Mercedes-Benz 2009 E-Class, Manual

Page 1: ... taken into account as Mercedes Benz constantly updates their vehicles to the state of the art and introduces changes in design and equipment Please therefore note that this PDF document in no way replaces the printed version which was delivered with your vehicle Internal use only Disclaimer The following version of the Owner s Manual describes all models series and special equipment of your vehic...

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Page 4: ...cedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features You cannot therefore base any claims on the illustrations or descriptions in this manual The following are integral parts of the vehicle ROwner s Manual RBrief Instructions RService Booklet RSupplements relating to vehicle equipment Keep these documents in the vehicle at all t...

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Page 6: ... 23 Safety 35 Controls 69 Operation 215 Practical advice 247 Technical data 329 Contents 3 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 3 Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 May 2009 14 15 26 WK ...

Page 7: ... 174 Activating deactivating air recir culation mode 180 Auxiliary heating ventilation 181 Convenience opening closing air recirculation mode 180 Demisting the windscreen 179 Malfunction indicator lamp 279 Rear window heating 179 Setting the air vents 176 Setting the temperature rear compartment 176 Switching the residual heat func tion on off 181 Thermatic 2 zone automatic cli mate control 172 Th...

Page 8: ...liary ventilation 181 B Backrest Display message 277 Bag hook 200 Ball coupling Folding in 237 Folding out 234 BAS Brake Assist 59 BAS PLUS Brake Assist System Plus 59 Battery Changing auxiliary heating remote control 304 Changing key 304 Charging 322 Checking key 304 Check lamp key 304 Disconnecting 321 Display message 253 265 274 Fitting the battery 323 Jump starting 323 Maintenance vehicle 319 ...

Page 9: ...cleaners 241 Interior 244 Matt paintwork 241 Night View Assist Plus 245 Paintwork 242 Plastic trim 245 Reversing camera 243 Seat covers 244 Sensors 243 Steering wheel boss 244 Tail pipes 243 Trailer tow hitch 243 Trim strips 245 Wheels 242 Windows 242 Wiper blades 242 Wooden trim 245 Care products 240 CD player CD changer Operating on board computer 127 Central locking Automatic locking on board c...

Page 10: ... 132 Delayed switch off Exterior lighting on board com puter 134 Interior lighting on board com puter 134 Diesel Low outside temperatures 218 Diesel engine Winter driving 218 Digital speedometer 122 Activating deactivating on board computer 131 Dipped beam headlamps Display message 270 Symmetrical 233 Display messages 251 ASSYST PLUS service interval dis play 239 Symbol messages 263 298 Text messa...

Page 11: ...on board computer 136 EASY EXIT feature 85 Crash responsive 85 EASY PACK convenience box 201 Easy Pack fix kit 202 EASY PACK folding luggage com partment floor 204 EASY PACK loading sill protector 205 EBV electronic brake force distri bution 63 Display message 266 ECO Start Stop function 108 Electronic brake force distribution See EBV 63 Electronic Stability Program see ESP 60 Electronic Traction ...

Page 12: ...w Overview 24 F Fastening seat belts Children 54 Fatigue Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST 130 163 Fault message see Display message 251 Fire extinguisher 249 First aid kit 248 Flat tyre Equipment 309 MOExtended run flat system 318 Preparing the vehicle 309 TIREFIT kit 310 Floormat 213 Foglamps Display message 272 Folding bench seat luggage com partment 82 Fording 233 Frequencies Garage door opener 359 ...

Page 13: ...BAG OFF 45 280 Reserve fuel 287 SRS 37 283 Thermotronic malfunction 279 Indicator and warning lamps 281 Coolant 284 Engine diagnostics 285 Seat belt 286 Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Instrument cluster 117 On board computer 131 Overview 27 Instrument lighting 27 see Instrument cluster lighting Integrated child seat 53 Intelligent Light System Display message 257 272 On board comp...

Page 14: ...amp 95 Switching surround lighting on off on board computer 134 Switching the daytime driving lights on off on board computer 132 Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch off on off on board computer 134 Switching the Intelligent Light System on off on board com puter 133 Turn signals 96 LIM indicator lamp Cruise control 138 Distronic Plus 141 Variable Speedtronic 149 Loading guidelines 187 ...

Page 15: ...View Assist Plus 165 Activating deactivating 166 Cleaning 245 COMAND APS display 166 Malfunction 294 Notes on running in a new vehicle 216 O Odometer see Total distance recorder see Trip meter Oil Consumption 220 Topping up 221 On board computer 118 AMG menu 122 Assistance menu 129 Convenience submenu 136 Display messages 251 Factory settings 137 Heating submenu 135 Instrument cluster submenu 131 ...

Page 16: ...e PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Brake vehicles with Distronic Plus Activating deactivating on board computer 130 Display message 260 PRE SAFE system 42 Display message 260 PRE SAFE Brake vehicles with Dis tronic Plus 63 Program selector button 113 Pulling away 105 R RACE START E 63 AMG 153 RACETIMER on board computer 123 Radar sensor system Country overview 362 Display message 261 Radar system sensors Switchi...

Page 17: ... Adjusting the driver s and front passenger seat belt 90 Adjusting the height 91 Centre rear compartment seat 90 Display message 91 263 Fastening 89 Switching belt adjustment on off on board computer 136 Warning lamp 91 286 Seat covers Cleaning 244 Seat heating 81 Seat ventilation 81 Malfunction indicator lamp 279 Securing a load 197 Selector lever Display message 253 Selector lever positions 112 ...

Page 18: ...djusting 84 85 Buttons on board computer 118 Storing settings 87 Steering wheel boss Cleaning 244 Steering wheel gearshift paddles 114 Steering wheel heating 85 Malfunction indicator lamp 279 Stowage compartments 188 Armrest in front 189 Armrest under 189 Centre console 189 Glove compartment 188 Rear 190 Under driver s seat front passenger seat 190 Stowage well Boot floor underneath 204 Submenu on...

Page 19: ...ing the time on board com puter 132 Timer on board computer 123 TIREFIT kit Storage location 250 Using 310 Top Tether 52 Total distance recorder 121 Tourist mode see Intelligent Light System Tow away protection 66 Towing 326 Towing a trailer Folding in the ball coupling 237 Folding out the ball coupling 234 Towing eye Fitting 325 Removing 327 Tow starting 326 Trailer 7 pin connector 238 Bulb failu...

Page 20: ...tification plate 332 Vehicle level 154 155 Display message 268 Vehicle tool kit 249 Vehicle weights 339 W Warning and indicator lamp ESP Sport 283 Warning and indicator lamps ABS yellow 281 Blind Spot Assist 280 Distronic Plus red 281 ESP 60 282 ESP OFF 282 LIM cruise control 138 LIM Distronic Plus 141 LIM variable Speedtronic 149 Malfunction indicator lamp 279 Tyre pressure monitor 286 Warning la...

Page 21: ...riving 230 231 Winter tyres 230 Limiting the speed on board com puter 150 Wiper blades Cleaning 242 Replacing 308 Wooden trim Cleaning 245 18 Index 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 18 Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 May 2009 14 15 27 WK ...

Page 22: ...the accelerator pedal when starting the engine Rdo not warm up the engine with the vehicle stationary Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to2 3 of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Returning used vehicles Mercedes Benz will take back your M...

Page 23: ...ain it could cause heavy impacts to the vehicle underbody tyres or wheels This could cause your vehicle to be damaged which in turn might lead to an accident This also applies to vehicles which are equipped with underbody protection You should therefore drive over obstacles slowly and prevent the vehicle from bottom ing out when driving off road If necessary have your vehicle inspected at a qualif...

Page 24: ...ion This data is used exclusively to Rassist in the rectification of faults and defects Rhelp Mercedes Benz optimise and develop vehicle functions The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle s movements When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes Benz this technical information can be read from the fault memories This is performed by authorised employees of the Mercedes Benz service network using s...

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Page 26: ... function steering wheel 30 Centre console 31 Overhead control panel 33 Door control panel 34 23 At a glance 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 23 Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 May 2009 14 15 28 WK ...

Page 27: ...ng tilting sunroof 185 Panorama sliding sunroof 186 Function Page C Exterior mirrors 86 D Windscreen wipers 99 E Opening the bonnet 219 Engine oil 220 Coolant 221 F Towing 324 G Tyres and wheels 223 Flat tyre 309 24 Exterior view At a glance optional 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 24 Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 May 2009 14 15 29 WK ...

Page 28: ...top button 75 Function Page E Adjusts the steering wheel manually 84 F Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 85 Steering wheel heating 85 G Combination switch 93 H Parking brake 107 I Releases the parking brake 107 J Light switch 93 K Adjusts the headlamp range vehicles with halo gen headlamps 98 Night View Assist Plus 165 Cockpit 25 At a glance optional 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 ...

Page 29: ...ht View Assist Plus 165 D Light switch 93 Function Page E Releases the parking brake 107 F Ignition lock 75 Start Stop button 75 G Adjusts the steering wheel manually 84 H Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 85 Steering wheel heating 85 I Combination switch 93 J Parking brake 107 K Operates Thermatic Thermotronic 171 26 Cockpit At a glance optional 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 20...

Page 30: ...olant temperature gauge 117 Function Page B Rev counter 117 C Clock 132 D Instrument cluster lighting brightness control turn clockwise or anti clockwise Instrument cluster 27 At a glance 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 27 Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 May 2009 14 15 30 WK ...

Page 31: ...ature gauge 117 Function Page B Rev counter 117 C Clock 132 D Instrument cluster lighting brightness control turn clockwise or anti clockwise 28 Instrument cluster At a glance 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 28 Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 May 2009 14 15 31 WK ...

Page 32: ... SRS 283 Function Page G Engine diagnostics 285 H Brakes red 284 I Tyre pressure 286 J Coolant 284 K ABS 281 L Dipped beam headlamps 94 M Main beam headlamps 95 N Brakes yellow 283 O E 63 AMG ESP Sport 283 P Reserve fuel 287 Instrument cluster 29 At a glance optional 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 29 Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 May 2...

Page 33: ...me Operates RACETIMER1 123 8 Mute Activates voice con trol see the separate operating instructions Function Page A Back or deactivates voice control B Selects a menu 120 9 Selects a sub menu or scrolls through lists 120 a Confirms selections and hides display mes sages 1 Only AMG vehicles 30 Multi function steering wheel At a glance optional 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14...

Page 34: ...GI model with manual transmission 108 E PARKTRONIC 157 Function Page F Lowers the rear seat head restraints 79 G Saloon rear window roller sunblind 208 H Stowage compartment 189 Ashtray 208 I Gear lever 110 Selector lever 111 J Stowage compartment 189 Cup holder 192 K Stowage compartment 189 L COMAND controller M Selects the drive program 113 Centre console 31 At a glance optional 212_AKB 2 4 en G...

Page 35: ...C 157 F Lowers the rear seat head restraints 79 Function Page G Saloon rear window roller sunblind 208 H Storage compartments 189 Ashtray 208 Cup holder 192 I Sets the suspension tun ing 155 J Sets the vehicle level 154 K Stowage compartment 189 L Selects the drive program 113 M COMAND controller 32 Centre console At a glance optional 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 ...

Page 36: ... sunroof 185 Function Page 3 To open close the panorama sliding sunroof with roller sunblinds 186 C Transmitter buttons for the garage door opener 211 D ê To deactivate the interior motion sensor 67 E p To switch the left hand reading lamp on off 99 F c To switch the front interior lighting on off 99 Overhead control panel 33 At a glance optional 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 ...

Page 37: ...te rior mirrors in out electri cally 86 Function Page B W Opens closes the side windows 100 C n Activates deacti vates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment 57 D p Opens closes the boot lid tailgate 74 34 Door control panel At a glance optional 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 34 Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 ...

Page 38: ...fety 36 Driving safety systems 58 Anti theft systems 65 35 Safety 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 35 Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 May 2009 14 15 36 WK ...

Page 39: ...he best position in relation to the airbag Rfor example in a head on collision the seat belt can more adequately prevent the occupant from being propelled towards the point of the impact and is thus better suited to prevent injury Therefore in accident situations where an airbag is deployed it only provides protec tion in addition to the seat belt if the seat belt is being worn correctly G Risk of...

Page 40: ...l deceleration in a collision the airbag control unit pre emptively triggers the belt tensioners depending on the rate of deceler ation in the first stage i The front belt tensioners can only be trig gered if the belt tongue is correctly engaged in the seat belt buckle The front airbags are only deployed if there is an even higher rate of vehicle deceleration in a longitudinal direction Your vehic...

Page 41: ...e on the front passenger seat if the seat is not occupied The belt tensioners could otherwise be triggered in an acci dent If the seat belt is also equipped with a belt force limiter the force exerted by the seat belt on the seat occupant is reduced Belt tensioners tighten the seat belts in an accident pulling them close against the body i Belt tensioners do not correct incorrect seat positions or...

Page 42: ...y from the middle of the driver s front airbag cover as possible Rmove the front passenger seat as far back as possible especially if a child is secured in a child restraint system on the seat Rvehicle occupants in particular children must not lean their head into the area of the window in which the sidebag head air bag is deployed Rrearward facing child restraint systems must not be fitted to the...

Page 43: ... does not constitute a health hazard and does not indicate that there is a fire in the vehicle G Risk of injury The airbag parts are hot after the airbag has been deployed Do not touch them other wise you may burn yourself Have the airbags checked at a qualified spe cialist workshop Otherwise occupants are not protected by the airbags in the event of another accident Front airbags The front airbag...

Page 44: ...not make any modi fications to the doors or door trim e g retro fitting loudspeakers Damage to the doors can affect operation of the sidebags The purpose of sidebag deployment is to enhance the level of protection for the thorax but not the head neck or arms of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs Example Saloon Front sidebags or rear compartment side bags de...

Page 45: ... of the roof frame and run from the front door A pillar to the rear door C pillar Example Saloon Windowbags are deployed Rat the start of an accident with a high rate of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a lateral direction Ron the side on which an impact occurs Rindependently of the front airbags Rregardless of whether the front passenger seat is occupied Rindependently of the seat belt use...

