1992 300SE 400SE 500SEL Owner's Manual (1).pdf

8/11/2019 1992 300SE 400SE 500SEL Owner's Manual (1).pdf

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Mercedes-Benz

Operator's Manual

300 SE400 SE500 SEL


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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,LLCor its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable number 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 fora retail buyer (1) if the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of substantial nonconformities for a cumulative total of more than 30calendar days or (2) the same substantial non-conformity has been subject to repair four or more times and you have at least oncedirectly notified us in writing of the need to repair the non-conformity and have given us an opportunity to perform the repairourselves. Notifications should be sent to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Regional Office listed in the Service and WarrantyInformation 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.

Roadside assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to thetoll-free Roadside Assistance number:

1-800-222-0100 (in the USA) only

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 Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.


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Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to send in the "Change of Address Notice" found in the Owner's Serviceand Warranty Policy Booklet. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all owner's literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next owner.If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" found in the Owner'sService and Warranty Policy Booklet.

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that service facilities or replacementparts may not be readily available.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program.For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer or write to:

In the USA: In Canada:Mercedes-Benz USA, Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.LLC European Delivery Department European Delivery Department

One Mercedes Drive 849 Eglinton Avenue East

Montvale, NJ 07645 Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5


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We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design andequipment. 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.


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Check Regularly and Before a Long TripSee Index

The First 1000 Miles (1500 km)

The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satisfied you will be with itsperformance later on. Therefore, drive your vehicle during the first 1500 km (1000 miles) at moderate vehicle andengine-speeds.During this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle driving) and high RPM (no more than 2/3 of maximum

permissible speed in each gear as indicated on the speedometer).Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It is not recommended to brake the vehicle by manually shifting to a lower gear.We recommend to select positions "3" or "2"only at moderate speeds (for hill driving).After 1000 miles (1500 km) speeds may be gradually increased to the permissible maximum

Maintenance

We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, in accordance with theMaintenance Booklet.

Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet may result in vehicle damage not covered bythe Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.


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Introduction Infrared Remote Control 29 Steering Lock 56Central Locking System 31 Combination Switch 57

Product information 2 Doors 31 Exterior Lamp Switch 59

Operator's manual 3 Trunk 32 Inside and Exterior

Consumer Information 135 Power Windows and Rear View Mirrors 60Problems with your vehicle 136 Sliding/Pop-Up Roof 33 Sun Visors 62

Reporting Safety Defects 137 Power Closing Assist for Vanity Mirrors 62Doors and Trunk Lid 34 Interior Lighting 63

Index 140 Anti-Theft Alarm System 35 Storage Compartments inPower Seats, Front 36 in the Dashboard 64

Instruments and Controls Lumbar Support 39 Storage Compartments inOrthopedic Seat Backrest 39 in the Door 64

Instruments and Controls 10 Heated Seats 40 Ashtrays 65

Instrument Cluster 12 Armrest, Front 41 Lighter 65Indicator Lamp Symbols 13 Power Seats, Rear 42 Sliding Roof with Rear

Catalytic Converter 14 Armrest, Rear 43 Pop-Up Feature 66Starting and Turning Off the Engine 14 Power Head Restrains, Rear 43 Power Windows 67

Driving Instructions 15 Adjustable Front Passenger 44 Rear Window Defroster 68Seat from Rear Seat 43 Setting Clock 69

Operation Head Restraints, Rear 44 Antenna 69

Power Head Restrains 45 Cellular Telephone 69Air Outlets 20 Adjustable steering Wheel 46Automatic Climate Control 23 Seat Belts and Supplemental Driving

Rear Passenger Compartment: Restraint System (SRS) 47Adjustable Air Outlet 26 Seat Belts 47 Drinking and Driving 72Climate Control 27 Emergency Tensioning Parking Brake 72

Active Charcoal Filter 27 Retractor ( ETR ) 50 Driving Off 72

Car Keys 28 Airbags 51 Automatic Transmissions 73
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Rear Fender Indicators 78 Practical Hints Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap 118Cruise Control 78Charge Indicator Lamp 80 Hood 92 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof 118

Oil Pressure Gauge with Oil Checking Coolant Level 93 Spark Plugs 119Pressure Warning Lamp 80 Adding Coolant 93 Layout of Poly-V-Belt drive 119

Low Engine Oil Level Checking Engine Oil Level 94 Roof Rack 120Warning Lamp 81 Checking Automatic Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts Service 120

Engine Oil Consumption 81 Transmission Fluid Level 95Fuel Consumption Gauge 81 Trunk Lamp 96 Technical Data. Fuels,Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp 82 Spare Wheel, Lug Wrench 96 Coolants, Lubricants etc.

