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Operation Tires and wheels For additional information on tire load rating, see "Load identification" ( page 352). page 348) and tire speed rating 6 ( page 348) are also referred to as "service description". page 348) and tire speed rating 6 ( page 348) are also referred to as "service description". Warning! G i Tire load rating 5 ( The tire load rating must always be at least half of the GAWR ( page 357) of your vehicle. Otherwise, tire failure may be the result which may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury to you or others. Always replace rims and tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part. i Tire load rating 5 ( Summer tires Index Q R S T H V W Y (Y) ZR Speed rating up to 100 mph (160 km/h) up to 106 mph (170 km/h) up to 112 mph (180 km/h) up to 118 mph (190 km/h) up to 130 mph (210 km/h) up to 149 mph (240 km/h) up to 168 mph (270 km/h) up to 186 mph (300 km/h) above 186 mph (300 km/h) above 149 mph (240 km/h) At the tire manufacturer's option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a "ZR" in the size designation (for example: 245/40 ZR18). To determine the maximum speed capability of the tire, Tire speed rating The tire speed rating 6 ( page 348) indicates the approved maximum speed for the tire. Warning! Warning! G G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or total load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard located on the driver's door B-pillar ( page 334). Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Even when permitted by law, never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires. Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can lead to sudden tire failure, causing loss of vehicle control and possibly resulting in an accident and/or personal injury and possible death, for you and for others. 350

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Service and warranty information	11
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for	12
Maintenance	12
Roadside Assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	13
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	13
Symbols used in this operator’s manual	15
Operating safety	16
Proper use of the vehicle	16
Problems:With vehicle	17
Safety:Reporting defects;Reporting safety defects	18
Reporting safety defects	18
Vehicle data recording	19
Information regarding electronic recording devices	19
At a glance	20
Exterior view	21
Cockpit	25
Instrument cluster	27
Multifunction steering wheel	29
f. At a glance/Pos. 11/ Center console	30
f. At a glance/Pos.11/Center console, upper part	30
Center console-lower part	31
Overhead control panel	32
Door:Control panel	33
Safety and Security	34
Occupant safety	35
Air bags	37
Occupant Classification System see OCS<$nopage>	42
Seat belts	47
Head restraints:Active head restraints	51
Children in the vehicle	52
Rear door window:Blocking operation;Power windows:Blocking of rear window operation	58
Panic alarm:Audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps;Panic alarm:Panic button	59
Driving:Safety systems;Driving systems:Driving safety systems	60
ABS:Indicator lamp;Lamps, indicator and warning:ABS;ABS	60
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS;Brake assist system (BAS)	61
EBP	62
Driving safety systems:ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>;ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>	63
ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>:Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP<V_Superscript>	66
Anti-theft systems	67
Immobilizer	67
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems<$nopage>	67
Controls in detail	70
Key, SmartKey:Locking and unlocking	71
Key, SmartKey	71
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking	74
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO* (Canada only):Checking battery condition	79
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO* (Canada only):Loss of	80
Door:Opening from inside vehicle	80
Automatic central locking	81
Locking and unlocking from the inside	82
Starter switch:Positions;Starter switch	83
Ignition:Switching on	83
Seats	86
Seats:Adjustment	86
Lumbar support*	92
Seats:Heating*, front seats	92
f. At a glance/Pos. 14/ Steering wheel adjustment stalk	94
Steering wheel:Adjustment, manual	94
Steering wheel:Adjustment, electrical	95
Seats:Easy entry/exit feature* (Canada only)	96
Mirrors:Adjusting	98
Mirrors:Interior rear view mirror;Interior rear view mirror:Adjusting	98
Mirrors:Exterior rear view mirrors;Exterior rear view mirrors:Adjusting	98
Exterior rear view mirrors:Power folding*	99
Interior rear view mirror:Auto-dimming;Exterior rear view mirrors:Auto-dimming on the driver’s side	100
Interior rear view mirror:Auto-dimming;Exterior rear view mirrors:Auto-dimming on the driver’s side	101