Page 46: ...d sup port G Risk of injury Head restraint covers prevent the NECK PRO head restraints from triggering correctly Con sequently the NECK PRO head restraints cannot provide the intended level of protec tion Do not use head restraint covers If the NECK PRO head restraints are triggered in an accident you must reset the head restraints on the driver s and front passenger seats Y page 303 Head restrain...

Page 47: ...raint system to the front passenger seat you must move the front passenger seat as far back as possible Rchildren must never travel sitting on the lap of another occupant Due to the forces occurring in the event of a sudden change of direction heavy braking or an accident it would not be possible to restrain the child The child could be thrown against parts of the vehicle interior and be seriously...

Page 48: ...cognition in the front passenger seat Ron vehicles without automatic child seat recognition on the front passenger seat if no special child restraint system with auto matic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front passenger seat Ron vehicles with automatic child seat rec ognition on the front passenger seat if the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp is not lit To alert you to this dange...

Page 49: ...t perform its intended protec tive function in the event of an accident and could lead to injuries i The windowbag the sidebag and the belt tensioner on the front passenger side are still active even if the front passenger front airbag is disabled by the automatic child seat recognition on the front passenger seat G Risk of injury Do not place electronic devices on the front passenger seat e g Rla...

Page 50: ... position as well 5 Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the front passenger seat a child seat securing system that belongs to the Universal category with automatic child seat recognition must be fitted The 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp must be lit 6 U Suitable child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and are approved for use in this weight category 7 IL...

Page 51: ...ries Carrycot 0 up to 10 kg 0 up to 13 kg Size cate gory F G E E D C Equipment ISO L1 ISO L2 ISO R1 ISO R1 ISO R2 ISO R3 Rear bench seat left and right X11 X11 IL12 IL12 IL12 IL12 10 U Suitable child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and are approved for use in this weight category 11 X this position is unsuitable 12 IL as recommended see the following table of Recommende...

Page 52: ... II III 15 to 36 kg Britax Römer KID E1 03 301148 E1 04 301148 A 000 970 12 00 Yes A 000 970 17 00 No15 KIDFIX E1 04 301198 A 000 970 18 00 Yes A000 970 19 00 No15 13 IL as recommended see the following table of Recommended ISOFIX child seat securing systems 14 IUF suitable for forward facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and are approved for use in this ...

Page 53: ... number E1 04 301146 Category Universal Daimler order number B6 6 86 8224 Auto matic child seat recogni tion No Weight categories Category I 9 to 18 kg Category I 9 to 18 kg Category I 9 to 18 kg Category I 9 to 18 kg Category I 9 to 18 kg Size cate gory of the child restraint systems A B B1 C D Manufac turer Britax Römer Type DUO PLUS 50 Occupant safety Safety 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 ...

Page 54: ...heavy braking or an accident This may lead to serious or even fatal injuries For this reason when fitting a child restraint sys tem observe the manufacturer s installation instructions and the correct use of the child restraint system On the rear seats only use child restraint sys tems with an ISOFIX child seat securing sys tem which have been recommended for use in Mercedes Benz vehicles An incor...

Page 55: ...er head restraint between the two head restraint bars X Fold up cover of Top Tether anchorage A X Hook Top Tether hook into Top Tether anchorage A X Fold down cover of Top Tether anchor age A X Move head restraint back down again slightly if necessary Y page 79 Make sure that you do not interfere with the cor rect routing of Top Tether belt X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top Tether C...

Page 56: ...ndatory Mandatory Group II 15 to 25 kg Folded out Not permissible Mandatory Group III 22 to 36 kg Folded out Not permissible Optional Mercedes Benz recommends the integrated child seat for children with a body weight of 12 5 to 36 kg For children weighing between approximately 12 5 kg and 18 kg you must always also use an additional padded table and a side head restraint which have been specially ...

Page 57: ...outed across the child s pelvis not across the abdomen and must be pulled tight against the child s body Retighten the belt strap if necessary Rnever secure more than one child at a time in the child restraint system Rthe belt strap must not be trapped or twis ted nor rub against any sharp edges Rif you have not installed the side head restraint the standard head restraint must always be set corre...

Page 58: ... On the rear seats only use the padded table which is recommended for Mercedes Benz vehicles An incorrectly fitted padded table could come loose and seriously or even fatally injure the child or other vehicle occupants Fit the pad ded table and ensure that it is correctly secured G Risk of injury Do not modify the padded table integrated child seat or seat belts The padded table must not be used w...

Page 59: ...enz Service Centre Example Saloon Fitting side head restraints G Risk of injury If you do not secure the side head restraint at the anchor points intended it cannot provide the intended level of protection It would then not be possible to protect the child in the event of an accident sudden braking or abrupt change in direction and this could result in serious or even fatal injury to the child Onl...

Page 60: ...you can activate the child proof locks for the rear doors Child proof locks for the rear doors The child proof locks on the rear doors enable you to secure each door individually A locked door cannot be opened from the inside The door can be opened from the outside if the vehicle is unlocked G Risk of accident and injury Activate the child proof locks for the rear doors and the override switch for...

Page 61: ...bed in this section can neither reduce this risk nor over ride the laws of physics For this reason always adapt your driving style to suit prevailing road and weather con ditions Maintain sufficient distance from other road users and objects on the road Anti lock Braking System ABS ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake This allows you to continue ste...

Page 62: ...obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time Should you approach a detected obsta cle quickly BAS PLUS calculates the braking force necessary to avoid a rear end collision Should you additionally apply the brakes BAS PLUS will automatically increase the braking force to a level suitable for the traffic condi tions If BAS PLUS demands particularly high brak ing forc...

Page 63: ...e direction desired by the driver one or more wheels are braked to stabilise the vehicle If necessary the engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within physical limits ESP assists the driver when pulling away on wet or slip pery roads ESP can also stabilise the vehi cle during braking When ESP intervenes the ä warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster G Risk ...

Page 64: ...ing It may be best to deactivate ESP in the fol lowing situations Rwhen using snow chains Rin deep snow Ron sand or gravel G Risk of accident Activate ESP as soon as the situations described above no longer apply ESP will otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin If you deactivate ESP RESP no longer improves driving stability Rengine tor...

Page 65: ...nd one or more wheels start to spin the ä warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes ESP only stabilises the vehicle to a limited degree X To activate briefly press the button The ì warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up The message ESP SPORT appears in the multi function display X To deactivate briefly press the button The ì warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out The messag...

Page 66: ...isk of accident If EBV is malfunctioning the brake system is still available with full brake boosting effect However the rear wheels can still lock e g under full braking This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause an acci dent You should therefore adapt your driving style to the different handling characteristics ADAPTIVE BRAKE ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and offers ...

Page 67: ...ists and you do not brake manoeuvre or accelerate significantly yourself an automatic full brake application may be carried out G Risk of accident Only clearly identified obstacles will trigger a warning and initiate braking assistance by PRE SAFE Brake In particular the detection of obstacles can be restricted if there is Rdirt on the sensors or the sensors are cov ered Rsnow or heavy rain Rinter...

Page 68: ...n approximately 15 km h Rthere is no longer an obstacle detected in front of your vehicle Rthere is no longer any danger of a collision Following a collision or crash related damage to the front end of the vehicle have the con figuration and operation of the radar sensors checked Choose a qualified specialist work shop for this which has the necessary spe cialist knowledge and tools for the work r...

Page 69: ...rm is deactivated Tow away protection An audible and visual alarm is triggered if the vehicle s angle of inclination is altered while tow away protection is primed For example this occurs if the vehicle is jacked up on one side Priming tow away protection X Lock the vehicle using the key Vehicles with KEYLESS GO can also be locked by touching the door handle on the outside Tow away protection is p...

Page 70: ...s X Lock the vehicle using the key Vehicles with KEYLESS GO can also be locked by touching the door handle on the outside The interior motion sensor is primed after approximately 30 seconds Deactivating the interior motion sensor When you unlock your vehicle using the key or KEYLESS GO the interior motion sensor is automatically deactivated To prevent a false alarm deactivate the inte rior motion ...

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Page 72: ...rs 99 Side windows 100 Driving and parking 103 Transmission 110 Instrument cluster 117 On board computer 118 Driving systems 137 Air conditioning 171 Sliding sunroof 184 Loading and stowing 187 Features 207 69 Controls 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 69 Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 May 2009 14 15 46 WK ...

Page 73: ... approximately 40 seconds KEYLESS GO You can start lock or unlock the vehicle using the KEYLESS GO key To do this you only need carry the key with you When you touch the surface of the sensors on the vehicle s door handles KEYLESS GO establishes a radio connection between the vehicle and the key The distance to the door handle from which you wish to lock or unlock the vehicle must not be greater t...

Page 74: ...ulta neously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice Additional information RConvenience opening Y page 102 RConvenience closing Y page 102 ROpening and closing in an emergency Y page 299 Opening the doors from the inside You can open a door from the inside even if it has been locked unless the child proof locks have been activated Y page 57 X Pull door handle If t...

Page 75: ...ou should make sure that the boot lid tailgate is always closed when the engine is running The boot lid tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened Therefore make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the boot lid tailgate Do not leave the key in the boot luggage compartment Otherwise you could lock yourself out You can Ropen and close the boot lid tailgate man ually Y p...

Page 76: ...icle from inside G Risk of injury Monitor the boot lid tailgate opening and closing procedures to make sure that nobody can become trapped To halt the opening or closing procedure press the closing button in the boot lid tailgate again or pull the handle on the outside of the boot lid tailgate Opening the spare wheel bracket You can open the boot lid tailgate automati cally by using the key or the...

Page 77: ...angle Estate You can limit the opening angle of the tail gate This is possible in the top half of its opening range up to approximately 20 cm before the stop Make sure there is sufficient clearance to open the tailgate fully when setting the opening angle The tailgate could otherwise be damaged Ideally set the opening angle outside Activating X To open the tailgate pull the handle on the tailgate ...

Page 78: ...It is now possible to switch on the wind screen wipers for example i If you open the driver s door in this posi tion the power supply is disconnected again X Position 2 ignition press Start Stop but ton twice i If you press Start Stop button in this position once and the driver s door is open the power supply is disconnected again Removing the Start Stop button You can remove the Start Stop button...

Page 79: ...e central area of the head restraint supports the back of your head at about eye level You could seriously injure your neck if your head is not correctly sup ported by the head restraint in the event of an accident Never travel without a correctly adjusted and engaged head restraint When you move the seats make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats Otherwise you could ...

Page 80: ... better position if it is in an unfavourable position i Vehicles with the through loading fea ture and memory function if you fold down one or both sections of the rear seat backrest the respective front seat is moved forwards slightly if necessary to prevent contact with the backrest Seat fore and aft adjustment X Slide the button forwards or back in the direction of arrow i Vehicles with memory ...

Page 81: ...row until the desired backrest con tour is achieved Four way lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back To raise the backrest contour To soften the backrest contour To lower the backrest contour To harden the backrest contour i When the door is unlocked opened or the key is in position 1 in the ignition lock the setti...

Page 82: ...it is in the desired position i If you pull the head restraint forward slightly the effort required to adjust it is reduced Adjusting the angle of the outer head restraints X Pull or push the top of the head restraint until it is in the desired position Fitting removing the rear seat head restraints vehicles with the through loading feature G Risk of injury Occupants should only travel sitting on ...

Page 83: ...2 in the ignition lock Active multicontour seat The active multicontour seat automatically adapts the sides of the backrest to your cur rent driving style To adjust the seat cushion length To switch the dynamic function on or off To adjust the backrest side cushions To switch the massage function on or off A To adjust the contour of the backrest to increase decrease support B To adjust the height ...

Page 84: ...t back and forth push or pull the head restraint in the direction of arrow Seat ventilation The three blue indicator lamps in the button indicate the ventilation level you have selec ted X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X To switch on press button repeatedly until the required ventilation level is set i If you open the side windows and the slid ing tilting sunroo...

Page 85: ...2 The combined luggage cover and net must be fitted if you are using the folding bench seat G Risk of injury The rear seat backrests must be locked in the upright position if you are using the folding bench seat in the luggage compartment Only drive when the head restraints in the folding bench seat are adjusted to the correct position Make sure that the centre of the head restraint supports the s...

Page 86: ...st remove the seat cushion if you wish to lift the luggage compartment floor e g if the vehicle has a flat tyre X To remove fold seat cushion upwards and remove it from seat cushion guides X To fit guide seat cushion into seat cushion guides at a slight angle from the rear X Fold seat cushion back into its original position until it engages Folding back the folding bench seat X Pull the seat cushi...

Page 87: ...chanism is locked in position Otherwise you might drive without the steering wheel adjustment mech anism being locked in position and be distrac ted from road and traffic conditions by an unexpected movement of the steering wheel and cause an accident However the steerability of the vehicle is not affected When you adjust the steering wheel make sure that Rthe steering wheel can be reached with yo...

Page 88: ... there is a risk of someone becoming trap ped stop the adjustment procedure To halt the procedure Rmove the steering column adjustment switch in the opposite direction to that in which the steering wheel is moving Rpress one of the memory function position buttons Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi cle They could open the driver s door and thereby unintentionally activate the EASY ENTRY...

Page 89: ...erior mir rors are heated automatically Adjusting the exterior mirrors X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Press button for the left hand exterior mirror or button for the right hand exte rior mirror The indicator lamp in the corresponding button lights up in red The indicator lamp goes out again after some time You can adjust the selected mirror using adjustment ...

Page 90: ...s engaged or the interior lighting is switched on G Risk of accident If the incident light from headlamps cannot strike the sensor in the rear view mirror for instance when the rear window blind is extended the mirror s automatic anti dazzle function will not operate Incident light could then dazzle you This may distract you from the traffic conditions and you may thereby cause an accident In this...

Page 91: ...e ignition lock X Press button for the exterior mirror on the front passenger side X Engage reverse gear The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves to the preset parking position X Use adjustment button to adjust the exterior mirror to a position which allows you to see the rear wheel and the kerb The parking position is stored i If you shift the automatic transmission into another gear...