Outside Temperature Indicator 82 First Aid Kit 96 Consumer InformationCoolant Temperature Gauge

82 Vehicle Jack 97

Low Engine Coolant Level Vehicle Tools 97 Identification Plates 122Warning Lamp 83 Storage Compartment below Vehicle Data Card 123

Low Windshield and Headlamp Vehicle Tool Box 97 Warranty Coverage 123Washer System Fluid Level Wheels 98 Technical DataWarning Lamp 83 Changing Wheels 99 300 SE 124

Seat Belt Warning Lamp 84 Tire Inflation Pressure 102 400 SE 126

Brake Pad Wear Indicator lamp 84 Battery 103 500 SEL 128Brake Warning Lamp 85 Exterior Lamps 104 Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. 130Antilock Brake System (ABS) 86 Fuses 107 Capacities 130Acceleration Slip Control (ASR) 87 Jump Starting 108 Engine Oils 132Driving with Snow Chains 87 Towing the Vehicle 110 Air Conditioner Refrigerant 132Adaptive Damping System (ADS) 88 Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 111 Brake Fluid 132Emission Control 89 Testing Infrared Remote Control 114 Premium Unleaded Gasoline

132On-Board Diagnostic System Front Head Restrains 115 Fuel Requirement 133(California models only) 89 Rear Seat Cushion 116 Coolants 134

Traveling Abroad 90 Manual Closing of Trunk Lid 116 Service and Literature 143Winter Driving 90 Manual Retraction of Check regularly and before a long trip 144Snow Chains 90 Trunk Lid Handle 116 At the Gas Station 145

Replacing Wiper Blades 117
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Instruments and ControlsFor more detailed descriptions see Index.

1 Adjustable air outlet

18 Lock for storage/eyeglasses compartment and glove box

2 Exterior lamp switch

19 Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock position 2)

3 Parking brake release

20 Rear window defroster switch

4 Steering wheel adjustment switch 21 Switch for rear seat head restrains

5 Combination switch 22 Active charcoal filter switch6 Cruise control switch 23 Hazard warning flasher switch

7 Horn, airbag 24 Automatic climate control

8 Instrument cluster 25 Radio

9 Steering lock with preglow / starter switch 26 Snow chain switch

10 Adjustable air outlet 27 Ashtray with lighter

11 Heated air supply button center air outlet 28 Adaptive damping system adjustment switch

12 Non heated /coolant air supply button center air outlet 29 Seat heater switch

13 Air volume control for left air outlet 30 Mirror adjustment switch

14 Air volume control for left center air outlet 31 Switch for rear window sunshade

15 Air volume control for right center air outlet 32 Power window switch

16 Air volume control for right air outlet 33 Loudspeaker front to rear control

17 Storage/eyeglasses compartment


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Instrument Cluster

1 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow). See Index. 9 Trip odometer

2 Coolant temperature gauge. See Index. 10 Main odometer

3 Fuel consumption gauge. See Index. 11 Outside temperature indicator. See Index.

4 Engine oil pressure gauge (bar) with warning lamp (red). See Index 12 Right turn signal indicator lamp (green)

5 Left turn signal indicator lamp (green) 13 Knob for setting clock

6 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer Rotate knob (to adjust pull knob out). See Index.

to vary intensity of instrument lamps. Depress knob: To reset trip 14 Tachometer.

Depress knob: To reset trip odometer 15 Red marking on tachometer: Excessive engine speed

7 Speedometer 16 Clock. See Index

8 ASR function indicator lamp (yellow). See Index


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Indicator Lamp Symbols

Function Indicator Lamp

High beam ASR malfunction. See Index.

Warning Lamps

(should go out with the engine running unless)ABS malfunction

Battery not being charged properly. See Index Brake pads worn down. See Index.

Fluid level for windshield and headlamp washers stem low. See Index.

Brake fluid low (except Canada).Parkin brake en a ed. See Index.

Coolant level low. See Index. Brake fluid low (Canada only).Parking brake engaged. See Index.

Engine oil level low. See Index. SRS malfunction. See Index.

Exterior lamp failure. See Index. Fasten seat belts. See Index.

ADS malfunction. See Index. Engine malfunction.If the lamp comes on when the engine is running, itindicates a malfunction of the 02-sensor on Federalversion vehicles, and fuel injection system oremission control system on the California versionvehicles. In either case, we recommend that youhave the malfunction checked as soon as possible.See Index.


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Catalytic Converter

Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped withmonolithic type catalytic converters, an

important element in conjunction withthe O2 - sensor to achieve substantialcontrol of the pollutants in the exhaustemissions. Keep your vehicle in properoperating condition by following ourrecommended maintenance instructionsas outlined in your MaintenanceBooklet.

Caution!

To prevent damage to the catalyticconverters, use only premium unleaded

gasoline in this vehicle.

Any noticeable irregularities in engineoperation should be repaired promptly.Otherwise, excessive unburned fuelmay reach the catalytic convertercausing it to overheat.

Warning!