Mirrors:Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position* (Canada only)	102
Memory function* (Canada only)	103
Recalling positions from memory*	104
Storring parking position	105
Seat belts:Fastening;Occupant safety:Fastening the seat belt;Occupant safety:Seat belts	106
Seat belts:Proper use of	107
Seat belt hight	108
Lighting	109
f. At a glance/Pos. 18/Exterior lamp switch	109
Switching on high beams	113
Headlamp cleaning system	113
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*	113
Hazard warning flasher	115
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior	115
Lighting:Door entry lamps;Door:Entry lamps	117
Trunk:Lighting	117
Windshield wipers;Combination switch:Windshield wipers	118
f. Control in Details/Good Visibility/Switching windshield wipers	119
Windshield wipers:Single wipe	119
Intermittent wiping	119
Windshield washer fluid:Wiping with	120
Power windows;Side windows see Power windows<$nopage>	121
Power windows:Opening/closing	121
Summer opening feature	124
f. Practical hints/Batteries/Synchronizing power windows	125
Driving:Instructions	127
Starting, Engine	127
Parking brake	130
Turn signals;Combination switch:Turn signals	132
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving	133
Parking;Locking	134
Engine:Turning off	135
Releasing seat belts	136
Manual transmission	137
Shifting:Into reverse (manual transmission)	138
Transmission see Automatic transmission* <$nopage>	139
Automatic transmission*:Gear selector lever	139
Gear selector lever:Position, Automatic transmission*	140
Automatic transmission*:Gear selector lever positions	141
Driving tips	143
Gear range:Automatic transmission	144
Automatic transmission*:Automatic shift program	145
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting:Automatic transmission*	146
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	147
Instrument cluster	148
Multifunction display	148
Instrument cluster:Illumination;Lighting:Instrument cluster illumination	149
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature gauge;Coolant:Temperature gauge	149
Tachometer	150
Outside temperature indicator;Instrument cluster:Outside temperature indicator	150
Fuel:Fuel reserve warning lamp	151
Control system	152
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display	152
Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation	153
Control system menu:Menus overview	155
Control system menu:Trip computer	157
Control system menu:Navi*	159
Control system menu:AUDIO	159
Control system menu:TEL*	161
Control system menu:Service menu	165
Control system menu:Settings menu	166
Audio system	177
Audio system:Audio and telephone, operation	177
Audio system:Overview	177
Audio system:Operating safety	178
Audio system:Components	178
Audio system:Operating	186
Audio system:Operation	189
Audio system:SYS menu	193
Audio system:Radio operation	195
Satellite radio*:Operation	201
Audio system:CD operation	209
Audio Aux mode	221
Telephone*:Operation (Audio system)	223
Telephone*:“911” emergency call (Audio system)	232
Audio system:Phone cook	234
Audio system:Call lists	237
Audio system:Making calls	238
Audio system:Functions during a single call	241
Driving systems	242
Cruise control	242
Automatic transmission:Hill start assist system	247
Air vents	248
Opening and closing air vents	249
Dual-zone automatic climate control see Climate control system <$nopage>	251
Climate control system:Deactivating/Reactivating	253
Climate control system:Automatic mode	254
Temperature:Interior temperature	254
Air distribution	255
Climate control system:Air volume	255
Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones (Canada only)	255
Defrosting, Front	256
Dual-zone automatic climate control:Maximum cooling MAX COOL	257
Rear window defroster;Climate control system:Rear window defroster	257
Air recirculation mode	258
Air conditioning, Cooling	259
Climate control system:3-zone automatic climate control (Canada only)	260
Setting:Temperature (interior);Climate control system:Setting the temperature	263
Air distribution	264
Climate control system:Air volume	264
Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones	264
Defrosting;Climate control system:Defrosting	265
Rear window defroster;Climate control system:Rear window defroster	266
Air recirculation mode;Climate control system:Air recirculation mode	266
Residual engine heat and ventilation;Engine:Residual heat and ventilation;Climate control system:Res	267
Air conditioning, Cooling	268
Climate control system:Rear climate control	269
Cargo area see Trunk<$nopage>	270
Opening trunk	270
f. Controls in detail/ Closing trunk lid	271
Trunk:Emergency release	272
Trunk:Valet locking;Valet locking	273
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof<$nopage>	274
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Opening/closing	274
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Synchronizing	276