Page 92: ...retighten it in the roll up direction RDo not route the belt strap across sharp or fragile objects especially if these are loca ted on or in your clothing e g spectacles pens keys etc The seat belt strap could be damaged and tear in an accident and you or other vehicle occupants could be injured ROnly one person should use each seat belt at any one time Children must never travel sitting on the la...

Page 93: ...adjust to the upper body Y page 90 X If necessary adjust the belt to the appro priate height Y page 91 X If necessary pull upwards on the shoulder section of the belt to tighten the belt across your body Seat belt adjustment The belt adjustment function adjusts the driv er s and front passenger seat belt to the upper body of the occupants The belt strap is tightened slightly when Ryou engage the b...

Page 94: ... passenger seat Estate you can also adjust the belt height on the outer rear bench seats Adjust the belt to a height that allows it to be routed across the middle of your shoulder X To raise slide the belt sash guide upwards The belt sash guide engages in various posi tions X To lower press and hold release but ton X Slide the belt sash guide downwards X Release release button and make sure that t...

Page 95: ...f the steering wheel and cause an accident However the steerability of the vehicle is not affected X Check whether seat and the head restraint are adjusted properly Y page 76 Make sure that Ryou are as far away from the driver s front airbag as possible Ryou are sitting in a normal upright posi tion Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position ...

Page 96: ...ving abroad switch the headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam in countries in which traffic drives on the opposite side of the road to the country where the vehicle is reg istered This prevents oncoming traffic from being dazzled Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre as close to the border as pos sible before driving in these countries Sym...

Page 97: ...ger you and others Therefore turn the light switch to L in the dark or in fog The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid The driver is responsible for the vehicle s lighting at all times G Risk of accident When it is dark or foggy turn the light switch from c to L in good time You could otherwise cause an accident if the headlamps were to switch off temporarily X To switch on turn the light swi...

Page 98: ... beam headlamps X Turn the ignition key to position 2 in the ignition lock or start the engine X To activate turn the light switch to L X Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow D Y page 94 The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up X To deactivate move the combination switch back to its normal position The K indicator lamp in the instrument c...

Page 99: ...er road users are rec ognised the main beam headlamps are switched on automatically The K indi cator lamp in the instrument cluster also lights up If you are driving slower than approximately 45 km h and other road users are recog nised or the roads are adequately lit the main beam headlamps are switched off automatically The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out The _ indicator lamp...

Page 100: ...n The active light function is a system that moves the headlamps according to the steer ing movements of the front wheels In this way relevant areas remain illuminated while driving This allows you to recognise pedes trians cyclists and animals Cornering light function The cornering light function improves the illu mination of the road surface in the broad direction you are turning e g making it e...

Page 101: ... front passenger seat occupied 1 Driver s seat front passenger seat and rear seats occupied 2 Driver s seat front passenger seat and rear seats occupied luggage compart ment boot laden 3 Driver s and front passenger seats occu pied and maximum permissible rear axle load utilised e g when towing a trailer The headlamp range control allows you to adjust the cone of light from the headlamps to suit t...

Page 102: ...ches off after a delay You can set the delayed switch off using the on board computer Y page 134 If the door is left open the interior lighting goes out after approximately five minutes Emergency accident lighting If the interior lighting is set to automatic the interior lighting is activated automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident X To switch off press the hazard warning lamp butt...

Page 103: ... ignition lock X Turn switch on the combination switch to the corresponding position When the rear window wiper is switched on the icon appears in the instrument cluster Side windows Opening and closing the side win dows G Risk of injury When opening the side windows make sure that nobody can become trapped between the side window and the door frame Keep clear of the side window during the opening...

Page 104: ...g of the side windows PRE SAFE Y page 42 Front left Front right Rear right Rear left The switches for all side windows are located on the driver s door There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock i You can continue to operate the side win dows when you switch off the engine This function remains active for five minutes or ...

Page 105: ...d the sliding tilting sun roof or panorama sliding sunroof are in the desired position If the roller sunblinds of the panorama sliding sunroof are closed the roller sunblinds are opened first X Press and hold the button again until the panorama sliding sunroof is in the desired position Convenience closing When you lock the vehicle you can simulta neously Rclose the side windows Rclose the sliding...

Page 106: ...un roof X Touch the sensor surface on door han dle again until the roller sunblinds of the panorama sliding sunroof close Driving and parking Starting the engine G Risk of accident Do not place any objects in the driver s foot well If you use a floormat or carpet in the driver s footwell make sure that it is correctly secured and that there is sufficient clearance for the pedals Do not place sever...

Page 107: ...ding on the engine type your vehicle is equipped with either a selector lever or the DIRECT SELECT lever Selector lever in standard vehicles P Park position with selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position Selector lever in AMG vehicles P Park position with parking lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position 104 Driving and parking Controls optional 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa V...

Page 108: ...Starting the engine using KEYLESS GO G Risk of injury Your vehicle can be started using a valid KEY LESS GO key For this reason children should never be left unsupervised in the vehi cle Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle even if you are only leaving it for a short time i The Start Stop button can be used to start the vehicle manually without inserting the key in the ignition lo...

Page 109: ...epress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Shift the transmission to position D or R X Release the parking brake Y page 107 X Release the brake pedal X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal i Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds after a cold start This helps the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature more quickly Hill start assist Hill start assist helps you when pulli...

Page 110: ...rmly The J warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up if the engine is running X To release depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed On vehicles with automatic transmission the selector lever parking lock is released X Pull release handle The J warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out Switching off the engine G Risk of accident If the engine is not running there is no power assis...

Page 111: ...engine can be turned off while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start Stop button for three seconds This function operates independently from the ECO Start Stop automatic engine switch off function ECO start stop function i The ECO Start Stop function is only avail able for the A 200 CGI model with manual transmission The ECO Start Stop function ensures that the engine is switc...

Page 112: ... is started automatically during the automatic stop phase if Rthe system is deactivated using the ECO button Rthe vehicle is rolling Rthe brake system requires this Rthe air conditioning is switched on and the system detects moisture on the wind screen Rthe battery s charge status is too low Rthe driver s seat belt is removed or the driv er s door is opened Do not engage the gear without depress i...

Page 113: ...ertain thresh old Rthe clutch pedal is no longer depressed Rthe brake pedal is depressed For further information on the automatic engine start feature of the ECO Start Stop function Y page 109 When shifting between fifth and sixth gear you should always push the gear lever all the way to the right Otherwise you could shift unintentionally into third or fourth gear and damage the transmission Do no...

Page 114: ...Automatic transmission Depending on the engine type your vehicle is equipped with either a selector lever or the DIRECT SELECT lever Selector lever in standard vehicles Selector lever in AMG vehicles Display for vehicles with a selector lever Gear indicator Drive program display C S C S M or on AMG vehicles C S S M DIRECT SELECT lever Transmission 111 Controls optional 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Ve...

Page 115: ...s 7 Drive The automatic transmission changes gear automatically All forward gears are available Touchshift in vehicles with a selector lever i On AMG vehicles you can only shift gear yourself by using the steering wheel gear shift paddles It is not possible to shift by using the selector lever on AMG vehicles When the selector lever is in position D you can influence the gearshifts made by the aut...

Page 116: ...hift range is reached and you continue to accel erate the automatic transmission shifts up in order to prevent the engine from over revving even if the shift range is restricted Driving situations The braking effect of the engine can be used in this position 5 To use the braking effect of the engine on downhill gradients and for driving Ron steep mountain roads Rin mountainous terrain Rin arduous ...

Page 117: ...ess of the currently selected drive program The double clutch function reduces load change reactions and is conducive to a sporty driving style The sound generated by the double clutch func tion depends on the drive program selected Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engin...

Page 118: ...ti function display If the transmission is in position D you can shift up or down through the gears The gear selected is shown in the multi function dis play Upshifting X Briefly press the selector lever to the right towards D or X Pull the right hand paddle Y page 114 The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear Vehicles with AMG engines In manual gearshift program M the auto matic trans...

Page 119: ...tic trans mission will always switch to the automatic drive program C i RS cannot be selected during normal driv ing For further information on RACE START see Y page 153 X To activate turn program selector clockwise until M appears in the multi func tion display in the speedometer Indicator M on program selector lights up in red X To deactivate turn program selector clockwise until C or S appears ...

Page 120: ...lated systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Coolant temperature display The coolant temperature gauge is in the instrument cluster on the right hand side Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level the coolant tem perature may rise to 120 The coolant tem perature may rise to the top end of the scale at high outside temperatures and on long uphill...

Page 121: ...uctions Press briefly back deactivates voice control and fades out display messages Press and hold selects the standard display A Calls up the menu bar and selects menus 9 Press briefly selects a submenu or scrolls through lists In the Audio menu selects a stored station an audio track or a video scene In the Tel telephone menu switches to the telephone book and selects a name or telephone number ...

Page 122: ...arshift Outside temperature or digital speedom eter28 Gear indicator Transmission mode display Vehicles with automatic transmission Selector lever on the centre console Outside temperature or digital speedom eter28 Transmission mode display Gear indicator Vehicles with manual transmission Outside temperature Digital speedometer Gearshift recommendation29 Further information on gearshift recommen d...

Page 123: ...Trip menu Y page 121 AMG menu30 Y page 122 Navi menu navigation details Y page 125 Audio menu Y page 126 A Tel menu telephone Y page 128 Function B Assist menu Assistance Y page 129 30 Only on AMG vehicles 120 On board computer Controls optional 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 120 Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 May 2009 14 16 11 WK ...

Page 124: ...e From start submenu are calculated from the start of a journey whilst the values in the From reset submenu are calculated from the last time the submenu was reset X Press or on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu X Press 9 or to select From start or From reset Trip computer From start example Distance Time Average speed Average fuel consumption The trip computer function From start is auto...

Page 125: ...er information on gearshift recommen dations Y page 111 Resetting X Press or on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu You can reset the values of the following func tions Rtrip meter Rtrip computer From start Rtrip computer From reset X Press the 9 or button to select the function that you wish to reset X Press a Resetting the trip computer From start example X Press the button to select Yes ...

Page 126: ...e volume using the W and X buttons on the steering wheel X Press or on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the RACETIMER is shown Additional speedometer RACETIMER Lap You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or if the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock X To start press the W button to start the RACETIMER X To display the intermediate...

Page 127: ... stop the RACE TIMER X Press the a button Reset Race Timer appears in the multi function display X Press the button to select YES and press the a button to confirm All laps are deleted Overall evaluation This function is shown if you have stored at least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER X Press or on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the overall evalu...

Page 128: ...i menu Route guidance inactive Direction of travel display example Direction of travel Current road Route guidance active No change of direction announced Distance to destination Distance to next change of direction Current road Symbol for follow the road s course Change of direction announced without change of lane Road into which the change of direction leads Distance to change of direction and ...

Page 129: ...ges are shown in the multi function display for example RO you have reached the destination RNew route or Calculating route a new route is being calculated ROff map or Off road the vehicle position is outside the area of the digital map off map position RNo route no route could be calculated to the selected destination For further information on the status indica tor see the separate operating ins...

Page 130: ...dia support this function When track information is stored on the audio drive or audio media the number and name of the track appear in the multi function dis play The current track does not appear in audio AUX mode Auxiliary audio mode exter nal audio source connected Operating the TV i Depending on the digital TV broadcaster radio stations can also be received The multi function display shows TV...

Page 131: ...ational The multi function display shows the Tele phone ready message or the name of the GSM network provider Accepting a call If someone calls you and you are in the Tel menu a display message appears in the multi function display for example X Press 6 on the steering wheel to accept an incoming call You can accept a call even if you are not in the Tel menu Rejecting or ending a call X Press the ...

Page 132: ... Y page 130 Speed Limit Assist In the Speed Lim Asst function a detec ted speed limit is displayed under certain conditions You can set Speed Limit Assist to display a detected speed limit automatically for five seconds Other messages in the multi function display will be faded out for this length of time When Speed Limit Assist is operational and the message function is activated the multi functi...

Page 133: ...T X Press or on the steering wheel to select the Assist menu X Press 9 or to select the Atten tion Asst menu X Press a The current selection is displayed X To activate or deactivate press a again When ATTENTION ASSIST is activated the À symbol appears in the multi function display when the ignition is on Activating deactivating Blind Spot Assist X Press or on the steering wheel to select the Assis...

Page 134: ...s the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Inst cluster submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Display unit Speed odometer func tion You will see the selected setting km or miles X Press the a button to save the setting Switching the additional speedometer on or off Only vehicles with a manual tran...

Page 135: ...enu you can set the time and date Setting the time X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Time date submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Time function You will see the time currently set X Press the a button to change it X Press the or button to select the display to be changed hours mi...

Page 136: ... the border into such countries This switches the head lamps to symmetrical dipped beam When using symmetrical beam the edge of the car riageway is not illuminated as widely and as far ahead as normal Observe that if tourist mode is activated not all lighting functions are available If tourist mode is activated the multi function display shows the display message Intell Light System inoperative in...

Page 137: ...e key to position 0 in the ignition lock X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock and back to position 0 The delayed switch off is deactivated Delayed switch off is reactivated the next time you start the engine Activating deactivating the interior light ing delayed switch off When you activate the Interior lighting delay sw off function and remove the key from the ignition lock the inter...

Page 138: ...rture time When the departure time is reached the auxiliary heat ing continues to heat for a further five minutes and then switches off The auxiliary heating adopts the 2 zone Thermatic or the 3 zone Thermotronic temperature settings You can switch off the auxiliary heating by using the remote control or the auxiliary heat ing button on the centre console G Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes are prod...

Page 139: ...system The children could open the driver s door and thereby unintentionally acti vate the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature and become trapped X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Convenience submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Easy Entry Exit function You will see the selected setting on or ...

Page 140: ...and Speed tronic which are used to control the speed of the vehicle RHOLD function which makes pulling away easier particularly on steep uphill gradi ents RRACE START E 63 AMG which makes pull ing away on race tracks easier RAIRMATIC except E 63 AMG which is used to adjust the vehicle s suspension system RAMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension E 63 AMG which is used to adjust the vehicle s suspension ...