As with any vehicle, do not idle, parkor operate this vehicle in areas where

combustible materials such as grass,hay or leaves can come into contactwith the hot exhaust system, as thesematerials could be ignited.


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Driving Instructions

Power Assistance

Warning!

When the engine is not running, thebrake and steering systems arewithout power assistance. Underthese circumstances, a much greatereffort is necessary to stop or steerthe vehicle.

Brakes Caution!

When driving down long and steepgrades, relieve the load on the

brakes by shifting into "3", "2" or"B". This helps prevent overheating

of the brakes and reduces brake padwear. Do not exceed engine speedlimits. Refer to Technical Data fordownshift points.

After hard braking, it is advisable todrive on for some time, rather thanimmediately parking, so the airstream will cool down the brakesfaster.

Warning!

After driving in heavy rain for sometime without applying the brakes or

through water deep enough to wetbrake components, the first brakingaction may be somewhat reducedand increased pedal pressure may benecessary. Be sure to maintain a safedistance from vehicles in front.

The condition of the parking brake

system is checked each time the car isin the shop for the requiredmaintenance.

Between maintenance checks, it is agood practice to apply the parking

brake once or twice while driving at

approximately 30 mph (50 km/h) on adry straight road. Apply parking brakelightly while pulling the release handleout until a slight drag on the wheels isfelt. Keep applying the brake for about10 seconds while pulling the releasehandle out before releasing the parking

brake completely. This practice willkeep the parking brake at maximumefficiency

Warning!

The stop lamps will not come onwhen applying the parking brake

only. Perform the procedure in theprevious paragraph only when theroad is clear of other traffic.

Resting your foot on the brake pedalwill cause excessive and prematurewear of the brake pads.

It can also result in the brakesoverheating thereby significantlyreducing their effectiveness. It maynot be possible to stop the car insufficient time to avoid an accident.

All checks and maintenance work on

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If the parking brake is released and thebrake warning lamp in the instrumentcluster stays on, the brake fluid level inthe reservoir is too low.

Brake pad wear or a leak in the systemmay be the reason for low brake fluidin the reservoir.

Have the brake system inspected at anauthorized Mercedes-Benz dealerimmediately.

Install only brake pads and brake fluidrecommended by Mercedes-Benz.

Warning!

If other than recommended brake

pads are installed, the brakingproperties of the vehicle can bedegraded to an extent that safebraking is substantially impaired.

Tires

Tread wear indicators (TWI) arerequired by law. These indicators are

located in six places on the treadcircumference and become visible at adepth of approximately

1/16in

(1.5 mm), at which point the tire isconsidered worn and should bereplaced.

The tread wear indicator appears as asolid band across the tread.

Warning!

Do not allow your tires to weardown too far. With less than

1/16in

(1.5 mm) of tread, the adhesionproperties on a wet road are sharplyreduced.

Depending upon the weather and/orroad surface (conditions), the tiretraction varies widely.

Specified tire pressures must bemaintained. This applies particularly ifthe tires are subjected to high loads(e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, highambient temperatures).

Warning!

Do not drive with a flat tire. A flattire affects the ability to steer orbrake the vehicle. You may losecontrol of the car. Continued drivingwith a flat tire or driving at highspeed with a flat tire will causeexcessive heat build-up and possiblya fire, or tire blowout


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Aquaplaning

Depending on the depth of the waterlayer on the road, aquaplaning may

occur, even at low speeds and with newtires. Reduce vehicle speed, avoid trackgrooves in the road and apply brakescautiously in the rain.

Tire Traction

The safe speed on a wet, snow covered

or icy road is always lower than on adry road.

You should pay particular attention tothe condition of the road whenever theoutside temperatures are close to thefreezing point.

Warning!

If ice has formed on the road, tiretraction will be substantiallyreduced. Under such weatherconditions, drive, steer and brakewith extreme caution.

We recommend M + S radial-ply tiresfor the winter season for all fourwheels to insure normal balancedhandling characteristics.

On packed snow, they can reduce yourstopping distance as com-pared withsummer tires. Stopping distance,however, is still considerably greaterthan when the road is wet or dry.

Parking

Warning!

To reduce the risk of personal injuryas a result of vehicle movement,before turning offthe engine and leaving the vehiclealways:

1. Keep right foot on brakepedal.

2. Firmly depress parking brakepedal.

3. Move the selector lever toposition "P".

4. Slowly release brake pedal.5. Turn front wheels towards

the road curb.

6. Turn the key to steeringlock position 0 and remove.

Important!

It is advisable to set the parking brakewhenever parking or leaving thevehicle. In addition, move selectorlever to position "P".When parking on hills, always set the

parking brake.


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Winter Driving Instructions

The most important rule for slippery oricy roads is to drive sensibly and to

avoid abrupt acceleration, braking andsteering maneuvers. Do not use thecruise control system under suchconditions.

When the vehicle is in danger ofskidding, move selector lever to

position "N". Try to keep the vehicle

under control by corrective steeringaction.

