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Practical hints Towing the vehicle X Connect positive terminals 1 and 2 with a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to positive terminal 1 of the charged battery first. X Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed. X Connect negative terminals 3 and 4 with a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to negative terminal 4 of the charged battery first. X Start engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery and run at idle speed. You can now turn on the electrical consumers. Do not switch on the headlamps under any circumstances. X Remove the jumper cables first from negative terminals 3 and 4 and then from positive terminals 1 and 2. You can now switch on the headlamps. X Have the battery checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Towing the vehicle Safety notes Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing. bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports. RTowing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts. ! To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts. If circumstances do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground or front axle raised only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a safe location where the recommended towing methods can be employed. ! Before towing the vehicle observe the following instructions: RDo not tow-start the vehicle. You could otherwise seriously damage the automatic transmission which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. RDo not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over i If the battery is disconnected or discharged Rthe SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch Rthe automatic transmission will remain in park position P RFor more information see "Battery" (Y page 347) or "Jump starting" (Y page 349). information on manually unlocking the gear selector lever, see (Y page 321) RFor Z 351

Section	Page
Introduction	20
Product Information	20
Operator’s Manual	20
Notes	20
Vehicle equipment	20
Service and warranty information	21
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	21
Maintenance	21
Roadside Assistance	22
Change of address or ownership	22
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	22
Operating safety	23
Proper use of the vehicle	23
Problems with your vehicle	24
Reporting safety defects	24
Reporting safety defects	24
Vehicle data recording	25
Information regarding electronic recording devices	25
At a glance	28
Exterior view	28
Cockpit	32
Instrument cluster	34
Multifunction steering wheel	36
Center console	37
Upper part	37
Lower part	38
Overhead control panel	39
Door control panel	40
Safety and security	42
Vehicle equipment	42
Occupant safety	42
Introduction	42
SRS indicator lamp	43
Air bags	43
Occupant Classification System	49
Seat belts	53
Active head restraints	58
Correct driver seat adjustment	58
Roll bars (cabriolet)	60
Children in the vehicle	60
Panic alarm	66
Driving safety systems	66
Introduction	66
ABS	67
BAS	68
ESP®	68
Anti-theft systems	71
Immobilizer	71
Anti-theft alarm system	71
Canceling the alarm	72
Controls in detail	74
Vehicle equipment	74
Locking and unlocking	74
Notes	74
SmartKey	74
KEYLESS-GO	76
Checking SmartKey batteries	78
Loss of the SmartKey	78
Opening the doors from the inside	78
Automatic central locking	79
Locking and unlocking from the inside	79
Opening the trunk	79
Closing the trunk	81
Trunk lid emergency release	83
Valet locking	84
Starter switch positions	84
SmartKey	84
KEYLESS-GO	85
Seats	86
Safety notes	86
Seat adjustment	87
Rear seat head restraints	89
Multicontour seat	91
Seat ventilation	92
Seat heating	92
Multifunction steering wheel	93
Safety notes	93
Steering wheel adjustment	93
Easy-entry/exit feature	94
Mirrors	95
Notes	95
Interior rear view mirror	95
Exterior rear view mirrors	95
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	96
Memory function	96
Notes	96
Storing positions into memory	96
Recalling positions from memory	97
Lighting	97
Notes	97
Exterior lamp switch	97
Combination switch	100
Hazard warning flasher	101
Headlamp cleaning system	101
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps	101
Interior lighting	102
Wipers	103
Notes	103
Windshield wipers	104
Problems with wipers	105
Power windows	105
Opening and closing	105
Synchronizing power windows	107
Summer opening feature	107
Convenience closing feature	108
Driving and parking	109
Safety notes	109
Starting the engine	109
Driving off	111
Problems while driving	112
Parking	113
Turning off the engine	114
Automatic transmission	114
Introduction	114
Gear selector lever	115
Shifting procedure	115
Transmission positions	116
Driving tips	117
Gear ranges	117
Automatic shift program	118
One-touch gearshifting	119
Manual shift program	120
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	122
Instrument cluster	122
Introduction	122
Activating the instrument cluster	123
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	123
Coolant temperature indicator	123
Resetting trip odometer	124
Tachometer	124
Clock	124
Control system	124
Introduction	124
Multifunction steering wheel	124
Multifunction display	126
Menus and submenus	127
Standard display menu	128
AMG menu	129
Audio menu	131
Navigation menu	133
Vehicle status message memory menu	133
Settings menu	134
Trip computer menu	142
Telephone menu	143
Audio system	145
Audio and telephone, operation	145
Operating safety	146
Sound system	146
Operating and display elements	147
Button and soft key operation	148
Operation	148
Radio operation	152
Satellite radio	155
CD mode	158
GSM network phones	164
TDMA or CDMA network phones	168
Emergency calls “911”	172
Driving systems	174
Introduction	174
Cruise control	174
Parktronic system	176
Climate control system	180
Overview of climate control system functions	180
Control panels	181
Notes on climate control system	185
Deactivating the climate control system	185
Air conditioning	186
Automatic mode	187
Setting temperature	187
Adjusting air vents	187
Adjusting air distribution	189
Adjusting air volume	189
Front defroster	189
Maximum cooling MAX COOL	190
Air recirculation mode	190
Charcoal filter	191
Residual heat and ventilation	191
Rear window defroster	192
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	193
Opening and closing	193
Synchronizing	194
Soft top (cabriolet)	195
Safety notes	195
Opening and closing	196
Locking	197
Wind screen	198
Luggage cover	199
Loading and storing	200
Loading instructions	200
Roof rack (coupe)	201
Ski bag (Canada only)	202
Parcel nets	206
Cargo tie-down rings	207
Split rear seat bench (coupe)	207
Storage compartments	209
Useful features	211
Cup holders	211
Sun visors	212
Rear window sunshade	212
Ashtrays	213
Cigarette lighter	214
Power outlet	214
Telephone	215
Tele Aid	216
Garage door opener	221
Floormats	225
Operation	228
Vehicle equipment	228
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	228
At the gas station	229
Refueling	229
Check regularly and before a long trip	230
Engine compartment	231
Hood	231
Engine oil	232
Transmission fluid level	234
Coolant level	234
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	235
Tires and wheels	236
Safety notes	236
Important guidelines	237
Tire care and maintenance	237
Direction of rotation	238
Loading the vehicle	239
Recommended tire inflation pressure	242
Checking tire inflation pressure	244
MOExtended system	249
Tire labeling	249
Load identification	252
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	253
Maximum tire load	253
Maximum tire inflation pressure	254
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	255
Tire ply material	256
Tire and loading terminology	256
Rotating tires	259
Winter driving	260
General information	260
Winter tires	260
Snow chains	260
Winter driving instructions	261
Driving instructions	262
Drive sensibly – save fuel	262
Drinking and driving	262
Pedals	262
Power assistance	262
Brakes	262
Driving off	264
Hydroplaning	265
Standing water	265
Driving abroad	265
Control and operation of radio transmitter	265
Emission control	266
Maintenance	267
Notes	267
Maintenance service indicator message	267
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	268
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	268
Vehicle care	269
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	269
Practical hints	278
Vehicle equipment	278
Where will I find ...?	278
First aid kit	278
Vehicle tool kit	278
Spare wheel	280
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	281
Notes	281
Text messages	283
Symbol messages	292
What to do if …	310
Lamps in instrument cluster	310
Lamp in center console	320
Unlocking/locking manually	322
Unlocking the vehicle	322
Locking the vehicle	323
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever	323
Opening/closing in an emergency	324
Operating roll bars manually (cabriolet)	324
Soft top emergency operation (cabriolet)	325
Resetting activated head restraints	331
Replacing SmartKey batteries	332
Replacing bulbs	334
Safety notes	334
Bulbs	334
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	336
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	337
Replacing wiper blades	338
Safety notes	338
Removing wiper blades	338
Installing wiper blades	339
Flat tire	339
Safety notes	339
Preparing the vehicle	340
Sealing tires with TIREFIT	340
Mounting the spare wheel	344
MOExtended system	348
Battery	349
Safety notes	349
Charging the battery	351
Jump starting	351
Towing the vehicle	353
Safety notes	353
Installing towing eye bolt	354
Towing with all wheels on the ground	355
Towing with front axle raised	356
Fuses	357
Introduction	357
Before replacing fuses	357
Fuse box in passenger compartment	357
Fuse box in trunk	358
Fuse box in engine compartment	358
Technical data	362
Vehicle equipment	362
Parts service	362
Warranty coverage	362
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	363
Identification labels	363
Engine	365
Rims and tires	367
Notes	367
Same size tires	368
Mixed size tires	369
Spare wheel	371
Electrical system	372
Main dimensions	373
Weights	374
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	375
Capacities	375
Approved engine oils	377
Engine oil additives	378
Air conditioning refrigerant	378
Brake fluid	378
Premium unleaded gasoline	378
Fuel requirements	379
Gasoline additives	379
Coolants	380
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	382

