 190SYS menu 192SYS menu, Blueto

48Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyEnhanced seat belt reminder systemWhen the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < will always illuminate f

489IndexBluetooth®Settings (Audio system) 192Telephone* (Audio system) 222Brake assist system (BAS) 60Brake fluid 324, 478, 480Brake lampHigh mounted

490IndexDual-zone automatic climate control 250Front defroster 255Rear climate control 268Rear window defroster 256, 265Residual engine heat and venti

491IndexDDate display, setting 170Daytime running lamp mode 110Setting 171Deep water see Standing waterDefoggingWindshield 255Defrosting 264Defrosting

492IndexDual-zone automatic climate controlMaximum cooling MAX COOL 256Dual-zone automatic climate control see Climate control systemEEasy-entry/exit

493IndexESP®62Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP®65Messages in display 389, 397, 398Warning lamp 27, 376, 379, 380ETD 49Safety guidelines

494IndexFuel capMessage in display 406Fuel consumption statisticsFrom start 156Resetting 157Since last reset 157Fuel filler flap 322Locking/Unlocking

495IndexHHalogen headlamp see HeadlampsHands-free microphone 31Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 370Hazard warning flasher 114Head restraints 89Active

496IndexInterior rear view mirrorAdjusting 97Auto-dimming 99, 100Interior storage spaces see Storage compartmentsJJack 421Jump starting 451KKey, Mecha

497IndexLLabels 462Certification 462Emission control information 463Tire and Loading Information 335Lamps, exterior 431Light sensor 409Lamps, indicato

498IndexMMaintenance 11, 362Automatic Call (Tele Aid*) 302Calling up service indicator display 363Clearing service indicator message 362Maintenance Sy

ContentsControls in detail ... 69Locking and unlocking ... 70SmartKey ...

49Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyintensity for a maximum of 60 seconds or until the driver’s and the front passenger’s seat belt are fastened.If yo

499IndexRestraint systems 416Run Flat Indicator 390Side marker lamps 412SRS 416Tele Aid* 418TPMS* (Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-tem), (USA only) 392,

500IndexPassenger compartment 318Electrical outlet, glove box 293Electrical outlet, rear seat ashtray 293Passenger safety see Occupant safetyPedals 31

501IndexReplacing bulbs 430Additional turn signals 431Backup lamps 431, 436Brake lamps 431Corner-illuminating front fog lamp* 431Fog lamps 431, 436Hea

502IndexSeats 85Adjustment 85Easy entry/exit feature* (Canada only) 95Head restraints 89Heating*, front seats 91Lumbar support 91Memory function* (Can

503IndexSRS 47Indicator lamp 27, 382Messages in display 416Standing lamps 434, 436Replacing bulbs 431Standing water, Driving through 318Starter switch

504Indexservices 302System self-check 296Telephone* 28, 152“911” emergency call (Audio system) 231Answering/ending a call 163Hands-free microphone 31O

505IndexTools 420Top tetherChildren in the vehicle 54Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 420, 455Towing the vehicle 453Tow-start 451, 453TPMS, Tire Pre

506IndexWashing 364, 366Weights 475With flexible fuel 482Vehicle data recording 18Vehicle jack 421Vehicle loading 280, 334Instructions 282Load limit 3

Service and LiteratureYour authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly.Fo

50Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyActive head restraintsThe active head restraints are intended to offer the driver and front passenger in-creased p

51Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyChildren in the vehicleIf an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle:왘 Secure the child using an infa

52Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe use of infant or child restraints is re-quired by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. ter

53Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyOccupants, especially children, should al-ways sit as upright as possible, properly use the seat belts and use an

54Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyInstallation of infant and child restraint systemsThis vehicle is equipped with tether an-chorages for a top tethe

55Safety and SecurityOccupant safety1 Rear seat head restraint2 Cover of anchorage ring3 Anchorage ring왘 Move the respective head restraint 1 to its u

56Safety and SecurityOccupant safety1 Indicator2 Cover3 Anchors왘 Remove covers 1 from anchors 3 by pulling it in direction of arrow.왘 Store covers 1,

57Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyBlocking of rear door window operationWith the override switch you can disable the rear side window switches in th

58Safety and SecurityPanic alarm1  button왘 Activating: Press and hold  but-ton for at least 1 second. An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps w

ContentsDriving and parking... 126Starting the engine... 126Driving off ...