Road salts and chemicals can adverselyaffect braking efficiency. Increased

pedal force may become necessary toproduce the normal brake effect. We

therefore recommend depressing thebrake pedal periodically when travelingat length on salt-strewn roads.

This can bring road salt impairedbraking efficiency back to normal. Aprerequisite is, however, that this isdone without endangering other drivers

on the road.If the vehicle is parked after beingdriven on salt treated roads, the brakingefficiency should be tested as soon as

possible after driving is resumed whileobserving 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 aroundthe vehicle with engine running.Otherwise, deadly carbon monoxide(CO) gases may enter vehicle interiorresulting in unconsciousness anddeath.

To assure sufficient fresh air

ventilation, open a window slightlyon the side of the car that is out ofthe wind


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Operation


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Air Outlets Note:

1 Air volume control for left air 5 Left center air outlet, adjustable

outlet, turn left open 6 Right center air outlet, adjustable Dust particles ( down to a

2 Air volume control for left center 7 Side air outlet, left and right, adjustable Certain and pollen are filteredair outlet, turn left open 8 Heated air supply button center air outlet Out before outside air enters

3 Air volume control for right center (red indicator) the passenger compartment

outlet, turn left open 9 Non-heated/cooled air supply through the air distribution

4 Air volume control for right air button - center air outlet (blue indicator) system.

outlet, turn left to open


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Automatic Climate Control

Left side passenger compartment

Right side passenger

compartment:

1 Temperature selector 5 Defrost 12 Temperature selector

2 Temperature display 6 Residual engine heat utilization 13 Temperature display

3 Automatic mode 7 Air recirculation 14 Automatic mode

4 Air distribution buttons 8 Air volume selector 15 Air distribution buttons

9 Economy

10 Selection switch

11 Off


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The temperature selected with thetemperature selector is reached asquickly as possible.

The temperature selector should be leftat the desired temperature setting.With the center air outlets open and thesystem in heating mode, switch theoutlets to non-heated/ cooled air by

pressing the blue button (indicator lamplights up).

With the center air outlets open and thesystem in cooling mode, switch theoutlets to non-heated/ fresh air by

pressing the red button (indicator lamplights up).

The system will not heat or cool any

quicker by setting a higher or lowertemperature.

The automatic climate control onlyoperates with the engine running.

The automatic climate control removesconsiderable moisture from the airduring operation in the cooling mode. Itis normal for water to drip on theground through ducts in the underbody

1, 12 Temperature Selector

The desired interior temperature can beselected separately for the left and rightside of the passenger compartment.

A basic setting in the white field of theselector is recommended, and can beused for driving year round.

The selected temperature can be shownin the display window (2) in

either F or C.

3, 14 Automatic Mode

This is the normal setting.Air volume and distribution arecontrolled automatically.

To select:Press button (indicatorlamp lights up)

To change selection:Press or

button (indicator lamp of selectedbutton lights up). The indicator lampfor button goes out.

Note:

If the Automatic Climate Control is inthe "Diagnosis Mode", turn key insteering lock to position 0 to return it toits normal operation.

5 Defrost

Maximum heated and automaticallycontrolled amount of air is directed tothe windshield and side windows.

As the engine coolant temperatureincreases, the air volume isautomatically increased, therebydefrosting as quickly as possible.Open and direct air outlets (7) towardsthe side windows.

Note:

Press once again to return toprevious setting.

Defogging Windows

Switch off , or switch on(left and right side), or switch on

Note:To quickly defog the inside of thewindshield, select the largest airvolume and air distribution button


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6 Residual Engine HeatUtilization

With the engine switched off, it ispossible to continue heating theinterior for a short while. The rear

passenger compartment air outletmust be closed.

Air volume and distribution arecontrolled automatically.

To select:Turn key in steering lock to position1 or 0 or remove key.

Press button (indicator lamp lightsup). This function selection will notactivate if the engine coolant

temperature is below 122F (50C) orif the battery charge level isinsufficient.

To cancel: Press button

(indicator lamp goes out). Turn key in steering lock to

position 2.

The system will automaticallyshut off

after approx. 30 minutes, if the engine coolant temperature

drops below 122F (50C), if the battery voltage drops.

7 Air Recirculation

Outside air is not supplied to the car'sinterior.

This mode can be selected to preventannoying odors or dust from enteringthe car's interior.

To select: Press button(indicator lamp lights up).

To cancel:Press button(indicator lamp goes out

The system will automatically switchfrom recirculated air to fresh air if

button is pressed

after approx. 5 minutes atoutside temperatures belowapprox. 40F(5C),

after approx. 20 minutes, atoutside temperatures aboveapprox. 40F (5C),

if button is pressed:

after approx. 5 minutes.

Notes:

If the windows should fog up from theinside, switch from recirculated air

back to fresh air.