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Towing the vehicle

351

Connect positive terminals

and

with

a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to positive

terminal

of the charged battery first.

Start engine of the vehicle with the charged

battery and run at idle speed.

Connect negative terminals

and

with

a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to

negative terminal

of the charged battery

first.

Start engine of the vehicle with the

discharged battery and run at idle speed.

You can now turn on the electrical

consumers. Do not switch on the

headlamps under any circumstances.

Remove the jumper cables first from

negative terminals

and

and then

from positive terminals

and

You can now switch on the headlamps.

Have the battery checked at the nearest

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Towing the vehicle

Safety notes

Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle

be transported with all wheels off the ground

using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly

equipment. This method is preferable to other

types of towing.

To prevent damage during transport, do

not tie down vehicle by its chassis or

suspension parts.

If circumstances do not permit the

recommended towing methods, the vehicle

may be towed with all wheels on the ground

or front axle raised only so far as necessary

to have the vehicle moved to a safe location

where the recommended towing methods

can be employed.

Before towing the vehicle observe the

following instructions:

Do not tow-start the vehicle. You could

otherwise seriously damage the

automatic transmission which is not

covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited

Warranty.

Do not tow with sling-type equipment.

Towing with sling-type equipment over

bumpy roads will damage radiator and

supports.

Towing of the vehicle should only be

done using the properly installed towing

eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow

rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,

frame or suspension parts.

If the battery is disconnected or

discharged

the SmartKey will not turn in the starter

switch

the automatic transmission will remain in

park position

For more information see

“Battery” (

page 347) or “Jump

starting” (

page 349).

For information on manually unlocking

the gear selector lever, see

(

page 321)

Practical hints