Document Outline

• Contents
• Introduction
  • Product information
  • Operator’s Manual
    • Service and warranty information;Information:About service and warranty
    • Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
    • Maintenance
    • Roadside assistance
    • Change of address or ownership
    • Operating:Vehicle outside the USA and Canada
  • Operating safety;Operating:Safety
    • Proper use of the vehicle
  • Problems:With vehicle
  • Safety defects:Reporting;Reporting:Safety defects
    • Reporting safety defects
  • Vehicle data recording
    • Information regarding electronic recording devices
• At a glance
  • Cockpit
  • Instrument cluster
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Center console:Upper part
    • Upper part
    • Center console:Lower part
  • Overhead control panel
  • Door control panel;Door handle
• Getting started
  • Unlocking
    • Unlocking:With the SmartKey;SmartKey:Unlocking with
    • Unlocking:With KEYLESS-GO*;SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Unlocking with;KEYLESS-GO*:Unlocking with
    • Starter switch:Positions;SmartKey:positions in starter switch;Starter switch;Starting position
  • Adjusting
    • Adjusting:Seats;Seats:Adjusting
    • Adjusting:Steering wheel;Steering wheel:Adjusting;Height adjustment:Steering wheel
    • Mirrors:Adjusting;Adjusting:Mirrors
  • Driving:General instructions
    • Seat belts:Fastening;Fastening the seat belts;Safety belts see Seat belts;Occupant safety:Fastening
    • Starting the engine
    • Switching on:Headlamps;Headlamps:Switching on;Activating:Headlamps;Activating:Exterior headlamps
    • Turn signals;Combination switch:Turn signals
    • Windshield wipers;Combination switch:Windshield wipers;Switching on:Windshield wipers;Windshield wip
    • Rear window wiper;Switching on:Rear window wiper;Rear window wiper:Switching on
    • Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving see Problems while driving
  • Parking;Locking
    • Parking brake:Engaging
    • Headlamps:Switching off;Switching off:Headlamps;Deactivating:Headlamps
    • Turning off:Engine;Switching off:Engine
• Safety and Security
  • Occupant safety;Safety:Occupant
    • Airbags;Occupant safety:Airbags
    • Seat belts
    • Child safety;Occupant safety:Children in the vehicle
    • Rear window:Blocking operation;Blocking:Rear window operation;Child safety switch see Blocking of re
  • Panic alarm;Panic alarm:Panic button on SmartKey
    • Activating
    • Deactivating
  • Driving:Safety systems;Safety systems:Driving;Driving systems:Driving safety systems
    • Driving safety systems:ABS;ABS
    • Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS
    • Driving safety systems:ESP;ESP;Electronic Stability Program see ESP
    • Driving safety systems:SBC brake system;SBC
    • ESP:Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP
  • Anti-theft systems
    • Immobilizer;Activating:Immobilizer
    • Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system;Alarm system:Anti-theft
    • Tow-away alarm
• Controls in detail
  • Locking
    • SmartKey
    • Remote control:SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
    • Opening:Doors from the inside;Doors:Opening from inside vehicle
    • Opening:Tailgate;Tailgate:Opening
    • Closing the tailgate
    • Automatic locking when driving
    • Central locking:From inside;Central locking:Unlocking from inside
  • Seats
    • Seats:Easy entry/exit feature*;Easy-entry/exit feature*
    • Front seat head restraints:Removing and installing;Removing and installing:Front seat head restraint
    • Rear seat head restraints
    • Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour features;Adjusting:Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour featu
    • Seats:Heater*;Heated seats*;Front seats:Heater*;Deactivating:Seat heater*
    • Seats:Ventilation;Deactivating:Seat ventilation*;Seat ventilation*:Switching on;Seat ventilation*:Sw
    • Folding bench seat in cargo compartment
  • Memory function;Power seat:Memory function
    • Memory function:Storing SmartKey dependent settings;Storing (Memory function*):Positions in memory;P
    • Memory function:Recalling positions from memory;Positions (Memory function):Recalling from memory
    • Mirrors:Storing exterior mirror parking position;Parking position:Exterior rear view mirrors;Memory
  • Lighting
    • Exterior lamp switch;Lighting:Exterior lamp switch;Front lamps:Switching on;Lighting:Low beam;Lighti
    • Combination switch
    • Hazard warning flasher
    • Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior;Passenger compartment:Interior lighting
    • Lighting:Door entry lamps;Door entry lamps
    • Interior lighting in the rear;Lighting:Interior in the rear
  • Instrument cluster
    • Instrument cluster:Illumination;Adjusting:Instrument cluster illumination;Lighting:Instrument cluste
    • Instrument cluster:Coolant:Temperature indicator
    • Resetting:Trip odometer;Trip odometer:Resetting
    • Tachometer
    • Outside temperature indicator;Instrument cluster:Outside temperature indicator
  • Control system
    • Instrument cluster:Multifunction display;Multifunction display;Control system:Multifunction display
    • Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons;Control system:Multifunction steering wheel;Multifunction steer
    • Control system:Menus;Menus:In control system;Menus
    • Menus:Standard display;Control system:Standard display menu
    • Menus:AUDIO;Control system:AUDIO menu;AUDIO menu
    • Navigation system:See separate COMAND operating instructions
    • Distronic*:Calling up settings;Settings:Calling up Distronic*;Calling up:Distronic* settings;Control
    • Menus:Vehicle status message memory
    • Control system:Settings menu;Settings menu:Functions in;Setting:Individual vehicle settings;Settings
    • Menus:Trip computer;Control system:Trip computer menu;Trip computer
    • Menus:TEL*;Control system:TEL* menu;Telephone*:Operating;Operating:Telephone*
  • Automatic transmission
    • One-touch gearshifting;Automatic transmission:One-touch gearshifting
    • Gear range:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Gear ranges
    • Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position;Gear selector lever:Position;Shifting:Gear selec
    • Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Program mode selector swi
    • Driving tips
    • Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions
  • Good visibility
    • Headlamps:Cleaning system*;Cleaning:Headlamps
    • Rear view mirrors see Mirrors;Inside rear view mirror:Antiglare
    • Sun visors
    • Rear window sunshade*
    • Rear window defroster;Rear window defroster:Activating;Rear window defroster:Deactivating
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control;Automatic climate control (Dual-zone)
    • Deactivating the dual-zone automatic climate control system
    • Temperature:Setting interior temperature;Setting:Temperature (interior);Automatic climate control (D
    • Automatic climate control (Dual-zone):Adjusting air distribution;Air distribution:Adjusting
    • Automatic climate control (Dual-zone):Adjusting air volume;Adjusting:Air volume;Air volume:Adjusting
    • Defrosting;Automatic climate control (Dual-zone):Defrosting
    • Air recirculation mode;Automatic climate control (Dual-zone):Air recirculation mode
    • Air conditioning (cooling):Turning on;Air conditioning (cooling):Turning off;Automatic climate contr
    • Automatic climate control (Dual-zone):Residual ventilation;Automatic climate control (Dual-zone):Res
  • 4-zone automatic climate control*[Four-zone automatic climate control];Automatic climate control (4-
    • Deactivating the 4-zone automatic climate control system
    • Setting:Temperature (interior);Automatic climate control (4-zone*):Setting the temperature
    • Air distribution:Adjusting;Adjusting:Air distribution;Automatic climate control (4-zone*):Adjusting
    • Adjusting:Air volume;Air volume:Adjusting;Automatic climate control (4-zone*):Adjusting air volume
    • Defrosting;Automatic climate control (4-zone*):Defrosting
    • MAXCOOL maximum cooling
    • Air recirculation mode;Automatic climate control (4-zone*):Air recirculation mode
    • Air conditioning (cooling):Turning on;Air conditioning (cooling):Turning off;Automatic climate contr
    • Residual heat utilization;Automatic climate control (4-zone*):Residual heat utilization;Residual ven
    • Rear passenger compartment:Adjustable air vents;Air vents, rear passenger compartment:Adjustable;Adj
  • Power windows
    • Side windows:Opening;Side windows:Closing;Opening:Windows;Closing:Windows
    • Power windows:Synchronizing;Synchronizing:Power windows;Side windows:Synchronizing power windows
    • Summer opening feature
    • Convenience closing feature
  • Power tilt /sliding sunroof*
    • Opening:Power tilt /sliding sunroof*
    • Power tilt /sliding sunroof**:Synchronizing
  • Driving systems
    • Cruise control;Driving systems:Cruise control
    • Distronic*;Driving systems:Distronic*
    • Airmatic DC (Dual Control)*;Dual control*:Airmatic DC*;Level control system*:Airmatic DC*;Vehicle le
  • Loading
    • Split rear bench seat*;Rear bench seat:Foldable;Seats:Split rear bench seat*;Loading:Split rear benc
    • Expanding the cargo compartment
    • Loading:Instructions
    • Cargo tie-down rings
    • Cargo management system*
    • Storage box in cargo compartment
    • Twin roller blind
  • Useful features
    • Storage compartments
    • Cup holders
    • Ashtray;Useful features:Ashtrays
    • Cigarette lighter;Useful features:Cigarette lighter;Lighter see Cigarette lighter
    • 12-V socket*
    • Heated steering wheel*;Useful features:Heated steering wheel*
    • Floormats
    • Telephone*;Useful features:Telephone*
    • Tele Aid*;Useful features:Tele Aid*;Roadside Assistance:Tele Aid*
    • Garage door opener;Useful features:Garage door opener;Overhead control panel:Garage door opener
• Operation
  • The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
  • Driving instructions
    • Drive sensibly – save fuel
    • Drinking and driving
    • Pedals
    • Power assistance
    • Brakes
    • Driving off
    • Parking
    • Tires:Driving instructions
    • Hydroplaning;Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning;Driving:Hydroplaning