At high outside temperatures, thesystem automatically engages therecirculated air mode therebyincreasing the cooling capacity

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Rear Passenger CompartmentClimate Control

1 Temperature selector, left side2 Temperature selector, right side

A basic setting in the white field of theselector is recommended.

3 Air volume selector

The air volume can be variedcontinuously. The air flow is switchedoff with selector in position "0".

4 Adjustable air outlet, left side

5 Adjustable air outlet, right side

6 Air distribution slideTop position: air flow from airoutlets (5 and 6),Bottom position: air flow from airoutlets beneath front seats.Intermediate positions can beselected for a mixed air flow.

Note:

The rear passenger climate control doesnot operate with automatic climatecontrol in mode or switched offwith button

Active Charcoal Filter

1 Switch on2 Switch off

An active charcoal filter markedlyreduces bad odors and removes

pollutants from the air entering thepassenger compartment.When pressing button or ,the filter is automatically switched off.

Note:

The active charcoal filter shouldbe switched off when windows fog upon the inside, or if the passengercompartment needs to be quicklyheated up or cooled down.


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Car Keys

Included with your vehicle are:

2 master keys, with infraredremote control,

1 Master key, 1 Valet key, 1 Flat key.

Master Key with Infrared RemoteControl

The master key fits all locks on thecar.

The transmitter for the infrared remotecontrol is located in the key holder, thereceivers are located in the doorhandles and next to the trunk lock.

Master Key

The master key fits all locks on thecar.

Valet Key

The valet key fits only the door locksand the steering lock.

The valet key will not fit the trunklock or storage compartments lock in

the dashboard.

Flat Key

The flat key fits all locks on the car.

We recommend that you carry the flatkey with you and keep it in a safe place(e.g. your wallet) so that it is alwayshandy. Never leave the flat key in thevehicle.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle alwaysremove the key from the steeringlock. Do not leave childrenunattended in the vehicle.

Unsupervised use of vehicleequipment may cause seriouspersonal injury.

Obtaining Replacement Keys

Your vehicle is equipped with a theft

deterrent locking system requiring aspecial key manufacturing process. Forsecurity reasons, replacement keys canonly be obtained from your authorizedMercedes-Benz dealer.


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Master Key in Key Holder

1 Release button for master key

Releasing: press release button (1). Thekey unfolds from the holder by itself.

Storing: press release button (1) andfold key back into holder.

Infrared Remote Control

1 Transmit button2 Transmitter eye and battery

check

The vehicle can be centrally locked andunlocked, as well as the windows andsliding roof closed with infrared remotecontrol.

The transmitter is located in the keyholder, the receivers are located in thedoor handles and next to the trunk lock.

3 Receiver in door handle

Unlocking:

Aim transmitter eye (2) at a receiver(3) and press transmit button (1).Distance to receiver max. 20 ft (6 m).The green indicator lamps on thereceivers should blink. They stop

blinking when the vehicle is unlocked.

Note:

If the trunk was previously lockedseparately, it will remain locked(see Index).

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3 Receiver next to trunk lock

Locking:

Aim transmitter eye (2) at a receiver (3)and press transmit button (1). Distanceto receiver max. 20 ft (6 m).

The red indicator lamps on thereceivers should blink. They stop

blinking after approximately 3 seconds

when the vehicle is properly locked.

Notes:

If a door or the trunk is not properlyclosed after you attempt to lock the car

by remote control, the red indicatorlamps will continue to blink (max. 10seconds). Open the door or trunk lid,close it properly, and lock the caragain.

If the vehicle cannot be locked orunlocked by pressing the transmit

button (1), then it may be necessary tochange the batteries in the transmitter(if ok, battery indicator lamp intransmitter will light briefly whentransmitting) or to synchronize thesystem, seeRemote Control, Infraredin Index.

Closing Windows and Sliding/ Pop-Up Roof from Outside

Continue to press transmit button (1)after locking car. The windows andsliding/pop-up roof begin to close afterapprox. 1 second.

Warning!

Never close the windows orsliding/pop-up roof if there is the

possibility of anyone being harmedby the closing procedure.

In case the closing procedure causespotential danger, the closingprocedure can be immediatelyreversed by releasing and pressing

the remote control button again untilthe green indicator lamps at thereceivers blink. The sliding/pop-uproof and windows will open again.The sliding/pop-up roof will onlyopen if it was not fully closed.

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Note:

If the side windows and sliding/ pop-uproof cannot be opened or closedautomatically by using the key or by

pressing the transmit button of theinfrared remote control (e.g. after a

battery change), press down side ofpower window switch in center consoleuntil the window is completely closedand hold for additional 2 seconds.Repeat procedure for each window.

The automatic opening and closingprocedure of the windows andsliding/pop-up roof should now berestored. Central Locking System

The entire vehicle may be locked orunlocked by either using the master

key in the door or trunk locks, orcentral locking switch located indriver's door. The central lockingsystem also locks or unlocks the fuelfiller flap.

