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JVC GR-SXM767 Camcorder User Manual

1. 21 Dashboard ccceccsccccssesseceteeeeseeeees 22 Center console ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 24 Operation Vehicle Keys erone enara 28 Remote control with folding master key 0 eee 28 Central locking system 0 29 Remote control cceeeseeseeeees 29 Locking and unlocking 30 Choosing global or selective mode on remote Control ceeeeteeeeteeeeees 31 Opening the trunk ee 31 Panic button oe eeeeseeeeeeeeees 32 Start lock out oo ceecceescteeeeneeeeees 33 General notes on the central locking system 33 DOTS noan anea ie 34 Central locking switch 36 Automatic central locking 37 Emergency unlocking in case of acciden terian aeaiiai 38 TUN R eerten eia E 38 Trunk lid release switch 39 Trunk lid emergency release 40 Power Windows eeeseeeeseseseeeeeeeeees 41 Antitheft alarm system 42 Tow away alarm ou eeecceseeeeseteeeeee 43 Power seats sreo 44 Storing position in memory 46 Backrest ernster 48 Multicontour seats 0 49 Seat Heater hcsesscsetsciseresnscesserascceees 50 Seat belts and integrated restraint system eects 52 Seat DELS 50 cassis aea 52 Seat belt nonusage warning SYSTEM oo eeeeeeeeeeee 53 Fastening of seat belts 0 0 54 BabySmart airbag deactivation system 58 Self test BabySmart without special child Seat installed n se 58 Supplemental res
2. side of rocker switch MEM until the requested blower speed is attained A choice of 7 blower speeds is available To switch the automatic climate control off press side of rocker switch RJM until symbol OFF is displayed The fresh air supply to the car interior is shut off While driving use this setting only temporarily otherwise the windshield could fog up To switch the automatic climate control on again press WA KA or side of I Practical hints Car care Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving Automatic climate control Air recirculation This mode can be selected to temporarily reduce the entry of annoying odors or dust into the vehicle s interior Outside air is not supplied to the car s interior To select press button To cancel press button again The system will automatically switch from recirculated air to fresh air after approx 5 minutes at outside temperatures below approx 40 F 5 C e after approx 30 minutes at outside temperatures above approx 40 F 5 C e after approx 5 minutes if button JEG is pressed Notes If the windows should fog up from the inside switch from recirculated air back to fresh air At high outside temperatures the system automatically engages the recirculated air mode thereby increasing the cooling capacity performance switching to partially fresh air within 20 minutes cluster display
3. Mercedes Benz SL Operator s Manual SL 500 SL 600 Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes Benz Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name Further it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service Your Mercedes Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen To ensure your pleasure of ownership and for your safety and that of your passengers we ask you to make a small investment of your time e Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference e Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes Benz e Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe pleasurable driving DaimlerChrysler AG Contents Introduction Product information eee 7 Operator s Manual cece 8 Where to find it eeseeeeeeeees 13 Problems with your vehicle 14 Reporting Safety Defects 15 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls 18 Door control panel eeeee 20 Overhead control panel
4. Never release the seat belt buckle while vehicle is in motion since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated Important The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states and all Canadian provinces Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap shoulder belt and that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint When using any infant or child restraint system be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer s instructions for installation and use Please read and observe warning labels affixed to inside of vehicle and to infant or child restraints Restraint systems Instruments Drivin and controls 8 Operation Instrument cluster display 69 Warning Children 12 years old and under must never ride in this vehicle except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash If this happens serious or fatal injury
5. A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking etc Important Battery replacement information The maintenance free battery is located in the trunk behind the right side cover panel The service life of the battery is dependent on its condition of charge The battery should always be kept sufficiently charged in order to last an optimum length of time Battery Instruments Drivin and controls 5 Operation Instrument cluster display Therefore we strongly recommend that you have the battery charge checked frequently and corrected if necessary especially if you use the vehicle less than approximately 200 miles 300 km per month mostly for short distance trips or if it is not used for long periods of time Only charge a battery with a battery charger after the battery has been disconnected from the vehicle s electrical circuit Always disconnect the battery negative lead first and connect last When removing and connecting the battery always make sure that all electrical consumers are off and the key is in steering lock position 0 The battery must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation During removal and installation always protect the disconnected battery positive terminal with the cover attached to the battery While the engine is running the battery t
6. Instrument cluster display Practical hints 116 Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 Press switch in to resistance point Be to open B amp G to close Release switch when window is in desired position Warning When closing the windows be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause serious personal injury The closing procedures can be immediately reversed by either pressing the switch xg turning the key to the unlocking position or pressing button on the remote control and holding it Express opening of door windows Synchronizing power windows Press switch fgg past resistance point and release When opening a door after the power supply was window lowers to fully open position To interrupt interrupted battery disconnected or low the window procedure briefly press EAN or Reg will open slightly indicating that the express feature Note should be resynchronized Press EAN side of power window switch until the window is completely closed and hold for additional 2 seconds Repeat procedure for each window The power windows can also be closed with the key or infrared remote control while locking the vehicle doors or trunk see page 41 I
7. To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing things Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible Vehicle tools Trunk floor Strap Structured spare wheel Wing nut and washer Jack arm Jack base Tool kit N GO OoOo RA WO DN e Roll back the floor mat lift the trunk floor 1 and engage strap 2 in the hooks on the upper edge of the trunk lid First remove the vehicle jack then the spare wheel reinstall in reverse order A A AEE F A Vehicle tools 217 Instruments r i Instrument Operation Drivin and controls P cluster display Practical hints ji FISCAL S Operation Driving DSL Practical hints Car care and controls cluster display Vehicle jack 218 Vehicle jack Warning See illustration for proper storage of jack page 217 The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the Before storing the jack the jack arm 5 must be lowered vehicle at the jack tubes built miw either side oi iie almost to the base 6 of the jack vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack Jaca only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Note Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported PENE by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area First remove the vehicle jack then the spare wheel under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking reinstall in reverse order brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack Do not diseng
8. compatible Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat e g pillow since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation system Follow the manufacturer s instructions for installation of special child seats The passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the indicator lamp remains illuminated cluster display 58 Practical hints Car care Please be sure to check the indicator every time you use the special system child seat Should the light go out while the restraint is installed please check installation If the light remains out do not use the BabySmart restraint to transport children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired Self test BabySmart without special child seat installed After turning key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 the indicator lamp located in the dashboard comes on for approx 6 seconds and then extinguishes If the indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit the system is not functioning You must see an authorized Mercedes Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat BabySmart is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp Supplemental restraint system SRS Airbags are intended as a supplement to seat belts Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus seat belts in impacts for which the airbags were designed to operate and do not afford any protection whatsoever in crashes for
9. Do not depress accelerator Briefly turn key in steering lock clockwise to the stop and release The starter will engage until the engine is running If engine will not run and the starting procedure stops turn key completely to the left and repeat starting the engine After several unsuccessful attempts have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Starting and turning off the enging Instruments Operation and controls p Driving Instrument cluster display Important Due to the installed starter nonrepeat feature the key must be turned completely to the left before attempting to start the engine again In areas where temperatures frequently drop below 4 F 20 C we recommend that an engine block heater be installed Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will advise you on this subject Turning off Turn the key in the steering lock to position 0 to stop the engine Vehicles with automatic transmission The key can only be removed with your foot off the brake pedal and the selector lever in position P 167 Practical hints Instruments Operation and controls p Driving Automatic transmission Automatic transmission The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically dependent upon e Selector lever position e Program mode selector e Accelerator position e Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is continuously adapted dependent on
10. Turn off the engine Wait approx 10 seconds Restart the engine RAF WN pe Move selector lever to position D for 2nd gear or move selector lever to position R for reverse gear Have the transmission checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Parking brake P42 20 0276 27 Parking brake Instruments and controls Operation Instrument Driving Practical hints cluster display To engage firmly depress parking brake pedal When the key is in steering lock position 2 the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should come on brightly To release the parking brake pull handle on instrument panel The brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should go out A warning sounds if you start to drive without having released the parking brake Also see brake warning lamp test on page 205 Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake which could result in an accident or serious injury Car care Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving cluster display Driving instructions Driving instructions Drive sensibly Save fuel Fuel consumption to a great extent depends on driving habits and operating conditions To save fuel you shoul
11. 87 Je 17 2 8 Jx17H2 Wheel offset 1 33 in 34 mm 1 33 in 34 mm All season tire Radial ply tire 245 45 R 17 95W 245 45 R 17 95W 2 Must only be used with special MB authorized snow chains 3 Must not be used with snow chains Technical data 275 Technical Instruments Instrument Practical hints Car care and controls Operation Drivin I9 5 cluster display data HOUR NETS Operation Driving IS ALi Practical hints Car care eh vine and controls cluster display data Technical data 276 Electrical system Weights see certification tag Generator alternator 14 V 150 A Battery 12V 100 Ah Hardtop load max 66 Ib 30 kg Starter motor Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg SL 500 12V 1 7 KW SL 600 12V 2 2 k V Main dimensions Spark plugs SL 500 Bosch F 8 DPER Overall vehicle length 177 1 in 4499 mm Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2 ENFES H Overall vehicle width 71 3 in 1812 mm SL 600 Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2 Overall height 51 3 in 1303 mm heel b 0 in 2515 Electrode gap 0 039 in 1 0 mm PEP LERE se wo Tightening torque 15 22 ft lb 20 30 Nm Track front 60 4 in 1535 mm Track rear 60 0 in 1523 mm Fuels coolants lubricants etc capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet or inquire at your Mercedes Benz Center Model Capacity Fuels coolants lubricant
12. TRE EJ AUD SC or SIDE 2 The track will be changed automatically at the end of the tape Track search forwards backwards TAPE HR Press the IMM button SEEK FWD will be shown on SEEK FWD the display and the track TRE EJ AUD C search will run the tape forwards to the start of the next track TAPE HF Press the iz button SEEK RWD will be shown SEEK RWD on the display and the track TRE EJ AUD SC search will run the tape backwards to the start of the track currently playing Track search can be interrupted by pressing the same button again Note The beginning of a track can only be located if there is a break of at least 4 seconds between tracks Audio system 107 Instrument cluster display Instruments Practical hints Car care and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Instruments Operation Drivin and controls p 5 Audio system Fast forward reverse TAFE HR Press the EN button FORWARD FORWARD will appear on the display and fast forward TRE EJ AUD C will start TAPE HR Press the BRAM button REWIND will appear on the REWIHO display and fast reverse will TRE EJ AUD S5C start Fast forward reverse is stopped by pressing the same button again or it will stop automatically at the beginning or the end of the tape The track will automatically change at the end or beginning of the tape and play will begin Practical hints Car care 108 Scanning TAP
13. braking effect Be sure to maintain a safe distance from vehicles in front Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause excessive and premature wear of the brake pads It can also result in the brakes overheating thereby significantly reducing their effectiveness It may not be possible to stop the vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an accident Driving instructions Instruments Operation and controls p Driving Instrument cluster display The condition of the parking brake system is checked each time the vehicle is in the shop for the required maintenance service If the parking brake is released and the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster stays on the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may be the reason for low brake fluid in the reservoir Have the brake system inspected at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Install only brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes Benz Warning If other than recommended brake pads are installed or other than recommended brake fluid is used the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired This could result in an accident The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects 177 Practical hints Car care Instru
14. perforated leather as its underside should not become wet Contents Instruments and controls Technical data Spare parts service seses 270 Warranty coverage seses 270 Identification labels 0 0 271 Layout of poly V belt drive 272 Engine n unhoita 273 Rims Tires seseesssesseseseeerereressssss 274 Wei htS gecscenseccccesinges dscsacateiissneseeaics 276 Main Dimensions ccceeeeees 276 Technical data Operation Driving Fuels coolants lubricants etc CAPACITIES oriniaicieasaariisk 277 Engine O18 oo oainss 279 Engine oil additives 0 279 Air conditioner refrigerant 279 Brake Tui ensia 279 Premium unleaded gasoline 280 Fuel requirements Gasoline additives COOlANTS eas scscccsevesescaeceieceaeczeveserten Consumer information 283 269 Instrument i Practical hints cluster display Technical data Instruments Instrument Operation and controls E Driving Technical data Spare parts service All authorized Mercedes Benz Centers maintain a stock of original spare parts required for maintenance and repair work In addition strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service More than 300 000 different spare parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Mercedes Benz original spare parts are subjected to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically develop
15. screen Automatic antenna For trouble free operation of the automatic antenna we recommend that you clean the antenna mast periodically Wiper blade Clean the wiper blade rubber with a clean cloth and detergent solution Note For safety reasons remove key from steering lock before cleaning the wiper blade otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury Headlamp cleaning system The condition of the wiper blades is important for satisfactory cleaning of the headlamp lenses We therefore recommend that the blades be inspected regularly 267 Practical hints Car care Instruments Instrument Operation Drivin Practical hints Car care and controls W cluster display Cleaning and care of the vehicle 268 Leather upholstery Plastic and rubber parts Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that Do not use oil or wax on these parts have the tendency to give off coloring e g when wet etc may cause the upholstery to become permanently discolored By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover contact discoloration will be Use a gentle dish washing detergent or mild detergent prevented for delicate fabrics as a washing solution Wipe with a cloth moistened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Illuminated door sill panels Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Exercise particular care when cleaning
16. 1 part S to 100 parts solvent 40 ml S to 1 gallon solvent Tires Wheels Instruments and controls Wheels Replace rims or tires with the same designation manufacturer and type as shown on the original part See your authorized Mercedes Benz Center for further information See your authorized Mercedes Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation They can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase Tire replacement Front and rear tires should be replaced in sets Furthermore in the event of tire replacement the spare wheel except Sport Package version if possible should be used on the rear axle Rims and tires must be of the correct size and type For dimensions see page 274 We recommend that you break in new tires for approx 60 miles 100 km at moderate speed It is imperative that the wheel mounting bolts be fastened to a tightening torque of 80 ft lb 110 Nm whenever wheels are mounted For rim and tire specifications see page 274 227 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Operation Driving Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving Tires Wheels Warning When replacing a tire on the 9 J x 18 H2 Sport Package SL 500 or 10 J x 18 H2 Sport Package SL 600 wheel rim removal or mounting must only be done over the back flange Removal or installation over the front flange w
17. 3 50 in 89 00 mm 3 16 in 80 20 mm 365 4 cu in 5987 cm 10 1 389 hp 5200 rpm 290 kW 5200 rpm 420ft 1b 3800 rpm 570 Nm 3800 rpm 6000 rpm 1 12 5 8 3 10 6 7 2 11 4 9 2585 mm 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle See an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment Technical data Instruments Operation and controls P 273 Instrument Drivin 8 cluster display Practical hints Carcare Technical data Instruments Operation Driving instrament Practical hints Technical and controls cluster display data Technical data 274 Rims Tires Rims and summer tires Spare wheel except Sport Package Rim light alloy 8 Jx 17H2 Wheel offset 1 33 in 34 mm Rims light alloy 8 Jx 17H2 All season tires Wheel offset 1 33 in 34 mm Radial ply tires 245 45 R 17 95 W All season tires Radial ply tires 245 45 R17 95 W Winter tires Radial ply tires 245 45 R 17 45 H M S 2 Must only be used with special MB authorized snow chains Rims and summer tires Sport package Model SL 500 SL 600 Rims front axle AMG light alloy rims 8 Jx18H2 8 J x 18H 2 Wheel offset 1 0 in 25 mm 1 0 in 25 mm Rims rear axle AMG light alloy rims 9 Jx 18H2 10Jx 18H2 Wheel offset 0 9 in 23 mm 1 0 in 25 mm Radial ply tires front axle 245 40 ZR 18 245 40 ZR 18 rear axle 275 35 ZR 18 275 35 ZR 18 Spare wheel Rim light alloy
18. First aid kit Stowing things in the vehicle 216 Vehicle tools 04 Vehicle jack 0 FUSES enanas nas Contents Practical hints Instruments Operation and controls p Automatic transmission fluid level Checking engine oil level Coolant level Adding coolant Driving Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio we 226 Wheels riipi isiatt 227 Tire replacement sececeseseeesee 227 Rotating wheels eesse 228 Spare wheel cccccecseseeseseereeeeees 229 Changing wheels cesses 231 Tire inflation pressure s e 235 Battery ennnen anun 237 Battery Recycling 0 eee 238 Jump starting oe 239 Towing the vehicle oe 241 215 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Exterior lamps nsss 243 Headlamp assembly Halogen ierenciisssssirrearis 244 Taillamp assemblies 250 Changing batteries in the remote Control ee eeeeeeeeeeee 252 Synchronizing oo eee eeeeeeeeeeeeee 253 Raising soft top manually 254 Replacing wiper blade 258 Manual release of fuel filler flap 2 eseeeeeeeees 260 Trunk amp ninani 260 Instruments fers Instrument Operation Drivin Practical hints and controls 5 cluster display First aid kit 216 First aid kit Stowing things in the vehicle The first aid kit is located in the storage compartment behind the seats Warning
19. If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatically e following an accident in which the Emergency Tensioning Retractors ETR s or airbags deploy e ifthe antitheft alarm or the tow away alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds see page 42 and page 43 An emergency call can also be initiated manually by opening the cover next to the interior rear view mirror labeled SOS then pressing the button for longer than 2 seconds located under the cover See below for instructions on initiating an emergency call manually Once the emergency call is in progress the indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to flash All information relevant to the emergency such as the location of the vehicle determined by the GPS satellite location system vehicle model identification number and color are generated A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon after the emergency call has been initiated When a voice connection is established the audio system mutes The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the accident provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle Tele Aid Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving cluster display The Tele Aid system is avai
20. MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 in the USA or Customer Service at 1 800 387 0100 in Canada Notes The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is concluded and this can only be completed by a Response Center or Client Assistance Center representative When a Tele Aid call has been initiated the audio system is muted and the selected mode radio tape or CD pauses The optional cellular phone if installed switches off If you must use this phone the vehicle must be parked Disconnect the coiled cord and place the call Practical hints Car care 162 Stolen vehicle tracking services In the event your vehicle was stolen report the incident to the police who will issue a numbered incident report Pass this number on to the Mercedes Benz Response Center The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehicle s Tele Aid system Once the vehicle is located the Response Center will contact the local Law Enforcement and you The vehicle s location will only be provided to Law Enforcement Important Tele Aid utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS Global Positioning System satellites for vehicle location If either of these signals are unavailable the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs assistance must be summoned by other means Catalytic converter Warning Your Mercedes Benz is equipped with monolithic type As with any vehicle do not idle park
21. Practical hints Defrosting Turn wheels 1 and 3 left to open left and right side air outlets 5 Press KR button Maximum heated and automatically controlled amount of air is directed to the windshield and side windows S g GAUTO MAX H Press KA button once again to return to previous setting Rear window defroster only functions with hardtop installed Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2 To select press EA button To cancel press gj button again Note Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed before activating the defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power To keep the battery drain to a minimum turn off the defroster as soon as the window is clear The defroster is automatically turned off after a maximum of 12 minutes of operation If several power consumers are turned on simultaneously or the battery is only partially charged it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn itself off When this happens the indicator lamp inside the switch starts blinking As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage the defroster automatically turns itself back on Automatic climate control Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving cluster display 95 Air distribution m m n E AUTO MAX WF t os Press button repeatedly until the requested symbol is displayed Air volume un Press or
22. Some models may be equipped with multicontour seats These seats have movable seat cushions and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support The seat cushion movement and amount of backrest cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with regulators 1 2 and 3 after turning the key in steering lock to position 2 The side bolsters of the backrest can be adjusted with rocker switch 4 X e press down forward end increase side support i NS P91 25 0298 26 e press down rearward end decrease side support Switch is located on side of seat If the engine is turned off the last cushion setting is We recommend to adjust the multicontour seat in the retained in memory and automatically adjusts the following order cushion to this setting when the engine is restarted 1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Side bolster adjustment 4 9 Operation Driving Instruments and controls Operation Driving Seats Seat heater SL 500 optional P91 30 0270 26 The seat heater switches are located on the center console The seat heaters can be switched on with the key in steering lock positions 1 or 2 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Press switch to turn on seat heater 1 Normal seat heating mode One indicator lamp in the switch lights up 2 Rapid seat heating mode Both indicator lamp
23. The automatic full opening procedure of the windows mportant should now be restored Do not close a door with the windows fully closed while the power supply is interrupted battery disconnected or empty Doing so could damage the window frame The power windows should first be resynchronized After a power interruption first synchronize the windows to enable activation of the soft top Interior equipment 117 Instrument cluster display Instruments and controls Operation Driving Practical hints Instruments and controls Operation Driving Interior equipment Roll bar P91 59 0202 26 The switch is located in the center console Turn key in steering lock to position 2 Press switch Upper half to raise Lower half to lower The lowering or raising procedure is immediately interrupted by releasing the roll bar switch Instrument cluster display Practical hints 118 If the roll bar was raised using the switch it will be automatically lowered when activating the soft top switch The roll bar will be automatically raised in an accident or in a potentially dangerous driving situation A ratchet noise can be heard when the roll bar is automatically raised The roll bar can be lowered again after an automatic deployment by pressing the upper half of the roll bar switch for at least 5 seconds until the roll bar drive mechanism audibly engages Then press the lower half of the switch to l
24. adjust the seat height for proper vision as well as fore aft placement and backrest angle to insure adequate control reach operation and comfort The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level See also airbag section for proper seat positioning on page 60 In addition also adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control reach operation and comfort Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rearward vision Fasten seat belts Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 All seat head restraint rear view mirror and steering wheel adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts should be done before the vehicle is put into motion Instrument cluster display Operation Driving 47 Warning Children 12 years old and under must never ride in this vehicle except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash If this happens serious or fatal injury will result Infants and small children must
25. and controls 8 Operation Driving instructions Specified tire pressures must be maintained This applies particularly if the tires are subjected to high loads e g high speeds heavy loads high ambient temperatures Warning Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Continued driving with a flat tire or driving at high speed with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire Aquaplaning Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road aquaplaning may occur even at low speeds and with new tires Reduce vehicle speed avoid track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in the rain Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care 180 Tire traction The safe speed on a wet snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road whenever the outside temperatures are close to the freezing point Warning If ice has formed on the road tire traction will be substantially reduced Under such weather conditions drive steer and brake with extreme caution We recommend M S rated radial ply tires for the winter season for all four wheels to insure normal balanced handling characteristics On packed snow they can reduce your stopping distance as compared with summer tires Stopping distance however is still considerab
26. and may not initiate a call Visit your Mercedes Benz Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada as soon as possible Tele Aid Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving cluster display Upgrade Signals Tele Aid system processes calls using the following priority e Automatic emergency First priority e Manual emergency Second priority e Roadside assistance Third priority Information Fourth priority Should a higher priority call be initiated while you are connected an upgrade alternating tone will be heard and the appropriate indicator lamp will flash If certain information such as vehicle identification number or client information is not available the operator may need to retransmit During this time you will hear a chirp and voice contact will be interrupted Voice contact will resume once the retransmission is completed Once a call is concluded a chirp will be heard and the appropriate indicator lamp will stop flashing The audio system operation will resume 161 Practical hints Car care Instruments 7 Sat Instrument Operation Drivin and controls i cluster display Tele Aid Important If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system does not reset contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada or Mercedes Benz Client Assistance at 1 800 FOR
27. and the belt is properly positioned on the body The rear storage area should never be occupied by passengers since the vehicle is a 2 seater Furthermore there is a risk of injury in the rear by adjusting the power assisted front seats Never place hands under seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted Car care Instruments and controls Seats Instrument Operation Driving Storing position in memory N P91 29 2102 26 6 Memory button 7 Position buttons 1 2 and 3 After the seat and head restraint are positioned push memory button 6 release and within 3 seconds push position button 1 Two additional sets of positions may be stored into memory using position buttons 2 and 3 cluster display 46 Practical hints Using the same position button the steering wheel position and exterior rear view mirror positions will also be stored together with the seat position For adjusting steering wheel and mirrors see page 70 Recalling stored positions Press position button 1 2 or 3 and hold until seat head restraint steering wheel exterior rear view mirror movement has stopped Note For safety reasons the seat head restraint steering wheel exterior rear view mirror movement stops after releasing the position button Seats Instruments and controls Important Prior to operating the vehicle the driver should
28. and will indicate a malfunction by coming on again If the lamp does not come on at all or if it fails to extinguish after approximately 4 seconds or if it comes on thereafter a malfunction in the system has been detected The following system components are monitored or undergo a selfcheck crash sensor s airbag ignition circuits seat belt buckles emergency tensioning retractors seat sensor Initially when the key is turned from steering lock position 0 to positions 1 or 2 malfunctions in the crash sensor are detected and indicated the SRS indicator lamp stays on longer than 4 seconds or does not come on In the operational mode after the indicator lamp has gone out following the initial check interruptions or short circuits in the airbag ignition circuit and in the driver and passenger seat belt buckle harnesses and low voltage in the entire system are detected and indicated Restraint systems Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving cluster display Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately Warning In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident which could result in serious or fa
29. area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and very explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking etc Read all instructions before proceeding Important A discharged battery can freeze at approx 14 F 10 C In that case it must be thawed out before jumper cables are used Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can result in it exploding causing personal injury Jumper cable specifications e Minimum cable cross section of 25 mm or approx 2 AWG e Maximum length of 11 5 ft 3 5 m If the battery is discharged the engine should be started with jumper cables and the 12 V battery of another vehicle Only use 12 V battery to jump start your vehicle Jump starting with more powerful battery could damage the vehicle s electrical systems which will not be covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty The battery is located in the trunk behind the right side cover panel 239 Instrument Car care cluster display Practical hints Operation Driving Instruments Instrument Operation Driving and controls cluster display Jump starting Proceed as follows 1 Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that the jumper cables will reach but never let the vehicles touch Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose or missing unsulation 2 On both vehicle
30. as soon as possible Driving systems 185 Instruments Operation Driving Msiru Practical hints and controls cluster display Instruments Instrument Operation Drivin Practical hints and controls S cluster display Driving systems 186 Important Warning Moving gear selector lever to position N switches the Only use the cruise control if the traffic and cruise control off weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed The use of cruise control can be dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a steady speed e The use of cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads Rapid changes in tire adhesion can result in wheel spin and loss of control The Resume function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed Notes As soon as the grade eases the automatic transmission If the engine does not brake the vehicle sufficiently shifts up again dependent on the selector lever position while driving on a downgrade the speed you set on the Nevertheless in some cases you may have to step on the cruise control may be exceeded In this case the brake pedal to slow down In this case the cruise control automatic transmission shifts down max to 3rd gear is switched off to maintain the set cruise control speed by using the en Use the lever to resume the previous