Page 141: ...g You are responsible for the vehicle s speed and for braking in good time G Risk of accident Do not use cruise control Rin road and traffic conditions which do not allow you to maintain a constant speed e g heavy traffic or winding roads You could otherwise cause an accident Ron slippery roads Braking or accelerating could cause the drive wheels to lose trac tion and the vehicle could then skid R...

Page 142: ...g the current speed or calling up the last stored speed G Risk of accident Only select a stored speed if you know what that speed is and whether it is suitable for the current situation Otherwise sudden acceler ation or braking could endanger you or others X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The first time cruise control is activated it...

Page 143: ...hi cle in front It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed On long and steep downhill gradients especially if the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer you must select shift range 1 2 or 3 in good time By doing so you will make use of the braking effect of the engine which relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly G...

Page 144: ...erational If no car is driving in front of you Distronic Plus works like cruise control in the speed range between 30 km h and 200 km h If a vehicle is driving in front of you Distronic Plus works in the speed range between 0 km h and 200 km h Do not use Distronic Plus while driving on roads with steep gradients G Risk of accident Distronic Plus brakes your vehicle at a maxi mum of 4m s2 depending...

Page 145: ...tronic Plus is deactivated and a tone sounds X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you or press it up or down A to the pressure point Distronic Plus is selected X Keep the cruise control lever pressed up or down A until the desired speed is set X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Your vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front but only up to the stored speed i If ...

Page 146: ... of the vehicle when Distronic Plus is activated Distronic Plus must never be operated or deactivated by a passenger or from outside the vehicle Distronic Plus does not replace the parking brake and must not be used for parking If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it deactivate Distronic Plus and secure the vehi cle against rolling away If Distronic Plus detects that the vehicle in front is st...

Page 147: ...power supply is not sufficient Setting a speed X Press the cruise control lever to the pres sure point up for a higher speed or down A for a lower speed X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until the desired speed is reached X Release the cruise control lever The new speed is stored Distronic Plus is activated and adjusts the vehicle s speed to the new speed stored Making adjustments in 1 km h ...

Page 148: ...f necessary Distronic Plus displays in the speedom eter When Distronic Plus is activated one or two segments in the set speed range light up i For design reasons the speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set for Distronic Plus If Distronic Plus detects a vehicle in front segments between speed of the vehicle in front and stored speed light up Distronic Plus displays...

Page 149: ...lever for wards or X Brake unless the vehicle is stationary or X Briefly press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow Variable Speedtronic is selected LIM indi cator lamp in the cruise control lever lights up i The last speed stored remains stored until you switch off the engine i Distronic Plus is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal If you accel erate briefly to overt...

Page 150: ...ollowing contains descriptions of certain road and traffic conditions in which you must be particularly attentive In such situations brake if necessary Distronic Plus is then deactivated Cornering entering and exiting a bend The ability of Distronic Plus to detect vehicles when cornering is limited Your vehicle may brake unexpectedly or too late Vehicles travelling on a different line Distronic Pl...

Page 151: ...ress the brake pedal repeatedly rather than continuously G Risk of accident Never depress the brake pedal continuously while the vehicle is in motion e g never cause the brakes to rub by applying constant slight pedal pressure This causes the brake system to overheat increases the braking distance and can lead to the brakes failing completely G Risk of accident Do not change down for additional en...

Page 152: ...ccelerate suddenly to a speed higher than the stored limit speed allows You could oth erwise cause an accident You can only exceed the limit speed stored if you deactivate variable Speedtronic Rusing the cruise control lever Rby depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point kickdown It is not possible to deactivate variable Speed tronic by braking Storing the current speed You can use...

Page 153: ...if your current speed does not differ by more than 20 km h from the stored speed You will hear a warning tone if this is the case Ron vehicles with manual transmission if you shift to a higher gear and as a result the engine speed is too low G Risk of accident It is not possible to deactivate variable Speed tronic by braking i The last speed stored is cleared when you switch off the engine Permane...

Page 154: ...hicles with automatic transmission with a selector lever example X With increased force depress the brake pedal further until HOLD appears in the multi function display The HOLD function is activated You can release the brake pedal i If depressing the brake pedal the first time does not activate the HOLD function wait briefly and then try again G Risk of accident The vehicle s brakes are applied w...

Page 155: ...elease the seat belt Rthe engine is switched off unless it is auto matically switched off by the ECO Start Stop function Rthe bonnet is opened Vehicles with manual transmission Brake immediately X Immediately depress the brake pedal firmly until the warning message in the multi function display goes out This deactivates the HOLD function On vehicles with automatic transmission with a selector leve...

Page 156: ...ogram selector switch clock wise Y page 116 until the RS lamp lights up The multi function display shows the RACE START Confirm Paddle UP Cancel Paddle DOWN message i If the conditions for activation are no lon ger fulfilled RACE START is cancelled The multi function display shows the RACE START cancelled message X To cancel pull the left paddle Y page 114 or X To confirm pull the right paddle Y p...

Page 157: ...by about 10 mm when compared with the normal level The Normal and Raised vehicle levels can be set manually The Lowered vehicle level is set automati cally Rat speeds above 140 km h Rif you have selected Sports tuning Y page 155 Setting the vehicle level manually Select the Normal setting for normal road surfaces and Raised for driving with snow chains or on particularly poor road surfaces Your se...

Page 158: ...ur vehicle are more comfortable Select this mode if you prefer a more comfortable driving style but also when driving fast on straight roads e g motorways X Press button Indicator lamp lights up You have selec ted the suspension for a comfortable driv ing style The AIRMATIC COMFORT message appears in the multi function display AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspen sion E 63 AMG Vehicle level The vehicle ...

Page 159: ...n driving fast on straight roads e g motorways X Press button repeatedly until indicator lamps and go out Comfort suspension mode has been selec ted In the multi function display the AMG Ride Control COMFORT message appears Storing and calling up settings Once the suspension tuning and drive pro gram have been selected you can store and call up your settings using AMG button X To store press AMG b...

Page 160: ...visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you switch on the ignition and release the handbrake PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 18 km h It is reactivated at lower speeds PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper Example sensors in the front...

Page 161: ...for the front area is located on the dashboard above the centre air vents The warning display for the rear area is loca ted on the roof lining in the rear compart ment Warning display for front area Left hand side of the vehicle Right hand side of the vehicle Indicator segments The warning display for each side of the vehi cle is divided into five yellow and two red seg ments PARKTRONIC is operati...

Page 162: ...ance is merely an aid and may recommend parking spaces that are not suit able for parking For example these might be spaces where parking is prohibited drive ways unsuitable surfaces etc Parking Guidance measures the parking space as you drive past it Any later changes to the parking space are not taken into account For instance this may be the case when the vehicle parked in front of or behind th...

Page 163: ... If neces sary cancel the parking procedure with Parking Guidance If unavoidable you should drive over obstacles such as kerbs slowly and not at a sharp angle Otherwise you may damage the wheels or tyres Detecting parking spaces Vehicles with automatic transmission and selec tor lever example Detected parking space on the left Parking symbol Detected parking space on the right Parking Guidance is ...

Page 164: ...ontinue reversing until you hear an acous tic signal Stop the parking position has been reached The arrow is white The Please steer to the right or Please steer to the left message appears in the multi function display Vehicles with automatic transmission and selec tor lever example X While the vehicle is stationary turn the steering wheel in the specified direction until the arrow is white and a ...

Page 165: ...e in the COMAND APS display G Risk of injury Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring range Otherwise they could be injured The reversing camera is located in the handle strip of the boot lid tailgate Example Saloon Reversing camera View through the camera The area behind the vehicle is displayed in a mirrored fashion as in the rear view mirror G Risk of accident The reversing c...

Page 166: ...entra tion on the part of the driver it suggests a break G Risk of accident ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid and may detect your tiredness or lapses in concentra tion too late or not at all It is not a substitute for a well rested and attentive driver Fatigue may cause you to recognise hazard ous situations too late misjudge a situation or react slower For this reason make sure you feel rested befo...

Page 167: ...ur seat belt and open the driver s door e g for a change of drivers or to take a break Speed Limit Assist i Speed Limit Assist is not operational in all countries Speed Limit Assist in conjunction with your navigation system shows you speed limits it has detected in the multi function display The display appears when traffic signs stating the speed limit have been detected Example Traffic signs sh...

Page 168: ...ed limit sign is detected the speed limit appears in the multi function display Speed limit is generally displayed until Rthe traffic sign indicating the end of the speed limit zone is detected Ryou make a turn Ryou leave or enter a city or town Rthe road type changes e g motorway secondary road Ryou have travelled a certain minimum distance without the road sign being repeated or detected again N...

Page 169: ...uvring i Infrared light cannot be seen by the human eye and therefore does not dazzle Night View Assist Plus can therefore remain switched on even if there is oncom ing traffic Night View Assist Plus camera Activating or deactivating Night View Assist Plus Activating You can only activate Night View Assist Plus if Rthe key is in position 2 in the ignition lock Rit is dark Rthe light switch is in t...

Page 170: ...g i Animals are not recognised by pedestrian recognition Misted up or dirty windscreen If the windscreen in front of the camera is misted up or dirty on the inside or outside the Night View Assist Plus display is affected X To demist check the automatic air condi tioning settings Y page 179 and fold down the camera cover Y page 245 X To demist the inside of the wind screen fold down the camera cov...

Page 171: ...n in different lanes This may be the case if vehi cles are driving at the edge of their lane that is furthest away from your vehicle Always pay attention to traffic conditions and your surroundings Otherwise you may fail to recognise dangers in time cause an accident and injure yourself and others If the lanes are narrow the system may be unable to distinguish the neighbouring lane from the one be...

Page 172: ... vehicle is detected in the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assistand you switch on the turn signal a double warning tone sounds Red warning lamp flashes If the turn signal remains on detected vehicles are indicated by the flashing of red warning lamp There are no further warning tones Switching on Blind Spot Assist X Make sure that the radar sensor system Y page 134 and Blind Spot Assist Y page 13...

Page 173: ...ot keep your vehi cle in its lane It is only an aid and may detect the lane markings on the road incorrectly or not at all The system may be impaired or may not func tion if Rthere is poor visibility e g due to snow rain fog or spray Rthere is glare e g from the sun or from oncoming traffic Rthe windscreen is dirty misted up or cov ered for instance by a sticker in the vicinity of the camera Rther...

Page 174: ...n control the temperature sepa rately for the driver s and front passenger sides and the rear compartment You can control the airflow separately for the front and rear compartments General notes Thermatic 2 zone automatic climate control Thermotronic luxury 3 zone automatic cli mate control controls the temperature and the humidity of the vehicle interior and filters out undesirable substances fro...

Page 175: ...the recommended settings on the following pages Otherwise the windows could mist up This may prevent you from observing the traffic conditions thereby caus ing an accident Overview of air conditioning system functions Thermatic 2 zone automatic climate control Function Activates deactivates air recircu lation mode Demists the windscreen Switches the zone function on off Display A Sets the air cond...

Page 176: ... á button goes out Thermotronic luxury 3 zone automatic climate control Function Front control unit Sets the air conditioning system to automatic Demists the windscreen Switches the zone function on off Display A Activates deactivates air recircu lation mode Function B Switches the residual heat function on off C Switches cooling with air dehumid ification on off D Switches the rear window heating...

Page 177: ...te the vehicle inte rior when the ignition is switched off The residual heat function can only be acti vated or deactivated with the ignition switched off Switching the air conditioning on off i When the air conditioning is switched off the air supply and air circulation are also switched off Only select this setting briefly otherwise the windows may mist up i Activate the air conditioning primari...

Page 178: ...re X To switch on press the à button The indicator lamp above the à button lights up Automatic air distribution and air flow are activated X Thermotronic 3 zone luxury automatic cli mate control press button G up or down and select the desired level Y page 173 FOCUS Air flow high air distribution via the centre and side vents MEDIUM Air flow medium air distribution via the centre and side vents DI...

Page 179: ...page 173 Only change the temper ature setting in small increments Start at 22 Adjusting the air vents G Risk of injury Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents This could cause burns or frostbite to bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the air vents Keep bare skin away from these air vents If necessary direct the airflow to a dif ferent area of the vehicle interior In order to ensur...

Page 180: ...ture sensitive items stored in the glove compartment could be damaged Air vent control Air vent X To open close turn control clockwise or anti clockwise Setting the rear compartment air vents Rear compartment air vent control Rear compartment air vent right Rear control unit for Thermotronic 3 zone luxury automatic climate control Rear compartment air vent left X To open close turn control up or d...

Page 181: ...173 X To increase reduce the rear airflow press button M or N Y page 173 Switching the zone function on off X To activate press the á butt ton Y page 172 Y page 173 The indicator lamp above the á button lights up Thermatic 2 zone automatic climate con trol the temperature setting for the driver s side is not adopted for the front passenger side Thermotronic luxury 3 zone automatic cli mate control...

Page 182: ...limate control press button H up or down Y page 173 Demisting the windows Windows misted up on the inside X Activate the cooling functionwith airdehu midification function X Activate automatic mode X If the windows continue to mist up activate the demisting function i You should only select this setting until the windscreen is clear again Windows misted up on the outside X Activate the windscreen ...

Page 183: ...eratures below approximately 5 Rafter approximately five minutes if cool ing with air dehumidification is deactiva ted Rafter approximately 30 minutes at out side temperatures above approximately 5 Convenience opening closing G Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trapped between the side window and the door frame as the side windows are opened and closed Do not place objects or lean ag...

Page 184: ... the Ì button The indicator lamp above the Ì button goes out i The residual heat automatically switches off after around 30minutes or if Rthe ignition is switched on Rthe battery voltage drops Switching the auxiliary heating ven tilation on off Notes on the auxiliary heating ventila tion system G Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes are produced when the auxili ary heating is in operation Inhaling thes...

Page 185: ...activated Yellow Departure time preselected Y page 135 X Press button The red or blue indicator lamp in but ton comes on or goes out Switching the auxiliary heating venti lation on off using the remote control Your vehicle comes with one remote control You may use two additional remote controls for your vehicle For further information con sult a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Se...