59Safety and SecurityDriving safety systems왔 Driving safety systemsThis section contains information about the following driving safety systems:앫 ABS

60Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsContinuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and

61Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFor more information, see “Practical hints” section (컄 page 374).EBPThe Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP

62Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsESP®The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is operational as soon as the engine is run-ning and monitors t

63Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFor more information, see “Practical hints” section (컄 page 380) and (컄 page 387).Electronic traction syste

64Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsWhen you switch off the ESP®앫 the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle앫 the engine output is not limited, wh

65Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFour wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP®Models with all-wheel-drive only.The 4MATIC imp

66Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsImmobilizerThe immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, a

67Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systems왘 Arming: Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only).The turn signal lamps flash three tim

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Contents3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only)... 259Deactivating climate control system...

69Controls in detailLocking and unlockingStarter switch positionsSeatsSteering wheelMirrorsMemory function* (Canada only)Fastening the seat beltsLight

70Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSmartKeyYour vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical k

71Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory setting왘 Global unlocking: Press button Œ.앫 All turn signal lamps flash once.앫 An acoustic signal sou

72Controls in detailLocking and unlockingThe vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 secon

73Controls in detailLocking and unlocking왘 Global locking: Press button ‹.With the trunk and doors closed:앫 All turn signal lamps flash three times.앫

74Controls in detailLocking and unlockingWarning! GWhen leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle.

75Controls in detailLocking and unlockingImportant notes on using KEYLESS-GO앫 You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (컄

76Controls in detailLocking and unlocking앫 with the engine running, the mes-sage Key not recognized appears in the multifunction display while driving

77Controls in detailLocking and unlocking왘 Global unlocking: Grasp an outside door handle 1.앫 All turn signal lamps flash once.앫 An acoustic signal so

78Controls in detailLocking and unlocking앫 The locator lighting will also come on if it is dark and the feature is ac-tivated in the control system (컄

ContentsAt the gas station ... 322Refueling... 322Check regularly and before a long tr

79Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLoss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only)If you lose your SmartKey, SmartKey with KEYLE

80Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFront doors왘 Pull on door handle 2 on the respec-tive front door to open door.If door was locked, locking kno

81Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLocking and unlocking from the insideYou can lock or unlock the doors and the trunk from the inside using the

82Controls in detailStarter switch positionsSmartKeyStarter switch0 For removing SmartKey1 Power supply for some electrical con-sumers, such as seat a

83Controls in detailStarter switch positionsSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only)Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a S

84Controls in detailStarter switch positionsThe SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle.왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to

85Controls in detailSeats왔 SeatsSeat adjustmentWarning! GAll seat, head restraint adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done be-for

86Controls in detailSeatsFor additional information about children in the vehicle, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 51).Power seat adjustmentThe

87Controls in detailSeatsIf it is not possible to adjust the seat with the seat adjustment switch:왘 Insert the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop b

88Controls in detailSeatsHead restraint heightHead restraint height, manual adjusting1 Release button왘 Raising: Manually adjust the height of the head

ContentsFlat tire ... 440Preparing the vehicle... 440Mounting the Minispare wheel ...

89Controls in detailSeatsAdjusting rear head restraints Rear head restraint heightHead restraint height1 Release button왘 Raising: Manually adjust the

90Controls in detailSeatsRemoving and installing rear seat head restraints (vehicles with split foldable rear seat)1 Release button왘 Removing: Unlock

91Controls in detailSeatsLumbar supportThe curvature of the front seats can be ad-justed to help enhance lower back support and seating comfort.1 Adju

92Controls in detailSeats왘 Switch on the ignition.왘 Switching on: Press button 1 repeat-edly until the desired heating level is set.One or more red in

93Controls in detailSteering wheel왔 Steering wheelMake sure앫 you can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows앫 you can move

94Controls in detailSteering wheel왘 To lock the steering wheel, push handle 1 all the way up until it engages.The steering wheel is locked into posi-t

95Controls in detailSteering wheelEasy-entry/exit feature* (Canada only)This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When ente

96Controls in detailSteering wheelWith the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to their last set memory position when yo

97Controls in detailMirrors왔 MirrorsAdjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and tra

98Controls in detailMirrorsPower folding exterior rear view mirrors*Folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out manuallyThe exterior rear view mirro