31. at 5 second intervals until the display is returned to its normal position cluster display Practical hints Car care 106 TAFE HR The ie T gies ie cassette mode Track 1 will be SIDE 1 played and SIDE 1 displayed Track 1 is the side of the cassette which is facing upwards The cassette deck will automatically detect the type of tape and switch the equalization automatically A cassette symbol in the display indicates that a tape is in the mechanism This symbol appears in all modes but not in cassette mode TRE EJ AUD SC The cassette will not be ejected when the radio is switched off or another mode is selected If a cassette is in the HF mechanism cassette mode HO TAPE can be selected by using the EJ TAPE button If no cassette has been inserted the display will show NO TAPE Cassette eject Press the eject EJ key The display will fold down and the cassette will be ejected Remove the cassette then fold the display back up manually The radio will switch back to radio mode automatically Note The cassette will not be ejected when the radio is switched off Important If the display is in the down position for more than 20 seconds 2 successive beeps will be heard This will continue at 5 second intervals until the display is returned to its normal position Track selection TAFE HR Press the track selection TRK key The current track SIDE 1 will be displayed as SIDE 1
32. be replaced before continuing to operate the vehicle Otherwise the engine may overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Do not continue to drive the vehicle with the charge indicator lamp illuminated Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Malfunction and indicator lamps Instruments Instrument Operation and controls P Driving cluster display Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp With the key in steering lock position 2 an Ea indicator lamp comes on It should go out when the engine is running If the warning lamp does not go out after starting the engine or if it comes on while driving this lamp indicates a failure in the parking lamp taillamp stop lamp or low beam headlamp If an exterior lamp fails the indicator lamp will come on only when that lamp is switched on If a brake lamp fails the lamp failure indicator will come on when applying the brake and stays on until the engine is turned off Note If additional lighting equipment is installed e g auxiliary headlamps etc be certain to connect into the fuse before the failure indicator monitoring unit in order to avoid damaging the system 211 Practical hints Instruments Operation Driving ms ment Practical hints and controls cluster display Malfunction and warning messages 212 Roll bar warning lamp ADS indicator lamp W
33. but does not exceed 60 mph 95 km h the system will switch from option 2 to option 1 when vehicle speeds drop below approximately 35 mph 60 km h If speed does not exceed 35 mph 60 km h the system will switch from option 2 to option 1 when driving on after the vehicle has been stopped Wheel change switch 2 Prior to changing a wheel depress wheel change switch with engine running The indicator lamp in the switch and ADS malfunction indicator lamp light up The presently selected level option cannot be changed now After activating the wheel change switch turn off the engine Warning Do not drive the vehicle while the wheel change switch is activated since the vehicle suspension will not function properly Driving systems Instruments and controls Adaptive Damping System ADS SL 600 only Depending upon road surface conditions load driving style ADS will automatically adjust the optimal ride firmness The malfunction indicator lamp comes on with the key in steering lock position 2 and should go out with the engine running If the malfunction indicator lamp stays on after the engine is running or comes on while driving then the system has detected a malfunction Have the ADS checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Note If the power supply was interrupted battery disconnected or empty the malfunction indicator lamp will light up when the engine is running Turn
34. by the kind of vehicle operation For example driving at extreme speeds and cold starts combined with short distance driving in which the engine does not reach normal operating temperature reduce the interval between services Model SL 500 The FSS allows for distances between 10 000 miles Canada 15 000 km and 20 000 miles Canada 30 000 km or from 365 to 730 days between services Model SL 600 The FSS allows for distances between 10 000 miles Canada 15 000 km and 16 000 miles Canada 25 000 km or from 365 to 730 days between services However you choose to set your reference numbers the scheduled services as posted in the Service Booklet must be followed to properly care for your vehicle Car care Instruments and controls Operation Driving Checking engine oil level Engine oil level indicator in odometer display field Model SL 500 Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2 and wait until the symbols and appear in the odometer display field Within 1 second press button 1 twice Instrument cluster display 82 Practical hints Car care The following messages are available OK 1 0 Q Canada 1 0 L 1 5 Q Canada 1 5 L 2 0 Q Canada 2 0 L If the message 2 0 Q Canada 2 0 L blinks and a signal sounds add oil to upper max mark of the dipstick HI The message HI blinks and a signal sounds Do not overfill
35. can result Infants and small children must be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system which is properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instructions Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant During an accident they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt When the child restraint is not in use remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident U S A Models only Since 1986 all U S child restraints comply with U S regulations without the use of a tether strap Practical hints Car care JUST Gs Operation Driving ESRI Practical hints and controls cluster display Adjusting steering column 70 Adjusting steering column Storing steering column position in memory The steering column position is stored in memory together with the seat head restraint exterior rear view mirror position and can be recalled when necessary see memory recalling on page 46 Warning Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle P46 15 2009 26 Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 with either door open the steering column can be operated with the key
36. controls Soft top Operation Driving P77 30 0331 26 If the soft top switch is held or is released and slid forward again within approx 2 seconds the side windows will close If the roll bar was previously in the upright position it will return to that position However the side windows and the roll bar can also be activated using their respective switches Instrument cluster display Practical hints 146 Warning The soft top is not locked e if the indicator lamp in the soft top switch does not go out key in steering lock position 2 e if the indicator lamp blinks and a warning sounds for 10 seconds when starting to drive Stop the vehicle and before continuing to drive lock the soft top The key should be in steering lock position 2 Slide soft top switch forward If the soft top is not locked it may fold back or forward when driving During soft top operation do not place your hands near the roll bar soft top frame upper windshield area or soft top storage compartment Serious personal injury may occur For safety reasons the soft top cannot be unlocked while driving However if the soft top is not completely locked it can be locked while driving by pushing the soft hardtop switch forward If the indicator lamp in the soft top switch blinks while activating the switch e the battery voltage may be insufficient start engine and let run while activating sw
37. do not open the hood until the engine has cooled If necessary call a fire department Car care JISCRTATOL Operation Driving DSL Practical hints and controls cluster display Checking engine oil level 222 Automatic transmission fluid level Checking engine oil level The transmission has a permanent fill of automatic transmission fluid Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks and changes are not required For this reason the dipstick is omitted If you notice fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions have your authorized Mercedes Benz Center check the transmission fluid level SL 500 1 Oil dipstick 2 Oil filler cap To check the engine oil level park vehicle on level ground with engine at normal operational temperature Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping the engine allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan Oil level must be between the lower gt min and upper max mark of the dipstick gt Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking level is approximately 2 1 US qt 2 01 Do not overfill the engine Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned It could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz P18 40 0258 26 Limited Warranty For low engine oil level warning see page 210 SL 600 1 Oil dipstick 2 Oil filler cap Wipe oil dipstick clean prior to checking the engine oil level Fully insert dipstick in tube and remove after
38. dust on CDs Do not write on the CDs or apply any label to the CDs Clean CDs from time to time with a commercially available cleaning cloth No solvents anti static sprays etc should be used Audio system Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving cluster display Replace the CD in its container after use Protect CDs from heat and direct sunlight Warning The CD changer is a Class 1 laser product There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the cover is opened or damaged Do not remove the cover The CD changer does not contain any parts which can be serviced by the user For safety reasons have any service work which may be necessary performed only by qualified personnel 1 Optional equipment 109 Practical hints Car care Instruments Instrument and controls Operation Driving Audio system CD changer installed 1 CD changer 2 CD magazine 3 CD tray 4 CD If a CD changer is installed it can be operated from the front control panel of the radio A loaded magazine must be installed for CD playing 1 Optional equipment cluster display Practical hints Car care 110 Loading emptying the CD magazine Slide the changer door to the right and press the eject button ZMH The magazine will be ejected Remove the magazine Pull out the CD tray until its stop is reached and place the CDs in the recess of the tray label side up Push the tray in
39. e Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if engine temperature is above 194 F 90 C Allow engine to cool down before removing cap The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is under pressure e Using a rag slowly open cap approximately 1 2 turn to relieve excess pressure If opened immediately scalding hot fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts 225 Car care Practical hints Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio P82 35 0231 26 1 Windshield washer headlamp cleaning system fluid reservoir Vehicles without ADS Capacity approx 5 3 US qt 5 0 1 Vehicles with ADS Capacity approx 3 2 US qt 3 0 1 cluster display The reservoir should be refilled with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water or concentrate commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperatures For temperatures above freezing MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 1 part S to 100 parts water 40 ml S to 1 gallon water For temperature below freezing MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze
40. familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual Therefore you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes Benz including e New Car Limited Warranty e Emission System Warranty e Emission Performance Warranty e California Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty California Massachusetts and Vermont only e State Warranty Enforcement Laws Lemon Laws Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price if Mercedes Benz USA LLC or its authorized Mercedes Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable nu
41. h Important With selector lever in position D 4 or 3 upshifting from 1st to 2nd to 3rd gear is delayed depending on vehicle speed and engine temperature This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperatures During the brief warm up period this delayed upshift and increased engine noise might be perceived as a malfunction However neither the engine nor transmission are negatively affected by this mode of operation The delayed upshift is effective with vehicle speeds below 31 mph 50 km h at partial throttle and engine temperatures below 95 F 35 C Automatic transmission Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving cluster display To avoid overrevving the engine when the selector lever is moved to a lower driving range the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine s speed limit would be exceeded In this case there will be no downshift even when the vehicle speed reaches the engine s speed limit of that gear e g by applying the service brakes Continue driving in the usual manner The transmission will then shift down automatically To prevent the engine from laboring at low RPM when driving uphill gradients or with your vehicle heavily loaded the automatic transmission will downshift when necessary to maintain engine RPM within the best torque range Warning On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obt
42. indicator lamp lights up during braking this indicates that the brake pads are worn down Have the brake system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible 205 Practical hints Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving Malfunction and indicator lamps Seat belt warning lamp With the key in steering lock position 2 the seat belt warning lamp comes on and a warning sounds for a short time if the drivers seat belt is not fastened If a backrest is not engaged in its lock a warning will sound intermittently for up to approx 20 seconds After starting the engine the seat belt warning lamp blinks for a brief period to remind the driver and passengers to fasten seat belts before driving off If the warning lamp does not go out after blinking briefly but is instead lit continuously then a backrest is not engaged in its lock The warning lamp goes out as soon as the backrest is engaged in its lock If the backrest is locked and the warning lamp does not go out have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible cluster display Practical hints Car care 206 Supplemental restraint system SRS indicator lamp The operational readiness of the airbag SRS system is verified by the indicator lamp SRS in the instrument cluster when turning the key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 If no fault is detected the lamp will go o
43. is positioned across your abdomen it can cause serious injuries in a crash Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm against you neck or off your shoulder In a crash your body would move too far forward That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen Each seat belt must never be used for more than one person at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects Belts should not be worn twisted In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries Pregnant women should also use a lap shoulder belt The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid pressure on the abdomen Never place your feet on the instrument panel or on the seat Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat Restraint systems Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Warning USE CHILD RESTRAINTS PROPERLY Children 12 years old and under must never ride in this vehicle except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed Otherwise they will be struck by the a
44. key in starter switch to position 2 If you have any questions regarding activation please call the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response automatic and manual emergency roadside assistance and information The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the vehicle s battery is charged and properly connected not damaged and the cellular and GPS coverage is available To activate press the SOS button the Roadside Assistance button or the Information button ER depending on the type of response required Practical hints Car care 156 Shortly after the completion of your Acquaintance Call you will receive a user ID and password via first call mail By visiting www mbusa com and selecting Tele Aid USA only you will have access to account information and more System self check Initially after turning the key in steering lock to position 2 malfunctions are detected and indicated the indicator lamps in the SOS button the Roadside Assistance button and the Information button stay on longer than 10 seconds or do not come on Important Always make sure that the indicator lamps in the SOS button in the Roadside Assistance button and in the Information button do not remain illuminated constantly in red after the system self check
45. near the vehicle until it cools down cluster display 78 Practical hints Car care Outside temperature indicator The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area Due to its location the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor not by comparison to external displays e g bank signs etc Adaptation to ambient temperature takes place in steps and depends on the prevailing driving conditions stop and go or moderate constant driving and amount of temperature change Warning The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an Ice Warning Device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice Trip odometer 140 100 120 miles To reset e Press adjusting knob 1 once with key in steering lock position 2 e Press adjusting knob 1 twice with key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1 Instrument cluster Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving Practical hints cluster display Clock Adjusting clock one minute ahead or back Pull out adjustment knob 2 briefly turn to the right respectively left and release knob Adjusting clock more than one minute ahead or b
46. of snow chains is not permissible with tire sizes 245 40 ZR 18 or 275 35 ZR 18 181 Practical hints Car care Instruments Instrument Operation Drivin Practical hints Car care and controls a 5 cluster display Driving instructions 182 Deep water when traveling at length on salt strewn roads This can Cancion bring road salt impaired braking efficiency back to Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown depth If you must drive through deep water drive slowly to prevent water from entering the engine compartment or passenger compartment being ingested by the air intake possibly causing damage to electrical components or wiring to engine or transmission that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Winter driving instructions The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration braking and steering maneuvers Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions When the vehicle is in danger of skidding move selector lever to position N Try to keep the vehicle under control by corrective steering action Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effect We therefore recommend depressing the brake pedal periodically normal A prerequisite is however that this be done without endangering other drivers on the road If the vehicle is par
47. only at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Service in Canada at 1 800 387 0100 1 Signal transmitter keys 3 Portable remote control transmitter Garage door opener Instruments Operation Drivin and controls l 5 133 HASTAC IETS Operation Driving Henn Practical hints Car care and controls cluster display Garage door opener 134 For operation in the USA only This device complies 3 Using both hands simultaneously push the hand with Part 15 Subpart C Section 209 of the FCC Rules held transmitter button and the desired integrated Operation is subject to the following two conditions remote control button Do not release the buttons 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and until completing step 4 4 The indicator lamp on the integrated remote control will flash first slowly and then rapidly When the indicator lamp flashes rapidly both buttons may be 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired OPETARDRN released the rapid flashing lamp indicates Warning Changes or modification not expressly successful programming of the new frequency approved by party responsible for compliance could void signal To program the remaining two buttons the user s authority to operate the equipment follow steps 1 through 4 Programming or reprogramming the integrated Note remote control If after repeated attempts you do not successfully program the
48. receiver of either door handle and press button or EJ Note In case the engine cannot be started vehicle s battery is j ae oe oane Temor conton in order and R and are shown in the pag i odometer display field the system is not operational e Synchronize the remote control Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call see page 253 1 800 FOR MERCedes in the USA or 1 800 387 0100 in Canada Central locking system 33 Instrument cluster display Instruments Practical hints and controls Operation Driving Instruments Operation Drivin and controls Central locking system Doors P80 20 2115 26 1 Opening pull handle 2 Unlocking 3 Locking 4 Individual door from inside e Push lock button down to lock e Pull inside door handle to unlock Instrument cluster display 34 P80 20 2116 26 The entire vehicle may be locked or unlocked by either using the master key in driver s door or trunk locks or central locking switch located in center console The master key also locks or unlocks the storage compartment in the armrest and the fuel filler flap Note If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened see page 260 When you lock the vehicle both door lock buttons Notes should move down If any one stays up the respective In case of a malfunction in the central locking system door is not properly closed the doors can be locked and unlocked individually You should t
49. reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere Under extremely hard operating conditions this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing the system s efficiency The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two years preferably in the spring It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will provide you with additional information Technical Car care c data JUSTIN Operation Driving MSIE Practical hints Car care Miser cea and controls cluster display data Fuels coolants lubricants etc capacities 280 Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirements Caution Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM To maintain the engine s durability and performance Sea D 433 premium unleaded gasoline must be used If premium The octane number posted at the pump must be unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used 91 min It is an average of both the Research R octane follow these precautions number and the Motor M octane number R M 2 have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded ea ee Le regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as as possible Ethanol IPA IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10 MTBE not to exceed 15 The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not e
50. removed or in steering lock position 0 To extend or retract Move switch 1 in desired direction To raise or lower Move switch 1 in desired direction Rear view mirrors Inside rear view mirror Manually adjust the mirror Use your inside mirror to determine the size and distance of objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror Antiglare night position With the key in steering lock position 2 the mirror reflection brightness responds to changes in light sensitivity With gear selector lever in position R or with the interior lamp switched on the mirror brightness does not respond to changes in light sensitivity Rear view mirrors Instruments Operation Drivin and controls l Instrument i Practical hints cluster display Note The automatic antiglare function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the mirror Warning In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not allow the liquid come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In cases it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary Instruments Instrument and controls Operation Driving Rear view mirrors Exterior rear view mirrors P82 00 0359 26 The switch is located on the center console Turn key in stee
51. setting clock see page 79 7 Speedometer 15 Clock see page 79 Instrument cluster 75 Instruments Operation Driving SANTEE Practical hints and controls cluster display and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning see page 207 High beam see page 86 Battery not being charged properly see page 211 Low windshield and headlamp washer system fluid level see page 210 Coolant level low see page 209 Engine oil level low see page 210 Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp see page 211 Roll bar warning lamp see page 212 ESP warning lamp Adjust driving to road condition see page 207 ADS indicator lamp see page 212 Instrument cluster display BAS ESP malfunction see page 207 ABS malfunction see page 208 Brake pads worn down see page 205 Brake fluid low except Canada Parking brake engaged see page 205 Brake fluid low Canada only Parking brake engaged see page 205 SRS malfunction see page 206 Fasten seat belt see page 206 If the lamp comes on when the engine is running it indicates a malfunction of the fuel management system or the emission control system or the fuel cap is not closed tight In all cases we recommend that you have the malfunction checked as soon as possible see page 204 Additional function indicator lamps in the odometer display FSS indicator distance Serv
52. snow sand or gravel up to approximately 24 mph 40 km h and switches off switch off ESP by pressing the upper half of the ESP at 50 mph 80 km h switch The ESP warning lamp EN located in the speedometer dial is continuously illuminated Note Warning Avoid spinning of one drive wheel This may cause ESP should not be switched off during normal serious damage to the drive train which is not covered driving other than in circumstances described by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty above Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle The ESP warning lamp located in the speedometer dial Stab by in standard driging Maneuvers starts to flash at any vehicle speed as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin To return to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by If the ESP warning lamp flashes ESP press lower half of the switch the ESP warning e during take off apply as little throttle as possible lamp in the speedometer dial goes out Important e while driving ease up on the accelerator Driving systems 195 Instruments Operation Driving PSD Practical hints and controls cluster display Instruments Operation and controls p Driving Driving systems Level control system SL 600 only P32 35 0219 26 The switch is located next to the exterior lamp switch 1 Level control switch 2 Wheel change switch Instrument cluster display cal hints Level control switch positi
53. so that the upper portion of the shoulder belt is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder The head restraint can be tilted forward by hand Note To prevent the backrest from touching the soft top storage compartment cover when the seat is moved back the backrest will automatically move to a more upright position When reclining the backrest the seat will automatically move forward to prevent the backrest from touching the soft top storage compartment cover Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle The power seats can also be operated with a door open Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury Seats Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving Practical hints cluster display Do not adjust the driver s seat while driving Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position
54. system as often as necessary The fluid in the washer reservoir should be mixed in the correct ratio cluster display 88 Practical hints Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 1 part S to 100 parts water 40 ml S to 1 gallon water For temperature below freezing MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze 1 part S to 100 parts solvent 40 ml S to 1 gallon solvent Hazard warning flasher switch The hazard warning flasher can be activated manually via the switch located in the dashboard To activate hazard warning flasher press switch once To deactivate press switch again WX i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch in position for either left or right turn with key in steering lock position 2 only the respective left or right side turn signals will operate lt P82 25 2055 26 Hazard warning flasher switch 89 Instruments Operation Driving Instrument Practical hints and controls cluster display Instruments oe Instrument Operation Drivin Sgr Naas and controls cluster display Automatic climate control 90 Automatic climate control P83 40 2154 29 1 Air volume control for left air outlet turn left to open 2 Air volume control for center air outl
55. the number in the memory are Jsi zl shown in the top line of the SHO CLE EHO display Accepting incoming call in telephone mode Component malfunctions With an incoming call the ringing tone will be heard The radio CD changer and Mercedes Benz integrated and the message CALL appears in the display Press cellular telephone are part of a fiberoptic networked the SND key to answer the call system Failure of one of the components can lead to malfunctions of the other components Please contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Mercedes Benz Client Assistance Center in the USA If the telephone is activated in the background only at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Service in telephone symbol in the display then a switch is made Canada at 1 800 387 0100 automatically to telephone when an incoming call is received The audio source is muted the ringing tone is 1 Optional equipment heard and the message CALL appears After the call has been terminated the previously selected audio source is resumed Accepting incoming call in tape CD or radio mode Terminating call A current call can be terminated by pressing the END button Audio system 115 Instruments Operation Driving Instrument i Practical hints and controls cluster display Instruments and controls Operation Driving Interior equipment Power windows P54 25 0311 26 Power window switches located on center console
56. the engine Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned It could cause damage to engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty The symbol flashes in the odometer display field if a proper oil level check cannot be performed The oil level check can be repeated after a short time Perform the oil level check with the dipstick if it cannot be completed via the odometer display field In this case we recommend that you have the system checked at a Mercedes Benz Center Checking engine oil level Instruments and controls Notes If the symbols and are continuously illuminated after pressing button 1 twice and there is no change in the odometer display field or the low engine oil level warning lamp comes on a malfunction has occurred to the system Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick If no oil leaks are noted continue to drive to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center to have the system checked Observe the engine oil temperature gauge Fuel consumption gauge While driving instantaneous fuel consumption is indicated in miles per gallon mpg or in Canada liters per 100 kilometers 1 100 km With the engine switched off the needle reads 0 Due to system design minimum consumption is indicated at idle speed 83 Instrument cluster display Operation Driving Practical hints Engine oil temperature gauge Normal operating engine oil temperatu
57. the engine running Have the system checked at your authorized When the ABS malfunction indicator lamp symbol and Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible warning in the instrument cluster come on while the engine is running it indicates that the ABS has detected See page 190 for notes on antilock brake system ABS a malfunction and has switched off In this case the brake system functions in the usual manner but without antilock assistance With the ABS malfunctioning the BAS and ESP are also switched off Both malfunction indicator lamps come on with the engine running Low engine coolant level warning lamp With the key in steering lock position 2 the Faw warning lamp comes on It should go out when the engine is running If the warning lamp does not go out after starting the engine or if it comes on while driving then the coolant level has dropped below the required level If no leaks are noticeable and the engine temperature does not increase continue to drive to the nearest service station and have coolant added to the coolant system see page 225 The low engine coolant level warning light should not be ignored Extended driving with the light illuminated may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Malfunction and indicator lamps Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving cluster display In cases of major or frequent minor coolant loss have th
58. the steering wheel from full left to full right lock position The light should go out Instrument O ti peration cluster display Driving Adaptive damping system adjustment P32 30 2023 26 The switch is located in the center console 1 Firm dampening program This setting should be used for sporty driving During the setting for sporty driving the indicator lamp in the switch lights up 2 Soft dampening program This setting should be used for regular driving 199 Practical hints Instruments and controls What you should know at the gas station What you should know at the gas station P88 60 2020 21 Fuel supply Open flap by pushing near front arrow Turn fuel cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has been released then remove cap Failure to remove slowly could result in personal injury Warning Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious injury Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact extinguish all smoking materials Never allow sparks flame or smoking materials near gasoline Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Fuel To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air fully insert filler nozzle unit Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out do not top up or overfill Warning Overfilling of fuel tank may result in creatin
59. three seconds to obtain accurate reading Checking engine oil level 223 Instruments Operation Driving Instrument and controls cluster display Practical hints FISCAL S Operation Driving DSL Practical hints and controls cluster display Coolant level 224 Coolant level The coolant level can be checked visually at the transparent coolant reservoir To check the coolant level the vehicle must be parked on level ground Check coolant level only when coolant is cold The coolant should reach the rib in the filler neck Also see marking arrow on reservoir P62 30 0357 26 1 Cap for coolant reservoir Coolant level Instruments and controls Adding coolant If coolant has to be added a 50 50 mixture of water and MB anticorrosion antifreeze should be added Model SL 500 The drain plugs for the cooling system are located on the right side of the engine block and at the bottom of the radiator Model SL 600 The drain plugs for the cooling system are located on the right and left sides of the engine block and at the bottom of the radiator Anticorrosion antifreeze see coolants on page 281 Instrument Operation H cluster display Driving Warning In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury e Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated
60. to create a countervailing vehicle movement Engine torque is also limited The ESP warning lamp located in the speedometer dial starts to flash when ESP is in operation Notes The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined with that of the BAS The yellow BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster and the yellow ESP warning lamp in the speedometer dial come on with the key in steering lock position 2 They should go out with the engine running If the BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp comes on permanently with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in either system Only partial engine output will be available If the BAS malfunctions the brake system functions in the usual manner but without BAS If the BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp comes on have the BAS or ESP checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible With the ABS malfunctioning the ESP is also switched off Driving the vehicle with varied size tires will cause the wheels to rotate at different speeds therefore the ESP may activate yellow ESP warning lamp in speedometer dial comes on For this reason all wheels including the spare wheel must have the same tire outside diameter When testing the parking brake on a brake test dynamometer the engine must be shut off Otherwise the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes In winter operation the maximum eff
61. vehicles to slippery road conditions you discover operate your hazard warning flashers as appropriate 191 Practical hints Car care Instruments Operation Driving Instrument Practical hints Car care and controls cluster display Driving systems 192 Electronic stability program ESP Important If the ESP warning lamp flashes Warning f During take off apply as little throttle as possible ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the e While driving ease up on the accelerator traction afforded The ESP cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive Adapt yourispeed and driving to the prevailing road speed in turns or aquaplaning Only a safe conditions attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents Do not switch off the ESP The capabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous Caution manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised see page 241 the engine must be shut off key in steering lock position 0 or 1 Otherwise the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving wheel spin of the vehicle under various driving conditions Over understeering of the vehicle is counteracted by applying brakes to the appropriate wheel