Page 186: ...er in the display shows the remaining time in minutes for the auxiliary ventilation The auxiliary heating is switched on The number in the display shows the remaining time in minutes for the auxiliary heating A departure time has been activated The departure time appears in the display A departure time has been activated The aux iliary ventilation is cur rently selected The departure time appears ...

Page 187: ...for a short time G Risk of injury The glass in the panorama sunroof could break in an accident If you are not wearing a seat belt there is a risk that you could be thrown through the opening in the event of the vehicle overturning Therefore always wear a seat belt to reduce the risk of injuries Only open the panorama sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice Otherwise mal functions may occur D...

Page 188: ...e force If the sliding tilting sunroof locks up during closing again X Immediately after it locks up pull the switch again to the pressure point in the direction of arrow until the sliding tilt ing sunroof is closed The sliding tilting sunroof is closed without the anti entrapment feature Rain closing feature If the key is in position 0 in the ignition lock or if it is removed the sliding tilting ...

Page 189: ... If the panorama sliding sunroof blocks during closing X Immediately after the panorama sliding sunroof blocks pull the switch again to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow until the panorama sliding sun roof is closed The panorama sliding sunroof is closed with more force If the panorama sliding sunroof blocks during closing again X Immediately after the panorama sliding sunroof bloc...

Page 190: ... the panorama sliding sunroof and the roller sunblinds if the panorama sliding sun roof or the roller sunblinds do not close smoothly X Turn the key to position1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Pull the switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow until the panorama sliding sunroof is fully closed X Keep the switch pulled for an additional second X Pull the switch repeatedly ...

Page 191: ... quali fied specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Stowage compartments G Risk of injury The stowage compartments must be closed when items are stored in them Luggage nets are not designed to secure heavy items of luggage You or other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rare involved in an accident Sharp...

Page 192: ...t in front of the armrest Vehicles with selector lever or manual transmis sion X To open slide cover back Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever X To open slide cover forwards until it engages X To close briefly move cover forwards Cover moves back Stowage compartment telephone compartment under the armrest Vehicles with selector lever or manual transmis sion X To open press left hand button or right h...

Page 193: ...thers i On vehicles with a fire extinguisher instead of a stowage compartment the fire extinguisher is installed under the driver s seat X To open pull handle up and fold cover forwards Stowage compartment in the rear com partment Vehicles with rear bench seat X Fold down armrest X Fold cover of the armrest upwards Vehicles with luxury single seats in the rear com partment X Pull handle upwards Th...

Page 194: ...wards Cup holder G Risk of injury The stowage compartments must be closed during the journey when items are stored in them Otherwise vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rare involved in an accident Only use the cup holders for containers of a suitable size and which have lids Otherwise the drinks could spill Cup holders...

Page 195: ... X To open fold down the seat armrest X Lift the cover of the armrest X Press release button Cup holder folds out to the front X If necessary tilt the cover of the armrest back down again X To close lift the cover of the armrest X Fold cup holder back until it engages Vehicles with luxury single seats in the rear com partment X To open fold cover downwards 192 Loading and stowing Controls optional...

Page 196: ... are heavier than 0 5 kg are positioned on the vehicle floor Otherwise the bottle holder could be damaged Luggage net in the front passenger footwell G Risk of injury Only place lightweight objects in the luggage net Do not use it to transport heavy sharp edged or fragile objects The luggage net can not secure the objects sufficiently in the event of an accident Skibag G Risk of injury The skibag ...

Page 197: ...hook from the securing ring X Take the skis out of the skibag X Close the flap in the boot X Smooth out the skibag and fold it up X Put the skibag into the rear seat backrest X Fold the cover back up i You should always close the flap in the boot if you do not require the skibag This will prevent access to the boot from the vehicle interior Removing the skibag The skibag can be removed for cleanin...

Page 198: ...krest forwards Before you fold down the rear seat back rest remove the side head restraints for the integrated child seat see the Side head restraints for integrated child seat section Otherwise the side head restraints could be damaged i Vehicles with a Memory function when you fold one or both parts of the rear seat backrest forwards the respective front seat moves forward slightly when neces sa...

Page 199: ...t carry heavy or hard objects inside the vehicle or in the luggage compartment unless they are secured Otherwise you and other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak ing a sudden change in direction or an acci dent When using the enlarged luggage compart ment always clip in the safety net G Risk of poisoning Always drive with the ta...

Page 200: ...ehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rare involved in an accident If the rear seat backrest is not engaged it will appear in the multi function display in the instrument cluster X Adjust the head restraints if necessary Y page 79 X If necessary move the driver s or front passenger seat back Securing a load Plastic hooks S...

Page 201: ... the backrest into the passenger compart ment for instance during heavy braking sud den changes of direction or in the event of an accident You could cause an accident or cause injury to yourself and others When loading the vehicle make sure that you do not stack the load in the luggage compartment higher than the lower edge of the side windows Do not place heavy objects on top of the luggage comp...

Page 202: ...e left hand side with the seat backrest folded forwards and fold it back wards with the seat backrest folded up X First detach the combined luggage cover and net from left hand catch and then remove it from right hand fixture X To install push the combined luggage cover and net up to the stop into right hand fixture X Place the combined luggage cover and net into the left hand fixture and push it ...

Page 203: ...his could result in injury to yourself or others Therefore if you are transporting light loads use the safety net Safety net without luggage compartment enlargement X Pull the safety net up by tab and hook it into eyelets Safety net with luggage compartment enlargement X Make sure that the safety net is attached to the rear seat backrest Y page 199 X Guide the safety net up by tab and hook it into...

Page 204: ... hooks EASY PACK boot box Saloon G Risk of injury Only load the EASY PACK convenience box to the maximum permissible load of 10 kg To prevent overloading the floor of the box moves down onto the boot floor mat when loaded with more than approx 5 kg Do not transport sharp edged and fragile objects in the box Otherwise e g in the event of a rapid change of direction or heavy braking the objects coul...

Page 205: ...ownwards and pull it out from the anchorages i Store the EASY PACK convenience box on a flat surface after removal e g on a suit able shelf X To fit insert the box into the anchorages X Move the box upwards and turn rotating catches anti clockwise by 90 EASY PACK load securing kit Estate The EASY PACK load securing kit allows you to use your luggage compartment for a variety of purposes The access...

Page 206: ...the luggage holder and pull the belt out slightly X Insert luggage holder into brackets A and while doing so press release button and push the luggage holder downwards until it engages X Press release button of the luggage holder and pull the belt out slightly in the direction of the arrow X Place the load between the belt and the luggage compartment side wall X Using one hand press locking button...

Page 207: ...ge compartment under the luggage compartment floor Estate G Risk of injury Do not carry unsecured objects under the EASY PACK folding luggage compartment floor if it is open Otherwise you and other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak ing a sudden change in direction or an acci dent A removable insert under the EASY PACK folding l...

Page 208: ...gage compartment floor into the 120 position and lift it upwards X To install push EASY PACK folding lug gage compartment floor to the stop move it into the 120 position and make sure it engages audibly X Pull EASY PACK folding luggage compart ment floor forwards EASY PACK rear sill protector Estate The EASY PACK loading sill protector is attached to the underside of the EASY PACK folding luggage ...

Page 209: ...of is laden Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use roof rack systems which have been tested and approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles This helps to prevent dam age to the vehicle Position the load on the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam age even when it is in motion Ensure that depending on the vehicle s equipment you can raise the sliding tilting sunroof or panorama...

Page 210: ...esired X Fold down additional sun visor Roller sunblinds for the rear side windows X To extend pull the roller sunblind out by tab and hook it onto retainers at the top of the window Always guide the roller sunblind by hand Do not let it snap back suddenly as this would damage the automatic roller mech anism If you drive with the roller sunblind exten ded and the side window open the roller sunbli...

Page 211: ...e front The cover moves back Ashtray in the rear compartment X To open briefly press cover at the top The ashtray opens X To remove the insert press release but ton then pull the insert upwards and remove it X To refit the insert press insert into the holder until it engages Cigarette lighter G Risk of injury and fire Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob Otherwise you might burn yoursel...

Page 212: ...t up the cover of socket An additional socket is fitted in the centre console on vehicles without an ashtray with cigarette lighter X To open slide cover forwards until it engages X Lift up the cover of socket X To close press cover briefly at the front The cover moves back Socket in the rear passenger compart ment X Briefly press cover at the top The cover opens X Lift up the cover of socket Feat...

Page 213: ...ec tromagnetic fields generated by a wireless device to the exterior of the vehicle the field strength within the vehicle interior is lower than in a vehicle that does not have an exte rior aerial i There are various mobile phone brackets that may be fitted to your vehicle in some cases these are country specific You can obtain these mobile phone brackets from a qualified specialist workshop e g a...

Page 214: ...ket fitting instructions X Press both release buttons 4 and press sliding adapter with the mobile phone bracket down until it engages X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile phone bracket see the separate mobile phone bracket fitting instructions Removing the sliding adapter X Remove the mobile phone from its bracket see the separate mobile phone bracket fit ting instructions X Press both releas...

Page 215: ...as already been programmed indicator lamp will only start flashing at a rate of once a second after 20 seconds have elapsed X Keep the transmitter buttons depressed X Point the garage door s remote control with the transmitter towards the left hand side of the rear view mirror from a distance of 5 to 20 cm i The distance between the garage door s remote control and the integrated garage door opene...

Page 216: ...mission will be halted after a maximum of 20 seconds and indi cator lamp will flash Press the trans mitter button again if necessary Clearing the remote control memory X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Press and hold transmitter buttons and for approximately 20 seconds until indicator lamp flashes rapidly The memory is cleared i You should clear the remote control mem ory before ...

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Page 218: ... wheels 223 Winter driving 230 Driving tips 231 Driving abroad 233 Trailer towing 234 Service 239 Care 240 215 Operation 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 215 Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 May 2009 14 16 53 WK ...

Page 219: ...xle differ ential lock Your vehicle is equipped with a self locking differential on the rear axle For optimum pro tection of the differential gear on the rear axle change the oil after running in the vehi cle over a distance of 3 000 km This oil change will increase the service life of your differential Have the oil change performed at a qualified specialist workshop Mercedes Benz recommends that ...

Page 220: ...ee premium grade petrol with a minimum octane number of 95 RON 85 MON con forming to European standard EN 228 Otherwise you could impair engine output or damage the engine i As a temporary measure only when the recommended fuel is not available you may also use regular unleaded petrol 91 RON 82 5 MON This may reduce engine performance and increase fuel con sumption Avoid driving at full throttle I...

Page 221: ...you could impair engine output or damage the engine When refuelling vehicles with a diesel par ticulate filter in countries outside the EU only low sulphur Euro diesel with less than 0 005 percent sulphur content by weight 50 ppm should be used In countries in which diesel with a higher sulphur content is available the engine oil should be renewed at more frequent inter vals More information about...

Page 222: ... risk of injury to pedestrians in certain accident situations Raising the bonnet increases the clearance to hard components such as the engine Fur ther information about the active bonnet Y page 302 Opening G Risk of injury There is a risk of injury if the bonnet is open even if the engine is not running Some engine components can become very hot To avoid the risk of burns only touch those compone...

Page 223: ...d let it fall from a height of approximately 20 cm X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop erly i If the bonnet can be raised slightly it is not properly engaged Open it again and close it with a little more force Engine oil Depending on driving style the vehicle con sumes up to 0 8 l oil per 1 000 km The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive a...

Page 224: ...the MAX mark is approximately 1 5 litres Do not add too much oil If too much oil is added and the oil level is above the max imum mark on the dipstick the engine or catalytic converter could be damaged Have excess oil siphoned off X Replace cap on the filler neck and tighten clockwise Ensure that the cap locks into place securely For further information on engine oil see Y page 336 Coolant Only ch...

Page 225: ... washer fluid all year round G Risk of fire Washer fluid concentrate is highly flammable Fire naked flames and smoking are prohibi ted when washer fluid concentrate is being handled Only use washer fluid concentrate which is suitable for plastic lenses Unsuitable washer fluid concentrate could damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps X Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con tainer beforehand X...

Page 226: ...no information about their previous usage G Risk of accident Tyres wheels or accessories which have not been approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle or are not used as they should be can impair driving safety As a result you could cause an accident Before purchasing and using them enquire about their suitability legal stipulations and factory recommenda tions at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre M...

Page 227: ... the kerb or other obstacles If it is necessary to drive over kerbs speed humps or similar eleva tions try to do so slowly and at an obtuse angle Otherwise the tyres particularly the sidewalls can get damaged Direction of rotation Tyres with a specified direction of rotation have additional benefits e g if there is a risk of aquaplaning You will only gain these ben efits if the correct direction o...

Page 228: ...yre pressure information label on the inside of your vehicle s fuel filler flap The load condition partially laden or fully laden is defined in the table by the differing number of passengers and amount of lug gage The actual number of seats may vary from this more information can be found on the vehicle s registration document If no other data is stated the tyre pressures specified on the fuel fi...

Page 229: ...too low for the current operating condi tions Driving with tyre pressure that is too high or too low can Rshorten the service life of the tyres Rincrease the likelihood of tyre damage Rhave a negative effect on handling charac teristics e g by causing aquaplaning Also check the pressure of the Minispare emergency spare wheel H Environmental note Check the tyre pressure regularly at least every 14 ...

Page 230: ...y for the respective operating conditions X Observe the notes in the section on tyre pressures Y page 225 G Risk of accident The tyre pressure loss warning system can only give reliable warnings if you have set the correct tyre pressure If an incorrect tyre pressure is set these incorrect values will be monitored A tyre with insufficient pressure results in vehicle instability when driving thus in...

Page 231: ...as been parked for longer than 20 minutes or if you have not driven faster than 25 km h since starting the vehicle the following message appears Tyre pressures will be displayed after a few minutes of driving i The tyre pressure values indicated by the on board computer may differ from those measured at a filling station with a pressure gauge The tyre pressures shown by the on board computer refer...