Note:

If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened,refer toFuel Filler Flap, Manual

Release(see Index).

Doors

1 Opening - pull handle2 Unlocking

3 Locking4 Individual door from inside:

Push lock button down to lock. Pull lock button up to unlock.

5 Central locking switch

When you lock the car, all door lock

buttons should move down. If any onestays up, the respective door is notproperly closed.

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You should then unlock the car, open andreclose this door, and lock the car again.Each individual door can be locked withdoor lock button - the driver's door canonly be locked when it is closed.The doors can only be locked with thecentral locking switch, if the front doorsare closed.

The doors cannot be unlocked with thecentral locking switch, if car was

previously locked from outside.

The entire car is unlocked with thecentral locking switch, if a front door isopened.

If the car has previously been lockedfrom the outside, only the door beingopened from the inside will unlock, the

remaining doors, the trunk lid and fuelfiller flap remain locked.

Trunk

1 Neutral position - push to openUnlocking

2 Locking (detent)3 Separate locking of trunk -

remove4 key in this position.

When the trunk is separatelylocked, it remains locked when

unlocking any door.

To deny any unauthorized personaccess to the trunk, lock itseparately. Leave only the valetkey with the vehicle.

Notes:

In case of a malfunction in the centrallocking system the doors and trunk can

be locked and unlocked individually.

To lock, turn key to position 3 or pushdown lock buttons.

To unlock, turn key to position 2 orpull up lock buttons.

The trunk lid can be lowered by usingthe recessed grips in the trunk lid liner,and closed with the dirt-free retractinghandle.

If the trunk lid cannot be closed, refertoTrunk Lid, Manual Closing(see

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Door lock, left andtrunk lock

Power Windows and Sliding/

Pop-Up Roof

1 Closing

2 Interrupting

3 Opening

When locking doors or trunk, turnkey in door lock or trunk lock to

position 1 and hold. The windows andthe sliding/pop-up roof begin to closeautomatically after approximately 1

second.

To interrupt the closing procedure, turnkey to position 2.

Warning!

Never close the windows orsliding/pop-up roof if there is thepossibility of anyone being harmedby the closing procedure.

In case the closing procedure causespotential danger, the closing

procedure can be immediatelyreversed by turning the key to theunlocking position (3) within 10seconds. The sliding/pop-up roof andwindows will open again. Thesliding/pop-up roof will only open ifit was not fully closed.

Note:

If the closing procedure is interrupted,it can only be continued by first turningthe key to the unlocked position (3) and

then again to the locking position (1).

Power Closing Assist for Doors Note: Warning!


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Power Closing Assist for Doorsand Trunk Lid

The doors and trunk lid closeautomatically if :

doors are pushed against the lock, trunk lid is lowered against the lock.

It is not necessary to slam doors ortrunk lid closed, a pneumatic power-assisted mechanism will latch doors

and trunk lid quietly and automaticallyonce the lid or door has been broughtto a close. When the pneumatic power-assisted mechanism has stopped, doorsand/or trunk can be reopened.

Note:

If the trunk lid does not close, refer toManual Closing of Trunk Lid(seeIndex).

Warning!

To prevent possible personal injury,always keep hands and fingers awayfrom the door or trunk opening

when closing a door or the trunk lid.Be especially careful when smallchildren are around.

The pneumatic power closing assistmechanism cannot be interruptedonce it has been engaged.

To prevent personal injury,never activate the closing assistmechanism by tampering with thedoor or trunk lid latch.

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e Sys e

The anti-theft alarm can be armed ordisarmed with any of your vehicleskeys or infrared remote control by

locking or unlocking either front dooror the trunk.

Operation

Once the alarm system has beenarmed, the exterior vehicle lamps will

flash and the horn will soundintermittently when someone:

opens a door, opens the trunk, opens the hood, removes the radio, switches on or bridges the ignition

circuit, steps on the brake pedal.

e a a w as app o a e y 50seconds in the form of blinkingexterior lamps. At the same time anadditional horn will soundintermittently for 60 seconds, pause

for 30 seconds, and repeat for another60 seconds. The alarm will stay oneven if the activating element (a door,for example) is immediately closed.

No e:

Do not give the master key to anunauthorized person. We recommendthat you carry the flat key safely with

you so that it is always handy. The flatkey has the same functions as themaster key.

Seat and head restraint adjustment: Warning!


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Power Seats, Front

The slide switches are located in eachfront door.

Turn key in steering lock to position 1or 2 (with the driver's or front

passenger's door open, the power seatscan also be operated with the keyremoved or in steering lock position 0).

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A Seat, fore/aft, up/down

B Seat tilt

C Seat cushion depth

D Backrest tilt

E Head restraint

Adjust head restraint to support theback of the head approximately atear level. The head restraintinclination can also be adjustedmanually.