62. your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle Only operate the radio or telephone if road and traffic conditions permit Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of approximately 50 feet approximately 14 m every second 1 Observe all legal requirements cluster display Practical hints 154 Car care Telephones and two way radio Warning Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e without being connected to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine is running Doing so could lead to a malfunction of the vehicle s electronic system possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury Radio transmitters such as a portable telephone or a citizens band unit should only be used inside the vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna The first 1 000 miles 1 500 km The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break in period the more satisfied you will be with its performance later on Therefore drive your vehicle during the first 1 000 miles 1500 km at moderate vehicle and engine speeds During this period avoid heavy loads full throttle driving and excessive engine speeds Avoid accelerating by kickdown It is not recommende
63. 20 2004 26 P54 25 2190 26 The manual release knob is located behind cover 2 in 1 Switching off the right slide trunk panel 2 Switching on In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap Switch off trunk lamp if the trunk is to remain open for p a long period of time This prevents the vehicle battery 1 Unscrew wing nut 1 from being discharged 2 Pull panel 2 away from trunk wall When the trunk lid is closed the switch will reset and turn on the lamp the next time the lid is opened 3 Pull the manual release knob 3 arrow while simultaneously opening the fuel filler flap Contents Instruments Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle Power washer secese Tar stains ieai Paintwork Painted Body Components Engine cleaning Vehicle washing Vehicle care Operation and controls Driving Ornamental moldings 264 Headlamps taillamps turn signal lenses oes 264 Window cleaning seese 265 Light alloy wheels eee 265 Instrument cluster eee 265 Steering wheel and gear selector lever ou cee 265 Cup holder igeni 265 Seat DeltS csaccsassassssivsaserse 266 Headliner shelf behind roll bars and other hard plastic trim items oe 266 261 Instrument i Practical hints cluster display Soft top Headliner Wind screen 0 ee eeeeeeeseteeeteeeeeees 267 Automatic antenna ee 267 Wiper blade Headla
64. 29 Ashtray with lighter eee 130 LISS Pisce cscs castes ninsa 131 Telephone general sseeeeeeeee 132 Garage door opener sses 133 Hardtop or panorama roof 137 Removing hardtop 0 0 sees 137 Attaching hardtop 140 DOM TOP rehuksi innnan 143 Lowering soft top 0 eeeeeeeeeees 144 Raising soft top ee eeeeeeeees 145 Wind screen ete eeeceereeeeeeeeneneees 148 Antena seeen a 151 Car care Instruments Operation Driving ESRI Practical hints and controls cluster display Central locking system 28 Vehicle keys Remote control with folding master key Included with your vehicle are 2 remote controls with folding master keys Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury P80 30 2084 26 The remote control operates all locks on the vehicle To release the key press button 1 The key unfolds from the holder by itself The transmitter for the remote control is located in the key holder The infrared receivers are located in the door handles Note Do not give the master key to an unauthorized person Obtaining replacement keys Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process For security reasons rep
65. 52 Vehicle Keys ounie a aaa Changing wheels Charge indicator lamp s sseeseseesesessessseresssrerssreresrereseee 211 Check engine malfunction indicator lamp seseeseseeeesesersesersseseeee 204 Check regularly and before a long trip 0 eee 202 Checking engine Oil level oe eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees 222 Checking engine oil level indicator oes eeeeeeee 82 Cleaning and care of the Vehicle seess 262 GIG CK apran o ee p e EE Aea IEEE EA A Ss 79 Combination switch 0 eeeeeeeeseseeseeeseseecececcseneeeeeeeeeeees 86 Console storage compartments sssssssesssseeseserresrereseee 127 Consumer information s sessssessseesseerrresesrrsrrresresrsssssees 283 Control and operation of radio transmitters e eeeseeeseeseeeessresrersresrsesssersrserses 154 Coolant Adding coolant aiiai errr 225 Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity ones 282 Checking level coraios eaa 224 Coolants 25a dies cteeteieiee n a a e e 281 Low engine coolant level warning lamp sessesesssssssesssesessssseeeessesreeesesesesesees Temperature gauge CEUISE CONETOL soesoenan ana aiies C p holders ienen aeaa Index D Emergency unlocking in CASE Ol ACCIMENE poeier aaa 37 Display illumination csccsrsseccsccrsessrnoesrnissrasasencesseeasuncats 77 Emission Control cc sccsssssssesssecssssssssssecssecssscssessseeseesseess 164 Door control panel 0 0 cceccessceesesseseseseseeeesseeeees 20 Engine compartment ccccccccesssssssessscsssscesescssee
66. 60 11 Voice recognition system switch see separate operating instructions 12 Instrument cluster see page 74 13 Steering lock with ignition starter switch see page 165 14 Center air outlets adjustable see page 91 15 Heated air supply button center air outlet see page 91 Instruments and controls Instruments Operation Driving and controls Instrument cluster display 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 Practical hints Non heated cooled air supply button center air outlet see page 91 Storage eyeglasses compartment see page 124 Air volume control for left air outlet see page 91 Air volume control for center air outlets see page 91 Air volume control for right air outlet see page 91 Airbag off indicator lamp see page 213 Automatic climate control see page 90 Rear window defroster switch see page 95 Audio system see page 98 Trunk lid release switch see page 39 Switch for tow away alarm see page 43 Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system see page 42 Central locking switch see page 36 Hazard warning flasher switch see page 89 Adaptive damping system adjustment switch see page 199 ESP control switch see page 194 Roll bar operation switch see page 118 Instruments Operation Drivin and controls p 5 Instruments and controls Center console Instrument cluster display 24 31 Ashtray with lighter to open press bottom o
67. 7 F elsuppl y sanien eeni 200 Fuels coolants lubricants te Capa tities araea aA eee 277 FUSES LEETE EEE E O eecgenie eli 219 Practical hints 288 Technical Car care data G Garage door opener Gasoline Additives Fuel requirements Premium unleaded H Hardtop Attaching hardtop Removing Hardtop or panorama roof Hazard warning flasher switch Head restraints Headlamp assembly Halogen Headlamp cleaning system High beam indicator lamp Hood Index I Identification labels oe eteeeeeeee Illuminated vanity mirror Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ou eee Infant and Child Restraint Systems SRS indicator lamp eee Infant and child restraint systems Information call See Tele Aid w cccccccccccessssssscsesssseseees Instrument cluster Display illumination 0 0 0 Indicator lamps 0 seeeeeeeeneeeeeeeees Instrument lamps oc eeeeeseeeeeeeeeees Malfunction and indicator lamps Instruments and controls cc eee cesesscssesssessecssseseseees Interior General notes 0 seeeecseeeeeeeeeeeeesees Interior central locking system Integration with vehicle central locking system Separate locking of storage compartment n s Interior lamps ce eeeeeeceseeeeseeeeeeeeeees Interior lighting oo seeeeeeeeeeeeeees Index Instruments Operation and controls p Driving J PEE 271 Jump starting e heeinaneinona
68. 7 Take the key and lock vehicle when leaving Important Always engage the parking brake whenever parking or leaving the vehicle In addition move selector lever to position P When parking on hills always set the parking brake Tires Warning If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flashers carefully slow down and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the roadway Inspect the tires and under the vehicle for possible damage If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe have it towed to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or tire dealer for repairs P40 10 2104 26 Tread wear indicators TWI are required by law These Warning indicators are located in six places on the tread Do not allow your tires to wear down too far As circumference and become visible at a tread depth of tread depth approaches in 1 5 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply approximately in 1 5 mm at which point the tire is reduced considered worn and should be replaced Depending upon the weather and or road surface The tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across I pp conditions the tire traction varies widely the tread Driving instructions 179 Instruments Operation Driving Instrument and controls cluster display Instruments Drivin
69. 8 20 0315 26 P31 10 0300 26 All except Sport Package Sport Package The rear towing eye is located at the right below the Cover installation for all except Sport Package version bumper The front towing eye is located on the Engage cover at bottom and press in top securely passenger side behind a flap in the bumper panel Cover installation for Sport Package version Engage Cover removal for all except Sport Package version right cover end and press in left cover end securely Insert finger in recess of flap and pull flap out We recommend that the vehicle be transported using Cover removal for Sport Package version Pull cover flat bed equipment This method is preferable to other away from bumper types of towing Towing the vehicle 241 Instruments r i Instrument Operation Drivin and controls P cluster display Practical hints Instruments and controls Towing the Instrument Operation cluster display Driving vehicle The vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground and the selector lever in position N for distances up to 30 miles 50 km and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph 50 km h The key must be in steering lock position 2 To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the transmission however we recommend the drive shaft be disconnected at the rear axle drive flange for any towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage Do not tow with sling type equipment Towing with sling
70. 96 Practical hints Car care Residual engine heat utilization With the engine switched off it is possible to continue heating the interior for a short while Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically To select Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 0 or remove electronic key Press RB button This function selection will not activate if the battery charge level is insufficient To cancel Press ERY button The system will automatically shut off e Ifyou turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2 e after approx 30 minutes e ifthe battery voltage drops Dust filter Nearly all dust particles and pollen are filtered out before outside air enters the passenger compartment through the air distribution system Notes Do not obstruct the air flow by placing objects on the air flow through exhaust slots below the rear window Also keep the air intake grille in front of windshield free of snow and debris Automatic climate control 9 7 Instruments Operation Driving Instrument and controls cluster display Instruments and controls Operation Driving Audio system Audio and telephone operation These instructions are intended to help you become acquainted with your Mercedes Benz vehicle radio They contain useful tips and a detailed description of the user functions Warning In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident system sett
71. Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 Uniform tire quality grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Tread wear 200 Traction AA Temperature A All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and Consumer information Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving cluster display may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straightahead braking tract
72. Driving Instrument and controls cluster display Practical hints Instruments A a Instrument Operation Drivin and controls cluster display Exterior lamps Adjusting headlamp aim P82 10 2381 26 Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important To check and readjust a headlamp follow steps 1 through 7 Please note e Adjustments to low beam simultaneously aim the high beam e Vehicle should have a normal trunk load e Vertical aim adjustments change horizontal aim abies omae at mae Park vehicle on level surface approximately 25 ft 7 6 m from a vertical test screen or wall The centerline of the vehicle must be at a 90 angle to the test screen Low beams on Using a carpenter s level align and mark a vertical centerline 8 on the test screen using the vertex of the angle formed in each beam image As a check the distance between centerlines should be 49 inches 1260 mm If the distance does not check have the system verified by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 3 Open hood 4 Vertical headlamp aim Low beams on Turn adjusting screw 2 counterclockwise to adjust headlamp downward clockwise upward until bubble in the level 6 is centered on the 0 mark Graduations 0 18 pitch 5 Exterior lamps Instruments and controls P82 10 2388 26 P82 10 2389 26 Horizontal headlamp aim Low beams on 6 This indicator 7 in the sight glass should align
73. E HR Press the SC key Each track on the cassette will be played SCAH FWD for 8 seconds in ascending TRE EJ AUD SC order Note The beginning of a track can only be located if there is a break of at least 4 seconds between tracks Scan will be interrupted if the ENI EA CE E buttons or the SC key is pressed Dolby NR noise reduction system TAFE BASS To enable optimum reproduction of cassettes Set tae one aes recorded using the Dolby B lt WR AUD gt system press the AUD key followed by the NR key so the NR in the display is not highlighted To turn off Dolby B noise reduction press the NR key so the NR in the display is highlighted 1 Dolby and the double D symbol ba are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation The Dolby noise reduction system is manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation CD mode General notes on CD mode Should excessive temperatures occur while in CD mode TEMP HIGH will appear in the display and muting will take place The unit will then switch back to radio mode until the temperature has decreased to a safe operating level Should temperatures occur while in CD mode which are too low TEMP LOW will be displayed but the CD will play It will be sensitive to skipping if you are driving over rough roads Handle CDs carefully to prevent interference during playback Avoid fingerprints and
74. Full throttle later upshifting rapid acceleration Kickdown depressing the accelerator beyond full throttle downshifting to a lower gear maximum acceleration Once the desired speed is attained ease up on the accelerator the transmission shifts up again Automatic transmission Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Selector lever positions Ee p rar i a 29 g o z ane P27 60 0406 26 The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating conditions using the selector lever 169 Practical hints Instruments Instrument Drivin and controls 8 Operation Automatic transmission EL Park position The park position is to be used when parking the vehicle Engage only with the vehicle stopped The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked Rather the driver should always use the parking brake in addition to placing the selector lever in park to secure the vehicle Note The key can be removed from the steering lock only with the foot off the brake pedal and the selector lever in position P With the key removed the selector lever is locked in position P Reverse gear Shift to reverse gear only with the vehicle stopped Depending on the program mode selector switch position S or W the maximum speed in the reverse gear is different However it is not pos
75. ON k 134a refrigerant and special PAC lubricant Never R 12 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze for temperatures below freezing Follow suggested mixing ratios see page 226 Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines Therefore use only engine oils recommended by Mercedes Benz Information on recommended brands is available at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Please follow Service Booklet recommendations for scheduled oil changes Failure to do so could result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Engine oil additives Do not blend oil additives with engine oil They may be harmful to the engine operation Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Fuels coolants lubricants etc capacities Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving cluster display Practical hints Air conditioner refrigerant R 134a HFC refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil is used in the air conditioner system Never use R 12 CFC or mineral based lubricating oil otherwise damage to the system will occur Brake fluid During vehicle operation the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously
76. Operation Driving OSTEND Practical hints and controls cluster display Tires Wheels 232 W P40 10 0505 26 P40 10 0375 26 6 Using the wrench loosen but do not yet remove the 7 Remove the protective cover from the jack support wheel bolts tube opening by inserting the screwdriver in the opening and prying it out The tube openings are located directly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings P40 10 0506 26 8 Insert jack arm fully into the tube hole up to the stop Place jack on firm ground Position the jack so that it is always vertical plumb line as seen from the side see arrow especially if the vehicle is parked on an incline 9 Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the ground Never start engine while vehicle is raised 10 Unscrew upper most wheel bolt and install alignment bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit Remove the remaining bolts Keep bolt threads protected from dirt and sand Tires Wheels Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving cluster display 11 12 P40 10 0508 26 Remove wheel Grip wheel from the sides Keep hands from beneath the wheels Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub Install spare wheel on wheel hub Insert wheel bolts and tighten them slightly To avoid paint damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt Unscrew the alignment bolt 1 to install t
77. Press the AW button and hold it down for audible fast forward Press the R button and hold it down for audible reverse Col azi 4e ROM RPT AUD SC The search will stop when the button is released The relative time of the track will be displayed during the search The search mode will be canceled if the beginning or end of the CD is reached Scanning Press the SC key Each track will be played for 8 seconds in ascending order The search will stop at the track in question if the ENS BA IES E buttons or the SC key is pressed 111 Practical hints Car care HASTAC IETS Operation Driving Henn Practical hints and controls cluster display Audio system 112 Random play repeat function Direct track selection The tracks of the current CD are played in random order Tracks can be selected directly using the buttons on the when the random feature RDM is selected Press the alpha numeric keypad Press the EJ function button RDM key to switch on and press RDM again to switch followed by the track number off coi When the repeat function RPT has been selected a TRACK 18 aa particular track can be played ROM RPT AUO SC for as many times as desired Press the RPT key to switch on and press RPT again to switch off Note Both functions cannot be used simultaneously Telephone operation Various functions of the Mercedes Benz integrated cellular telephone can be performed and displayed via the car radio Furth
78. Turn adjusting screw 1 Right front headlamp with the 0 mark after any horizontal adjustment counterclockwise to adjust to the left clockwise to If it does not depress latch 5 and remove access the right left front headlamp counterclockwise to cover 4 from the headlamp left side only Insert adjust to the right clockwise to the left until the and turn screwdriver on adjuster 3 until scale 7 headlamps low beam illuminate the test screen as is centered on the 0 mark shown The vertex of the angle formed in each beam Graduations 0 38 pitch image should align with the vertical centerline 8 of each lamp The left and right headlamps must be adjusted individually Note If it is not possible to obtain a proper headlamp adjustment have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center 7 Reinstall access cover 4 249 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Operation Driving FISCAL S Operation Driving OSTEND Practical hints and controls cluster display Exterior lamps 250 Taillamp assemblies 1 Side marker lamp 10 W 6 cp bulb 2 Turn signal lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb 3 Tail parking and standing lamp 21 4 W 32 2 cp bulb Driver s side Tail parking standing and rear fog lamp 21 4 W 32 2cp bulb 4 Backup lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb 5 Stop lamp P82 10 2311 26 21 W 32 cp bulb P82 10 0711 26 P82 10 0712 26 To replace bulbs License plate lamps 5 W 4cp bul
79. ack Pull out adjustment knob 2 turn to the right respectively left and hold until the desired time is set Within the first 2 seconds the minute hand advances 8 minutes and advances another 8 minutes every additional second thereafter Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer denotes excessive engine speed Avoid this engine speed as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty To help protect the engine the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking Car care Instruments Instrument Operation Drivin Practical hints Car care and controls H 5 cluster display Flexible service system 80 Flexible service system FSS The symbols or indicate the type of service service indicator to be performed Service A Service B The message is displayed for approximately 10 seconds when turning the key in steering lock to position 2 or while driving when reaching the service warning threshold It can be canceled manually by pressing button 1 Once the suggested term has passed the message plus symbol or Zg preceded by a minus symbol blinks for approx 30 seconds and a signal sounds every time when turning the key in steering lock to position 2 P82 10 2681 26 The FSS display can also be called up for approx 10 seconds with display illuminated by pressing The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is button 1
80. age parking brake while the vehicle is raised Be certain that the jack is always vertical when in use especially on hills Always try to use the jack on level surface Be sure that the jack arm is fully inserted in the jack tube Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before working under the vehicle P68 00 0737 26 1 Main fuse box in engine compartment 2 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk on rear wall Before replacing a blown fuse determine the cause of the short circuit Fuses 219 Instruments r a Instrument Operation Drivin and controls P cluster display g A oo P54 15 2061 26 Spare fuses are supplied inside the fuse box Observe amperage and color of fuse Always use a new fuse for replacement Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse A fuse chart can be found inside the corresponding fuse box cover After replacing a blown fuse close fuse box cover Practical hints Instruments Operation Driving SURG Practical hints Car care and controls cluster display Engine compartment 220 x Hood P68 00 0514 26 D P88 40 0312 26 To open Pull handle 2 to its stop out of radiator grill and open To unlock the hood pull release lever under the driver s hood do not pull up on handle side of the instrument panel Note Pull handle 2 up and open hood Do not lift hood at louvers of grill Make certain the Caution windshield wiper arm is not folded fo
81. ain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control Your vehicle s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control 171 Practical hints Car care Instruments Operation Driving Instrument Practical hints Car care and controls cluster display Automatic transmission 172 Maneuvering Warning To maneuver in tight areas e g when pulling into a parking space control the vehicle speed by gradually releasing the brakes Accelerate gently and never abruptly step on the accelerator To rock a vehicle out of soft ground mud or snow alternately shift from forward to reverse while applying only slight partial throttle Rocking a vehicle free in this manner may cause the ABS malfunction indicator lamp to come on Turn off and restart the engine to clear the malfunction indication Stopping For brief stops e g at traffic lights leave the transmission in gear and hold vehicle with the service brake For longer stops with the engine idling shift into N or P and hold the vehicle with the service brake When stopping the vehicle on an uphill gradient do not hold it with the accelerator use the brake This avoids unnecessary transmission heat build up Getting out of your vehicle with the selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also when parked on an incline position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving possibly hitting people or o
82. aising soft top manually 254 Replacing wiper blade 258 Manual release of fuel filler flap 260 Trunk lamp 0 cceeececsseeeceeeeeseeeees 260 Vehicle care Cleaning and care Of the vehicle essees 262 Power washer essees 263 Tar stains aeni 263 Paintwork Painted Body Components ee eeeeneeeeeeteeeteeee 263 Engine cleaning seese 264 Vehicle washing n e e 264 5 Ornamental moldings 264 Headlamps taillamps turn signal lenses seese 264 Window cleaning seses 265 Light alloy wheels eee 265 Instrument Cluster 0 eee 265 Steering wheel and gear selector lever s s s 265 Cup holder iiis ridna 265 Seat DEMS nipigia pes 266 Headliner shelf behind roll bars and other hard plastic trim items ee 266 SOLU LOD ieor 266 Headliner is 5 a decscscvcnteseazeceess 267 Wind screen 0 ee eeeeeeeeteeeteeeeeees 267 Automatic antenna n se 267 Wiper plade oe eeeeeeeeeeseteeeeees 267 Headlamp cleaning Syste ais s2eecslnsstizes cash ascceinaes 267 Leather upholstery 0 268 Plastic and rubber parts 268 Illuminated door sill panels 268 Contents Technical data Spare parts service ceeeeees 270 Warranty coverage seses 270 Identification labels ee 271 Weights asan nirin aaa Main Dimensions Fuels coolants lubricants etc capacities siecemeniinr dns 277 Engine oils
83. alarm is armed within approximately The antitheft alarm system is switched off automatically 10 seconds after locking the vehicle if the vehicle is unlocked with the electronic main key A blinking lamp 1 indicates that the alarm is armed Tow away alarm P82 50 0604 26 The switch is located in the center console 1 Press to switch off 2 Indicator lamp Once the alarm system has been armed the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when someone attempts to raise the vehicle Tow away protection Instruments Drivin and controls 5 Operation Instrument cluster display The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in the form of flashing exterior lamps At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seconds The alarm will stay on even if the vehicle is immediately lowered The tow away alarm system is switched off automatically if the vehicle is unlocked with the electronic main key If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds an emergency call is initiated automatically See Tele Aid on page 156 To prevent triggering the tow away alarm feature switch off the tow away alarm before towing the vehicle or when parking on a surface subject to movement such as a ferry or auto train To do so turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 0 or remove key from steering lock Press tow away alarm switch 1 The indicator lamp 2 illuminates briefly Exit vehicle and lock vehicle with
84. alfunction indicator lamp symbol and warning in the instrument cluster comes on while the engine is running it indicates that the ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off In this case the brake system functions in the usual manner but without antilock assistance With the ABS malfunctioning the BAS and ESP are also switched off Both malfunction indicator lamps come on with the engine running If the charging voltage falls below 10 volts the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and the ABS is switched off When the voltage is above this value again the malfunction indicator lamp should go out and the ABS is operational If the ABS malfunction indicator light stays illuminated have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Driving systems Instruments Drivin and controls 8 Operation Instrument cluster display Warning ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction made available by the road conditions The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or aquaplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Note To alert following
85. and unlocked individually To lock turn key to position 2 or 3 To unlock and open the trunk lid turn key to position 1 hold and push to open If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened see page 260 Important Do not place key inside trunk since trunk is locked again when closing the lid Lower trunk lid using handle and close it with hands placed flat on edges of trunk Trunk lid release switch Notes With vehicle centrally locked the trunk can also be released by using the remote control Press button one second The trunk lid cannot be released by the switch when previously locked separately with the key To open see page 38 The trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid release switch when the vehicle was previously locked with the remote control To unlock vehicle with the remote control see page 29 P82 00 0360 26 1 Indicator lamp in switch located in center console To release the trunk lid the vehicle must be at standstill and unlocked with the remote control Press symbol side of switch until trunk lid is released The indicator lamp 1 in the switch remains on with trunk lid released Central locking system 39 Instruments Operation Driving Instrument practical hints and controls cluster display Instruments and controls Operation Driving Central locking system Trunk lid emergency release P80 20 2261 26 The emergency release button 1 is located in the
86. ant Laws in most states and all Canadian provinces require seat belt use All states and provinces require use of child restraints that comply with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt For your safety and that of your passenger we strongly recommend their use Note For cleaning and care of the seat belts see page 266 z Practical hints cluster display Car care Warning The seat belts provide protection only with the backrest locked in place If the seat belt warning lamp does not go out but is instead lit continuously then a backrest is not engaged in its lock Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body Seat belt nonusage warning system With the key in steering lock position 2 a warning sounds for a short time if the driver s seat belt is not fastened Warning Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat bel
87. ar fog lamp 21 4 W turn signal lamps rear 21 W 32 cp side marker lamps rear 10W 6 cp stop lamps 21 W 32 cp backup lamps 21 W 32 cp license plate lamps 5W 4 cp Practical hints ol JUSTIN Operation Driving HSU Practical hints and controls cluster display Check regularly and before a long trip 202 Check regularly and before a long trip 1 Coolant level See Adding coolant on page 224 2 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system For refilling reservoir see page 226 0 gt Engine oil level See Checking engine oil level on page 222 and Engine oil level indicator on page 82 4 Brake fluid See Brake fluid on page 279 Opening hood see page 220 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For replacement of light bulbs see Exterior lamps on page 243 Exterior lamp switch see page 84 P00 40 2001 26 Instrument cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 204 On board diagnostic system s 204 Check engine malfunction indicator lamp sesesseeessesseeseeeees 204 Brake warning lamp 205 Brake pad wear indicator lamp seeesseeeseessseeseseees 205 Seat belt warning lamp 206 Supplemental restraint system SRS indicator lamp 206 Contents Instrument cluster display Instruments and controls Operation Driving Fuel reserve and fuel cap place
88. ay In these instructions the alpha numeric keypad right Using the buttons on the alpha numeric keypad enter side of radio face and the function buttons left side of the five digit code Confirm by pressing the OK key the radio face are referred to as buttons and the four If an incorrect code has been entered and confirmed keys under the display are referred to as soft keys CODE will reappear on the display The correct code Note must e entered once again Do not press directly on the radio display face If an incorrect code is entered three times WAIT will WAIT appear on the display and the radio will be locked out for about 10 minutes Note The lock out time will only count down if the radio is left switched on Audio system 101 Instrument cluster display Instruments Practical hints and controls Operation Driving Instruments Instrument and controls Operation Driving Audio system Operation Switching on and off Press the control knob ROJ The radio is switched off when the ignition key is turned to position 0 or removed from the ignition The radio is switched on again when the ignition key is turned to position 1 or 2 Note The radio can also be switched on even if the ignition key is not inserted but will switch itself off automatically after one hour to conserve vehicle battery power Adjusting the volume Turn the control knob turning
89. b Push the locking button 1 on the rear of the lamp Loosen both securing screws 1 remove lamp and take support inward and swing open lamp support Push out bulb down the bulb to be changed turn counterclockwise and remove Insert new bulb in socket push in and twist clockwise Close lamp support Exterior lamps 251 Instruments f T Instrument Operation Drivin and controls P cluster display Practical hints Instruments Instrument Operation Driving and controls cluster display Remote control Changing batteries in the remote control ASS aoe P80 30 2093 26 Checking batteries If the transmit button or is pressed longer than 1 second the battery check lamp in the transmitter eye 1 lights up briefly indicating that the batteries are in order Change batteries if the battery check lamp does not light up briefly P80 30 2094 26 Changing batteries Unfold master key from holder by pressing key release button 2 Pull off battery cover 3 P80 30 2006 26 Change batteries inserting new ones with plus side facing up Press battery cover onto housing until locked in place Remote control Instruments Operation and controls p Driving Instrument cluster display Important Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal For disposal please follow manufacturer s re
90. be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system which is properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instructions A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Practical hints Car care Instruments and controls Seats Driving Operation Backrest P91 10 0461 26 Folding forward Lift lever and fold forwards Folding back Fold backrest back until it audibly locks in place Instrument cluster display Warning The seat belts provide protection only with the backrest locked in place and therefore it must be locked in place with the vehicle in motion Do not drive the vehicle when the backrest is not locked in place Note If the backrest and seat belt warning lamp does not go out but is instead lit continuously then a backrest is not engaged in its lock Always provide sufficient room behind the backrest and fold the backrest all the way back until it can be heard locking in place The warning lamp goes out as soon as both backrests are locked in place If both backrests are locked in place and the warning lamp does not go out have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately Seats Instruments and controls Multicontour seats optional
91. belts e Airbags and ETR s are designed to function on a one time only basis An airbag or emergency tensioning retractor ETR that was activated must be replaced Restraint systems 67 e No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS the installation of additional trim material badges etc over the steering wheel hub passenger airbag cover or door trim panels and installation of additional electrical electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring Keep area between airbags and occupants free of objects e g packages purses umbrellas etc An airbag system component within the steering wheel gets hot after the airbag has inflated Do not touch Improper work on the system including incorrect installation and removal can lead to possible injury through an unintended activation of the SRS In addition through improper work there is the risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Instrument cluster display Instruments Car care and controls Practical hints Operation Driving Instruments and controls Operation Driving Restraint systems For your protection and the protection of others when scrapping the airbag