Page 232: ...changing the wheels G Risk of accident Interchange the front and rear wheels only if they have the same dimensions for example size offset etc After a wheel is changed have the tightening torque checked at a specialist workshop that has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this pur pose ...

Page 233: ... an appropriate warning sign in the driver s field of vision This can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop e g from a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Under these circumstances you should also restrict the maximum speed of the vehicle using permanent Speedtronic39 to the maxi mum permissible speed for the winter tyres Y page 150 Once you have fitted the winter tyres X Check the tyre pressure...

Page 234: ...ering Driving tips Rolling with the engine switched off G Risk of accident Never switch the engine off while the vehicle is in motion There is no power assistance for the steering and the service brake when the engine is not running You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake and you could therefore lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident Brakes G Risk of accident Do not...

Page 235: ...riving on salted roads This helps to remove any salt that may have started to build up on the brake discs and the brake pads linings Rmaintain a greater distance to the vehicle ahead and drive with particular care Rcarefully apply the brakes at the end of a trip and immediately after commencing a new trip so that salt residues are removed from the brake disc New brake pads linings For safety reaso...

Page 236: ...t walking pace Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in front or in the opposite direction create waves This may cause the maximum per missible water depth to be exceeded Failure to observe these notes may result in damage to the engine electrical systems and transmission Driving abroad Points to remember An extensive Mercedes Benz Service network is also available in other countries The Service H...

Page 237: ...you must fold out the ball coupling The release wheel is located behind the left hand side trim panel in the boot luggage compartment G Risk of accident Make sure that the ball coupling is engaged either in its folded out or folded in position and that the indicator lamp is off Do not turn the release wheel when a trailer is coupled up Otherwise the trailer might detach Saloon Estate X To open the...

Page 238: ...sible gross vehicle weight of both the towing vehicle and the trailer You will find the applicable permissible val ues which must not be exceeded in the vehi cle documents You will find the values approved by the man ufacturer on the vehicle identification plates and those for the towing vehicle in the Tech nical data section i When towing a trailer set the tyre pres sure on the rear axle of the t...

Page 239: ...ina tions even in countries where higher speeds are permitted This lowers the risk of an acci dent When towing a trailer your vehicle s handling characteristics will be different in comparison to when driving without a trailer The vehicle trailer combination Ris heavier Ris restricted in its acceleration and gradi ent climbing capability Rhas an increased braking distance Ris affected more by stro...

Page 240: ...nt should you attempt to draw the vehicle trailer combination out by increasing speed Folding in the ball coupling i Fold the ball coupling back in if you are not using the trailer tow hitch G Risk of injury Make sure that no persons or animals are in the pivoting range of the ball coupling Other wise they could be injured X Place the protective cap on the ball cou pling The release wheel is locat...

Page 241: ...ehicle supply voltage and after six hours at the latest You can obtain further information about installing the trailer electrics from a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X To switch the connected power supply on or off turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or 0 respectively Bulb failure indicator for LEDs i If LED lamps are fitted in the trailer an error m...

Page 242: ...ng the time dependent service schedule X Note down the service due date displayed before disconnecting the battery or X Subtract the battery disconnection periods from the service date shown on the display after reconnecting the battery Hiding a service message X Press or a on the steering wheel Service overdue A display message is shown in the multi func tion display for example Service A overdue...

Page 243: ...owing Rdry rough or hard cloths Rabrasive cleaning agents Rsolvents Rcleaning agents containing solvents and do not scrub Do not touch the surfaces and protective films with hard objects e g rings or ice scrapers You could otherwise scratch or damage the surfaces and protective film H Environmental note Dispose of empty packaging cleaning cloths and polishing wads in an environmentally responsible...

Page 244: ...he vehicle After using an automatic car wash wipe off wax and drying agents from the windscreen and the wiper blades This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the windscreen High pressure cleaners G Risk of accident Do not use high pressure cleaners with circu lar jet nozzles dirt grinders to clean your vehicle in particular the tyres You could oth erwise damage the ty...

Page 245: ...use acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust This could damage wheel bolts and brake components Cleaning the windows X Clean the inside and outside of the win dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning product approved and recommended by Mercedes Benz Clean the water drainage channels of the windscreen and the rear window at regular intervals Under certain circumstances deposits such as leaves petals...

Page 246: ...ith the effects of road grit and corrosive environmental factors may cause flash rust to form on the surface Reg ular care of the exhaust tail pipes will ensure that their original shine is restored Do not clean the exhaust tail pipes with alkaline based cleaning agents such as wheel cleaner X Clean the exhaust tail pipes with a chrome care product approved by Mercedes Benz Trailer coupling The ba...

Page 247: ...ousehold clean ing agents These may damage the display surface Do not exert pressure when cleaning the dis play surface as this may lead to irreversible damage Cleaning the seat covers Do not use microfibre cloths to clean gen uine leather artificial leather or Alcantara covers as these are too aggres sive and if used often may damage the cover Clean Rgenuine leather covers with a damp cloth then ...

Page 248: ...tems You can otherwise damage the plastic Ensure that cosmetics insect repellent and suntan lotion do not come into contact with the vehicle s trim This will protect the vehicle s high quality trim and help retain its overall appearance X Wipe the plastic trim with a damp lint free cloth e g a microfibre cloth X Heavy soiling use car care and cleaning products recommended and approved by Mercedes ...

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Page 250: ...riggered NECK PRO head restraints 303 Replacing batteries key and remote control 303 Changing bulbs 304 Replacing the wiper blades 308 Flat tyre 309 Battery 319 Jump starting 323 Towing and tow starting 324 Fuses 327 247 Practical advice 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 247 Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 May 2009 14 17 04 WK ...

Page 251: ...d out to the side X Pull side reflectors up to form a triangle and lock them at the top using press stud First aid kit i Check the expiry date of the first aid kit annually and replace the contents when necessary Saloon The first aid kit is located in the boot in the right hand side trim panel behind the wheel arch X Slide down the luggage net X Open the stowage compartment X Release strap X Remov...

Page 252: ... page 204 Estate the vehicle tool kit jack TIREFIT kit and Minispare emergency spare wheel are in the stowage compartment under the lug gage compartment floor Y page 204 G Risk of injury The jack is designed only to raise and hold the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed You must use axle stands if you are carrying out work on the vehicle Make sure that the jack is placed on a f...

Page 253: ... air pump Towing eye A Jack B Centring pin C Wheel wrench Vehicles with BlueTEC TIREFIT kit Electric air pump Jack Towing eye A Wheel wrench B Fuse allocation chart gloves C Folding wheel chock D Centring pin Vehicles with a Minispare emer gency spare wheel Saloon X Open the boot floor Y page 204 X Release tabs on the right of well insert X Reach into recess of well insert swing the insert up and ...

Page 254: ...t Minispare emergency spare wheel Display messages Notes G Risk of accident The on board computer only records and shows malfunctions and warnings from cer tain systems Therefore make sure that your vehicle is safe to use You could otherwise cause an accident by driving an unsafe vehi cle Certain display messages are accompanied by a warning tone or a continuous tone The multi function display sho...

Page 255: ...ou cannot hide display messages of the highest priority The multi function display shows these messages continuously until their causes have been remedied Use the buttons on the multi function steer ing wheel X Use the a or button on the steer ing wheel to hide the display message The following tables contain all the display messages Text messages G Risk of accident and injury The operating safety...

Page 256: ... the driver s door You attempted to lock the vehicle A warning tone also sounds X Move the selector lever to P P Select Park P Vehicles with automatic transmission with a selector lever With the HOLD function or Distronic Plus activated you have Ropened the driver s door and released the seat belt or Rswitched off the engine or Ropened the bonnet A tone may also sound at regular intervals The tone...

Page 257: ...tion X In transmission position D consult a qualified specialist workshop without changing the transmission position or X In transmission positions N R or P contact a qualified spe cialist workshop DISTRONIC PLUS deactiva ted autom See Own er s Man ual Vehicles with a navigation system the vehicle is close to a radio telescope facility and therefore must not transmit any radar signals The radar se...

Page 258: ...pears when Rthe dirt e g slush drops away while you are driving Rthe system detects that the sensors are fully available again Rthe system is within the operating temperature range If the display message continues to be shown X Clean the Distronic Plus cover in the radiator grille Y page 243 X Clean the bumpers Y page 243 X Restart the engine DISTRONIC PLUS inopera tive Distronic Plus is faulty BA...

Page 259: ...Assist is deactivated and temporarily inopera tive if Rthe windscreen is dirty in the camera s field of vision Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow spray or fog Speed Limit Assist is operational again and the display mes sage disappears when Rthe dirt e g slush drops away while you are driving Rthe system detects that the camera is fully operational again If the display message continues...

Page 260: ...inopera tive PARKTRONIC is inoperative X Observe the notes on PARKTRONIC in the Troubleshooting section Y page 293 Parking Guidance cancelled Parking Guidance is deactivated because Rthe vehicle is skidding Rthe sensors in the bumpers are dirty Ra malfunction has occurred A warning tone also sounds X Reactivate Parking Guidance later If the parking space symbol does not appear in the multi functio...

Page 261: ...ident The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a signif icant loss in pressure A warning tone also sounds X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to traffic conditions as you do so X Check the tyres X Check the tyre pressure If necessary set the correct tyre pressure Y page 225 X If necessary repair any defective tyres or change the wheel...

Page 262: ...cle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to traffic conditions as you do so X Correct the tyre pressure Y page 225 X If necessary repair any defective tyres or change the wheel Y page 309 Caution tyre defect G Risk of accident Vehicles with the tyre pressure monitor the pressure is dropping rapidly in one or more of the tyres The wheel posi tion is displayed in th...

Page 263: ... due to heavy rain or snow Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative e g due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range Rthe on board voltage is insufficient RE 63 AMG you deactivate ESP PRE SAFE Brake is operational again and the display mes sage disappears when ...

Page 264: ...s are unavailable RDistronic Plus Y page 140 RBAS PLUS Y page 59 RPRE SAFE Brake Y page 63 RBlind Spot Assist Y page 167 X Drive on These functions are available again as soon as the vehicle is far enough away from the radio telescope facility Y page 362 Child seat in wrong position See Own er s Man ual G Risk of injury Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the front passenger seat the...

Page 265: ...hen Rthe dirt e g slush drops away while you are driving Rthe system detects that the sensors are fully available again Rthe radar sensor system is back within the operating tem perature range If the display message continues to be shown X Clean the bumpers Y page 243 X Restart the engine Cruise control and SPEED TRONIC inopera tive Cruise control and Speedtronic are malfunctioning A warning tone ...

Page 266: ...belt tongue has been clipped into a rear seat belt buckle Further information on the status indicator for the rear seat belts Y page 91 a G Risk of injury If the symbol appears in the multi function display a seat belt tongue has not been clipped into a rear seat belt buckle X If necessary ask occupants in the rear to fasten their seat belts Further information on the status indicator for the rear...

Page 267: ...trailer stabilisation are unavailable due to a malfunction BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed In addition the ä å and warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop ESP inop erative See Own er s Man ual G...

Page 268: ... specialist workshop The battery is not being charged A warning tone also sounds Possible causes are Ra faulty alternator Ra torn poly V belt Ra malfunction in the electronics X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely paying attention to road and traffic conditions and leave the engine running X Open the bonnet X Check whether the poly V belt is torn If the poly V belt is torn Do not continue drivin...

Page 269: ...ng brake applied A warning tone also sounds X Release the parking brake J EBD ABS and ESP inopera tive See Owner s Manual G Risk of accident EBV electronic brake force distribution ABS ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function hill start assist and ESP trailer stabilisation are unavailable due to a malfunction In addition the ä å and warning lamps in the instrument cluster light up and a warning tone sou...

Page 270: ...X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not blocked e g by slush X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting the engine Otherwise there is a risk of engine damage X Observe the coolant temperature gauge X If the coolant temperature increases again visit a q...

Page 271: ...stationary X Wait until the display message disappears The vehicle has reached the level required for driving STOP vehi cle Vehi cle too low G Risk of accident AIRMATIC is faulty A warning tone also sounds X Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km h X Make only slight steering movements Otherwise the front wing or the tyres could be damaged when you drive on X Listen for scraping sounds X Pull over...

Page 272: ...workshop Eng start not possible The AdBlue tank is empty A warning tone also sounds You can no longer start the engine X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately Check AdBlue See Own er s Man ual The AdBlue system is malfunctioning A warning tone also sounds X Visit a qualified specialist workshop AdBlue No start in km The AdBlue system is malfunctioning A warning tone also sounds X Vis...

Page 273: ...lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left dipped beam or Right dipped beam The left hand or right hand dipped beam headlamp is faulty X Halogen headlamps replace the bulb Y page 304 X Bi xenon headlamp visit a qualified specialist workshop b Active Light Sys tem inop erative The active light function is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Trailer left indi cator or...

Page 274: ...r ror indi cator The turn signal in the left hand or right hand exterior mirror is faulty The display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Front left indi cator or Front right indicator The front left hand or right hand turn signal is faulty X Change the bulb Y page 304 b Third brake lamp The third brake lamp is faulty The display message will ...

Page 275: ... lights remain avail able without the Intelligent Light System X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left licence plate lamp or Right licence plate lamp The left hand or right hand licence plate lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left fog lamp or Right fog lamp The front left hand or right hand foglamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Rear left fog lamp...

Page 276: ... right side marker lamp is faulty The display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left day time driv ing lamp or Right daytime driving lamp The left or right daytime driving lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Switch off lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle A warning tone also sounds X Turn th...

Page 277: ...ies The key batteries are discharged X Change the batteries Y page 304 Key not detected red display message The KEYLESS GO key is not in the vehicle A warning tone also sounds If you switch off the engine you can no longer centrally lock the vehicle and no longer start the engine X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Locate th...

Page 278: ...he KEYLESS GO key has been detected inside the vehicle during locking X Remove the KEYLESS GO key from the vehicle Replace key The key must be replaced X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Key does not belong to vehicle You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock X Use the correct key Close doors to lock vehi cle At least one door is open A warning tone also sounds X Close all doors and loc...