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*	277
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Opening/closing	278
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Synchronizing	279
Vehicle loading;Loading see Vehicle loading<$nopage>	281
Roof rack;Vehicle loading:Roof rack	281
Rear bench seat, foldable*	282
Vehicle loading:Instructions	283
Storage compartments	284
Beverage holder see Cup holder<$nopage>	288
Trunk	289
Useful features	290
Sun visors	290
Sunshade:Extending/retracting rear window sunshade	291
Ashtrays	292
Cigarette lighter	293
Passenger compartment:Electrical outlet, glove box	294
Passenger compartment:Electrical outlet, rear seat ashtray	294
Floormats*	295
Tele Aid*	296
Garage door opener	304
Operation	310
Driving:Instructions	312
Drive sensibly – save fuel	312
Drinking and driving	312
Pedals	312
Power assistance	312
Brakes	313
Driving off	315
Parking	315
Tires:Driving instructions	316
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning<$nopage>	316
Tires:Traction	317
Tires:Speed rating	317
Winter driving instructions;Driving:In winter	318
Standing water, Driving through;Deep water see Standing water<$nopage>	319
Passenger compartment	319
Driving:Abroad	319
Radio transmitters, control and operation	320
Catalytic converter	320
Emission control	321
Coolant:Temperature	322
f.Practical hints/What to do if/ At the gas station	323
Fuel:Fuel filler flap and cap	323
Regular checks	325
Engine:Compartment	326
Hood	326
Engine:Oil	328
Automatic transmission:Transmission fluid;Automatic transmission:Fluid level	329
Coolant:Checking level;Coolant;Coolant level:Checking	330
Windshield washer fluid:Refilling;Headlamps:Cleaning system;Headlamp cleaning system	331
Rims:Tires and wheels	332
General information	332
Tires:Care and maintenance	333
Direction of rotation, Tires	335
Vehicle loading	335
Tires:Inflation pressure	340
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure<$nopage>	342
Tire labeling	349
Load identification	353
TIN	353
Maximum tire load rating	354
Maximum tire inflation pressure	355
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	355
Tire ply material	357
Tires:Terminology	357
Tires:Rotating	360
Winter driving	361
Winter driving:Tires	361
Tires:Chains	362
Operation/Maintenance	363
Maintenance:Service indicator message	363
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator display	364
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator	364
Vehicle:Care	365
Washing the vehicle	365
Practical hints	374
What to do if...	375
Instrument cluster:Lamps	375
Air bag off indicator lamp	386
<$nopage>Displays:Vehicle status message see Multifunction display messages	388
First aid kit;Practical hints	421
Vehicle tool kit;Tools	421
Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle;Emergency operations:Locking the vehicle	425
f. Controls in Detail/Opening door w. Mechanical Key	425
Locking:Vehicle in an emergency	426
Fuel filler flap	427
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever*<$nopage>	427
Head restraints:Resetting activated active head restraints	428
Batteries, SmartKey:Replacing	429
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs<$nopage>	431
Bulbs	432
Headlamps:Replacing bulbs	433
Brake lamp:Replacing bulbs	437
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades	439
Removing wiper blades	440
Installing wiper blades	440
Flat tire	441
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	441
Spare wheel see Minispare wheel<$nopage>	442
Battery, vehicle	447
Battery, vehicle:Disconnecting	449
Battery, vehicle:Removing	450
Battery, vehicle:Charging	450
Battery, vehicle:Reconnecting	451
Jump starting;Battery, vehicle:Discharged, Jump starting	452
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing	454
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)	456
Fuses	457
Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment	458
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment	458
Fuses:Fuse box in trunk	459
Technical data	460
Parts service;Service, Parts	461
Warranty coverage	462
Loss of:Service and Warranty Information Booklet	462
Identification labels	463
Engine:Belt layout	465
C300/C350	465
Engine:Technical data	466
Rims:And Tires	468
Same size tires	469
Mixed size tires	470
Minispare wheel;Wheels:Minispare wheel	472
Electrical system, Technical Data	474
Dimensions, Vehicle;Vehicle:Dimensions	475
Weights, Vehicle;Vehicle:Weights	476
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.:Capacities	477
Fluids:Capacities	477
Fluids:Engine oil	481
Engine oil:Additives	481
Air conditioning, Refrigerant	481
Fluids:Brake fluid	481
Fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline;Fuel	482
Fuel:Additives	482
Fuel:Requirements, Octane rating	483
Technical data:Flexible fuel vehicles	483
Fluids:Engine coolant	485
Fluids:Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system	487