92. bjects Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P When parked on an incline also turn front wheel towards the road curb When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could move the selector lever from position P which could result in an accident or serious injury Program mode selector switch P27 60 0406 26 The transmission is provided with a selector switch for Standard S and Winter Wet snow and ice W program modes Caution Never change the program mode when the selector lever is out of position P It could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be prepared Automatic transmission Instruments Instrument Operation Driving and controls cluster display Important Always be certain of the program mode selected since the vehicle driving characteristics change with the selection of the program mode S Standard mode Press switch on symbol S Use this mode for all regular driving The vehicle starts out in 1st gear Accelerator Operation Fast on depressing the accelerator pedal quickly not into kickdown position while driving continuously rather than depressing the accelerator pedal in the usual manner will cause the automatic transmission to shift down into a l
93. cal components and connectors from the intrusion of water and cleaning agents Corrosion protection such as MB Anticorrosion Wax should be applied to the engine compartment after every engine cleaning Before applying all control linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated The poly V belt and all pulleys should be protected from any wax Vehicle washing Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight Use only a mild car wash detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Shampoo Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of water Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently Rinse with clear water and thoroughly wipe dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish cluster display Practical hints Car care 264 If the vehicle has been run through an automatic car wash in particular one of the older installations rewipe the recessed sections in the taillamps designed to prevent soiling if necessary No solvents fuels thinners etc must be used In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible When washing the underbody do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels Ornamental moldings For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome plated parts use a chrome cleaner Headlamps taillamps turn signal lenses Use a mild car wash detergent
94. cal hints Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency e Car care Instructions on caring for your vehicle Technical data All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels coolants lubricants etc is contained here Index Key terms to help you find a topic quickly Other documents may also be supplied depending on your vehicle s equipment Explanation of color used Warning notices for the protection of yourself and others appear on red background Introduction 13 Introduction 14 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 the following addresses In the USA Client Assistance Center Mercedes Benz USA LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto Ontario M4G 2L5 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 Re
95. care when stowing things Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects AIRBAG OFF P68 10 2163 26 1 Storage compartment eyeglasses compartment 2 Button for storage compartment 3 Lock Interior equipment Instruments and controls Opening compartment 1 Press button 2 Locking Turn master key in lock 3 to the right and remove Unlocking Turn master key back to vertical position Caution Keep compartment lids closed This will prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident or sudden maneuver Note The storage compartments may be locked and unlocked by using the master key in lock 3 Instrument Operation Driving Guster dolay 125 Interior central locking system P68 10 2161 26 1 Initial position integrated with vehicle central locking system 2 Separate locking of storage compartments 3 Emergency operation Instruments Instrument Operation and controls P Driving Interior equipment The following storage compartments are part of the interior central locking system e eyeglasses compartment in the dashboard e console storage compartments e rear storage compartments Integration with vehicle central locking system When locking or unlocking the vehicle from the outside by using the master key the interior storage compartments are also locked or unlocked wi
96. cation number model color and location subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals A voice connection between the Client Assistance Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle will be established When a voice connection is established the audio system mutes Information regarding the operation of your vehicle the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or Mercedes Benz USA products and services is available to you For more details concerning Tele Aid please visit www mbusa com and use your ID and password sent to you separately to learn more USA only Notes The indicator lamp in the Information button remains illuminated in red for approx 10 seconds during the system self check after turning key in steering lock to position 2 together with the SOS button and the Roadside Assistance button Fg See system self check on page 156 when the indicator lamp does not light up in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds If the indicator lamp in the Information button is illuminated continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information call e g the relevant cellular phone network is not available Important If the indicator lamps do not start flashing after pressing one of the buttons or remain illuminated in red at any time the Tele Aid system has detected a fault or the service is not currently active
97. center of the inside trunck rear wall Briefly press emergency release button 1 All doors the fuel filler flap and the trunk unlock and the trunk lid opens Instrument cluster display Note The emergency release button 1 only unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing Important The emergency trunk lid release button 1 does not open the trunk lid if e the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected e the trunk lid was previously locked separately with the mechanical key see page 38 Illumination of the emergency release button 1 The button will blink for 30 minutes after opening the trunk The button will blink for 60 minutes after closing the trunk Power windows Sagan ar P88 00 2034 26 1 Opening 2 Interrupting 3 Closing When locking doors or trunk turn key in door lock or trunk lock to position 3 and hold The windows begin to close automatically after approximately 1 second To interrupt the closing procedure turn key to position 2 Central locking system Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving Practical hints cluster display When unlocking doors or trunk turn key in door lock or trunk lock to position 1 and hold The windows begin to open automatically after approximately 1 second To interrupt the opening procedure turn key to position 2 Warning Never operate the windows if there is the possibility of anyo
98. cities Instruments Instrument Operation and controls P Driving cluster display Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion antifreeze which provides e corrosion protection e freeze protection e boiling protection by increasing the boiling point The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately 22 F 30 C and corrosion protection If the antifreeze mixture is effective to 22 F 30 C the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approx 266 F 130 C The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase in the boil over protection You should have it replaced every 3 years To provide the important corrosion protection the solution must be at least 45 anticorrosion antifreeze equals a freeze protection to approx 22 F 30 C If you use a solution that is more than 55 anticorrosion antifreeze freeze protection to approx 49 F 45 C 281 Technical Practical hints Car care data ins memmemts Operation Driving IS ALi Practical hints Car care bese and controls cluster display data Fuels coolants lubricants etc capacities 282 the engine temperature will increase due to the lower Before the start of the winter season or once a year in heat transfer capability of the solution Therefore do not the hot
99. ck wheels before raising vehicle with jack Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is raised Be certain that the jack is always vertical when in use especially on hills Always try to use the jack on level surface Be sure that the jack arm is fully inserted in the jack tube Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before working under the vehicle Before working on the vehicle e g when changing wheels the roll bar should be raised with the switch and the key be removed from the steering lock to prevent possible injury Tires Wheels Instruments Operation Drivin and controls p 5 Instrument cluster display Move vehicle to a level area which is a safe distance from the roadway 1 Firmly set parking brake raise roll bar and turn on hazard warning flasher Move selector lever to position P While engine is running depress wheel change switch for level control The indicator lamp in the switch and the ADS malfunction indicator lamp light up Turn off engine Prevent vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks not supplied with vehicle or sizable wood block or stone When changing a wheel on a hill place chocks on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the other axle On a level road place one chock in front of and one behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed Practical hints Car care FISCAL S
100. cked for wear before a tire is mounted Remove burrs if any Check and ensure proper tire inflation pressure after rotating the wheels For tire inflation pressure see page 235 Tires Wheels Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving cluster display Spare wheel except Sport Package The spare wheel rim size is 8 J x 17 H2 In the case of a flat tire or breakdown you may temporarily use the spare wheel Unidirectional tires must always be mounted with arrow on tire sidewall pointing in direction of vehicle forward movement If the arrow on tire sidewall does not point in direction of vehicle forward movement when using the spare wheel observe the following restrictions e Drive to the nearest repair facility to have the flat tire repaired or replaced as appropriate Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted For additional information refer to page 274 Warning The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only Use for over a total of 12 000 miles 20 000 km aggregate of all uses may cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and possible injuries 229 Practical hints Instruments and controls Tires Wheels bos Instrument Operation Drivin H 2 cluster display Spare Wheel with Sport Package The spare wheel rim size is 8 J x 17 H2 with tire size 245 45 R 17 95W In the case of a flat tire or breakdown you may temporarily use th
101. commendation on battery package Replacement Battery Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent Synchronizing remote control The system may have to be resynchronized if the transmitter is without voltage for several minutes To synchronize system aim transmitter eye at vehicle and briefly press transmit button or twice Within approx 30 seconds insert key in steering lock and turn it to position 2 The remote control should once again be operational Practical hints FISCAL S Operation Driving DSL Practical hints and controls cluster display Raising soft top manually 254 Raising soft top manually In case of malfunction the power soft top can also be raised manually This procedure should be performed with great care by 2 persons A combination open end Allenhead wrench in the vehicle tool kit is required for this job 1 Open doors or lower windows 2 Lower roll bar with roll bar switch If the roll bar cannot be lowered the soft top can be carefully guided over the roll bar NS n P77 30 0332 26 3 For safety reasons remove key from steering lock 4 Unlock soft top storage compartment lock located Warning on vehicle right side Place open end wrench on bolt between roll bar and storage compartment cover Turn wrench 1 towards rear of vehicle Do not place your hands near the roll bar soft top frame upper windshield area or soft top storage compartment while the soft top is being locked Ser
102. ctor see page 113 8 Alpha numeric keypad for 3 Seek see page 104 107 and 111 station storage and frequency entry see page 105 optional telephone see page 113 4 Radio mode selector see page 104 Tape eject see page 107 5 Tape track select see page 107 Dolby see page 108 CD Random repeat see page 112 Tune see page 104 and 105 Fast Forward Reverse see page 108 and 111 CD moge selector nes page LO 9 Function button see page 105 and 112 Audio system 99 Instruments and controls Instrument Practical hints Car care cluster display Operation Driving AISTLNG Us Operation Driving ESRI Practical hints and controls cluster display Audio system 100 10 Soft keys for radio band selection see page 104 tone controls see page 102 scan see page 105 D Mercedes Benz 11 Tape mode selector see page 106 RADIO CODE CARD SERIAL NO CODE NO If the power supply to the radio has been CODE interrupted CODE will appear on the display when it is next switched on The radio will only work after the five digit code has been entered using the buttons on the right hand control panel Anti theft system P82 60 2138 26 The code number is shown on the Radio code card supplied with the radio Important Never leave the Radio code card in the vehicle Keep it in a safe place Entering the code number Button and soft key operation Switch on the radio CODE will appear on the displ
103. d keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures e remove unnecessary loads e allow engine to warm up under low load use e avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration have all maintenance work performed at regular intervals by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly country Practical hints 176 Car care Drinking and driving Warning Drinking or taking drugs and driving can be a very dangerous combination Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgement The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident is sharply increased when you drink or take drugs and drive Please don t drink or take drugs and drive or allow anyone to drive after drinking or taking drugs Pedals Warning Keep driver s foot area clear at all times Objects stored in this area may impair pedal movement Power assistance Warning When the engine is not running the brake and steering systems are without power assistance Under these circumstances a much greater effort is necessary to stop or steer the vehicle Brakes Warning After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through water deep enough to wet brake components the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to obtain expected
104. d to brake the vehicle by manually shifting to a lower gear We recommend that you select positions 3 2 or 1 only at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1000 miles 1 500 km speeds may be gradually increased to the permissible maximum The first 1 000 miles Instruments Operation and controls p Driving Instrument cluster display Maintenance Approximately 30 days or 2000 miles 2000 km prior to the next recommended service the remaining distance or days are displayed in the main odometer field See Flexible service system on page 80 We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes Benz Center in accordance with the Service Booklet at the times called for by the FSS Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Service Booklet at the designated times mileage may result in vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty 155 Practical hints Instruments a Ae Instrument Operation Drivin and controls 5 cluster display Tele Aid Tele Aid Important The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the SOS button Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated If the system is not activated the indicator lamp in the SOS button stays on after turning electronic
105. d the roll bar be deployed Antenna The antenna extends when switching on the radio and or telephone Note To retract the antenna e g when entering a car wash both radio and telephone must be switched off ll P65 00 0293 26 5 Pull wind screen down 5 and remove from roll bar The wind screen can be stored in a trunk mounted container Wind screen 151 Instruments Operation Drivin and controls l 5 Driving Control and operation of radio Contents Driving Instruments and controls transmitters eee ee eee 154 Radio and telephone 154 Telephones and two way radio oo eeeeeeeeeeeeteeeees 154 The first 1 000 miles 1500KM sccucckisdinbeniiie 155 Maintenance 2 0 0 eeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeees 155 Tele Ald apasa aaa 156 Catalytic converter eesse 163 Emission control eesse 164 Steering 1OCK wos eeeeseeeeeeeeeeeees 165 Starting and turning off the engine essees 167 Before starting oe eeeeeeeeeeees 167 Starting wo csecesseseseeeeeenees 167 Turning Off oe eeeteeeeeeeeeeeeees 167 Automatic transmission 168 DYiVING merenie atpirka 168 Accelerator Position 169 Selector lever positions 169 Maneuvering sesser 172 Operation Driving STOppPiNE sirpriiniuieninisin 172 Program mode selector switch eesse 173 Emergency Operation 174 Parking brake oe eeeeeeeeeseeeeeee 175 Driving instructions s s s 176 Drive s
106. de snap back Interior equipment 1 Instruments Operation Drivin and controls l 5 21 Instruments and controls Operation Interior equipment Power sunshade a ra pa Instrument Drivin cluster display 122 Warning Do not operate the sunshade while driving Adjusting the sunshade while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle In case the procedure causes potential danger the procedure can be immediately halted by releasing the sunshade switch P68 60 0222 26 The switch is located above the inside rear view mirror Turn key in steering lock to position 2 1 Press and hold to close 2 Press and hold to open Sun visors Illuminated vanity mirror P68 00 0506 26 P68 00 0507 26 Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare With the visor engaged in its inner mounting 1 the lamp can be switched on by opening the cover 2 If sunlight enters through a side window disengage visor from inner mounting 1 and pivot to the side Warning Do not use the driver s vanity mirror while driving Interior equipment 123 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instruments Aan Instrument Operation Drivin and controls cluster display Interior equipment 124 Interior Storage compartment eyeglasses compartment in the dashboard Warning To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver exercise
107. dentification No VIN Note Engine number When ordering spare parts please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers Body number and paintwork number Emission control label N GO Ao RA QORN Information label California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system Technical data 271 Instruments and controls Instrument Practical uints Technical Operation Drivin P cluster display data JUSTIN Operation Driving NST Practical hints Car care Miser cea and controls cluster display data Technical data 272 Layout of poly V belt drive P13 22 2011 26 P13 22 2012 26 SL 500 SL 600 1 Automatic belt tensioner 5 Generator alternator 2 Crankshaft 6 Idler pulley 3 Air conditioner compressor 7 Power steering pump 4 SL 500 Coolant pump 8 Air pump SL 600 Fan 9 Coolant pump For dimensions of the poly V belts see page 273 Technical data Model Engine Mode of operation No of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc to SAE J 1349 Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly V belts length SL 500 129 068 113 4 stroke engine gasoline injection 8 3 82 in 97 00 mm 3 30 in 84 00 mm 303 cu in 4966 cm 8 8 1 302 hp 5600 rpm 225 kW 5600 rpm 339ft 1b 2750 rpm 460 Nm 2750 rpm 6000 rpm 1 5 4 2 6 3 7 8 2390 mm SL 600 129 076 120 4 stroke engine gasoline injection 12
108. dicator lamp PAEO E EET E TEA 206 Ses Tele Ald oran iera ea a EA 156 Exterior lamp switch secssscsessensseonsesnernsenseensrenn ot Emergency tensioning retractor ETR Exterior lamps EER sovseeeeesnssseneeetnseeeeenetnseneeenes 243 Emergency trunk lid release button wesc Adjusting headlamp aim oe eeeeee cece tees 248 Bulb for high and low beam ou eeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 245 Index 287 Moetrumenis Operation Driving Desiument Practical hints Car care decnical Index and controls cluster display data Instruments and controls Index h e Instrument Operation Driving ae alsin Failure indicator lamp sessseseseeseeesessseeseesrsresrsessses 211 Headlamp assembly Halogen eeeeseeeeeeeeeee 244 Headlamp assembly Xenon eee 246 License plate lamps seseesseeeseesceeeeeeeeeseeseeeesees 251 Replacing DUDS oe essssececcecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseeees 243 Taillamp assemblies oc eescecesseseseeseeeeeeeeceeeeeneees 250 Turn signal parking side marker and standing lamp eee 245 F Firstaid Kit ocAvcczensceeascesttesegscnsaienvecetsendhoostncetscdevuededucdeves 216 Flexible service system FSS ssssessssseserresresrerresressess 80 FSS indicator lamp oo ee eeeeseseseseeceeeseeeeeeeeeneneees 77 Fuel consumption gauge s s sessessssessesesesesssesesesesssertessse 83 Fuel filler flap manual release n se 260 Fuel requirements orpona iea 280 Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning s eseseeesseseserreeeeeee 20
109. e the top s mounting pins Important must not be allowed to contact the body Removal of the key from the steering lock is a safety Warning measure ensuring that the key cannot be turned to R position 2 and the soft top switch is without To prevent possible accidents drive the vehicle function should anybody push the switch forward only with the hardtop either completely closed and locked or fully lowered into its storage causing the roof locking mechanism to work If compartment hands are at that moment between roof and car body they can be badly injured Hardtop 1 39 OTE OTE Operation Driving Instrument l and controls cluster display Instruments Operation Drivin and controls Hardtop Attaching hardtop 1 Engage parking brake and turn key in steering lock to position 2 2 Lower roll bar see page 118 3 Open doors 4 Turn radio and telephone off to lower power antenna turn key in steering lock to position 0 and remove 5 P65 00 2012 23 From the rear of the vehicle lift the hardtop carefully over the attachment points 1 and locating points 2 First guide the rear pins of the top vertically into the rear attachment points then lower the roof onto the vehicle and locate the front locking pins Exercise caution when maneuvering the top To avoid paint damage the top s mounting pins must not be allowed to contact the body P65 00 0285 26 6 Turn key in steering loc
110. e 21 4 Center console see page 24 Instruments and controls 19 Instruments Daraan Driving Instrument and controls cluster display Instruments Operation and controls p Instruments and controls Door control panel Driving 1 Door handle pull to open see page 34 2 Front seat adjustment see page 44 Memory function for storing seat head restraint steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror settings see page 46 P72 10 2067 27 Overhead control panel 1 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid and optional telephone with voice recognition system 2 Interior lighting see page 120 3 Tele Aid emergency call system see page 156 4 Rear view mirror see page 71 5 Garage door opener see page 133 P82 00 2034 27 Instruments and controls 21 Instruments A se Instrument Operation Driving Laie Spee and controls cluster display Instruments Operation and controls Instruments and controls Dashboard Driving y pe ep Instrument cluster display 22 Practical hints Car care 1 Side air outlet adjustable see page 91 2 Level control switch and wheel change switch see page 196 Exterior lamp switch see page 86 Parking brake release see page 175 Hood lock release see page 220 3 4 5 6 Parking brake pedal see page 175 7 Combination switch see page 86 8 Cruise control switch see page 184 9 Horn 10 Airbag see page
111. e Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher to download malfunction codes and actual vehicle vehicle identification number model color and location data subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals Tele Aid 159 Instruments Operation Driving instrament Practical hints Car care and controls cluster display Instrument cluster display Instruments Car care and controls Operation Driving Practical hints Tele Aid 160 Notes The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance button remains illuminated in red for approx 10 seconds during the system self check after turning key in steering lock to position 2 together with the SOS button and the Information button Bi See system self check on page 156 when the indicator lamp does not light up in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds If the indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance button is illuminated continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Roadside Assistance call e g the relevant cellular phone network is not available Information button Located below the center armrest cover is the Information button JR Pressing and holding the button for longer than 2 seconds will initiate a call to the Client Assistance Center The button will flash while the call is in progress The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identifi
112. e Mercedes Benz web site www mbusa com Warning To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment which may in turn result in personal injury If you have any question about carrying out some service turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes Benz Center We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator s Manual Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing Title illustration no PO0 00 2645 26 Press time 10 31 00 MBUSA TI Printed in the U S A Order No 6515 3040 13 Part No 129 584 70 82 USA Edition B 2001
113. e cooling system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Note Do not drive without coolant in the cooling system The engine will overheat causing major engine damage Monitor the coolant temperature gauge while driving Warning Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You can be seriously burned 209 Practical hints Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving Malfunction and indicator lamps Low windshield and headlamp washer system fluid level warning lamp With the key in steering lock position 2 the Eo warning lamp comes on It should go out when the engine is running If the warning lamp does not go out after starting the engine or if it comes on while driving the level of the reservoir has dropped to approx 1 3 of the total volume The reservoir should be refilled with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water or commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperature see page 88 at the next opportunity The reservoir for the windshield and headlamp washer systems is located in the engine compartment cluster display Practical hints 210 Low engine oil level warning lamp With the key in steering lock position 2 the FA oil level warning lamp comes on It should go out immediat
114. e cup holder 3 Lift handle in direction of arrow Instrument cluster display 128 Warning Keep cup holder closed while traveling Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills Do not fill containers to a height where the contents could spill during vehicle maneuvers especially hot liquids Parcel net in passenger footwell A small convenience parcel net is located in the passenger footwell It is for small and light items such as road maps mail etc Warning Do not place heavy or fragile objects or objects having sharp edges in the parcel net In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants Door pockets Rear storage compartment P72 10 0418 26 Y P68 00 0510 26 To open To open compartment Lift cover Press button 1 and lift cover Caution Warning Keep compartment lids closed This will prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident or sudden maneuver For unobstructive inflation of side impact airbags keep door pocket lids closed Interior equipment Instruments Operation Drivin and controls l 5 129 Instruments Instrument Drivin and controls 8 Operation Interior equipment Ashtray with lighter P68 20 2106 26 Ashtray in center console By touching the bottom of the cover lightly the asht
115. e spare wheel Unidirectional tires must always be mounted with arrow on tire sidewall pointing in direction of vehicle forward movement If the arrow on tire sidewall does not point in direction of vehicle forward movement when using the spare wheel observe the following restrictions Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph 80 km h Drive to the nearest repair facility to have the flat tire repaired or replaced as appropriate Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted For additional information refer to page 274 Practical hints 230 ji Car care Warning The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only Use for over a total of 12 000 miles 20 000 km may cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and possible injuries The dimensions of the spare wheel are different from those of road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a mounted spare wheel The spare wheel should only be used temporarily and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly as possible Changing wheels The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake and blo
116. e vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint BabySmart is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp Restraint systems 53 Instruments and controls Instrument cluster display Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Instruments Operation Driving Insecument and controls cluster display Restraint systems 54 Fastening of seat belts 1 Latch plate 2 Buckle 3 Release button Pull belt with latch plate 1 across shoulder and lap Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks To help avoid severe or fatal injuries the lap belt should be positioned as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen Warning Always fasten your seat belt before driving off Always make sure your passenger is properly restrained Do not twist the belt A twisted seat belt may cause injury P91 40 0420 27 _ Operation of seat belts The inertia reel stops the belt from unwinding during sudden vehicle stops or when quickly pulling on the belt The locking function of the reel may be checked by quickly pulling out the belt P91 40 0346 26 Press switch 4 to adjust the height of the seat belt outlet so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of your shoulder The shoulder portion of the seat belt must be pulled snug and checked for snugness immediately after engaging it and during driving Tighten the lap portion to a snug fi
117. ectiveness of the ESP is only achieved with Mercedes Benz recommended M S rated radial ply tires and or snow chains Synchronizing ESP If the power supply was interrupted battery disconnected or empty the BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp may be illuminated with the engine running Turn steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right The BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp should go out Driving systems 193 Instrument cluster display Instruments Car care and controls Operation Driving Practical hints JISGRTATOL Operation Driving Instrument Practical hints and controls cluster display Driving systems 194 ESP control switch Warning When the ESP warning lamp is illuminated continuously the ESP is switched off Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions With the ESP system switched off the engine torque reduction feature is cancelled Therefore the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions A portion of the ESP system remains active even with hoe pa ORENS the switch in the OFF position If one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin the ESP control switch located in center console brake is applied until the wheel regains sufficient To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with traction The traction control engages at vehicle speeds snow chains or starting off in deep
118. ed manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes Benz vehicles Therefore Mercedes Benz original spare parts should be installed Important The use of non genuine parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes Benz could damage the vehicle which damage is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty or compromise its durability or safety cluster display Technical Practical hints Car care data 270 Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet and your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties New vehicle limited warranty Emission system warranty Emission performance warranty Fw dN California Massachusetts and Vermont emission control systems warranty Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties copies of which are available at any Mercedes Benz Center Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet have your authorized Mercedes Benz Center arrange for a replacement It will be mailed to you Identification labels P63 20 2085 26 P63 20 2084 26 1 Certification label VIN visible lower edge of windshield left door pillar Vehicle I
119. ees 270 What you should know at the gas station s ssesssssssessessesesssseeresssrseresrsesessses 200 Wheels aa A E RE 227 Chaninta e e a e teak tens ves Shenley 231 ROTATING kerenrnereoireii ri seeds e R 228 Spare WHEEL krissee i eieiei 229 Tire replacement eecesesssseseeeeseeeceeeeeseeeeseeseeeesees 227 Where TO find it sneren 13 Windscreen 5 2oiees divs nbssussascstcenenosrneveees oesnavevonnnonateesnbensdh 148 nstallati on hereraa e serer nsii 148 REMOVAL inpor iee e e Ss 150 Setin Ups ccstens idee ssisassiheias nasuessraestocesnecsveseaatenastenshe 150 Index Windshield and headlamp washer system Check level imirci a 202 Fluid mixing ratio 0 eee teatime E 226 Low fluid level warning lamp ccseceeereeeeeees 210 Windshield washer fluid mixing ratio eee 88 Wiper blade replacing ccessseeeteeecseesceeeseeeeeeeees 258 Index 293 instruments Operation Driving Taste eue Index and controls cluster display Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes Benz parts to service your vehicle properly For expert advice and quality service see your authorized Mercedes Benz Center If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle please contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle For further information you can find us on th
120. ehicle can eliminate the possibility of serious injury or fatality in an accident Properly fastened seat belts and child restraints must be used 119 Practical hints Car care AUSTLNGUs Operation Driving ERIE Practical hints and controls cluster display Interior equipment 120 Interior lighting 2 Interior lamps switched off j G J 3 Interior lamps switched on continuously E 456 4 Left reading lamp switched on TTT GEES 5 Reading lamps switched off 6 Right reading lamp switched on Entrance lamps in footwells exit lamps in doors These lamps are switched on and off by the door contact P68 00 0508 26 switches Note To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged do not leave doors open for a long period of time Interior lamps The switches are located above the inside rear view mirror 1 Interior lamps are switched on and off soft fade delayed when unlocking or locking the vehicle or when opening or closing either door However there will be no soft fade delay when the key is in steering lock position 2 Sunshade manual Warning Do not operate the sunshade while driving Adjusting the sunshade while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle P68 60 0209 26 To close Slide handle of sunshade along Panorama roof and engage in lock To open Disengage handle from lock and guide sunshade until fully retracted Do not let the sunsha
121. ely when the engine is running If the warning lamp does not go out after starting the engine or comes on with the engine running and at operating temperature the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum mark on the dipstick When this occurs the warning lamp will first come on intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops further If no leaks are noted continue to drive to the nearest service station where the engine oil should be topped to the full mark on the dipstick with an approved oil The low engine oil level warning light should not be ignored Extended driving with the light illuminated could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty In addition to the warning lamp the engine oil level should be periodically checked with the dipstick for example during a fuel stop or before a long trip see page 222 Charge indicator lamp Should the charge indicator lamp fail to come on prior to starting when the key is in steering lock position 2 or should it fail to go out after starting or during operation this indicates a malfunction which must be repaired immediately at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If the charge indicator lamp comes on or a loss of power steering assistance is noticeable while the engine is running this may indicate that one of the two poly V belts has broken Should this condition occur the poly V belt must