Note:Your car is equipped with powerhead restraints, do not try to raise orlower them manually.

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Do not adjust the driver's seat whiledriving. Adjusting the seat whiledriving could cause the driver to lose

control of the vehicle.

Never ride in a moving vehicle withthe seat back reclined. Sitting in anexcessively reclined position can bedangerous. You could slide underthe seat belt in a collision. If you

slide under it, the belt would applyforce at the abdomen or neck. Thatcould cause serious or even fatalinjuries, The seat back and seat beltsprovide the best restraint when thewearer is in an upright position andbelts are properly positioned on the

Never place hands under seat ornear any moving parts while a seat isbeing adjusted.

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F Memory button

GPosition buttons

wheel/exterior and inside rear viewmirror positions in memory:

Three sets of seat/head restraint/

steering wheel/exterior and inside rearview mirror positions may be

programmed into memory. After theseat/head restraint/steering wheel/exterior and inside rear view mirrorsare positioned, push memory button F,release, and within 3 seconds push

position button "1". A second and thirdset of positions for the same seat/ headrestraint/steering wheel/ exterior andinside rear view mirrors can be

programmed into memory by pushingfirst button "F" and then "2",respectively "3".

Note:

See Index for instructions onadjustment of steering wheel andmirrors

wheel/exterior and inside rear viewmirror positions stored in memory:

To recall a seat/head restraint/ steering

wheel/exterior and inside rear viewmirror position, push and hold position

button "1", "2" or "3" until seat/headrestraint/ steering wheel/exterior andinside rear view mirror movement hasstopped. The seat/head restraint/steering wheel/exterior and inside rear

view mirror movement stops when theposition button is released.

Caution!

Do not remove head restraints exceptwhen mounting seat covers. Forremoval and installation refer toHead

Restraints, Removalin Index.Whenever restraints have beenremoved be sure to reinstall them

before driving.

Important! Prior to operating the vehicle, thed i h ld dj h h i h f

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Bring seat backrest to upright positionbefore recalling a stored seat/headrestraint/steering wheel/exterior and

inside rear view mirror position,otherwise the front seats could getforced against a rear seat and bedamaged.

driver should adjust the seat height forproper vision as well as fore/aftplacement and seat back angle toinsure adequate control, reach,

operation, and comfort. The headrestraint should also be adjusted for

proper height.

Both the inside and outside rear viewmirrors should be adjusted foradequate rearward vision.

children should be seated in a properlysecured restraint system that complieswith U.S. Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard 213 and Canadian

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.1.

All seat, head restraint, and rear viewmirror adjustments as well as fasteningof seat belts should be done before thevehicle is put into motion.

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Lumbar Support

1 Pressure regulator

The seats have an inflatable air cushionbuilt into the backrest to provideadditional lumbar support.

The inflation pressure of the aircushion can be continuously varied

between position "0" = without

pressure, and position "5" = maximumpressure, by changing the pressureregulator (1) setting.

Orthopedic Seat Backrest

1 Height regulator2 Pressure regulator

3 Side bolster adjustment

Some models may be equipped withorthopedic seats. These seats haveinflatable air cushions built into the

backrest to provide additional lumbarand side support.

The amount of cushion height andcurvature may be adjusted after turningthe key in steering lock to position 2.

Center

Bottom

can be selected together withor

The inflation pressure of the air

cushion can be continuously variedbetween position "0" = withoutpressure, and position "5" = maximumpressure, by changing the pressureregulator (2) setting.

The side bolsters of the backrest canbe adjusted with push button (3):

pushing forward -increase side support,

pushing backward -decrease side support.

If the engine is turned off, the last

cushion setting is retained in memory,and automatically adjusts the cushionto this setting when the engine isrestarted.

The front seat heaters can be switchedon ith the ke in steering lock

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Heated Seats

The front seat heater switches arelocated to the left and right side of thecenter console ashtray.

The rear seat heater switches arelocated in each rear door.

on with the key in steering lockpositions 1 or 2, the rear seat heatersonly in steering lock position 2.Press switch to turn on heater:

1 Normal heating mode. Oneindicator lamp in the switchlights up.

2 Rapid heating mode. Bothindicator lamps in the switchlight up.

After approximately 5 minutes inthe rapid heating mode, the heaterautomatically switches to normaloperation and only one indicatorlamp will stay on.

Turning off heater:If one indicator lamp is on, pressupper half of switch.

If both indicator lamps are on,press lower half of switch.

If left on, the heater automaticallyturns off after approximately 30

minutes of operation.

When in operation, the seat heaterconsumes a large amount of power. Itis advisable not to use the seat heater

longer than necessary.

The seat heaters may automaticallyswitch off if too many powerconsumers are switched on at the sametime, or if the battery charge is low.When this occurs, the indicator lamp in

the switch will blink (both indicatorlamps blink during rapid seat heating).The seat heaters will switch on againautomatically as soon as sufficientvoltage is available.