Page 279: ...e the wheel Y page 309 inopera tive Bat tery low The on board voltage is too low The auxiliary heating venti lation has switched off or cannot be switched on X Drive for a longer distance The battery is being charged The auxiliary heating venti lation can be reactivated as soon as there is sufficient on board voltage inopera tive Refuel vehicle The fuel level in the fuel tank is too low The auxili...

Page 280: ...er X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Front left mal function Consult workshop or Front right mal function Consult workshop G Risk of injury SRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Rear left malfunc tion Con sult work shop or Rear right mal function Consult workshop G Risk o...

Page 281: ...r fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has drop ped below the minimum X Top up the windscreen washer fluid Y page 222 Troubleshooting Points to remember G Risk of accident and injury The operating safety of the vehicle can be compromised if maintenance work is carried out incorrectly This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident The safety systems may also not be a...

Page 282: ...umers that are not required e g rear window heating or interior lighting Once the battery is sufficiently charged the steering wheel heating will switch back on automatically When you press the button on the control panel for Thermatic 2 zone auto matic climate control Thermotronic luxury 3 zone automatic climate control the indicator lamp in the button flashes three times or remains off The cool ...

Page 283: ...ere will be no indication if there are vehicles in the Blind Spot Assist monitoring range X You must therefore pay careful attention to the traffic condi tions X Check whether a lane change can be made without risk The red Blind Spot Assist warning lamp 9 is lit in one of the exterior mirrors G Risk of accident Blind Spot Assist has detected a vehicle within the Blind Spot Assist monitoring range ...

Page 284: ...ill start assist and ESP trailer stabilisation are also deactivated for example The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above Therefore the wheels could lock if you brake hard ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated X Observe the additional messages in the multi function display Y page 251 X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop The red distanc...

Page 285: ...y Y page 251 X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop ä The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion G Risk of accident ESP or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin Cruise control or Distronic Plus is deactivated X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling awa...

Page 286: ...tions listed above ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated X Observe the additional messages in the multi function display Y page 251 X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 The red SRS warning lamp is lit while the engine is run ning G Risk of injury There is a malfunction in the restraint system The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered unintentionally or in the event...

Page 287: ... brake fluid in the fluid reservoir X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Observe the additional messages in the multi function display Y page 251 Do not top up the brake fluid This will not rectify the fault The red coolant warning lamp ...

Page 288: ...l is correct the electric radiator fan may be faulty X Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow engine diagnos tics warning lamp lights up while the engine is running Vehicles with a diesel engine the fuel tank has been run dry X Start the engine three to four times after refuelling Emergency running mode is cancelled The vehicle need not...

Page 289: ...89 7 After the engine starts a warning tone sounds for up to six sec onds43 G Risk of injury The driver s seat belt is not fastened X Fasten your seat belt Y page 89 The warning tone ceases 7 The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts as soon as the driver s door or the front passenger door is closed G Risk of injury The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat b...

Page 290: ... reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running The fuel level has fallen below the reserve range The operation of the auxiliary heating can no longer be guaranteed X Refuel at the nearest filling station Warning tones Problem Possible causes consequences and X X Solutions The anti theft warning alarm is triggered You have opened the vehicle with the anti theft alarm system still ...

Page 291: ...arning lamp 9 flashes in one of the exterior mirrors X Observe the explanations for the Blind Spot Assist warning lamp Y page 280 Accident Problem Possible causes consequences and X X Solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle G Risk of fire The fuel line or the fuel tank has been damaged The leaking fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion X Switch off the ignition immediately X Remove the igniti...

Page 292: ...defective X Turn the key to position 0 Y page 75 in the ignition lock imme diately and remove it X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The fuel filler flap can not be opened The fuel filler flap is not released Or The key batteries are discharged X Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element Y page 299 X Open the boot tailgate Y page 7...

Page 293: ...urn the key to position 3 Y page 75 in the ignition lock and then release it immediately The fuel system is now free of air If the engine does not start X Turn the ignition on again for at least 10 seconds Turn the key to position 2 Y page 75 in the ignition lock X Start the engine again continuously for up to 10 seconds until it runs smoothly Or X Start the engine again via the touch start functi...

Page 294: ...he battery If the engine does not start after several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine will not start You can hear the starter motor operat ing The reserve fuel warning lamp is on and the fuel gauge shows 0 The fuel tank has been run dry X Refuel the vehicle The engine will not start You cannot hear the starter motor The on board voltage is too low because the starter ...

Page 295: ... The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to cool down X Check the coolant level Y page 221 Observe the warning notes as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary If the coolant level is correct the radiator fan may be faulty The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled suffi ...

Page 296: ...ansmission shifts into reverse gear X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work shop immediately PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes consequences and X X Solutions Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning display are lit You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds PARKTRONIC is deacti vated after approx imately 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the PARKTR...

Page 297: ...hip damage in the camera s field of vision X Replace the windscreen The windscreen is misted up on the inside X Demist the windscreen Y page 179 The windscreen is iced up X De ice the windscreen Y page 179 There is dirt on the inside of the windscreen X Clean the inside of the windscreen Y page 242 Headlamps Problem Possible causes consequences and X X Solutions The headlamps are mis ted up on the...

Page 298: ...uid from the spray nozzles no longer hits the centre of the wind screen The spray nozzles are misaligned X Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist work shop Side windows Problem Possible causes consequences and X X Solutions A side window will not close Objects are trapped between the window and the door frame X Remove the objects X Close the side window There are objects in the ...

Page 299: ... element Y page 299 The key is faulty X Lock unlock the vehicle as described in the Opening and clos ing in an emergency section Y page 299 X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS GO KEYLESS GO is in standby mode because the vehicle has not been unlocked for an extended period X Pull the door handle and then turn the key ...

Page 300: ... page 319 or X Jump start the vehicle Y page 323 or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine cannot be started using the key The steering lock is mechanically blocked 44 X Remove the key and reinsert it into the ignition lock While doing this turn the steering wheel in both directions The engine cannot be started using KEYLESS GO The key is in the vehicle A door is open Therefore the k...

Page 301: ...X Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using the remote control X Have the auxiliary heating checked at a qualified specialist workshop Parking up the vehicle Problem Possible causes consequences and X X Solutions The vehicle is to be left parked up for longer than four weeks The battery can be damaged through exhaustive discharge X Disconnect the battery Y page 321 or connect t...

Page 302: ...the vehicle If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked cen trally with the key or KEYLESS GO X Remove the emergency key element from the key Y page 299 X Insert the emergency key element into the lock of the driver s door as far as it will go X Turn the emergency key element anti clockwise to position 1 The door is unlocked i On right hand drive vehicles turn the emergency key element clockwise X Tu...

Page 303: ...as far as it will go to position 1 The boot is unlocked X Turn the emergency key element back and remove it Opening the tailgate Estate If the tailgate can no longer be opened from the outside use the emergency release on the inside of the tailgate On vehicles with a folding bench seat you can use the handle to open the tailgate from the inside Y page 73 X Remove the emergency key element from the...

Page 304: ...l filler flap Estate X Open the side trim X Fold down the trim X Pull the emergency release in the direction of arrow The fuel filler flap is unlocked X Open the fuel filler flap Releasing the parking lock manually i The following description does not apply to vehicles with DIRECT SELECT levers and AMG vehicles In the event of an electrical fault it is possible to release the selector lever lock m...

Page 305: ...ou close it The bonnet may then open when driving and block your view If you pull the release lever of the bonnet you must reset the bonnet before you continue driving G Risk of injury There is a risk of injury if the bonnet is open even if the engine is not running Some engine components can become very hot To avoid the risk of burns only touch those components described in the Owner s Manual and...

Page 306: ...g a rear end col lision i This work requires a lot of strength If you have difficulty resetting the head restraints have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Example Saloon X Tilt the top of the head restraint cushion forwards in the direction of arrow X Push the head restraint cushion down in the direction of arrow as far as it will go X Push...

Page 307: ...iliary heating remote control One 6 V pin battery type 2CR11108 is required X Prise apart the side arms of battery cover and pull off battery cover X Remove old battery X Insert the new battery Observe the polarity signs on the back of the remote control when doing so X Slide battery cover back onto the remote control X Use the remote control to check the vehi cle s auxiliary heating functions Cha...

Page 308: ... has been dropped Such a bulb may explode and injure you Halogen bulbs are pressurised and could explode when you change them especially if they are very hot You should therefore wear eye protection and gloves when you are changing them G Risk of injury Xenon bulbs are under high voltage You could get an electric shock and be seriously or even fatally injured if you touch the electric con tacts on...

Page 309: ...p changed at a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Switch off the lights X Open the bonnet X Turn housing cover anti clockwise and remove it X Turn bulb holder anti clockwise and remove it X Remove the bulb from bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 45 Due to their location have the bulbs in the left hand headlamp changed at a qualified specialist worksh...

Page 310: ...ps X Switch off the lights X Open the bonnet X Turn housing cover anti clockwise and remove it X Pull out bulb holder X Remove the bulb from bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder X Insert bulb holder X Align housing cover and turn it clock wise Infrared light Night View Assist Plus X Switch off the lights X Open the bonnet X Turn housing cover anti clockwise and remove it X Turn bulb ...

Page 311: ...before replacing the wiper blades To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper blades make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the windscreen wiper To remove X Remove the key from the ignition lock or turn the key to position 0 KEYLESS GO X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind screen until it engages X Set the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm X Remove the wiper blade from the retainer...

Page 312: ...yre equipment variants Your vehicle may be equipped with Ra TIREFIT kit Y page 250 Ra Minispare emergency spare wheel Y page 250 Rthe MOExtended run flat sys tem Y page 318 Preparing the vehicle i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehicles with MOE tyres X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible from traffic on solid non slippery and level ground X Switch on the hazard warning lamps X Firml...

Page 313: ...pecialist workshop X Do not remove any foreign objects which have penetrated the tyre e g screws or nails X Remove the TIREFIT kit the accompanying max 80 km h sticker and the electric air pump from the stowage well underneath the boot luggage compartment floor Y page 249 X Affix part of the sticker within the driv er s field of vision X Affix part of the sticker near the valve on the wheel with t...

Page 314: ...ctor A into the socket of the cigarette lighter Y page 208 or into a 12 V power socket Y page 209 in your vehicle X Vehicles without KEYLESS GO turn the key to position 2 Y page 75 in the ignition lock X Vehicles with KEYLESS GO press the Start Stop button twice position 2 Y page 75 X Press on off switch on the electric air pump to I The electric air pump is switched on The tyre is inflated i Firs...

Page 315: ...accident If the tyre pressure is now lower than 1 3 bar the tyre is too badly damaged Do not drive any further Consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be ca...

Page 316: ...at least 1 8 bar Do not operate the electric air pump for longer than eight minutes at a time without a break It may otherwise overheat The air pump can be operated again once it has cooled down If a pressure of 1 8 bar is not reached after five minutes X Switch off and disconnect the electric air pump and drive the vehicle forwards or backwards approximately 10 m This distributes the TIREFIT more...

Page 317: ...es sure release button E next to pressure gauge F X Drive to the nearest workshop and have the tyre changed there X Have the TIREFIT kit replaced as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop e g at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre G Risk of accident Do not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km h The max 80 km h label must be affixed in the driver s field of vision The vehicle s handling charac...

Page 318: ... X Prepare the vehicle as described Y page 309 X If a trailer is coupled uncouple it X Place the wheels in the straight ahead posi tion X Remove the following items from the stow age well under the boot luggage compart ment floor Rthe Minispare emergency spare wheel Rthe vehicle tool kit Rthe folding wheel chock Rthe jack Prevent the vehicle from rolling away using the folding wheel chock X Fold b...

Page 319: ...scribed it could slip off the jack e g if the engine is started or if a door or the boot lid tailgate is opened or closed and you could be seriously injured G Risk of accident If you fail to position the jack correctly the vehicle may Rslip off the jack Rinjure you or others Rbe damaged Thus it is important to make sure that the jack is positioned correctly in the respective jack ing points Before...

Page 320: ...amaged you must not drive the vehicle any further Consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre or Service 24h for this pur pose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop ...

Page 321: ...ghtening torque checked immedi ately after a wheel is changed The wheels could work loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 130 Nm X Turn the jack back to its initial position and store it and the rest of the vehicle tool kit in the boot luggage compartment Vehicles with the Minispare emergency spare wheel X Transport the faulty wheel in the boot lug gage compartment i When you are driving ...

Page 322: ... the sidewalls of the tyre After driving in run flat mode you must have the wheel s checked for damage at a quali fied specialist workshop which has the nec essary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required The faulty tyre must be replaced in every case Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this pur pose In particular work relevant to safety or...

Page 323: ... e g by wearing synthetic clothing or as a result of friction on fabrics Therefore you should not pull or slide the battery over carpets or other synthetic materials Rnever touch the battery first To discharge a possible electrostatic charge step out of the vehicle first and touch the bodywork Rdo not wipe the battery using a cloth The battery may explode as a result of electro static charge or du...

Page 324: ...l then use very little energy thus conserving the battery i If the battery is discharged you must use the emergency key element to unlock the vehicle Disconnecting the battery G Risk of accident If the battery is disconnected Rthe brake boosting effect will not be avail able Greater braking force will then be required and brake pedal travel will be lon ger If necessary depress the brake pedal with...

Page 325: ...ated area As the battery is being charged gases can escape and generate minor explosions This could injure you and other persons or cause damage to the paintwork or acid cor rosion on the vehicle You can obtain information about battery chargers which allow the battery to be charged while still installed from a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre G Risk of injury There...

Page 326: ...ytic converter are cold Rdo not start the engine if the battery is fro zen Let the battery thaw first Rjump starting may only be performed from batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V Ronly use jump leads which have a sufficient cross section and insulated terminal clamps i Jump leads and further information about jump starting can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Avoid repeated ...

Page 327: ...accident If you have the vehicle towed you must use a rigid towing bar if Rthe engine is not running Rthere is a brake system malfunction Rthere is a malfunction in the power supply or the vehicle s electrical system The power steering and the brake force boos ter do not work when the engine is not run ning Greater braking force will then be required and brake pedal travel will be longer If necess...