122. ensibly Save fuel 176 Drinking and driving 176 P6dalS sateen ian 176 Power assistance seses 177 Brakes vaca dct el anions 177 Drivin S Off eneses 178 Parking anonn 178 TINS ee aie ae a a EE 179 Aquaplaning c cesses 180 Tite tractioh nseni 180 Tire speed rating secsec 181 Snow chains nesese 181 Vehicles with sport package 181 Deep Water ou seeseeseeeeseeeeeeees 182 Winter driving instructions oes eteeeeeeeeeeeeee 182 Winter driving ue eects 183 Block heater eeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 183 153 Instrument Practical hints cluster display Traveling abroad Cruise control eesse Brake assist system BAS Antilock brake system ABS 190 ABS control oe eee eeeeeseeeeeteeeeeeeee 191 Electronic Stability Program ESP Tatera an iS 192 Synchronizing ESP one 193 ESP Control Switch oe 194 Level control System 196 Level control switch positions oes Normal Level seess Wheel Change Switch Adaptive Damping System ADS aioe ee each alae 199 Adaptive damping system adjustments ninine 199 What you should know at the gas station wees 200 Fuel supply ineens 200 F le ieun tna 200 Check regularly and before a long trip 202 Car care Instruments and controls Control anc Instrument Operation Driving 1 operation of radio transmitters Control and operation of radio transmitters Radio and telephone Warning Please do not forget that
123. er instructions for operating the car telephone can be found in the operation guide for the cellular telephone Switching the telephone on and off FMS ST TEL Switching on Press the button TEL appears in the 29 2 MHz corner of the display FM WB AUD SC Switching off Press and hold the button until the telephone symbol TEL no longer appears in the display or press the PWR button on the phone s keypad 1 Optional equipment Audio system Instruments Instrument and controls Operation Driving cluster display Entering telephone number and starting dialing process S ROAM Enter the desired telephone number using the alpha READY numeric keypad The number SHO EHO can have up to 32 digits but only 13 of these can be displayed The dialing process is started by pressing the SND button The entered number can be corrected using the CLR key S ROAM JII1212 deleted SHD CLR END Press the CLR key longer and the complete number will be deleted Press the CLR key briefly and the last digit will be Calling up the phone book The numbers stored in the telephone memory can be called up via either name or number entries The memory contents from the portable phone must be downloaded and the telephone menu must be selected in order to call up the phone book Refer to the Memory download section of the cellular telephone operation guide for more information 113 Pract
124. erminal clamps must not be loosened or detached otherwise the generator and other electronic components will be damaged 237 Car care Practical hints metmenis Operation Driving IS AL Practical hints and controls cluster display Battery 238 Important Battery Recycling Do not close a door with the windows fully closed while Batteries contain materials that can harm the the power supply is interrupted battery disconnected or environment with improper disposal empty Large 12 Volt storage batteries contain lead Doing so could damage the window frame Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of Note disposal After reconnecting the battery also set the clock Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old resynchronize the express feature of the power batteries for recycling windows the electronic stability program ESP and the adaptive damping System ADS See page 79 for setting clock page 41 for power windows page 193 for ESP and page 199 for ADS Jump starting Instruments and controls Jump starting Warning Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected
125. ers equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e without being Warning connected to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine is running Doing so could Your concentration on the road and traffic lead to a malfunction of the vehicle s electronic conditions must take priority Only use the system possibly resulting in an accident and telephone when road and traffic conditions personal injury permit Park if you wish to use the handset rather than the See separate instruction manual for instructions on how hands free device to make a call to operate the telephone Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of approximately 50 feet approximately 14 m every second 1 Observe the legal requirements in all countries concerned Garage door opener The built in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled objects Warning When programming a garage door opener the door moves up or down When programming or operating the remote control make sure there is no possibility of anyone being harmed by the moving door Notes Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible P68 00 2194 26 with the integrated opener If you should experience difficulties with programming the transmitter contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Mercedes Benz Client Assistance Center in the USA 2 Indicator lamp
126. eseeeeeeeeees 213 Power assistance ci csscsccssscccensseasstnosconencouedsonssnvscsoconones 177 Power SUNSHAE sos tieien aaa 122 POWEY WiINAOWS seeni a raria asas 116 Express OPCNing sesssesosirosssrascrissrsssiossrsvisesinsss 117 Opening With Key oe eesseeceeeeseeeeeseseeeeseeeaceeneeeees 41 Problems with your Vehicle 0 eeseeeeseseneeeeeeeeneees 14 290 Technical Practical hints Car care data Product information cccccseescsesscsseccseeseseeseeeeseeecseeees 7 R Radio and telephone 0 ce eessseseeccsenceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseeeees 154 RAIN SONSOM cenene cats ceeen cade Soa tence deeds 87 Raising soft top Manually s es 254 Reading lamps s ccistceecececiccisessescvesss secs engseta goede socinnteesearees 120 Rear storage compartment ee eeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 129 Rearview MULTOLS oo eeeeececesceseeeccececeeececceeceseeeeceeeaeeaees EXA rlOr tes Jectites oa led Seaaveea al enced INSIGG lt cc28 css deehetes ens heh Heaven tate cts aces tees Remote control ceceeecsseeseseeccsececeeesceseseeseeecseeecseceeseeaeees Changing batteries Synchronizing oe eeesceeeseseeeeseesceceecseeceseeseeesseeaeeesees Replacement keys Obtaining replacement Keys 00 eeeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 29 Replacing wiper blade ou eeeseseeeeseeeeeeeeenceeeeeeeees 258 Roadside assistance call SOG Tele Aid oenina a 156 Roll bar Roll bar warning lamp ee eeesesseeeseseseeececeeencneeeeeenees 212 Index Index Inst
127. eseeseees 220 DOr p ketsr nesen eana as 129 Engine oil IDIOTON t REEE EEE EE TEE EEE AT O E 34 Addi VE S a E e 279 Drinking and Driving sssesscssssseessssssssesseessseeensesnees 176 Capacities amaeana e e 277 Drive sensibly Save Fuel ssssesssssessssseesssesneessees 176 CHeOkINGIGVel an Gracaeanwruncunrdaaidesanianns 222 Driving instructions oo eee eeeeeseseceeeeeseeseeceseeeeeeees 176 Consumption Block heater siedec siseeisies iene Meee 183 BP SAI OLS aa aa a a ea a A A ETES BRAKES E EEE TEAN 177 Low level warning lamp cccccsccseseseeescseeneseeeeees 210 Deep wate isiin i a aS 182 Engine oil level indicator ss sssessssssoesssssesseessssrssesseess 82 Pedals sinir a tane een es OS 176 Engine oil temperature gauge oo cececceesseesceesteeeeseenes 83 Traveling abroad v ccectsdet ests sescsssteecretarcerstbanstbesvecs 183 Entrance lamps in footwells Winter CIiVINE x c ccbesccivedess esses sersesonsvoviaxsstesesdiveoseventes 182 exit LAMPS IN COOLS soir ioien pian as 120 DIVAN 8 Off ea a en re e e eaa bees 178 ESP Electronic Stability Program ssessessesesseereeee 192 Control SWitch 2 0 eesseecesseeeseeeseeesesescececescseneeees 194 Malfunction indicator lamp ee eeeeeeeseeteeeeeeeees 207 E SVMGCHTONIZANS oon eene n 193 ECONOMY sirot e a a e a ea r 93 Warning lamp N A ds ne CO au Electronic stability program ESP oe 192 BIR Emergency tensioning retractor rereerssereenre 59 Emergency call SRS in
128. eseseeseeeeeee 211 Roll bar warning lamp 212 ADS indicator lamp eee 212 High beam indicator lamp ee eeeeeeeeeees 213 Additional function indicator lamps in the odometer display 213 Malfunction and indicator lamp in the dashboard 0 213 Passenger airbag indicator lamp ee eeeeeeeeeeee 213 Contents Practical hints Firstaid Kits san sdnadaaseainacuts 216 Stowing things in the vehicle 216 Vehicle tools cccccecsccssseseeeeeeeeees 217 Vehicle jack 0 cseeseecescseeseneeeeees 218 BUSES nenn aapa aa ea 219 Ia LOLOS IE TEE 220 Automatic transmission fluid level eee eeesseeseseeseeees 222 Checking engine oil level 222 Coolant level ccsecssceseseseenees 224 Adding Coolant ee eeeeeeeeeeteeeees 225 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio wee 226 Whe IS sanitised oorcuaiendee dy 227 Tire replacement cceeeseeeeees 227 Rotating wheels scsseeeeseeeees 228 Spare Wheel ceececesesseeseeeeeeees 229 Changing wheels essees 231 Tire inflation pressure s e 235 Battery noninar ae 237 Battery Recycling ceseeeeee 238 Jump starting oe Towing the vehicle Exterior lamps ceceeesseseeeeeees Headlamp assembly Halogen oe eee 244 Taillamp assemblies 250 Changing batteries in the remote Control sesse 252 Synchronizing s e seseseseeeseseesssse 253 R
129. est fuel filler flap and trunk Notes If the trunk was previously locked separately it will remain locked see page 38 The presently active unlocking mode selective or global can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle with the remote control see below for changing mode If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control neither door is opened the key is not inserted in the steering lock or the central locking switch is not activated the vehicle will automatically lock Locking Press transmit button once All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked Note If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing the transmit button then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the remote control if ok battery check lamp in transmitter will light briefly when transmitting or to synchronize the remote control see page 252 and page 253 Central loc Instruments and controls Choosing global or selective mode on remote control Opening the trunk Press and hold transmit buttons and Press the transmit button until the trunk lid is simultaneously for five seconds to reprogram the open remote control Battery check lamp will blink two times indicating the completed mode change pona Do not place remote control in trunk since trunk is locked when the lid is closed if the vehicle is centrally locked Note If the trunk was previously locked separatel
130. et Depress lever briefly to set speed Hold lever down to decelerate Normally the vehicle is accelerated to the desired speed with the accelerator Speed is set by briefly pushing the lever to position 1 or 2 The accelerator can then be released The speed can be increased e g for passing by using the accelerator After the accelerator is released the previously set speed will be resumed automatically If a set speed is to be increased or decreased slightly e g to adapt to the traffic flow hold lever in position 1 or 2 until the desired speed is reached or briefly tip the lever in the appropriate direction for increases or decreases in 0 6 mph 1 km h increments When the lever is released the newly set speed remains 3 Canceling 4 Resume To cancel the cruise control briefly push lever to If the lever is briefly pushed to position 4 when position 3 driving at a speed exceeding approx 25 mph 40 km h the vehicle resumes the speed which was set prior to the cancellation of the cruise control The last memorized speed is canceled when the key in the steering lock is turned to position 1 When you step on the brake pedal or the vehicle speed drops below approx 25 mph 40 km h for example when driving upgrade the cruise control will be canceled or 0 If the cruise control cancels by itself and remains inoperative until the engine is restarted have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center
131. ets turn left to open 3 Air volume control for right air outlet turn left to open 4 Center air outlets adjustable 5 Side air outlet left and right adjustable Push buttons for center air outlets 6 Heated air supply 7 Non heated cooled air supply Basic mode None of the push buttons 6 or 7 is pressed 8 Display and controls see page 92 Automatic climate control 91 The system is always at operational readiness except when manually switched off The automatic climate control only operates with the engine running The temperature selector should be left at the desired temperature setting The temperature selected is reached as quickly as possible The system will not heat or cool any quicker by setting a higher or lower temperature The automatic climate control removes considerable moisture from the air during operation in the cooling mode It is normal for water to drip on the ground through ducts in the underbody Important This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner system that uses R 134a HFC hydrofluorocarbon as a refrigerant Repairs should always be performed by a qualified technician and refrigerant should be collected in a recovery system for recycling Instrument cluster display Instruments Practical hints and controls Operation Driving Instruments and controls Operation Driving Automatic climate control Display and controls P83 40 2155 26 I
132. f cover see page 130 32 Mirror adjustment switch see page 72 33 Soft hardtop operation switch see page 143 34 Seat heater switch see page 50 35 Power window switch see page 116 Instruments Operation and controls Instruments and controls Driving 25 Instruments PAT Operation Driving Contents Operation Operation Vehicle KEYS sreninninnense Rees 28 Remote control with folding master key 0 eee 28 Central locking system n e e 29 Remote control 0 eeeeeeeeteteeeeee 29 Locking and unlocking 30 Choosing global or selective mode on remote control 31 Opening the trunk wee 31 Panic button oe eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 32 Start lookout osien 33 General notes on the central locking system 33 DOTS ess sessed svedsstettess sutiee ER 34 Central locking switch 36 Automatic central locking 37 Emergency unlocking in case of ACCIOENE se siiscl ca N Rere 38 PUI sages aspteatetuct huss ets Sevan ote 38 Trunk lid release switch 39 Trunk lid emergency release 40 Power windows seeseeccceeeeeeeeseeeeeeee 41 Instrument i Practical hints cluster display 26 Antitheft alarm system 0 42 Tow away alarm ou ceceseeeeeeseeeeeesees 43 POWE Sat 0 cceeeeeeeccecececeeeseseeeeeees 44 Storing position in memory 46 Bakre St sini Alas naient yeis 48 Multicontour seats oes 49 Seat heatene minai 50 Seat belts and
133. fter you have pressed the emergency button Carefully leave the vehicle and move to a safe location The Response Center will automatically contact local emergency officials with the vehicle s approximate location if they receive an automatic SOS signal and cannot make voice contact with the vehicle occupants Roadside Assistance button Located below the center armrest cover is the Roadside Assistance button Pj Pressing and holding the button for longer than 2 seconds will initiate a call to a Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher The button will flash while the call is in progress The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established When a voice connection is established the audio system mutes The nature of the need for assistance can then be described The Mercedes Benz Roadside assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center For services such as labor and or towing charges may apply Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for more information These programs are only available in the USA e Sign and Drive services Services such as jump start a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with the vehicle spare tire are obtainable e Remote Vehicle Diagnostics This function permits th
134. g pressure in the system which could cause a gas discharge such as the gas spraying back out upon removing the filler nozzle which could cause personal injury Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the CHECK ENGINE lamp to illuminate see page 204 Fuel tank capacity approx 21 1 US gal 80 0 1 This includes approx 2 6 US gal 10 0 1 reserve Use premium unleaded gasoline Posted Octane Index 91 Average of 96 RON 86 MON e Engine oil Engine oil level check see page 82 or 222 Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking level 2 1 US qt 2 0 1 Recommended engine oils see page 277 e Coolant For normal replenishing use water potable water quality For further information e g anticorrosion antifreeze see page 225 e Spark plugs Approved spark plugs see page 276 Tire pressure For tire pressure refer to tire pressure label inside the fuel filler flap e Air conditioner k 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant see page 277 What you should know at the gas station Instruments Operation Drivin and controls le Instrument cluster display Bulbs High and low beams Halogen type 9004 low beam Xenon for model SL 600 SL 500 optional high beam models with Xenon H 1 55 W fog lamps H1 55 W turn signal standing side marker and parking lamps front 2357 NA 28 5 8 3 W 30 2 2 cp tail parking standing and driver s side re
135. g process Some garage door openers may requires you to do this procedure a third time to complete the training 4 Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed button on the integrated remote control transmitter Canadian programming During programming your hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting Continue to press and hold the integrated remote control transmitter button note steps 2 through 4 in the Programming portion while you press and re press cycle your hand held transmitter every two seconds until the frequency signal has been learned The indicator lamp will flash slowly and then rapidly after several seconds upon successful training 135 Practical hints Car care HASTAC IETS Operation Driving Se Practical hints and controls cluster display Garage door opener 136 Operation of remote control Erasing the remote control memory 1 Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 1 Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 or 2 2 Select and press the appropriate button to activate 2 Simultaneously holding down the left and right side the remote controlled device The integrated remote buttons for approximately 20 seconds or until the control transmitter continues to send the signal as control lamp blinks rapidly will erase the codes of long as the button is pressed up to 20 seconds all three channels Hardtop or Removing hardtop panorama roof
136. he last wheel bolt Practical hints FISCAL S Operation Driving DSL Practical hints and controls cluster display Tires Wheels 234 13 Lower vehicle Remove jack and insert jack tube cover Before storing the jack the jack arm must be lowered almost to the base of the jack Store the spare wheel first and then the vehicle jack Warning Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired P40 10 0509 20 pe eels 14 Using the wrench tighten the five bolts evenly Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened following the sequence illustrated until all bolts are mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off tight This could cause an accident Be sure to use the correct mounting bolts Observe a tightening torque of 80 ft lb 110 Nm 15 Ensure proper tire pressure 16 Depress wheel change switch for level control The indicator lamp in the switch and the ADS malfunction indicator lamp will go out Warning Do not drive the vehicle while the wheel change switch is activated since the vehicle suspension will not function properly Warning The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only Use for over a total of 12 000 miles 20 000 km may cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and possible injuries Vehicles with Sport Package The dimensions of the spare wheel are different from those of road w
137. heels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a mounted spare wheel The spare wheel should only be used temporarily and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly as possible Tires Wheels Instruments Operation and controls P Driving Instrument cluster display Tire inflation pressure A table see fuel filler flap lists the tire inflation pressures specified for Mercedes Benz recommended tires as well as for the varying operating conditions Important Tire pressure changes by approx 1 5 psi 0 1 bar per 18 F 10 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature approx 68 F 20 C and ambient temperature approx 32 F 0 C then the adjusted air pressure specified air pressure 3psi 0 2 bar Tire pressures listed for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort Increased inflation pressures for heavy loads produce favorable handling characteristics with lighter loads and are perfectly permissible The ride of the vehicle however will become somewhat harder Tire temperature and pressure increase with the vehicle speed Tire pressure should therefore only be checked and corrected on cold tires Correct tire pressure in 235 Car care Practical hints JUSTIN Operation Driving MSIE Practical hints and controls cluster disp
138. hen rinse thoroughly with clear water If only parts of the top have been washed wet the entire top and allow it to air dry before lowering it into the storage compartment Wipe the rear window with a cloth soaked with a mild non abrasive detergent rinse and rub dry Do not use sharp edged instruments for the removal of ice and snow Notes Never run the vehicle through an automatic car wash with the soft top in place or use a power washer to clean it as you may damage the soft top material Remove bird droppings immediately The organic acid damages the material and causes the soft top to leak In general regular spraying or cleansing with clear water is sufficient to keep the top clean Wash the top only when heavily soiled Light colored soft tops should be cleaned frequently to prevent spots and dirt from setting in which could stain and discolor the soft top material permanently Caution Never use any gasoline thinner tar and stain removers glass cleaner or similar organic solvents to clean the soft top plastic window or wind screen They will cause damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Headliner Soft top Clean with soft bristle brush or use a dry shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt Cleaning and care of the vehicle Instruments Instrument Operation and controls Driving cluster display Wind screen Use only water or mild detergent to clean the wind
139. hen unlock the vehicle open and reclose this door and lock the vehicle again Each individual door can be locked with door lock button the driver s door can only be locked when it is closed To unlock turn key in driver s door lock to position 2 or pull inside door handles To lock turn key in driver s door lock to position 3 or push down lock buttons If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside only the door being opened from the inside will unlock and the alarm will come on The other door the trunk the interior storage compartments and fuel filler flap remain locked Central locking system 35 Instrument cluster display Instruments and controls Operation Driving Practical hints Instruments p A Instrument Operation Drivin and controls l cluster display Central locking system 36 Central locking switch P54 25 0314 26 1 Locking 2 Unlocking The central locking switch is located in the center console The doors and trunk can only be locked with the central locking switch if both doors are closed Practical hints Notes If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote control or key the doors and trunk cannot be unlocked with the central locking switch Opening a door with the inside door handle will cause the alarm to come on To switch the alarm off press button or insert key in steering lock and turn it to position 1 If the vehicle was previously locked with
140. hing solution Wipe with a cloth moistened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Note For ease of cleaning the cup holder between the front seats can be removed by pulling it up when in its closed position 265 Practical hints Car care Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving Cleaning and care of the vehicle Seat belts The webbing must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents Use only clear lukewarm water and soap Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above 176 F 80 C or in direct sunlight Warning Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection Headliner shelf behind roll bars and other hard plastic trim items Pour Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Soft top Clean soft top with soft top raised and locked Lower the soft top into the storage compartment only if the top is completely dry If the top is kept in the storage compartment for a lengthy period raise it and air it out with the windows down about every 4 months cluster display Practical hints Car care 266 Dry cleaning Brush top always from front to rear with a soft bristled brush Wet cleaning Brush the dry top Wash with a mild detergent and an ample supply of lukewarm water by wiping with a soft bristled brush or sponge from front to rear T
141. hipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent the start of corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underside of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Damaged areas need to be reundercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifetime of the vehicle Post production treatment is neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes Benz because of the possibility of incompatibility between materials used in the production process and others applied later We have selected car care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology You can obtain Mercedes Benz approved car care products at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Scratches corrosive deposits corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed or repaired with the car care products recommended here In such cases it is best to seek aid at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center The following topics deal with the cleaning and care of your vehicle and give important how to information as well as references to Mercedes Benz approved car care products Additional information can be found in the booklet titled Vehicle Care Guide Power washer When using a powe
142. ical hints Car care Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Drivin w amp cluster display Audio system Switching between name search and number search Press ABC key Name search Press NUM key Number search Searching and selecting phone book entries by name Press the ABC key The current name is shown on the display The stored entries in alphabetical order can be selected using the EN or BNA button By pressing the or BRAM buttons the stored entries can be selected according to alphabetical initial letters e g A Adam B Brown M Miller Searching and selecting phone book entries by number Press the NUM key The current number is shown on the display The stored entries can be selected in numerical order using the EN or B button By pressing the IES or BRAM buttons the stored entries can be selected in increments of 5 e g Entry no 2 Entry no 7 etc Practical hints Car care 114 Placing a call S ROAM When a number or a name has been selected using the aool2i2 method described above SHO CLE EHO press the SND key Manual repeat dialing redial The last number entered can be re selected by pressing the SND key once and the call can be placed by pressing the SND key a second time The last dialed telephone number is shown on the display Using the ENI IKA BEB or EEE button the numbers stored in the re dial memory of the telephone can be selected S ROAM L2 The abbreviation L and
143. ice A see page 80 FSS indicator distance Service B see page 80 FSS indicator days Service A see page 80 FSS indicator days Service B see page 80 Start lock out malfunction see page 33 Instrument cluster Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Drivin W 5 cluster display 77 Instrument lamps P82 10 2683 26 1 Adjusting knob Rotate adjusting knob 1 to vary intensity of instrument lamps Display illumination Press adjusting knob 1 to briefly illuminate the display with key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1 Practical hints Car care Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving Instrument cluster Coolant temperature gauge During severe operating conditions and stop and go city traffic the coolant temperature may rise close to the red marking The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature in the red zone Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not stand
144. icense plate lamps are automatically switched on When shifting from a driving position to position N or P the low beam switches off 2 seconds delay For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should be turned to position to permit activation of the high beam headlamps Exterior lamp switch 85 Instrument cluster display Instruments and controls Operation Driving Practical hints Instruments Operation Drivin and controls Combination switch Combination switch P54 25 2042 26 1 Low beam exterior lamp switch position E 2 High beam exterior lamp switch position E 3 High beam flasher high beam available independent of exterior lamp switch position 4 Turn signals right 5 Turn signals left Instrument cluster display To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes on a highway move combination switch to the point of resistance only and hold it there To operate the turn signals continuously move the combination switch past the point of resistance up or down The switch is automatically canceled when the steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree Turn signal failure If one of the turn signal lamps fails the turn signal indicator system flashes and sounds at a faster than normal rate 7 Windshield wiper 0 Wiper off I Intermittent wiping One initial wipe pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by a rain sensor monitoring the we
145. ightly to allow the locking injury mechanism to engage The key can be removed only with your foot off the brake pedal and the selector level in position P After removing the key or with the key in steering lock position 0 the selector lever is locked in position P Steering lock 165 Instruments Operation Driving Instrument Practical hints Car care and controls cluster display Instruments and controls Instrument O tion pera cluster display Driving Steering lock Notes A warning sounds when the driver s door is opened while the key is in steering lock position 1 or 0 With the engine at idle speed the charging rate of the alternator output is limited It is therefore recommended that you turn off unnecessary electrical consumers while driving in stop and go traffic This precaution helps to avoid draining of the battery Unnecessary strain on the battery and charging system may be minimized by turning off the following power consumers for example Heated seats rear window defroster Practical hints 166 Caution To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery always remove the key from the steering lock Do not leave the key in steering lock position 0 Starting and turning off the engine Before starting Ensure that parking brake is engaged and that selector lever is in position P or N Turn key in steering lock to position 2 Starting
146. ill cause rim tire failure leading to serious or fatal injury Worn old tires can cause accidents If the tire tread is badly worn or if the tires have sustained damage replace them When replacing rims use only genuine Mercedes Benz wheel bolts specified for the particular rim type Failure to do so can result in the bolts loosening and possibly an accident cluster display Practical hints 228 Car care Rotating wheels Wheel rotation applies only when winter tires are mounted on all four wheels The wheels can be rotated according to the degree of tire wear while retaining the same direction of travel Rotating however should be carried out as recommended by the tire manufacturer before the characteristic tire wear pattern shoulder wear on front wheels and tread center wear on rear wheels becomes visible as otherwise the driving properties deteriorate Important Unidirectional tires must always be mounted with arrow on tire sidewall pointing in direction of vehicle forward movement Notes Thoroughly clean the inner side of the wheels any time you rotate the wheels or wash the vehicle underside The use of retread tires is not recommended Retread tires may adversely affect the handling characteristics and safety of the vehicle Dented or bent rims can cause tire pressure loss and damage to the tire beads For this reason check rims for damage at regular intervals The rim flanges must be che
147. ing abroad ou eee 183 Cruise control 184 Brake assist system BAS sect iaidi ets 188 Antilock brake system ABS eea 190 Contents ABS CONTEO sesia Electronic Stability Program ESP Synchronizing ESP ESP Control Switch Level control system eee Level control switch positions oe eeeeeeeeee Normal Level eeseseseseeeeeeeees Wheel Change Switch Adaptive Damping System ADS re iiaa n Adaptive damping system adjustment What you should know at the gas station oo Fuel supply ou ceceeecesereeeeseeeeees RUC is tca ie ceteitinrcisdenceaitensd Check regularly and before a long trip seess Instrument cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster oe On board diagnostic system Check engine malfunction indicator lamp Brake warning lamp 0 Brake pad wear indicator lamp Seat belt warning lamp Supplemental restraint system SRS indicator lamp Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning Electronic stability program ESP warning lamp BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp ABS malfunction indicator lamp Low engine coolant level warning lamp 00 209 Low windshield and headlamp washer system fluid level warning lamp ceeeeeeeteeeeees 210 Low engine oil level warning lamp ssesseesessseresseeesesees 210 Charge indicator lamp 211 Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp ssessesese
148. ings should be entered with the vehicle at standstill and systems should be operated by the driver only when traffic conditions permit Always pay full attention to traffic conditions first before operating system controls while driving Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of approximately 50 feet approximately 14 m every second The right to correct errors and make technical amendments is reserved Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Operating safety Warning Any alternations made to electronic components can cause malfunctions The radio cassette deck CD changer and telephone are interconnected Therefore when one of the components is defective or has not been removed replaced properly this may impair the function of other components These malfunctions might seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle We recommend that you have any service work or alternations on electronic components done in an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 1 Optional equipment Dolby and the double D symbol ba are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation The Dolby noise reduction system is manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Operating and display elements ey Mercedes Benz P82 60 2136 23 1 On off volume see page 102 7 Display panel see page 106 2 Telephone mode sele
149. insert Notes Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted The glass may be scratched or broken Make certain that the wiper blade is properly installed An improperly installed wiper blade may cause windshield damage P82 30 0333 26 Windshield wiper blade Removal Fold wiper arm forward Press safety tab down 1 push wiper blade downward 2 and remove Installation Press down safety tab of new wiper blade Insert wiper blade between the tabs 3 on the wiper arm Then press safety tab upward until it locks in place Headlamp wiper blades Halogen lamps Headlamp wiper blades Xenon lamps P82 30 0344 26 P82 30 0334 26 Removal Removal Fold wiper arm forward Pull out pin 1 and remove Fold wiper arm forward Rotate wiper blade 2 in wiper blade 2 direction of arrow 1 until it releases from the wiper Installation arm Installation Insert wiper blade and install pin Replacing wiper blade Instruments Operation Drivin and controls P Insert wiper blade 2 onto arm perpendicular to arm and rotate in direction of arrow 3 until it engages 259 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Instruments Operation Driving DSL Practical hints and controls cluster display Manual release of fuel filler flap 260 Manual release of fuel filler flap Trunk lamp P80
150. integrated restraint system sesser 52 Sat pelts inresa 52 Seat belt nonusage Warning System sesseseesereeerese 53 Fastening of seat belts 54 BabySmart airbag deactivation system 58 Self test BabySmart without special child Seat installed sses 58 Supplemental restraint system SRS eee 59 Emergency tensioning retractor ETR wee 59 MITB ASS ster tesetreseseiesiarieassals 60 Front airbags eesse 62 Car care Side impact airbags Safety guidelines for the seat belt emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 0 eee 67 Infant and child restraint Systems eee 68 Adjusting steering column 70 Storing steering column position in MeMOTY eee 70 Rear view MIITOLS ee eeeeeeeeeeeeees 71 Inside rear view mirTor 71 Antiglare night position 71 Exterior rear view mirrors 72 Storing mirror positions in IMOMOLY aamen ienasi 73 Instrument Cluster eee 74 Flexible service system FSS 80 Engine oil level indicator in odometer display field ooo eee eeeeeeeeeeeee 82 Fuel consumption gauge s s 83 Engine oil temperature gauge 83 Engine oil consumption 83 Exterior lamp switch oo eee 84 Standing lamps ceeeeeeeeeeees 85 Contents Operation Instruments and controls Night security illumination 85 Combination switch oe 86 Blocked windshield wiper 88 Windshield
