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                        Our company and staff congratulate you  Please read this manual carefully be- on the purchase of your new fore putting it aside. Then return it to  Mercedes-Benz. your vehicle where it will be handy for  your reference. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company  Please follow the recommendations  name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to contained in this manual. They are de- own an automobile that will be as easy as signed to acquaint you with the oper
                    
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                        Contents Problems while driving.................... 48 Introduction.......................................... 9 At a glance .......................................... 19 Parking and locking.............................. 50 Product information................................ 9 Cockpit................................................. 20 Parking brake ................................. 50 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Instrument cluster................................ 22 Switch
                    
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                        Contents Lighting.............................................. 112 One-touch gearshifting ................ 152 Controls in detail ............................... 85 Exterior lamp switch..................... 112 Gear ranges ................................. 153 Locking and unlocking ......................... 86 Combination switch ..................... 115 Gear selector lever position ......... 154 Keys ............................................... 86 Hazard warning flasher ................ 115
                    
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                        Contents Adjusting air distribution.............. 177 Roof rack ...................................... 216 Driving off ..................................... 252 Adjusting air volume .................... 177 Ski sack* ...................................... 216 Parking ......................................... 252 Defrosting .................................... 178 Split rear bench seat*................... 219 Tires.............................................. 252 Air recirculation mode..........
                    
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                        Contents Tires and wheels ................................ 268 Replacing bulbs ................................. 332 Practical hints.................................. 287 Important guidelines .................... 268 Bulbs............................................ 332 What to do if … .................................. 288 Life of tire..................................... 269 Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 334 Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 288 Direction of rotation..................
                    
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                        Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc............ 366 Technical data ................................. 355 Technical terms ............................... 375 Capacities..................................... 366 Spare parts service............................ 356 Engine oils .................................... 368 Warranty coverage............................. 357 Engine oil additives ....................... 368 Index ................................................. 381 Loss of Service and W
                    
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                        Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following in your own We are unable to make an assessment for Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as  best interest: other products and therefore cannot be conversion parts and accessories ap- held responsible for them, even if in indi- proved by us are available at your autho- We recommend using Mercedes-Benz orig- vidual cases an official approval or authori- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will  inal parts as well a
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great We continuously strive to improve our Service and warranty information deal of useful information. We urge you to product, and ask for your understanding  The Service and Warranty Information  read it carefully and familiarize yourself that we reserve the right to make changes  Booklet contains detailed information  with the vehicle before driving. in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- about the warrant
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail (1) the same substantial defect or mal- (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason  buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz function results in a condition that is of repair of the same or different sub- automobiles likely to cause death or serious bodily stantial defects or malfunctions for a  injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- cumulative total of more than  Under California law you may be entitled to  fect or malfunction
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Service Booklet describes all the nec- The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance If you change your address, be sure to  essary maintenance work which should be Program provides factory trained technical send in the "Change of Address Notice"  performed at regular intervals. help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to found in the Service and Warranty Informa- the toll-free Roadside Assistance number tio
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- or Canada able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult  If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or  eign countries, please be aware that: write to:  service facilities or replacement parts  In the USA: may not be readily available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC  unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- Europea
                    
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                        Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- Controls in detail Technical data vide comprehensive support information  for you, the vehicle operator. For you to  Here you will find detailed information All important technical data for your vehi- find information quickly each section has  about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle can be found in this section. its own reference color: cle. This section expands on the "Getting  started" section and
                    
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                        Introduction Symbols Symbols The following symbols are found in this  This symbol points to instructions for  Warning! G Operator’s Manual: you to follow.  * Optional equipment is identified  A number of these symbols appearing  Warning notices draw your attention to haz- with an asterisk. Since standard in succession indicates a multiple-step  ards that may endanger your health or life,  equipment varies between models, procedure. or the health or life of others. the descriptions and illustra
                    
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                        Introduction Operating safety Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Warning! G Proper use of the vehicle requires that you  Work improperly carried out on electronic  are familiar with the following information  components and associated software could  and rules: cause them to cease functioning. Because   the safety precautions in this manual the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modification made may  the "Technical data" section in this  produce an undesired eff
                    
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                        Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to  immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is  not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us  at one of the following addresses: 
                    
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                        Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the  "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966". Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform  the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in add
                    
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                        At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 19                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                    
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                        At a glance Cockpit Cockpit 20