Page 328: ... with the rear axle raised RThe ignition must be switched off if you are towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised Otherwise intervention by ESP could damage the brake system RIf the vehicle has suffered transmission damage only tow it with the propeller shaft disconnected RIf the engine does not start try jump start ing it Y page 323 RIf it is not possible to jump start the vehicle have it tow...

Page 329: ...Otherwise intervention by ESP could damage the brake system Vehicles with manual transmission X Turn the key to position 2 Y page 75 in the ignition lock X Fully depress the clutch pedal X Shift to neutral Vehicles with automatic transmission X Turn the key to position 2 Y page 75 in the ignition lock X Shift the transmission to position N Tow starting emergency engine starting Please note RVehicl...

Page 330: ...of fire Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles and which have the required fuse rating for the systems con cerned Do not attempt to repair or bridge faulty fuses A circuit overload could other wise cause a fire Have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre If the newly inserted fuse also blows have the cause tra...

Page 331: ...raps at the bottom X Lift off the fuse box cover towards the front of the vehicle X To close check whether the rubber seal is positioned correctly in the lid X Insert the lid into the bracket at the rear of the fuse box X Press the lid down and secure with clamps X Clip lines onto the lid X Close the bonnet Y page 219 Fuse box in the boot Saloon X To open open the boot lid X Push down the top of c...

Page 332: ... 343 Vehicle data E 200 CDI BlueEFFI CIENCY 344 Vehicle data E 220 CDI BlueEFFI CIENCY 344 Vehicle data E 220 CDI BlueEFFI CIENCY Belgium 345 Vehicle data E 250 CDI BlueEFFI CIENCY 345 Vehicle data E 350 CDI BlueEFFI CIENCY 346 Vehicle data E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY 347 Vehicle data E 350 BlueTEC 347 Tailgate opening dimensions 348 Tyres and wheels 348 Trailer coupling 356 Frequencies for ga...

Page 333: ...t have been approved for your vehicle H Environmental note Daimler also supplies reconditioned assem blies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts For these the same warranty applies as for new parts Genuine Mercedes Benz parts and approved conversion parts and accessories are availa ble from Mercedes Benz Service Centres There you can also receive advice about tech nical modification...

Page 334: ...m values below Waveband Maximum trans mission output PEAK Short wave f 54 MHz 100 W 4 m waveband 30 W 2 m waveband 50 W Trunked radio Tetra 35 W 70 cm waveband 35 W GSM 900 AMPS 10 W GSM 1800 10 W UMTS 10 W Aerial positions The following aerial positions may be used if RF transmitters have been properly installed Aerial positions Saloon Front roof area vehicles with sliding tilt ing sunroof observ...

Page 335: ... Benz Service Centre or at a quali fied specialist workshop Deviations with respect to aerial locations output and frequencies must be approved by Mercedes Benz Other aerial positions There is no restriction for aerial positions in the outer area of the vehicle for these wave bands trunked radio Tetra 70 cm wave band GSM 900 AMPS GSM 1800 and UMTS Legal provisions for fittings must be observed RF ...

Page 336: ...oducts include the following Rfuels e g petrol diesel Rexhaust gas aftertreatment additive AdBlue Rlubricants e g engine oil transmission oil Rcoolant Rbrake fluid Rwindscreen washer concentrate Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use products which have been tested and specially approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle and which are listed in this Mercedes Benz Owner s Manual in the rele van...

Page 337: ... your health Tank capacity Total capacity E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Belgium E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 59 l E 63 AMG 66 l Total capacity All other models 80 l Reserve fuel in E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Bel...

Page 338: ... having it serv iced regularly AdBlue i For BlueTEC vehicles only AdBlue is a non flammable non toxic col ourless and odourless water soluble fluid Only use AdBlue compliant with ISO 22241 The use of special additives is not permitted Surfaces such as carpets or paintwork which come into contact with AdBlue while refilling should be rinsed immediately with plenty of water Immediately after spillin...

Page 339: ... Mercedes Benz approved engine oils may be used in Mercedes Benz engines A list of the engine oils tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes Benz Spec ifications for Service Products can be called up by visiting http bevo daimler com and entering the MB Sheet number Further infor mation on tested and approved engine oils can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Engine oils w...

Page 340: ...tives will result in a restriction of your warranty Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics of a fluid If an engine oil has a high viscosity this means it is thick a low viscosity means that it is thin Select the SAE classification viscosity of the engine oil according to the outside tempera ture The following table shows you the vis cosity classes to be used depending on...

Page 341: ...t will be around 130 The antifreeze corrosion inhibitor concentra tion in the cooling system should Rbe at least 50 This will protect the cooling system against freezing down to around 37 Rnot exceed 55 antifreeze protection down to 45 otherwise heat will not be effectively dissipated If the vehicle has lost coolant top it up with equal amounts of water and antifreeze cor rosion inhibitor Mercedes...

Page 342: ...s mission 1615 kg The unladen weight includes the driver 68 kg luggage 7 kg and all fluids fuel tank 90 full Items of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload Maximum roof load 100 kg Maximum luggage compartment load 100 kg You will find weight information specific to the vehicle on the vehicle identification plate Y page 332 Vehicle data E 250 CGI BlueEFFI CIE...

Page 343: ... all fluids fuel tank 90 full Items of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload Maximum roof load 100 kg Maximum luggage compartment load 100 kg You will find weight information specific to the vehicle on the vehicle identification plate Y page 332 Vehicle data E 350 i The E 350 model is only available in cer tain countries Vehicle dimensions Vehicle length ECE...

Page 344: ...optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload Maximum roof load 100 kg Maximum luggage compartment load 100 kg You will find weight information specific to the vehicle on the vehicle identification plate Y page 332 Vehicle data E 350 CGI BlueEFFI CIENCY Vehicle dimensions Vehicle length ECE Saloon 4868 mm Estate 4895 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors Saloo...

Page 345: ...imensions57 Vehicle height58 Saloon 1447 mm Estate Wheelbase Saloon 2874 mm Estate 2874 mm Vehicle weights Unladen weight in accordance with EC Directive Saloon 1830 kg Estate 1925 kg The unladen weight includes the driver 68 kg luggage 7 kg and all fluids fuel tank 90 full Items of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload Maximum roof load 100 kg Maximum lugga...

Page 346: ...cluding exterior mirrors 2071 mm Vehicle height60 1440 mm Wheelbase 2874 mm Vehicle weights Unladen weight in accordance with EC Directive 1840 kg The unladen weight includes the driver 68 kg luggage 7 kg and all fluids fuel tank 90 full Items of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload Maximum roof load 100 kg Maximum luggage compartment load 100 kg You will f...

Page 347: ...sions Vehicle length ECE Saloon 4868 mm Estate 4895 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors Saloon 2071 mm Estate 2071 mm Vehicle height62 Saloon 1464 mm Estate 1512 mm Wheelbase Saloon 2874 mm Estate 2874 mm Vehicle weights Unladen weight in accordance with EC Directive manual transmission Saloon 1735 kg Estate 1845 kg Unladen weight in accordance with EC Directive automatic transmission Salo...

Page 348: ...nladen weight in accordance with EC Directive automatic transmission Saloon 1735 kg Estate 1845 kg The unladen weight includes the driver 68 kg luggage 7 kg and all fluids fuel tank 90 full Items of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload Maximum roof load 100 kg Maximum luggage compartment load 100 kg You will find weight information specific to the vehicle o...

Page 349: ...ECE Saloon 4868 mm Estate 4895 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors Saloon 2071 mm Estate 2071 mm Vehicle height65 Saloon 1465 mm Estate 1512 mm Wheelbase Saloon 2874 mm Estate 2874 mm Vehicle weights Unladen weight in accordance with EC Directive Saloon 1825 kg Estate 1925 kg The unladen weight includes the driver 68 kg luggage 7 kg and all fluids fuel tank 90 full Items of optional equipm...

Page 350: ...pment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload Maximum roof load 100 kg Maximum luggage compartment load 100 kg You will find weight information specific to the vehicle on the vehicle identification plate Y page 332 Vehicle data E 350 BlueTEC Vehicle dimensions Vehicle length ECE 4868 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 2071 mm Vehicle height67 1465 mm Wheelbase 2874 mm 6...

Page 351: ...ercedes Benz These tyres are specially adapted for use with the control systems such as ABS or ESP and are marked as follows RMO Mercedes Benz Original RMO1 Mercedes Benz Original only cer tain AMG tyres RMOE Mercedes Benz Original Exten ded tyres with run flat characteristics If you use other tyres Mercedes Benz can not accept any responsibility for damage which may occur Information about tyres ...

Page 352: ...e summer tyres winter tyres MOExtended tyres i Vehicles with the MOExtended run flat system are not equipped with the TIREFIT kit 68 Therefore it is recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT kit when fitting tyres that do not feature run flat properties e g winter tyres i A TIREFIT kit is available from any quali fied specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Cent...

Page 353: ...nter tyres 205 60 R16 92H M S i Light alloy wheels 7 0J x 16 H2 ET 38 16 BA Summer tyres 225 55 R16 95W 225 55 R16 95W Winter tyres 225 55 R16 95H M S i 225 55 R16 95H M S i Light alloy wheels 7 5J x 16 H2 ET 45 5 or 8 0J x 16 H2 ET 46 7 5J x 16 H2 ET 45 5 or 8 0J x 16 H2 ET 46 69 Only for certain countries 350 Tyres and wheels Technical data 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T1...

Page 354: ...eels 8 0J x 17 H2 ET 48 or 8 5J x 17 H2 ET 48 17 BA Winter tyres 245 45 R17 95H M S i Winter tyres70 245 45 R17 95H M S MOExtended i Light alloy wheels 8 0J x 17 H2 ET 48 or 8 5J x 17 H2 ET 48 69 Only for certain countries 70 Tyres with run flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor activated Tyres and wheels 351 Technical data optiona...

Page 355: ...r tyres 245 45 R17 99Y XL Summer tyres71 245 45 R17 99Y XL MOExtended Light alloy wheels 8 0J x 17 H2 ET 48 or 8 5J x 17 H2 ET 48 BA Winter tyres 245 45 R17 99H XL M S i Winter tyres71 245 45 R17 99H XL M S MOExtended i Light alloy wheels 8 0J x 17 H2 ET 48 or 8 5J x 17 H2 ET 48 71 Tyres with run flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure moni...

Page 356: ... Summer tyres72 285 30 ZR19 98Y XL Light alloy wheels 9 5J x 19 H2 ET 52 19 FA Winter tyres 255 35 R19 96V XL M S i Light alloy wheels 9 0J x 19 H2 ET 37 RA Winter tyres73 255 35 R19 96V XL M S i Light alloy wheels 9 5J x 19 H2 ET 52 19 FA Winter tyres 255 35 R19 96V XL M S i Light alloy wheels 9 0J x 19 H2 ET 37 RA Winter tyres72 285 30 R19 98V XL M S i Light alloy wheels 9 5J x 19 H2 ET 52 72 Sn...

Page 357: ...eels 8 5J x 18 H2 ET 48 8 5J x 18 H2 ET 48 Saloon i BA Both axles All models except 4MATIC E 500 and E 63 AMG All models except 4MATIC and E 500 16 BA Winter tyres 225 55 R16 95H M S i Light alloy wheels 7 5J x 16 H2 ET 45 5 or 8 0J x 16 H2 ET 46 17 BA Winter tyres 245 45 R17 95H M S i 245 45 R17 95H M S i Light alloy wheels 8 0J x 17 H2 ET 48 or 8 5J x 17 H2 ET 48 8 0J x 17 H2 ET 48 or 8 5J x 17 ...

Page 358: ...uring the MOExtended run flat system are not equipped with the TIREFIT kit Therefore it is recommended that you additionally equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run flat properties e g winter tyres i A TIREFIT kit is available from any qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Minispare emergency spare wheel 75 All models except E 500...

Page 359: ...rvice Centre for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted changes to the cooling system may be nec essary depending on the vehicle type If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted observe the anchorage points on the chas sis frame Anchorage points for the traile...

Page 360: ...upling Estate Anchorage points Overhang dimension Rear axle centre line The overhang dimension of a factory fitted trailer coupling is 1 250 56 mm Saloon or 1 251 mm Estate Trailer coupling 357 Technical data optional 212_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa Version 2 11 8 1 2009 05 05T14 17 16 02 00 Seite 357 Z Dateiname 6515346702_buchblock pdf erzeugt am 07 May 2009 14 17 37 WK ...

Page 361: ...r 1265 kg 1265 kg E 350 4MATIC E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFI CIENCY E 350 BlueTEC E 500 E 500 4MATIC Permissible trailer load unbraked 750 kg 750 kg Permissible trailer load braked83 2100 kg 2100 kg 77 Values for the Estate were not available at time of going to print 78 The E 63 AMG model cannot be used to tow a trailer 79 Only available in certain countries 80 At a minimum g...

Page 362: ...ticle 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 12 April 07 27 40 433 868 Chile 38447 F 23 No 3 3634 40 433 Denmark Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE20 April 05 27 40 433 868 Germany Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE7519301 29 April 05 27 40 433 868 Estonia Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE11 May 05 27 40 433 868 Finland Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE10668 13 May 05 27 40 433 868 Franc...

Page 363: ...487 FOR 15347 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15348 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15350 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15357 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15358 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15359 27 40 433 868 Jordan TRC LPD 2005 23 27 30 40 433 868 Canary Islands 000438 2005 000439 2005 000440 2005 000441 2005 000445 2005 000446 2005 000447 2005 3 June 2005 27 40 433 868 Croatia SDR 224 06 27 40 433 868 Kuwait 5 October 2005 27 30 40 418 433 ...

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Page 365: ...the system using the on board computer Y page 134 The current country overview can be obtained from a Mercedes Benz Service Centre The radar sensor system is automatically deactivated near radio telescope facilities If Distronic Plus Blind Spot Assist or PRE SAFE Brake are activated at this point a corresponding warning will appear in the multi function display to tell you that the radar sensor sy...

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