151. integrated remote control device to learn 1 Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 the signal of the hand held transmitter the garage door or 2 opener could be equipped with the rolling code feature 2 Hold the end of the hand held transmitter of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 inches 5 cm to 12 cm away from the surface of the integrated remote control located on the inside rear view mirror keeping the indicator lamp in view Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener or other rolling code devices with the rolling code feature follow these instructions after completing the Programming portion of this text A second person may make the following training procedures quicker and easier 1 Locate training button on the garage door opener motor head unit Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand If there is difficulty locating the transmitting button reference to garage door opener operator s manual 2 Press training button on the garage door opener motor head unit which activated the training light Note Following step 2 there are 30 seconds to initiate step 3 Garage door opener Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 3 Firmly press and release the programmed integrated remote control transmit button Press and release same button a second time to complete the trainin
152. ion tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics 283 Technical Practical hints Car care data Instruments Operation Driving and controls Consumer information Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care 284 Technical data Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause excessive heat build up and possible tire failure Index Instruments and controls Index GD CHANGED sessed raa E EAEan 110 CD Mode nerina enar e ae eiei 109 Operating and display elements 0 0 99 A Operating safety cccccecsesss
153. ious personal injury may occur Open storage compartment cover and place in upright position 2 30 0400 26 5 Pull soft top 3 out of compartment and place it in 7 Place soft top frame 5 onto windshield header its vertical position 8 Place soft top bow 4 in its vertical position 6 Pull soft top bow 4 out of compartment Raising soft top manually 255 Instruments Operation Drivin 3 Practical hints and controls P 5 Instruments and controls Raising soft top manually 256 P77 30 2054 26 9 Pivot sun visors to side Remove left and right 10 caps 6 Operation Driving f Practical hints P77 30 0336 26 Using Allenhead wrench lock left and right of soft top frame 5 to windshield header turn wrench in 3 stages towards center of vehicle 1 Left lock to first notch 2 Right lock to second notch 3 Left lock to second notch 11 Close storage compartment cover 2 Lock storage compartment lock on right side Place open end wrench on bolt between roll bar and storage compartment cover Turn wrench 1 towards front of vehicle 12 Lower soft top bow 4 The rear section of the soft top cannot be locked during manual operation Raising soft top manually 257 Instruments Operation Driving ae Se Practical hints and controls olay JISCRTATOL S Operation Driving DSL Practical hints and controls cluster display Replacing wiper blade 258 Replacing wiper blade
154. irbag when it inflates in a crash If this happens serious or fatal injury will result Infants and small children must be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system which is properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instructions A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Adjust the passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied Practical hints Car care Instruments Instrument and controls Operation Driving Restraint systems BabySmart airbag deactivation system Special BabySmart compatible child seats designed for use with the Mercedes Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center are required for use with the BabySmart airbag deactivation system With the special child seat properly installed the passenger side front airbag will not deploy The indicator lamp located in the dashboard will be illuminated except with key removed or in steering lock position 0 The system does not deactivate the door mounted side impact airbag Warning The BabySmart airbag deactivation system will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to operate with it It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmart
155. itch e the system may be overloaded for example after lowering or raising the soft top approx 5 consecutive times after approx 2 minutes the soft top switch may be activated again e and the power supply was interrupted battery disconnected or empty the soft top cannot be fully raised or lowered To raise the soft top for safety reasons first remove key from steering lock Lower soft top by hand into compartment and resynchronize the power windows See page 116 To lower the soft top first resynchronize the power windows See page 116 Soft top Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving cluster display If the indicator lamp continues to blink lock the soft top manually See page 254 Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Note If the roll bar was raised automatically the process of raising or lowering the soft top will take somewhat longer as the roll bar must first be lowered Whenever possible park vehicle in the shade as continuous exposure to sun rays can prematurely deteriorate the soft top material Permanent creases in the plastic window caused by storage of the soft top in the storage compartment cannot be avoided The soft top may become moldy if it is kept in the storage compartment for an extended period Therefore we recommend raising and airing it thoroughly with the side windows open do not expose it to the su
156. ith the key in steering lock position 2 the If the malfunction indicator stays on after A roll bar warning lamp comes on and goes out the engine is running then the oil level in with the engine running the reservoir is low or the system has detected a malfunction Warning Have the ADS checked at your authorized If the warning lamp does not go out after starting Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible the engine or if it comes on while driving and the Jed i indicator lamps in the roll bar switch blink TA e A pase i simultaneously then the roll bar system is not operating properly and may not activate in an accident In this case raise the roll bar manually see page 118 before continuing to drive Have the roll bar system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible High beam indicator lamp Malfunction and indicator lamp High beam indicator lamp see page 86 re Passenger airbag indicator lamp Passenger airbag automatically switched off Additional function indicator lamps see page 60 in the odometer display FSS indicator distance Service A see page 80 FSS indicator distance Service B see page 80 FSS indicator days Service A see page 80 FSS indicator days Service B see page 80 Start lock out malfunction see page 33 Malfunction and warning messages 213 Instrument Imstnumenis Operation Driving and controls cluster display Practical hints
157. job Instrument cluster display 66 Practical hints Car care To help avoid the possibility of injury please follow these guidelines 1 occupants especially children should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side airbag inflates This could result in serious injuries or death should the side airbag be activated 2 always sit upright properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or child restraint system for all children 12 years old or under and 3 always wear seat belts properly If you believe that even with the use of these guidelines it would be safer for your front passenger seat occupant to have the passenger side door mounted side airbag deactivated then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written election to do so at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center at an additional cost Please contact your local authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call our Client Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 for details Safety guidelines for the seat belt emergency tensioning retractor and airbag Warning e Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked Use only belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not pass belts over sharp edges Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the
158. k to position 2 The indicator 8 Connect plug 4 for rear window defroster lamp in the soft top switch lights up 7 Slide soft top switch 3 forward the hardtop should lock and the indicator lamp in the switch should go out Hardtop 141 Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving Guster diaplay Instruments and controls Hardtop Instrument Operation Driving Warning The raising or lowering procedure of the soft top is not completed if the indicator lamp in the soft top switch e does not go out with key in steering lock position 2 blinks when starting to drive and an alarm sounds When safe to do so immediately stop the vehicle and lock the soft top Turn key in steering lock to position 2 Slide soft hardtop switch forward Do not drive the car with the hardtop not locked as that could cause personal injury to you or your passenger or personal injury or property damage to others cluster display Practical hints 142 Car care Notes For safety reasons the hardtop can only be unlocked while the vehicle is standing still and within 10 seconds after turning the key to steering lock position 2 or beyond If the indicator lamp in the soft top switch blinks while activating the switch the battery voltage may be insufficient start engine to charge battery before shutting engine off and attempting to unlock the roof again If the indicator lamp co
159. ked after being driven on salt treated roads the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as possible after driving is resumed while observing the safety rules in the previous paragraph Warning If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow make sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle with engine running Otherwise deadly carbon monoxide CO gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation open a window slightly on the side of the vehicle not facing the wind Winter driving Have your vehicle winterized at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center before the onset of winter e Change the engine oil if the engine contains an oil which is not approved for winter operation For viscosity SAE CCMC class and filling quantity see page 277 e Check engine coolant anticorrosion antifreeze concentration e Additive for the windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system Add MB Concentrate S toa premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze which is formulated for below freezing temperatures see page 88 e Test battery Battery capacity drops with decreasing ambient temperature A well charged battery helps to ensure that the engine can be started even at low ambient temperatures e Tires We recommend M S rated radial ply tires on all four wheels for the winter season Observe permissible maximum speed for M S rated radial
160. key or remote control The tow away alarm remains switched off until the vehicle is locked again with key or remote control at which time it is automatically reactivated Practical hints ASU Operation Driving ERIE Practical hints and controls cluster display Seats 44 Power seats We recommend to adjust the power seat in the following order 1 Seat up down Press the switch up down direction until comfortable seating position with still sufficient headroom is reached 2 Seat adjustment fore aft Press the switch fore aft direction until a comfortable seating position is reached that still allows you to reach the accelerator brake pedal safely P91 29 2102 26 e Seat cushion tilt The switches are located in both doors Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until i your legs are lightly supported Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 with either door open the power seats can also be operated with the 4 Backrest tilt key removed or in steering lock position 0 Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until The position should be as far rearward as possible the backrest is in an almost upright position Adjust consistent with ability to properly operate controls the steering wheel until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel For steering wheel adjustment see page 70 5 Head restraint with shoulder belt height adjustment Adjust the head restraint
161. l again be automatically locked at speeds of approx 9 mph 15 km h or more Important When towing the vehicle or with the vehicle on a dynamometer test stand please note the following With the automatic central locking activated and the key in steering lock position 2 the vehicle doors will lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel spin are turning at vehicle speeds of approx 9 mph 15 km h or more To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking deactivate the automatic central locking Emergency unlocking in case of accident The doors unlock automatically a short time after a strong deceleration is detected such as in a collision this is intended to aid rescue and exit Driving on rough roads may cause the vehicle to unlock If necessary the vehicle can be locked again with the interior central locking switch Car care Instruments and controls Operation Driving Central locking system Trunk P80 00 2019 26 0 Neutral position push to open arrow 1 Unlocking 2 Locking detent 3 Separate locking of trunk remove key in this position Instrument cluster display 38 Practical hints When the trunk is separately locked it remains locked when centrally unlocking the vehicle To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk lock it separately with the mechanical key Notes In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the trunk can be locked
162. lable if e it has been activated and is operational Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services and cellular air time e the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are available pass the information on to the Response Center Note Location of the vehicle on a map is possible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite network pass the information on to the Response Center Warning If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is illuminated continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an emergency Call e g the relevant cellular phone network is not available Should this occur assistance must be summoned by other means 157 Practical hints Car care Instruments R ae I Operation Drivin SURIS Tele Aid Initiating an emergency call P82 25 0279 26 Sak ee P82 25 0280 26 Manually Press the SOS button 2 briefly for longer than 2 seconds The indicator lamp in the SOS button 2 will flash until the emergency call is concluded Wait for a voice connection to the Response Center Briefly press on cover 1 the cover will open Close the cover 1 after the emergency call is concluded Warning If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle e g smoke or fire in the vehicle vehicle in a dangerous road location please do not wait for voice contact a
163. lacement keys can only be obtained from your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Central locking system P80 30 2085 26 Remote control 1 Transmit button Due to the extended operational range of the remote anent poo control it could be possible to unintentionally lock or Locking unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button Unlocking The vehicle doors trunk storage compartment in mediunk armrest and fuel filler flap can be centrally locked and A ba wut unlocked via remote control 2 PANIC button 3 Release button for master key 4 Transmitter eye and lamp for battery check Central locking system 29 Instruments and controls Instrument Practical hints cluster display Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Instruments Car care and controls Operation Driving Practical hints Central locking system 30 Locking and unlocking with remote control Unlocking Press transmit button gj All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking modes see below Selective unlocking mode Press transmit button once to unlock driver s door storage compartment in armrest and fuel filler flap Press transmit button twice to unlock both doors storage compartment in armrest fuel filler flap and trunk Global unlocking mode Press transmit button once to unlock both doors storage compartment in armr
164. lay Tires Wheels 236 warm tires only if pressure has dropped below the pressure listed in the table and the respective operating conditions are taken into consideration Warning Do not overinflate tires Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation blowout because they An underinflated tire due to a slow leak e g due toa are more likely to become punctured or damaged nail in the tire may cause damage such as tread by road debris potholes etc Follow recommended separation bulging etc Regular tire pressure checks at inflation pressures intervals of no more than 14 days are therefore Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified essential vehicle capacity weight as indicated by the label If a tire constantly loses air it should be inspected for on the driver s door latch post Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a damage blowout a 2 The spare tire should be checked periodically for condition and inflation Spare tire will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replaced when necessary Battery Warning Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injury or death Never lean over batteries while connecting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help
165. lso page 207 for fuel cap placement warning An on board diagnostic connector is located in the passenger compartment near the engine hood release allowing the accurate identification of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes Brake warning lamp BRAKE Except Canada oO Canada only With the key in steering lock position 2 the brake warning lamp will come on It should go out when the engine is running The brake warning lamp will come on e when there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir engine running and parking brake released or e when the parking brake is set engine running Malfunction and indicator lamps Instruments Drivin and controls 5 Operation Instrument cluster display Warning Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Don t add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire You can be seriously burned Note If you find that the minimum mark on the brake fluid reservoir is reached have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks Brake pad wear indicator lamp With the key in steering lock position 2 the O brake pad wear indicator lamp comes on It goes out when the engine is running If the
166. ly greater than when the road is not snow or ice covered Tire speed rating Vehicles without Sport Package Your vehicle is factory equipped with W rated tires which have a speed rating of 168 mph 270 km h Vehicles with Sport Package Your vehicle is factory equipped with V rated tires which are permissible for speeds over 149 mph 240 km h Despite the tire rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions Warning 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 resulting in personal injury and possible death Driving instructions Instruments Operation and controls p Driving Instrument cluster display Snow chains Use only snow chains that are tested and recommended by Mercedes Benz Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject Chains should only be used on the rear wheels Follow the manufacturer s mounting instructions Snow chains should only be driven on snow covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph 50 km h Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on roads without snow When driving with snow chains press the ESP control switch to OFF see page 194 Vehicles with Sport Package Use
167. ly set speed engine s braking power Driving systems 187 Instruments Operation Driving Instrument Practical hint and controls cluster display banis Instruments and controls Driving systems Brake assist system BAS Warning BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The BAS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or aquaplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of a BAS equipped car must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Instrument Operation Drivin 188 The BAS is designed to maximize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers by having maximum power boost applied to the brakes more quickly in emergency braking conditions than might otherwise be afforded solely by the driver s braking style This can help reduce braking distances over what ordinary driving and braking style might do The BAS complements the antilock brake system ABS Applying the brakes very quickly results in maximum BAS assistance To receive the benefit of the system you must apply continuous full braking power during the st
168. mber of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of the vehicle A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer 1 if the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of substantial nonconformities for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days or 2 the same substantial non conformity has been subject to repair four or more times and you have at least once directly notified us in writing of the need to repair the non conformity and have given us an opportunity to perform the repair ourselves Notifications should be sent to the nearest Mercedes Benz Regional Office listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet Maintenance The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes Benz Center for service The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you Introduction 9 Introduction 10 Roadside assistance The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown Calls to the toll free Roadside Assistance number 1 800 FOR MERCedes in the USA 1 800 387 0100 in Canada will be answered by Mercedes Benz Client Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day 365 days a year For additional information refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assi
169. ment warning s es 207 Electronic stability program ESP warning lamp 207 BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp sses 207 ABS malfunction indicator lamp essees 208 Low engine coolant level warning lamp eee 209 Low windshield and headlamp washer system fluid level warning LAMP neseser 210 Low engine oil level warning lamp eseseeesseeseeresese 210 203 IBS EI Practical hints cluster display Charge indicator lamp 211 Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp ceeeeeeeeeeee 211 Roll bar warning lamp 212 ADS indicator lamp ee 212 High beam indicator lamp ceeeeeeeeeeee 213 Additional function indicator lamps in the odometer display 213 Malfunction and indicator lamp in the dashboard 0 0 0 213 Passenger airbag indicator lamp ceeeeeeeeeees 213 and controls Instrument Operation Driving cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster General information If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to light up during the bulb self check when turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 2 have it checked and replaced if necessary On board diagnostic system Check engine malfunction indicator lamp Engine malfunction indicator lamp If the eee CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the engine is ru
170. ments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving Driving instructions Caution When driving down long and steep grades relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine s braking power This helps prevent overheating of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear After hard braking it is advisable to drive on for some time rather than immediately parking so the air stream will cool down the brakes faster Driving off Apply the service brakes to test them briefly after driving off Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic Warm up the engine smoothly Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached When starting off on a slippery surface do not allow one drive wheel to spin for an extended period with the ESP switched off Doing so may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty cluster display Practical hints Car care 178 Parking Warning To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of vehicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always 1 Keep right foot on the service brake pedal 2 Firmly engage parking brake 3 Move the selector lever to position P Slowly release the service brake pedal Turn front wheels towards the road curb a oO A Turn the key to steering lock position 0 and remove
171. mp cleaning SYSTEM 55 aeti sinai e 267 Leather upholstery seses 268 Plastic and rubber parts 268 Illuminated door sill panels 268 Car care Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving Cleaning and care of the vehicle Cleaning and care of the vehicle Warning Many cleaning products can be hazardous Some are poisonous others are flammable Always follow the instructions on the particular container Always open your car s doors or windows when cleaning the inside Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed for cleaning your car In operation your vehicle is subjected to varying external influences which if gone unchecked can attack the paintwork as well as the underbody and cause lasting damage Such damage is caused not only by extreme and varying climatic conditions but also by air pollution road salt tar gravel and stone chipping Grease and oil fuel coolant brake fluid bird droppings insects tree resins etc should be removed immediately to avoid paint damage Frequent washing reduces and or eliminates the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse influences cluster display Car care Practical hints 262 More frequent washings are necessary to deal with unfavorable conditions for example near the ocean in industrial areas smoke exhaust emissions or during winter operation You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone c
172. n at regular intervals during the wet and cold seasons 147 Practical hints Car care Instruments pean Instrument Operation Drivin and controls cluster display Wind screen 148 Wind screen Installation P65 00 2007 26 A P91 59 0202 26 The wind screen is stored in a trunk mounted 1 Raise roll bar partially using switch on center container 1 which is fastened by clamps arrows console see page 118 Wind screen Instruments and controls ll P65 00 0289 26 Position top end of wind screen at bottom of roll bar The hooks at bottom of wind screen must point rearward Slide wind screen up into roll bar 1 using care not to get the attachment straps 2 caught Raise roll bar completely Operation Driving N P65 00 0290 26 Wrap attachment straps around roll bar and insert tabs into latches 3 Tighten straps 4 Lower roll bar Instruments Operation Driving AS TL and controls cluster display Wind screen 150 Setting up Removal P65 00 0311 26 P65 00 0292 26 Push top of wind screen fully forward against internal 1 Fold down top of wind screen stop 2 Raise roll bar using switch on center console Warning 3 T attachment strap latches by squeezing The rear storage area should never be occupied by passengers since the vehicle is a 2 seater 4 Lower roll bar partially Furthermore with the wind screen in place there is a risk of injury shoul
173. n button can be cancelled Retrieving a station from memory Direct frequency input AM and FM only Station memory FM ST Select the band Press the FM ST Ten stations can be stored in MH EJ button and enter the the AM and FM bands via the desired frequency using the 23 5 MHz alpha numeric keypad The AM WE AUO SC alpha numeric keypad AM WE AUO 0 button corresponds to Frequencies outside of the location 10 Weatherband frequency ranges frequencies specified on page 104 WB channels 1 to 7 can be retrieved via the alpha will not be accepted The frequency input mode is numeric keypad and are preset at the factory cancelled if no button is pressed within 4 seconds Audio system 105 ee Operation Driving JIS MD Practical hints Car care and controls cluster display Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving Audio system Cassette mode Playing cassettes Press the TAPE button When the eject EJ key is pressed the display folds down and the cassette slot becomes visible Push the cassette into the slot until it engages The cassette will be pulled in automatically Note Do not press directly on the radio display face Return the display panel to its normal position by folding it back up and pressing gently on the display frame to lock in place Important If the display is in the down position for more than 20 seconds 2 successive beeps will be heard This will continue
174. nd force a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the airbag Occupants who are unbelted out of position or too close to the airbag can be seriously injured by an airbag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye e Sit properly belted in an upright position with your back against the backrest e Adjust the driver s seat as far as possible rearward still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls Adjust the driver s seat as far as possible rearward still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls The distance from the center of the driver s breastbone to the center of the airbag cover on the steering wheel must be at least ten inches 25 cm or more You should be able to accomplish this by a combination of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel If you have any problems please see your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard e Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand arm injury when the driver front airbag inflates Do not lean against doors e Occupants especially children should never e Children 12 years old and under must never lean their heads in the area of the door where ride in this vehicle except in a Mercedes Benz the side airbag inflates This co
175. ne being harmed by the procedure In case the procedure causes potential danger the procedure can be immediately reversed by turning the key to the reversed operational direction within 10 seconds e for opening position 1 e for closing position 3 Note If the opening closing procedure is interrupted it can only be continued by first turning the key to the interrupting position 2 and then again to the opening closing position 1 or 3 and hold Instruments Operation Driving ESRI Practical hints and controls cluster display Antitheft alarm system 42 Antitheft alarm system Operation Once the alarm system has been armed the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when someone e opens a door opens the trunk e opens the hood e opens the storage compartment between the front seats e attempts to raise the vehicle P82 50 0603 26 The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of flashing exterior lamps At the same time an alarm will 1 Indicator lamp in switch located in center console sound for 30 seconds The alarm will stay on even if for example an opened door is immediately closed again If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds an emergency Call is initiated automatically See Tele Aid on page 156 The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed with the remote control or any of your vehicle s keys by locking or unlocking the vehicle The antitheft
176. nly 12 volt bulbs with the specified watt rating When replacing halogen bulbs do not touch glass portion of bulb with bare hands Use plain paper or a clean cloth Warning Bulbs and bulb holders can be very hot Allow the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas A bulb can explode if you e touch or move it when hot e drop the bulb e scratch the bulb Wear eye and hand protection Exterior lamps Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving cluster display Warning Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components We recommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician 243 Practical hints JUSTIN Operation Driving MSIE Practical hints and controls cluster display Exterior lamps 244 Headlamp assembly Halogen P82 10 2384 26 P82 10 2385 26 1 Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw 5 Turn signal parking side marker and standing 2 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw lamp bulb 6 Electrical connector for high and low beam headlamp bulb 7 Clamping ring for high and low beam headlamp bulb 3 High and low beam headlamp cover 4 Squeeze latches for high and low beam headlamp cover Bulb for high and low beam Halogen type 9004 Turn signal parking side marker and standing Squeeze latches 4 and remove cover 3 upwards Pull lamp 2357 NA 28 5 8 3 W 30 2 2 c
177. nning it indicates a malfunction of the fuel management system emission control system systems which impact emissions or the fuel cap is not closed tight check the fuel cap If the CHECK ENGINE lamp is illuminated continuously and the vehicle is driving normally you may still drive the vehicle however in all cases we recommend that you have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible 204 Practical hints Car care If the CHECK ENGINE lamp comes on continuously and or the vehicle is not driving normally serious damage can occur to the emission system Please contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately The Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection SFI control module monitors emission control components that either provide input signals to or receive output signals from the control module Malfunctions resulting from interruptions or failure of any of these components are indicated by the CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster and are simultaneously stored in the SFI control module If the CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp comes on have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible With some exceptions the control module switches off the CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp if the condition causing the lamp to come on no longer exists during three consecutive cycles See a
178. nstrument cluster display Press the desired button to activate indicator lamp is on while activated Automatic mode Raise temperature Lower temperature PA Defrost Air recirculation Rear window defroster Air distribution manual Economy mode Air volume manual HE OBERRUOE Residual engine heat utilization Basic setting automatic mode Economy The function of this setting corresponds to the Press H button for automatic mode pis aerel automatic mode However because the air conditioning Simultaneously press both DPN and BA buttons for compressor will not engage fuel savings it is not temperature setting of 72 F possible to air condition in this setting Press IEJ button to activate 12 F a aa Press IEJ button once again to return to previous setting Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically This setting can be used all year around Automatic climate control 93 Instruments and controls Instrument Practical hints cluster display Operation Driving Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving Automatic climate control Special settings use only for short duration Defogging windows Switch off button Press button Press button repeatedly until air is directed upward ol AUTO MAX IWF tH T Turn wheels 1 and 3 left to open left and right side air outlets 5 cluster display 94
179. ntinues to blink remove the hardtop see page 137 and have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Soft top Warning Before operating the soft top switch make sure that no persons due to inattention are injured by the moving parts roll bar soft top frame and soft top Do not lower a frozen soft top until thawed and dry lid Doing so may result in damage not covered by the Hands must never be placed near the roll bar soft Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty top frame upper windshield area or soft top storage To prevent mildew the soft top must be dry before compartment while the soft top is being locked or lowering it into the storage compartment unlocked Serious personal injury may occur A minimum height clearance of 6 5 ft 2 m is required to lower or raise the soft top The soft top should not be lowered or raised at outside temperatures below 5 F 15 C since the material becomes less pliable with lower temperatures The lowering or raising procedure is immediately interrupted by releasing the soft top switch Soft top 143 Instrument cluster display Instruments Practical hints and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Instruments Operation Drivin and controls l Soft top 144 Lowering soft top The soft top is lowered into the soft top storage compartment e The storage compartment cover closes and locks e The indicator lam
180. nts Front fog lamps pull out one stop with parking lamps and or low beam headlamps on Green indicator in lamp switch comes on Rear fog lamp pull out to second detent in addition to the front fog lamps Yellow indicator in lamp switch comes on Note With the key removed and a door open a warning sounds if the vehicle s exterior lamps except standing lamps are not switched off Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and or the low beam headlamps on Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low beam headlamps Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding allowable lamp operation Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the exterior lamp switch is turned to position Joy Standing lamps Night security illumination When the vehicle is parked on the street the standing When exiting the vehicle after driving with the exterior lamps right or left side parking lamps can be turned lamps on they switch on again for added illumination on making the vehicle more visible to passing vehicles for approximately 30 seconds after closing the last door The lamp on time period can be changed at your The standing lamps cannot be operated with the key in Mercedes Bowe Conter steering lock position 2 Daytime running lamp mode When the engine is running and the selector lever is in a driving position the low beam headlamps includes parking lamps side marker lamps taillamps and l