    • Tire traction
    • Tire speed rating
    • Driving:In winter;Winter driving instructions
    • Standing water
    • Passenger compartment
    • Driving abroad
    • Radio transmitters, control and operation
    • Catalytic converter
    • Emission control
    • Coolant temperature
  • At the gas station;Opening:Fuel filler flap
    • Refueling
    • Checking: Oil level;Checking:Tire inflation pressure;Checking:Vehicle lighting;Regular checks
  • Engine:Compartment;Engine compartment:Hood
    • Hood;Hood:Opening;Hood:Closing
    • Engine oil:Checking level;Checking:Oil level;Engine oil:Consumption;Oil:Consumption
    • Transmission fluid level
    • Checking:Coolant level;Coolant:Checking level;
    • Battery
    • Windshield:Refilling washer fluid;Windshield:Washer fluid;Windshield washer fluid:Refilling
  • Tires:Retreads;Wheels:Tires and wheels
    • Important guidelines
    • Tire care and maintenance
    • Direction of rotation (tires)
    • Loading the vehicle
    • Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure <$nopage>;Tire inflation p
    • Tires and wheels:Tire inflation pressure;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
    • Tire labeling
    • Load identification
    • TIN
    • Maximum tire load
    • Maximum tire pressure
    • Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
    • Tire ply material
    • Tire terminology
    • Tires:Rotating
  • Winter driving
    • Winter tires;Winter driving:Winter tires;Tires:Winter;Winter driving:Tires
    • Block heater*;Winter driving:Block heater*
    • Snow chains;Winter driving:Snow chains
    • Maintenance service indicator:Clearing
    • Maintenance service:Overdue
    • Service:Calling up the maintenance service indicator;Calling up:Maintenance service indicator;Mainte
    • Resetting:Maintenance service indicator
    • Resetting:Service indicator (FSS)
    • Maintenance service:Maintenance service data information
  • Vehicle care
    • Washing the vehicle
• Practical hints
  • Practical hints:Lamps in instrument cluster
  • Practical hints:Lamp in center console;Center console:PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
  • Practical hints:Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
  • First aid kit;Practical hints:First aid kit
  • Vehicle tool kit, jack and spare wheel
  • Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle;Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergency
  • Locking:Vehicle in an emergency;Vehicle:Locking in an emergency
  • Manual operations:Fuel filler flap;Opening:Fuel filler flap manually
  • Manual operations:Unlocking the gear selector lever
  • Sliding/pop-up roof*:Emergency operations;Emergency operations:Opening/closing Sliding/pop-up roof*;
  • Changing batteries
    • Batteries, SmartKey:Changing;Key, SmartKey:Changing the batteries;Changing:Batteries (SmartKey);Batt
    • Batteries, SmartKey:Changing;Key, SmartKey:Changing the batteries;Changing:Batteries (SmartKey);Batt
  • Bulbs, replacing:Front lamps;Replacing:Bulbs;Bulbs, replacing:Additional turn signals;Bulbs, replaci
    • Low beam headlamps:Replacing bulbs;Rear fog lamp:Bulb
    • Bulbs, replacing:Front lamps;Front lamps:Replacing bulbs;Replacing:Front lamp bulbs
    • Lamps, exterior:Replacing bulbs for rear;Replacing:Rear lamp bulbs
  • Replacing:Wiper blades;Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades
    • Removing wiper blades
    • Installing:Wiper blades;Removing:Wiper blades;Windshield:Replacing wiper blades;Windshield wipers:Re
  • Flat tire
    • 61768: U3_Ueberschrift3: Fahrzeug vorbereiten
    • Flat tire:Spare wheel;Wheel change;Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel
  • Batteries, vehicle:Service;Service:Batteries
    • Batteries, vehicle:Disconnecting;Disconnecting:Vehicle battery
    • Batteries, vehicle:Removing;Removing:Vehicle battery
    • Batteries, vehicle:Charging;Charging:Vehicle batteries;Reinstalling the battery
    • Batteries, vehicle:Reconnecting;Reconnecting:Vehicle battery
  • Jump starting;Discharged battery:Jump starting;Battery discharged:Jump starting;Practical hints:Jump
  • Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing
    • Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit):Installing;Installing:Towing eye bolt
  • Fuses;Electrical fuses
    • Passenger compartment:Fuse box
    • Fuse box in cargo compartment
• Technical data
  • Parts service
  • Warranty coverage
    • Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
  • Identification labels
  • Layout of poly-V-belt drive
    • E320/E500
  • Engine
  • Rims and Tires
    • Same size tires
    • Mixed size tires
  • Electrical system
  • Main Dimensions
  • Weights
  • Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
    • f. Operation/Engine compartment/Capacities
    • f. Operation/Engine compartment/Engine oil
    • Engine oil additives
    • Air conditioning refrigerant
    • f. Operation/Engine compartment/Brake fluid
    • f. Operation/At the gas station/Gasoline
    • Gasoline additives
    • Fuel requirements
    • f. Operation/Engine compartment/Coolants
    • Windshield and headlamp washer system
• Technical terms
• Index