181. ons Press upper half of switch once for option 1 One indicator lamp lights up Press upper half of switch twice for option 2 Both indicator lamps light up Note The indicator lamps blink at first and stay on continuously once the selected level is attained Press lower half of switch once From option 2 system switches to option 1 Only one indicator lamp is illuminated From option 1 system returns to Normal Level Indicator lamp goes out Press lower half of switch twice From option 2 system returns to Normal Level Both indicator lamps go out Normal level Used for normal operation of the vehicle At speeds above approximately 60 mph 95 km h the vehicle chassis is lowered automatically by about one half inch 15 mm Option 1 Level increases one half inch 15 mm This setting may be used when road surface conditions are rough When option 1 is selected the vehicle chassis is raised by one half inch 15 mm at vehicle speeds up to approx 35 mph 60 km h At speeds between approximately 35 mph 60 km h and 60 mph 95 km h the vehicle chassis is lowered to its normal level At speeds above approximately 60 mph 95 km h the vehicle chassis is lowered an additional one half inch 15 mm Driving systems Instruments Operation and controls p Driving Instrument cluster display Notes When exceeding approximately 60 mph 95 km h the system switches from option 1 back to Normal Le
182. opping sequence Do not reduce brake pedal pressure Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated The malfunction indicator lamps for the ESP are combined with the BAS malfunction indicator lamp The BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamps in the instrument cluster come on with the key in steering lock position 2 and should go out with the engine running If the BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp comes on permanently while the engine is running a malfunction has been detected in either system As a result it is possible that now only partial engine output will be available and pressing the accelerator pedal will require more effort If the BAS malfunctions the brake system functions in the usual manner but without BAS Driving systems Instruments Instrument Operation and controls Driving cluster display If the charging voltage falls below 10 volts the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and the BAS is switched off When the voltage is above this value again the malfunction indicator lamp should go out and the BAS is operational With the ABS malfunctioning the BAS and ESP is also switched off Both malfunction indicator lamps come on with the engine running Ifa BAS warning message is displayed have the BAS and ESP checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible 189 Practical hints Instruments and controls Instrument cluster display Driving systems Antilock b
183. optional The removal or attachment of the hardtop can be carried out by 2 persons Warning Do not place your hands between the hardtop and the car body while the hardtop is being locked or unlocked Serious personal injury may occur P65 00 0281 26 1 Engage parking brake 2 Open doors 3 Disconnect plug 1 for rear window defroster Hardtop 137 Instruments Operation Driving IIS AEE TN Practical hints and controls cluster display Instruments and controls Hardtop Instrument Operation Drivin I cluster display 138 2 seconds e The roll bar lowers up e The hardtop unlocks P65 00 0282 26 4 Within 10 seconds of turning key in steering lock to position 2 engine not running slide soft top switch 2 back and hold Please note if soft top switch is activated after 10 seconds have expired turn the key back to position 0 first before the hardtop removing procedure can be started again at step 4 The unlocking procedure begins after approx The indicator lamp in the soft top switch lights P65 00 2013 23 5 After the hardtop has unlocked remove the key 6 Lift the hardtop vertically from its attachment points from the steering lock and turn radio and telephone 3 and locating points 4 and carefully remove to off to lower antenna The indicator lamp in the soft the rear Exercise caution when maneuvering the top switch should go out top To avoid paint damag
184. or operate catalytic converters an important element in this vehicle in areas where combustible materials conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust with the hot exhaust system as these materials emissions Keep your vehicle in proper operating could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire condition by following our recommended maintenance instructions as outlined in your Service Booklet Caution To prevent damage to the catalytic converters use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be repaired promptly Otherwise excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to overheat which could start a fire Catalytic converter 163 Instrument cluster display Instruments and controls Operation Driving Practical hints Instruments Operation Driving Suet Practical hints Car care and controls cluster display Emission control 164 Emission control Warning Certain systems of the engine serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by law These systems of course will function properly only when maintained strictly according to factory specifications Any adjustments on the engine should therefore be carried out only by qualified Mercedes Benz authorized Center technicians Engine adjustments
185. orized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the CHECK ENGINE lamp to illuminate see also page 204 Malfunction and indicator lamps Instruments Instrument Operation and controls P Driving cluster display Electronic stability program ESP warning lamp The yellow ESP warning lamp in the ry speedometer dial comes on with the key in steering lock position 2 It should go out with engine running See page 192 if the warning lamp lights up or flashes when the vehicle is moving BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP eee is combined with that of the BAS The yellow BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the key in steering lock position 2 It should go out with the engine running If the BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp comes on permanently with the engine running see page 188 and 192 207 Practical hints JUSTIN Operation Driving a ment Practical hints and controls cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps 208 ABS malfunction indicator lamp If the charging voltage falls below 10 volts the EEE E malfunction indicator lamp comes on and the ABS is Koy Hui ead eee a switched off When the voltage is above this value again y the malfunction indicator lamp should go out and the steering lock position 2 and should go out ABS is operational with
186. ow the see memory recalling on page 46 liquid come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In cases it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary Important Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state by applying plenty of water Rear view mirrors 73 Instruments Operation Driving ESSAI GD Practical hints and controls cluster display Instruments Instrument Practical hints Car care Technical and controls o ti Drivin peration 8 cluster display a Instrument cluster 74 Instrument cluster P54 30 3766 29 Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement 8 warning lamp yellow see page 207 EPS warning lamp yellow see page 207 Odometer display field see page 82 2 Coolant temperature gauge see page 78 10 Main trip odometer see page 79 3 Fuel consumption gauge see page 83 or FSS indicator see page 80 4 Engine oil temperature gauge see page 83 or engine oil level indicator see page 82 5 Left turn signal indicator lamp green 11 Outside temperature indicator see page 78 see combination switch on page 86 12 Right turn signal indicator lamp green 6 Knob for intensity of instrument lamps see page 77 see combination switdh on page 20 for resetting trip odometer see page 79 and 13 Tachometer see page 79 for calling up FSS indicator see page 80 14 Knob for
187. ower gear This gear shifting process is dependent on the current vehicle speed Fast off there will be no upshift when releasing the accelerator pedal quickly e g using the engine s braking power during performance driving 173 Practical hints Car care Instruments Instrument Operation Drivin Practical hints Car care and controls W cluster display eae Automatic transmission 174 W _ Winter Wet snow and ice mode Emergency operation Press switch on symbol W The vehicle starts Limp Home Mode out in 2nd gear except with selector lever in 1st If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no gear or with accelerator pedal in kick down longer shifts the transmission is most likely operating position in Limp Home Mode which engages when there is a malfunction of the transmission This condition may be accompanied by the CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster coming on The W mode helps to improve traction and driving stability of the vehicle The gear shifting process occurs at lower vehicle and engine speeds than in the S program mode In this mode only the 2nd gear or reverse gear can be activated Important p To engage 2nd gear or reverse Dependent on the program mode selector switch position S or W and the gear selector lever in position R the ratio of power transmission changes Stop the vehicle Move selector lever to position P
188. ower the roll bar Warning This vehicle is a two occupant vehicle The rear storage area should never be used by any persons Raising or lowering of the roll bar could injure rear seated occupants Before operating the roll bar switch make sure that the roll bar s path is clear and no persons due to inattention are injured by the moving roll bar For your own safety we recommend to drive with the roll bar raised if e the outside temperature is below 5 F 15 C the soft top is closed and pets are placed in the rear storage area Items being transported in the area behind the seats should be placed in such a manner as not to affect the movement of the roll bar when being raised Interior equipment Instruments Drivin and controls 8 Operation Instrument cluster display Note If the indicator lamps in the switch are blinking or if the warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on then a malfunction has been detected In this case drive only with the roll bar raised until the problem has been corrected Raise the roll bar by pressing the upper half of the roll bar switch The indicator lamps in the switch will go out however the warning lamp in the instrument cluster will stay on Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Important The roll bar is intended to be a safety enhancement to the other features designed into the vehicle No system in any v
189. p bulb off electrical connector 6 Turn clamping ring 7 Open hood counterclockwise and pull out bulb together with i Turn bulb socket 5 with bulb counterclockwise and clamping ring Remove bulb pull out Push bulb into socket turn counterclockwise Insert new bulb flat side facing up mount clamping and remove ring 7 with tab facing down and turn clockwise Push i Insert new bulb in socket push in and twist clockwise electrical connector on securely Reinstall bulb socket push in and twist clockwise Exterior lamps 245 Instruments Operation Driving Tnsoument and controls cluster display Practical hints Instruments Operation Driving Exterior lamps Headlamp assembly Xenon P82 10 2386 26 Warning Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components We recommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician Instrument and controls cluster display 246 N GO o RA QN e Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw Headlamp vertical adjustment screw Adjuster for horizontal adjustment scale Cover for low beam headlamp Latch for cover 4 Cover for high beam headlamp Latch for cover 6 8 Turn signal parking side marker and standing lamp bulb 9 Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb 10 Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb P82 10 2387 26 Exterior lamps 247 Instruments Operation
190. p in the switch goes out the lowering procedure is completed If the soft top switch is held or is released and slid back again within approx 2 seconds the side windows will close If the roll bar was previously in the upright position it will return to that position However the side windows and the roll bar can also be activated using their respective switches P65 00 0287 26 Note A wet or frozen soft top must not be folded until thawed 1 Engage parking brake and dry 2 Turn key in steering lock to position 2 3 Slide soft top switch 1 back and hold e The side windows lower e The roll bar lowers e The indicator lamp in the soft top switch lights up Raising soft top P65 00 0288 26 Soft top 145 Instrument cluster display Instruments Operation Driving and controls Engage parking brake Turn key in steering lock to position 2 Fold down sun visors Slide soft top switch 2 forward and hold The side windows lower The roll bar lowers The indicator lamp in the soft top switch lights up The soft top closes and locks Note If the soft top does not engage in the windshield header attachment points then release the soft top switch Reach into the grip 3 and guide the pins into their respective locks while pulling down slide soft top switch 2 forward again The indicator lamp in the soft top switch goes out the closing procedure is completed Instruments and
191. per 88 Windshield wiper smears 88 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid MIXING LAaliO oo eee eeeeeeeeteeeeeeee 88 Hazard warning flasher SWATCH iaren aaceateseattecineaedeereaets 89 Automatic climate control 90 Display and controls 04 Basic setting automatic mode oes 93 ECONOMY ceshecedececacdecdeasieaszeactzestacsens 93 Special settings 0 cece 94 Audio and telephone operation 98 Power Windows 0 ceeeeeeeeseseeeeeeees 116 Express opening of door WIndows eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 117 Synchronizing power windows Roll bar Interior lighting Interior lamps Reading lamps Entrance lamps in footwells exit lamps in doors Sunshade manual Power sunshade Sun visors Illuminated vanity mirror Interior Storage compartment eyeglasses compartment in the dashboard Interior central locking system Integration with vehicle central locking system Separate locking of storage compartments Armrest Console storage compartments Contents Cup holder Parcel net in passenger footwell Door pockets Rear storage compartment Ashtray with lighter Lighter Telephone general Garage door Opener eee Hardtop or panorama roof Removing hardtop oe Attaching hardtop Soft top Lowering soft top 0 cess Raising soft top wo Wind Sorehin ienesis ANTENNA ennnen a Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters Radio and telephone Tele
192. phones and two way radio eseese The first 1 000 miles 1 500 KM sessionis 155 Maintenance 00 eeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeees 155 TRIGA raia 156 Catalytic converter 163 Emission Control sesser 164 Steering lock woe eeeeeseeeteeteeees 165 Starting and turning off the engine oo eeeeeeseteeseeeeeees 167 Before starting 0 cesses 167 Staring weiss dich aciossden teva ae 167 Turning Off wonrin aa a 167 Automatic transmission 168 DTT VANS aderoi annii 168 Accelerator Position oe 169 Selector lever positions 169 Maneuvering ccseseeeseeeteeeees 172 1S 0 0 0 00 r 172 Program mode Selector switch westerns 173 Emergency Operation 174 Parking Drake ou eeeeeeeeeeeeees 175 Driving instructions eseese 176 Drive sensibly Save fuel 176 Drinking and driving 176 Pedals iesse eerte 176 Power assistance 177 Brakes eecesececeseeseseeeeees 177 Driving Off eee 178 Parking escciiecesseieeeetsresctes 178 TICES h einsa 179 Aquaplaning s ssesessessesesseesesesse 180 Tire traction ssssessessssssssessseeesesee 180 Tire speed rating oe 181 Snow chains oo eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 181 Vehicles with sport package ceeceeseseereeeeeees 181 Deep water esseecesseeeererrsrsreseees 182 Winter driving instructions ssesessssesseses Winter driving Block heater cccccecseeesseeeees Travel
193. ply tires and the legal speed limit Driving instructions Instruments Drivin and controls 5 Operation Instrument cluster display Note In winter operation the maximum effectiveness of the antilock brake system ABS or electronic stability program ESP can only be achieved with M S rated radial ply tires and or snow chains recommended by Mercedes Benz Snow chains maximize performance Block heater for Canada only The engine is equipped with a block heater The electrical cable may be installed at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Traveling abroad Abroad there is a widely spread Mercedes Benz service network at your disposal If you plan to travel into areas which are not listed in the index of your Center directory you should request pertinent information from your authorized Mercedes Benz Center 183 Practical hints Car care Instruments a et Instrument Operation Drivin and controls H cluster display Driving systems 184 Cruise control P54 25 2171 26 The cruise control allows you to drive in a more relaxed manner for example over long distances as it automatically maintains the set speed by actively regulating the throttle setting Any given speed above approximately 25 mph 40 km h can be maintained with the cruise control by operating the lever 1 Accelerate and set Lift lever briefly to set speed Hold lever up to accelerate Practical hints Car care 2 Decelerate and s
194. porting 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 addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer or Mercedes Benz USA Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Introduction 15 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls 18 Door control panel eeeee 20 Overhead control panel 21 Dashboard c ccceccsceccsseccsceseeeeeeeeees 22 Center console 00 cceeesseeseeeees 24 Contents Instruments and controls 17 Instruments Operation Driving Instrument and controls cluster display Instruments Operation Driving and controls Instruments and controls Instruments and controls gaggeaua P68 10 2141 29 1 Door control panel see page 20 3 Dashboard see page 22 2 Overhead control panel see pag
195. r washer for cleaning the vehicle always observe manufacturers operating instructions Caution Never use a round nozzle to power wash tires The intense jet of water can result in damage to the tire Always replace a damaged tire Always keep the jet of water moving across the surface Do not aim directly at soft top electrical parts electrical connectors seals or other rubber parts Cleaning and care of the vehicle Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving cluster display Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove A tar remover is recommended Paintwork painted body components Mercedes Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface to not bead up normally in 3 to 5 months depending on climate and washing detergent used Mercedes Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be applied if paint surface shows signs of dirt embedding i e loss of gloss Do not apply any of these products or wax if your car is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot Use the appropriate MB Touch Up Stick for quick and provisional repairs of minor paint damage i e chips from stones car doors etc 263 Practical hints Car care Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving Cleaning and care of the vehicle Engine cleaning Prior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to protect electri
196. rake system ABS Warning Do not pump the brake pedal rather use firm steady brake pedal pressure Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose for ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness Important The ABS improves steering control of the vehicle during hard braking maneuvers The ABS prevents the wheels from locking up above a vehicle speed of approximately 5 mph 8 km h independent of road surface conditions Practical hints 190 At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation Continuous steady brake pedal pressure results in applying the advantages of the ABS namely braking power and ability to steer the vehicle In the case of an emergency brake maneuver keep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal In this manner only can the ABS be most effective On slippery road surfaces the ABS will respond even with light brake pedal pressure because of the increased likelihood of locking wheels The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving ABS control The ABS malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the key in steering lock position 2 and should go out with the engine running When the ABS m
197. ray opens automatically Prior to removing the ashtray insert move the gear selector lever to position N cluster display Practical hints 130 Warning Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still With the gear selector lever in position N turn off the engine and set the parking brake Otherwise the vehicle might move as a result of unintended contact with the gear selector lever To remove ashtray Push sliding knob 1 toward the right to eject the insert To install ashtray Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to engage Lighter Warning Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot hold at knob only When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury Note The lighter socket can be used to accommodate electrical accessories up to a maximum 85 W P68 20 2105 26 1 Lighter Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 Push in lighter 1 it will pop out automatically when hot Interior equipment 131 Instruments Operation Driving ESSAI Practical hints and controls cluster display Instrument cluster display Instruments and controls Operation Driving Practical hints Telephone 132 Telephone general Never operate radio transmitt
198. rcedes Benz USA LLC Mercedes Benz Canada Inc European Delivery Department European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive 849 Eglinton Avenue East Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Toronto Ontario M4G 2L5 Introduction 11 Introduction 12 We continuously strive to improve our product and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore information illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also described in this manual including operating instructions wherever necessary Since they are special order items the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator s Manual your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures The Operator s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle Where to find it The Operator s Manual is divided into eight sections Instruments and controls An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver s seat Operation Information on the vehicle s equipment and its operation Driving Important information on driving Instrument cluster display Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions e Practi
199. res are from 175 F 80 C to 250 F 120 C During severe operating conditions and stop and go traffic the engine oil temperature may rise close to the red marking The engine should not be operated with the engine oil temperature in the red zone Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty When the engine oil temperature is close to the red marking relieve the load on the engine by decreasing vehicle speed to lower engine oil temperature Once the engine oil temperature returns to the normal temperature range the engine oil level should be checked See page 82 or 222 Engine oil consumption Engine oil consumption checks should only be made after the break in period During the break in period higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal Frequent driving at high engine speeds results in increased consumption Car care Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving Exterior lamp switch Exterior lamp switch P54 25 2189 26 Kon Off Parking lamps also side marker lamps taillamps licence plate lamps instrument panel lamps Canada only When the engine is running the low beam is additionally switched on WwW Parking lamps plus low beam or high beam headlamps combination switch pushed forward Standing lamps right turn left one stop Standing lamps left turn left two stops cluster display 84 Practical hi
200. ring lock to position 2 First select the mirror to be adjusted turn switch 1 Left mirror 2 Right mirror To adjust toggle the switch forward backward or to either side cluster display Practical hints With the key in steering lock position 2 the driver s side mirror reflection brightness responds to changes in light sensitivity With gear selector lever in position R or with the interior lamp switched on the driver s side mirror brightness does not respond to changes in light sensitivity Warning Exercise care when using the passenger side mirror The passenger side exterior mirror is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view Objects in mirror are closer than they appear Check your inside rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Notes The exterior mirrors have electrically heated glass The heater switches on automatically depending on outside temperature If the mirror housing is forcibly pivoted from its normal position it must be repositioned by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place Storing mirror positions in memory Warning In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass memory with the seat head restraint steering column breaks position and can be recalled when necessary Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not all
201. rnipnnnnn an 239 Lolitas 123 SELENIA 76 204 K KEYS ouiont ne e Satin heh 28 AAAS 206 S 68 Master Key oneetan cantante eta AD PEPETIS L A ETOP Layout of poly V belt drive oo eeeeeeseteeeeeeeteteteeee 272 EE EEA Leather upholstery sessssseesserseeersresreresseresserrssersese 208 Level control System sisiirensisiserassiriiirerinii 196 LISTET medina kenn e E EE E 131 Locking the vehiclernei ts hinne enre 30 KERETE 124 ETE 125 M Maintenance entea a ar EEE 155 esesosossocesosososooso 126 Malfunction lamps in the instrument cluster s ssssesssseeeeseseseressssesesesee 204 gaement ien 126 Multicontour seats ssessssesesessessssesssrsessesesesesesesessseeeeeeesee AY besseedsbedabecents 120 e a a asea 120 289 Tnsiument Practical hints Car care Technical cluster display data Instruments Instrument Operation Drivin and controls H a cluster display Index N Night security illumination 0 ee eeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeees 85 O Odometer display field 0 ee eeeeseeseeceeeseeceeeeeeeneees 82 On board diagnostic system oe eeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 204 Opening the tunk nerien e at 31 Outside temperature indicator esssesseseesseeseseeseseeees 78 P Panic Dutton saei ne eilade 32 Parcel net in passenger footwell seeeseeeeeeeeeeees 128 Parking ena ieee Mia nels ie an 178 Parking brake cdi ain dail eee 175 Brake warning lamp esssscecesseeeseeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 205 Passenger airbag indicator lamp es eees
202. ruments and controls S Starting and turning off the engine oe Steering column Safety guidelines for the seat belt A CJUSUUINS konare a AEE E T 70 ne cock foe BURR To dats nan tetrad cms ntact 165 Seat belt nonusage warning system 53 Storage compartment mie eyeglasses compartment S at pelts xsi clvasdsetcttes cose esees seb stas io EErEE aA Eii 52 in the daSNDOALA cececccccccccccccccccccccccsccccccccsccccescesceecesees 124 Fastening reon nan essen ateceasteads chads dacs Seiss coves sweet eaiseenevts 54 Stowing things in the vehicle ov 216 Unfasteming sccescccccsessssseseesecsnsnsnneessecsssnsnnies 56 SUM VISOES ied tenietesieeve deeds Bevel eh 123 Warning lamp rcsccsscsssscssseceseeeeeeseeeeseseseesnsenessnnannnennees 206 Sunshade electrical ccccccccssssseseseesessesesseseeseeceseseses 122 Seat belts and integrated Sunshade Manual sosanna e 121 restraint System sescescsccscssssdecestesesteben tbe sedkestadigevdsssaaeeae 52 Supplemental restraint system SRS sscsssssseseeeeeeeee 59 SEAS sesrseerseserenerenerene Synchronizing power WiNdOWS eeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeee 117 Seat heater Snow chains SOL OD ctsceensccxsechsan Eae EEA REEE AE EEA T LOWEN E orrori eiorinn iE Ra S ng nasirin TaGhom eter si 2sscsculeaca cena nnd idailhetenennea 79 SOS call Taillamp assemblies oo cesses eeeseeeeeeseeeeseeneneeneees 250 Caer Tele ATG OE ie eons aeladea Nees fc Techical sisi eitetietereotettocettoe
203. rward To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood open the hood only with wipers in the parked position To close Lower hood and let it drop into lock from a height of approx 1 ft 30 cm assisting with hands placed flat on edges of hood 3 To avoid hood damage please make sure that hood is fully closed If not repeat closing procedure Do not push down on hood to attempt to fully close it Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running Be sure the hood is properly closed before driving When closing hood use extreme caution not to catch hands or fingers The radiator fan may continue to run another approximate 30 seconds or even restart after the engine has been turned off Stay clear from fan blades Engine compartment Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving Practical hints cluster display The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components ignition coils spark plug sockets diagnostic socket of the ignition system e with the engine running e while starting the engine e if ignition is on and the engine is turned manually If you see flames steam or smoke coming from the engine compartment or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated do not open the hood Move away from vehicle and
204. s ccceceeeeeseeteeeeseeeeeeeees 169 Button and soft key operation 0 eeeeeeeeteeeeees 101 Cassette TO GE eae aeeaiei iore enora rra 106 285 Operation Driving Tnsiument Practical hints Car care Technical cluster display data Index Instruments and controls Index h a Instrument Operation Drivin i 5 cluster display B BabySmart airbag deactivation system 58 oed i KTS Kae E AA E A R E Backrest BAS Brake assist system 188 Malfunction indicator lamp ee eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 207 Battery isi nena a e aaa E Aa EA Ea Charge indicator lamp Recycling Brake assist system BAS BrAKE fluid 5 5 ves cisesenteanscdensdlestectvdeatesonsuevlecsbermavennoevesnens Capayana a R clisabonnegensebene gt Brake pad wear indicator lamp 0 0 0 eeseseeeeeeseeeeeeeee 205 Brake warning lamp seecssssceceessseeeeeseseseeeeseseeeneees 205 C Catalytic converter oo eeeeeseeteececenceeeeeeeeeneneeeteeseeeeees 163 Central locking system ce eeeececeeeeteeeeeeeeeetetseeeeesees 29 Automatic central LOCKiIN go eeeceeeseseceneereeeeeees 37 Central locking switch 0 eeeeseceeeseteteeseseseeeeceaees 36 General NOES ensien eas 33 Locking and unlocking with remote control ss sssesssseessseesssssssesseresseresesres 30 Remote control occ eecsecseceseeeecseseesecaeeseeaes 28 29 286 Practical hints Car care Sune data Remote control changing batteries 0 0 2
205. s Turn off engine and all lights and accessories except hazard warning flashers or work lights Apply parking brake and shift selector lever to position P Important 3 Clamp one end of the first jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery and the other end to the positive terminal of the charged battery Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any other metal parts 4 Clamp one end of the second jumper cable to the grounded negative terminal of the charged battery and the final connection to the negative terminal of the discharged battery Practical hints Car care 240 Important 5 Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at high idle Make sure the cables are not on or near pulleys fans or other parts that will move when the engine is started Allow the discharged battery to charge for a few minutes Start engine of the disabled vehicle in the usual manner 6 After the engine has started remove jumper cables by exactly reversing the above installation sequence starting with the last connection made first When removing each clamp make sure that it does not touch any other metal while the other end is still attached Note If engine does not run after several unsuccessful starting attempts have it checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Excessive unburned fuel may damage the catalytic converter Towing the vehicle P8
206. s etc Engine with oil filter SL 500 8 5 US qt 8 0 1 Recommended engine oils SL 600 10 6 US qt 10 0 1 Automatic transmission 9 6 US qt 9 1 1 Automatic transmission fluid Rear axle 1 5 US qt 1 4 1 Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 90 Hydraulic system for adaptive damping approx 4 8 US qt 4 5 1 MB Hydraulic fluid system ADS Power steering approx 1 1 US qt 1 0 1 MB Power steering fluid Front wheel hubs approx 2 1 oz 60 g each High temperature roller bearing grease Brake system approx 0 5 US qt 0 5 1 MB Brake fluid DOT 4 Fuels coolants lubricants etc capacities 277 OTE EELS Operation Driving instrumen Practical hints Car care Meainmice and controls cluster display data Instruments Operation Drivin and controls p 2 Fuels coolants lubricants etc capacities Model Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system Cooling system SL 500 SL 600 Fuel tank including a reserve of Air conditioner system Instrument cluster display 278 Capacity Vehicles without ADS approx 5 3 US qt 5 0 1 Vehicles with ADS approx approx approx approx approx 3 2 US qt 3 0 1 13 2 US qt 12 5 1 21 1 US qt 20 0 1 21 1 US gal 80 0 1 2 6 US gal 10 0 1 Practical hints Car care Technical data Fuels coolants lubricants etc MB Windshield washer concentrate S MB Anticorrosion antifreeze Premium unleaded gasoline Posted octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 M
207. s in the switch light up After approximately 5 minutes in the rapid seat heating mode the seat heater automatically switches to normal operation and only one indicator lamp will stay on Turning off seat heater If one indicator lamp is on press upper half of switch If both indicator lamps are one press lower half of switch If left on the seat heater automatically turns off after approximately 30 minutes of operation Note When in operation the seat heater consumes a large amount of electrical power It is not advisable to use the seat heater longer than necessary The seat heaters may automatically switch off if too many power consumers are switched on at the same time or if the battery charge is low When this occurs the indicator lamp in the switch will blink both indicator lamps blink during rapid seat heating mode The seat heaters will switch on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available If the blinking of the indicator lamps is distracting to you the seat heaters can be switched off Seats 51 Instrument cluster display Instruments Practical hints and controls Operation Driving Instruments Instrument and controls Operation Driving Restraint systems Seat belts and integrated restraint system Your vehicle is equipped with lap shoulder seat belts emergency tensioning retractors for the seat belts as well as airbags and knee bolsters Seat belts Import
208. s of impacts if of sufficient severity to meet the deployment thresholds will they provide their supplemental protection The driver and passenger must always wear their seat belts otherwise it is not possible for the airbags to provide their intended supplemental protection In cases of other frontal impacts angled impacts Warning roll overs other side impacts rear collisions or other accidents in which the airbags are not designed to deploy the airbags will not be activated The driver and passenger will then be protected by Airbags are designed to reduce the potential of injury in certain frontal front airbags impacts and side side impact airbags impacts which may cause significant injuries however no system the fastened seat belts available today can totally eliminate injuries and We caution you not to rely on the presence of the fatalities airbags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt The activation of the SRS temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the airbags This dust however is neither injurious to your health nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle The dust might Your vehicle was originally equipped with airbags which are designed to activate in certain impacts exceeding a preset threshold to reduce the potential cause some temporary breathing difficulty for and severity of injury It is important to your safety people with asthma or other breathing trouble To and that of your pas
209. senger that you replace deployed avoid this you may wish to get out of the vehicle as airbags and repair any malfunctioning airbags to soon as it is safe to do so If you have any breathing ensure the vehicle will continue to provide crash difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the protections for occupants airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door The service life of the airbags extends to the date indicated on the label located on the driverside door latch post To provide continued reliability after that date they should be inspected by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center at that time and replaced when necessary Restraint systems 63 Instrument cluster display Instruments and controls Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Instrument cluster display Instruments Car care and controls Practical hints Operation Driving Restraint systems 64 To reduce the risk of injury when the front airbags inflate it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear their seat belts For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the backrest Fasten your seat belt and ensure that it is properly positioned on your body For unobstructive inflation of door side impact airbags keep door pocket lids closed Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed a
210. should not be altered in any way Moreover the specified service jobs must be carried out regularly according to Mercedes Benz servicing requirements For details refer to the Service Booklet Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death Do not run the engine in confined areas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately If you must drive under these conditions drive only with at least one window fully open Steering lock 1 Steering is unlocked If necessary move steering wheel slightly to allow the key to be turned clockwise to position 1 Most electrical consumers can be operated For detailed information see respective subjects 2 Driving position 3 Starting position See page 167 for instructions on starting and stopping the engine Warning Remaneyees When leaving the vehicle always remove the key a from the steering lock and lock the vehicle Do not 0 The key can be withdrawn in this position only The leave children unattended in the vehicle or with steering is locked when the electronic key is access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of removed from the steering lock If necessary move vehicle equipment may cause serious personal steering wheel sl
211. sible to change the program mode while in reverse cluster display Practical hints 170 Car care Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle When the brakes are released the vehicle can be moved freely pushed or towed Do not engage N while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads see page 182 Important Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason with selector lever in N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty The transmission automatically upshifts through 5th gear Position D provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions Upshift through 4th gear only Suitable for performance driving To shift from position D to 4 push selector lever to the left Upshift through 3rd gear only Suitable for moderately steep hills Since the transmission does not shift higher than 3rd gear this gear selection will allow use of the engine s braking power downhill Wa Upshift through 2nd gear only For driving in mountainous regions or under extreme operating conditions This gear selection will allow use of the engine s braking power when descending steep grades EE Use this position which makes maximum use of the engine s braking effect while descending very steep or lengthy downgrades and only at speeds below 40 mph 60 km
212. southern regions you should have the use more than this amount of anticorrosion antifreeze anticorrosion antifreeze concentration checked The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes Benz Center for service If the coolant level is low water and MB anticorrosion antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level have cooling system checked for signs of leakage The water in the cooling system must meet minimum Aniticortosion a tifreeze quantity requirements which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water If your are not sure about the water Model Approx freeze protection quality consult your authorized Mercedes Benz Center 35 F 49 F 37 C 45 C Anticorrosion antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts The SL 500 6 6 US qt 7 3 US qt use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines 6 25 1 6 9 1 necessitates that anticorrosion antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the SL 600 10 6 US qt 11 6 US qt aluminum parts Failure to use such anticorrosion 10 0 1 11 0 1 antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your car Mercedes Benz anticorrosion antifreeze Agent Consumer information This has been prepared as required of all manufactures of passenger cars under Title 49
213. sreierieceniinenranie 279 Engine oil additives oe 279 Air conditioner refrigerant 279 Brake fluid scsenscorieencsurevesvooss 279 Premium unleaded gasoline 280 Fuel requirement cceeeeee 280 Gasoline additives oe 281 Coolants anioiaren 281 Consumer information 283 Product information Kindly observe the following in your own best interest We recommend using Mercedes Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model We have tested these parts to determine their reliability safety and their special suitability for Mercedes Benz vehicles We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety performance or reliability of your vehicle Please do not use them Mercedes Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information also on permissible technical modifications and where proper installation will be performed Introduction 7 Introduction 8 Operator s manual This Operator s Manual contains a great deal of useful information We urge you to read it carefully and
214. sssssessesssessecscsstesseeseesseases 98 Operat D pes siitidisseadedeasnteriasccatizcess cocerroaeerezeesasens 98 102 ABS Antilock brake Sytem 190 Radio mode tes act nitietieterinuiesriastivs viernes 104 Malfunction indicator lamp 1 208 Telephone operation sccsssescsseecssessssessssecsseecsseessees 113 Adjusting steering column Automatic climate Control ccecseesseessseesseeesseesseesseeen 90 Storing steering column Air distribution o n 95 position EEL sereen a Air recirculation 2 0 ne nii aa 96 ADS indicator lamp oe eeeseseeeeeeseeeseseseececesesceeeeeeeeees Airvolume 95 ADS warning lamp Petstststsasasasesnsnsnsnsneneneneneseseeaanasnrast tt Basic setting automatic mode sonati nini 93 Air conditioner refrigerant 0 ee eeeseececeseseneeeeeeneees Defogging windows Airbags eet iene sevvseeeeuaseeetuanseeenueeeeeenneseentnneeeenuaneatenest PCIOSING a anette Airbag OFF indicator lamp Display and controls SRS ancieator T oe E ae reas aa k PREE Rear window d froster can she ft es oe Residual engine heat utilization oe 96 cs i PAS rk ak Re Rie Automatic transmission cccecsecseesesceseseeecseceneeaeees 168 Re E Emergency operation sesssssreesesreerrsisererrrrsrsersen 174 eae SS SONG TRE SE SOE PONS Fluid Neve lites nra ani annia RE ik Sean ae E E tS ses a ce tale ee aes as Maneuvering g R i 100 Program mode selector switch eeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeee 173 Deen SYSTERN ATARA A Boe are gy nd Selector lever position
215. stance Program brochure in your glove box Change of address or ownership If you change your address be sure to send in the Change of Address Notice found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet or simply call the Mercedes Benz Client Assistance Center in the USA at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Service in Canada at 1 800 387 0100 It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise If you sell your Mercedes please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator If you bought this vehicle used be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Car found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet or call the Mercedes Benz Client Assistance Center in the USA at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Service in Canada at 1 800 387 0100 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries please be aware that e Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available e unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts e gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Certain Mercedes Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program For details consult your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or write to In the USA In Canada Me
216. such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Shampoo with plenty of water To prevent scratches never apply strong force and use only a soft non scratchy cloth when cleaning the lenses Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry cloth or sponge Window cleaning Use a window cleaning solution on all glass surfaces An automotive glass cleaner is recommended Note For safety reasons switch off wiper and remove key from steering lock before cleaning the windshield otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury Light alloy wheels Mercedes Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels If possible clean wheels once a week with Mercedes Benz approved Wheel Care using a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of water Follow instructions on container Note Use only acid free cleaning materials The acid could lead to corrosion Cleaning and care of the vehicle Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving cluster display Instrument cluster Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution Wipe with a cloth moistened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Steering wheel and gear selector lever Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Cup holder Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a was
217. t A NA 273 Spare parts service Technical dataserie i E e ei 273 Spare Wheel enua E i Electrical system s ssssssessserssttresrsetrerreerstrreereerrserreees 276 SRS Supplemental restraint system sseeeee 59 Main dimensions ssee ssesesssesssocsrseserreoensreresosssseersrsssee 276 Indicator lamp sssssssecsscsssssssssscssssssesscessssssesessessssesess 206 Kims TeS an a a 274 Start LOCKOUT as a E T 33 Weights sseccecceceseeseseserssssssssssansnnnnnnsnanansssssssssssseeeeeeee 276 Malfunction lamp scsccsscsssssssesesscssssssssscssssssesscsssssssseess 77 Tele Aid sessies narena a S 156 291 Operation Driving AST UANEM Practical hints Car care fee cluster display data Instruments and controls Index Instrument Operation H cluster display Driving Information Initiating an emergency call Roadside Assistance Telephone general Telephones and two way radio The first 1 000 miles 1 500 km Tires Driving instructions Inflation pressure Replacement Speed rating Traction Tow away alarm Tow away protection Towing the vehicle Trip odometer Trunk Trunk lamp Trunk lid Emergency release Trunk lid release switch Technical Practical hints Car care data 292 U Unlocking the vehicle ssesessessssesssssesesessseresessssreeesessessesse 30 V Vehicle jack wcicecciccecceidekaicladinniciinneckaa 218 Vehicle2tools somen E ei elena 217 WwW Warranty coverage seecsceccessscescecsceseeceseeseeesseeecseesene
218. t by pulling shoulder portion up Restraint systems 55 Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Drivin cluster display Practical hints Instruments Instrument Operation Drivin and controls p Restraint systems Caution For safety reasons avoid adjusting the seat or backrest into positions which could affect the correct seat belt positioning Unfastening of seat belts Push the release button 3 in the belt buckle 2 Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate 1 cluster display Practical hints Car care Warning USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all times because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents including rollovers The integrated restraint system includes SRS driver airbag passenger airbag door mounted side impact airbags ETR seat belt emergency tensioning retractors and front seat knee bolsters The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal front airbags and side side impact airbags impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing such as eyeglasses pens keys etc as these might cause injuries Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen If the belt
219. t greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident You and your passenger should always wear seat belts If you are ever in an accident your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt Warning Children 12 years old and under must never ride in this vehicle except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates ina crash If this happens serious or fatal injury can result Infants and small children must be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system which is properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instructions A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in th
220. tal injury or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessary which could also result in injury Practical hints Car care Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving Restraint systems Front airbags The driver and passenger front airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impacts exceeding a preset threshold The passenger front airbag deploys only if the front passenger seat is occupied and the indicator lamp in the dashboard is not illuminated Note Heavy objects on the passenger seat can appear to the SRS to indicate the presence of an occupant in that seat which causes the passenger front airbag to deploy in a crash exceeding the appropriate threshold cluster display 62 Practical hints Car care Side impact airbags The side impact airbags are designed to activate only in certain side impacts exceeding a preset threshold Only the side impact airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploy The passenger side impact airbag deploys only if the passenger Seat is occupied Side impact airbags operate best in conjunction with a properly positioned and fastened seat belt Note Heavy objects on passenger seat can cause the passenger door side impact airbag to deploy in a crash Important Airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal front airbags impacts or side side impact airbags impacts which exceed preset thresholds Only during these type
221. th lock in position 1 i Practical hints cluster display Separate locking of storage compartments Locking Turn master key to position 2 and remove from lock The storage compartments remain locked even if the vehicle is unlocked from the outside Unlocking Turn master key to position 1 and remove from lock If the vehicle was locked from the outside the storage compartments remain in the locked mode until the vehicle is unlocked again from the outside Note When unlocking a door from the inside on a vehicle previously locked from the outside the storage compartments still remain locked In case of a malfunction the eyeglasses compartment can still be opened To do so turn the master key to position 3 return it to position 1 remove it from the lock and press button EAS Armrest Console storage compartments N f a A P68 00 2251 26 P68 00 2252 26 To adjust To open front compartment Press button 1 and slide armrest forward or backward Slide cover 1 back Opening rear compartment Press button 2 The compartments can be locked and unlocked with the central locking system Interior equipment Instruments Operation Drivin and controls l 5 127 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Interior equipment Cup holder P68 00 2167 26 To open compartment Slide cover 1 back To open cup holder 2 Lift handle in direction of arrow To clos
222. the central locking switch while in the selective remote control mode only the door opened from the inside is unlocked If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch while in the global remote control mode the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from the inside Note The storage compartment in the armrest as well as the fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the central locking switch Automatic central locking The central locking switch also operates the automatic central locking With the automatic central locking system activated the doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of approx 9 mph 15 km h or more The fuel filler flap remains unlocked To activate With key in steering lock position 2 hold upper portion of switch 1 for a minimum of 5 seconds To deactivate With key in steering lock position 2 hold lower portion of switch 2 fora minimum of 5 seconds Notes If doors are unlocked with the central locking switch after activating the automatic central locking and neither door is opened then the doors remain unlocked even at vehicle speeds of approx 9 mph 15 km h or more Central locking system Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Driving Practical hints cluster display If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of approx 9 mph 15 km h or less with the automatic central locking activated the door wil
223. the driving style the driving situation and the road characteristics Important When parking the car or before working on the vehicle with the engine running firmly engage the parking brake and shift the selector lever into P Driving The selector lever is automatically locked while in position P To move the selector lever out of position P the service brake pedal must be firmly depressed before the shift lock will release Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care 168 Shift selector lever to the desired position only when the engine is idling normally and the service brake is applied Do not release the brake until ready to drive The vehicle may otherwise start creeping when the selector lever is in drive or reverse position Warning It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal Important After selecting any driving position from N or P wait a moment to allow the gear to fully engage before accelerating especially when the engine is cold Accelerator Position Partial throttle early upshifting normal acceleration
224. the knob clockwise will increase the volume counterclockwise will decrease the volume cluster display Practical hints 102 Audio functions The AUD key is used to select the BASS TREBLE and BALANCE functions Settings for bass and treble are stored separately for the radio cassette and CD modes Tone level settings are identified by the vertical bars The center flat setting is shown by one longer bar in the center of the display Bass FMi BASS Press the AUD key repeatedly l until BASS appears in the EEEE E EE E display iS AUD gt Treble FMi TREBLE Press the AUD key repeatedly l until TREBLE appears in the EEEE E EE EN display ia AUD Press the key to increase or the key to decrease the level Balance Centering all audio functions EALAHCE Press the AUD key repeatedly Push and hold down the l until BALANCE appears in RESET AUD key All audio cinerea he ce tee the display 2 functions bass treble balance and fader are set to center or flat positions and the volume is adjusted to a pre set level L AUD Re Press the L key to move the sound to the left speaker or the R key to move the sound to the right speaker 1 not available on all models Audio system 103 Instruments and controls Instrument Operation Drivin l cluster display Practical hints Instruments Operation Driving Instrument and controls cluster display Audio s
225. thout sufficient frontal or rear impact forces the emergency tensioning retractors will not be activated The driver and passenger will then be protected by the fastened seat belts and inertia reel in the usual manner For seat belt and emergency tensioning retractor safety guidelines see page 67 Practical hints Car care Instruments and controls Operation Driving Restraint systems Airbags P91 60 2108 27 Instrument cluster display 60 1 Driver airbag 2 Passenger front airbag 3 Side impact airbags The most effective occupant restraint system yet developed for use in production vehicles is the seat belt In some cases however the protective effect of a seat belt can be further enhanced by an airbag In conjunction with wearing the seat belts the driver and passenger airbags can provide increased protection for the driver and passenger in certain frontal impacts exceeding preset thresholds Door mounted side impact airbags can provide increased protection to belted occupants on the impacted side of the vehicle in side impacts exceeding its preset thresholds The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the indicator lamp SRS in the instrument cluster when turning the key in steering lock to position 2 If no fault is detected the lamp will go out after approximately 4 seconds after the lamp goes out the system continues to monitor the components and circuitry of the airbag system
226. tness of the windshield Notes With switch in this position one wipe occurs when turning the key in steering lock from 6 P position 0 P54 25 0313 26 _ Do not leave in intermittent setting when vehicle 6 Press switch briefly is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning Wiper will operate in presence of water spray at windshield and wiper may be damaged as a result One wipe without washer water select only if windshield is wet Press switch past resistance point i II Normal wiper speed Windshield washer windshield wiper headlamp cleaning system only in exterior lamp Il Fast wiper speed switch positions or except xenon lamps Note Canada only also in position fej when the engine The windshield washer reservoir hoses and nozzles are is running automatically heated Combination switch 87 Instrument cluster display Instruments Practical hints Car care and controls Operation Driving Instruments Instrument Operation and controls p Driving Combination switch Blocked windshield wiper If the windshield wiper becomes blocked for example due to snow switch off the wiper For safety reasons before removing ice or snow remove key from steering lock Remove blockage Activate combination switch again key in steering lock position 1 Windshield wiper smears If the windshield wiper smears the windshield even during rain activate the washer
227. to the magazine in the direction shown by the arrow Insert the loaded magazine into the changer Important Close the door after the magazine has been inserted Playing CDs Press the CD button The CD most recently played will start at the point where it was last switched off CDs stored in the magazine can be selected by using the station preset buttons 1 6 coi The magazine slot number of TRACK 1 the selected CD will then be displayed after CD The EDH RFT AUD SC number of the track being played will be displayed after TRACK If there is no CD in the selected magazine slot NO CD and the corresponding slot number will be displayed e g NO CD3 After the last track on a CD has been played the next CD will automatically be selected and played CDi HO COS RDM RPT AUD SC Skipping tracks forwards backwards Press the ESM button The next track on the CD will be played Press the BM button If the track has been playing for more than 10 seconds it will revert to the start of that track If it has been playing for less than ten seconds it will revert to the preceding track To skip several tracks the respective button must be pressed until the desired track is reached If the beginning or end of the CD is reached during the search the first or last track will be played Audio system Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Fast forward reverse
228. traint system SRS woes 59 Emergency tensioning retractor ETR essees 59 AIPDAGS triin ns 60 Front airbags esesesseseeeeseseeseeeeee 62 Side impact airbags 0 eee 62 Safety guidelines for the seat belt emergency tensioning retractor and airbag eee 67 Infant and child restraint Systems sesser 68 Adjusting steering column 70 Storing steering column position in MEMOTY nesses 70 Rear view MIITOTS eesse 71 Inside rear view mirror 71 Antiglare night position 71 Exterior rear view mirrors 72 Storing mirror positions in MEMORY rancnra 73 Instrument Cluster eeeeeeeees 74 Indicator lamps in the instrument Cluster cee 76 Additional function indicator lamps i 2 nens lends 77 Instrument lamps eeeeeeeeee 77 Display illumination 77 Coolant temperature gauge 78 Outside temperature mdica tol areae 78 Trip odometer sseseseeeesesssesssseree 79 GIOCK Aerator Ar aoh 79 Tachometer ccccccessescsceseeeeeeeeees 79 Flexible service system FSS 80 Engine oil level indicator in odometer display field Fuel consumption gauge 83 Engine oil temperature gauge 83 Engine oil consumption 83 Exterior lamp switch eeeeee 84 Standing lamps ee eeeeeeeeeees 85 Night security illumination 85 Combination switch oe 86 Blocked windshield wi
229. twice within 1 second directly related to the operating conditions of the vehicle Following a completed A or B service the Mercedes Benz The symbol of appears in the main odometer oe He counter to 10 000 miles Canada 15 000 display field prior to the next suggested service m an ays Depending on operating conditions throughout the year the next service is calculated and displayed in days or distance remaining The counter can also be set by any individual To do so 1 Turn key in steering lock to position 2 2 Within 4 seconds press button 1 twice 3 The present status for days or distance is displayed Within 10 seconds turn key in steering lock to position 0 4 Press and hold button 1 while turning key in steering lock to position 2 again The present status for days or distance is displayed once more Continue to hold button 1 After approx 10 seconds a signal sounds and the display shows 10 000 miles Canada 15 000 km for approx 10 seconds 5 Release button 1 If the FSS counter was inadvertently reset have a Mercedes Benz Center correct it Flexible service system 81 Instruments and controls Instrument Operation L cluster display Driving Practical hints Note When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more days at a time such days will not be counted Any such days not counted by FSS can be added by your Mercedes Benz Center The interval between services is determined
230. type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports The use of wheel lift equipment will damage engine oil pan Important When towing the vehicle please note the following With the automatic central locking activated and the key in steering lock position 2 the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approx 9 mph 15 km h or more To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking deactivate the automatic central locking Practical hints 242 Car care When transporting vehicle on flat bed equipment the front end of the vehicle must be loaded first Additional ramping may be required for loading to protect bumper fascia Warning With the engine not running there is no power assistance for the braking and steering systems In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort in necessary to brake and steer the vehicle Note To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning flasher in use turn key in steering lock to position 2 and activate combination switch for left or right turn signal in usual manner only the selected turn signal will operate Upon canceling the turn signal the hazard warning flasher will operate again Exterior lamps Replacing bulbs To prevent a possible electrical short circuit switch off lamp prior to replacing a bulb When replacing bulbs install o
231. uld result in authorized BabySmart compatible child seat serious injuries or death should the airbag be which operates with the BabySmart system triggered Always sit upright use the seatbelts installed in the vehicle to deactivate the and appropriate size infant or child restraint passenger front airbag when it is properly system installed Otherwise they will be struck by the e Adjust the passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied Restraint systems Instruments and controls Operation airbag when it inflates in a crash If this happens serious or fatal injury can result Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe or fatal injuries to you or other occupants 65 Instrument Practical hints Car care cluster display Driving Instruments and controls Operation Driving Restraint systems Warning Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the front passenger seat of your vehicle you must properly use a BabySmart child restraint A BabySmartTM child restraint will turn off the passenger side front airbag BabySmart will not however turn off the side impact airbag It should be noted that there is a possibility for a side airbag related injury if occupants especially children are not properly seated or restrained when next to a side airbag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its
232. unit or emergency tensioning retractor our safety instructions must be followed These instructions are available at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center e Given the considerable deployment speed and the textile structure of the airbags there is the possibility abrasions or other injuries resulting from airbag deployment When you sell the vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting him to the applicable section in the Operator s Manual Instrument cluster display 68 Practical hints Car care Infant and child restraint systems Use only a BabySmart compatible child restraint in this vehicle We recommend that all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion The passenger lap shoulder belt has a special seat belt retractor for secure fastening of a child restraint To fasten a child restraint follow child restraint instructions for routing Then pull shoulder belt out completely Slide switch located on side of passenger seat to position EE Let the belt retract During the seat belt retraction a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated The belt is now locked Push down on child restraint to take up any slack To deactivate release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner Warning
233. ut after approximately 4 seconds after the lamp goes out the system continues to monitor the components and circuitry of the airbag system and will indicate a malfunction by coming on again Warning In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident which could result in serious or fatal injury or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury See page 60 for notes on airbags see page 59 for belt tensioners and page 68 for infant and child seat restraint Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning With the key in steering lock position 2 the fuel reserve warning lamp comes on It should go out immediately when the engine is running If the warning lamp does not go out after starting the engine or if it comes on while driving it indicates that the fuel level is down to the reserve quantity of approximately 2 6 gal 10 liters The warning lamp blinks when the fuel cap is not closed or a fuel system leak has been detected Retighten cap and see if warning lamp goes out after restart and next OBD selfcheck If the warning lamp continues to blink after closing the fuel cap correctly have the fuel system checked at your auth
234. vel The indicator lamp will go out If speed exceeds 35 mph 60 km h but does not exceed 60 mph 95 km h the vehicle chassis will be automatically raised again by one half inch 15 mm when vehicle speed drops below approx 35 mph 60 km h Option 2 Level increases one inch 30 mm This setting may be used when road surface conditions are very rough for increased ground clearance Upon selection of option 2 the vehicle chassis is raised by one inch 30 mm This option can only be selected at vehicle standstill and the raised level is only retained up to speeds of approximately 15 mph 25 km h At speeds between approximately 15 mph 25 km h and 35 mph 60 km h the vehicle chassis is lowered by one half inch 15 mm 197 Practical hints Car care Instruments Operation Driving MSG Practical hints Car care and controls cluster display Driving systems 198 At speeds between approximately 35 mph 60 km h and 60 mph 95 km h the vehicle chassis is lowered to its normal level At speeds above approximately 60 mph 95 km h the vehicle chassis is lowered an additional one half inch 15 mm Notes When exceeding approximately 35 mph 60 km h the system will switch from option 2 to option 1 Only one indicator lamp will be illuminated When exceeding approximately 60 mph 95 km h the system will switch from option 1 to Normal Level The indicator lamp will go out If speed exceeds approx 35 mph 60 km h
235. which the airbags are not designed to deploy The SRS uses two crash severity levels thresholds to activate either the emergency tensioning retractor ETR or front airbag or both Activation depends on the direction and severity of the impact exceeding the preset thresholds and whether the seat belt is fastened Seat belt fastened e first threshold exceeded ETR activates e second threshold exceeded airbag also activates Seat belt not fastened e first threshold exceeded airbag activates but not ETR Driver and passenger systems operate independently of each other Restraint systems Instruments Instrument and controls Operation Driving cluster display Emergency tensioning retractor ETR The seat belts are equipped with emergency tensioning retractors These tensioning retractors are located in each belt s inertia reel and become operationally ready with the key in steering lock position 1 or 2 The emergency tensioning retractors are designed to activate only when the seat belts are fastened during frontal and front angled impacts and rear impacts exceeding the first threshold of the SRS and in rear impacts exceeding a preset severity level They remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body restricting its forward movement as much as possible In cases of other frontal impacts rollovers certain side impacts rear collisions or other accidents wi
236. wiper smears 88 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid MIXING ratio sesser 88 Hazard warning flasher switch 89 Automatic climate control 90 Display and controls 0 0 92 Basic setting automatic mode sss 93 EC NOMY orroa naan 93 Special settings e e 94 Audio and telephone operation 98 Power windows seeecceseeeeseeeeeeeees 116 Express opening of door WINdoOWS eset eeeteteeeeeees 117 Synchronizing power WINGOWS ee eeeeeeeeeeteeeeees 117 Rol bat i ccsgaveeci ees 118 Operation Driving Interior lighting Interior lamps Reading lamps 0 eeeeeeeseeeeeeee 120 Entrance lamps in footwells exit lamps in doors eee 120 Sunshade manual eee 121 Power sunshade nsss 122 SUM VISTS ntonio s 123 Illuminated vanity mirror 123 METi isc hektenkt dictiesstnicoeia 124 Storage compartment eyeglasses compartment in the dashboard Interior central locking system eee eeeeeeeeeeeeee 125 Integration with vehicle central locking system 126 Separate locking of storage COMpPALtMENtS eee eeeeeeeeees 126 ATINTESE j ccccesatssasieassiasivontseatovnats 127 Console storage compartments 27 Instrument Practical hints cluster display Cup holder eeeeeeeeeeseteeeeeeeeees 128 Parcel net in passenger footwell s 128 Door Pockets eeeseseeeeseeteseeeeeees 129 Rear storage compartment 1
237. xceed 3 plus additional cosolvents avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration e do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage Using mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol is not allowed Gasohol which contains 10 Ethanol and 90 unleaded gasoline can be used e do not exceed of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build up caused by gasoline Mercedes Benz recommends the use of only quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon deposits can build up especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area leading to engine performance problems such as e warm up hesitation e unstable idle e knocking pinging e misfire e power loss Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel They only result in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the engine operation Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Fuels coolants lubricants etc capa
238. y it will remain locked See page 38 king system 31 Instrument Practical hints cluster display Len Operation Driving Instruments and controls Operation Driving Central locking system Panic button P80 30 2086 26 To activate press and hold button 1 for at least one second An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for approximately 3 minutes To deactivate press button 1 again or turn key in steering lock to position 2 Instrument cluster display Note For operation in the USA only This device complies with Part 15 Subpart C Section 209 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modification not expressly approved by party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Start lock out General notes on the central locking system Important If the key in the steering lock is in position 2 the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote Removing the key from the steering lock activates the control start lock out The engine cannot be started Turning the key in the steering lock to position 2 If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked deactivates the start lock out e Aim transmitter eye at a
239. ystem Radio mode Selecting radio mode Press button Selecting the band FMS ST Press the key located below the desired band The band 95 0 MHz selected is shown in the top AM WE AUO SC line of the display Alt S550 kHz FM WB AUD SC Frequency ranges FM AM WB 87 9 107 9 MHz 530 1710 kHz approx 162 MHz Practical hints Car care 104 Manual tuning WE1 Press either the EN or RA CH 1 button Step by step tuning in ascending or descending FM AM AUO SC order of frequency will take place The first three tuning steps will take place without muting The radio will then be muted and high speed tuning will take place until the button is released The following tuning intervals will be shown on the display FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz WB Channels 1 7 Seek tuning Press either the ESM or NE button The radio will tune to the next receivable station Scan tuning Storing stations FH Press the SC key Each strong Hold the number button down for approximately receivable station on the band 2 seconds The currently displayed frequency is stored 23 5 MHz selected will be tuned in for on the selected station button The storage procedure is AM WE AUO SC 8 seconds The first scan will confirmed by a short signal tone tune only the stations with a high signal strength The second scan will tune every receivable station By pressing either the ZW IKA BEM or BEE buttons or the SC key the scan mode Press the desired statio

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