If the blinking of the indicator lamps isdistracting to you, the seat heaters can

be switched off.

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Armrest (Front Seats)

1 Armrest folded down2 Normal use (3 comfort

positions)3 Armrest folded up

Folding down:

Raise armrest past top comfort positionand push down.

Adjusting height:Raise armrest to desired position.

Armrest with Integrated StorageCompartment(Vehicles with rear passengercompartment climate control)

Press button (1) to open cover.

Note:

The cover cannot be opened witharmrest raised above the top comfort

position.

The armrest does not suffice as achild restraint system. In case of afrontal collision a child can be

catapulted forward over the lockedarmrest. Infants and small childrenshould always be seated in aproperly secured restraint systemthat complies with U.S. FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standard 213and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard 213.1.

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The seats can be adjusted using theslide switches located in either of therear doors.

Turn key in steering lock to position 1or 2 (with the driver's or front

passenger's door open, the power seatscan also be operated with the keyremoved or in steering lock position 0).

Seat Bench

1 Backrest tilt

Individual Seats

1 Backrest tiltThe seat cushion moves fore/aft

together with the inclination of thebackrest.2 Seat tilt

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Armrest with Integrated StorageCompartment(Rear Bench Seat)

Pull down the armrest by its strap.

Before storing the armrest in thebackrest, close its storage com-partment lid.

For the removal of the RearSeatCushion,see Index.

Rear Seat

The front passenger seat can beadjusted from the rear seat using the

slide switches located in the right reardoor.

Turn key in steering lock to position1 or 2 (with the driver's or front

passenger's door open, the power seatscan also be operated with the key

removed or in steering lock position 0).

Warning!

Adjustments of the front passengerseat from the rear seat should bemade only with caution and dueregard for the proper positioning ofthe front passenger seat occupant.

1 Switch for front passenger seator rear seat selection.

Slide switch (1) forward to adjust front

passenger seat:

2 Seat, fore/aft

3 Backrest tilt

4 Head restraint down

Slide switch (1) rearward to adjust rearseat (see previous page).

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Head Restraints, Rear(Vehicles without rear power seats)

Turn key in steering lock to

position 1 or 2.

Press symbol-side of rocker switch torelease the head restraints. The headrestraints will then fold backward forincreased visibility.

Placing head restraints upright:

Pull head restraint forward by its strapuntil it locks in position.

Inclination of head restraints:

The head restraint inclination can beadjusted manually.

For safety reasons, always drive withthe rear head restraints in the upright

position when the rear seats are

occupied.

Keep area around head restraints clearof articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstructthe folding operation of the headrestraints.

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Switch on center console

Power Head Restraints, Rear

Turn key in steering lock to position1 or 2 (with the driver's or frontpassenger's door open, the power headrestraints can also be operated with thekey removed or in steering lock

position 0).

Activate switch:

1 Place head restraint upright.

2 Fold head restraint backward.

Switches in rear doors

Switch in center console:

Both head restraints together can beplaced in either upright or fold-downposition.

Switches in rear doors:The head restraints can be placedindividually in either upright or fold-down position.

Inclination of head restraints:The head restraint inclination can beadjusted manually.

For safety reasons, always drive withthe rear head restraints in the upright

position when the rear seats are

occupied.

Keep area around head restraints clearof articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstructthe folding operation of the headrestraints.

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Turn key in steering lock to position1 or 2 (with the driver's or front

passenger's door open, the steering

wheel can also be operated with thekey removed or in steering lock

position 0).

To lengthen or shorten the steeringcolumn, push in or pull out switch (1).To raise or lower steering wheel, push

switch (1) up or down.

The steering wheel position can bestored in memory together with theseat/head restraint/exterior and inside

rear view mirror positions, see Index.

Warning!

Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile driving. Adjusting the steeringwheel while driving could cause the

driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Seat Belts and SupplementalRestraint System (SRS)

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Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts for all seats, emergency

tensioning retractors for the front seats,as well as airbags and knee bolsters fordriver and front passenger.

Seat BeltsImportant!

Laws in most states and all Canadianprovinces require seat belt use.All states and provinces require use ofchild restraints that comply with U.S.Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard213 and Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standard 213.1.We strongly recommend their use

Never ride in a moving vehicle withthe seat back reclined. Sitting in anexcessively reclined position can be

dangerous. You could slide under theseat belt in a collision. If you slideunder it, the belt would apply forceat the abdomen or neck. That couldcause serious or even fatal injuries.The seat back and seat belts providethe best restraint when the wearer is

in an upright position and belts areproperly positioned on the body.

With the key in steering lock position2, an audible warning sounds for ashort time if the driver's seat belt is not

fastened.

Warning!

If you are ever in an accident, yourinjuries can be considerably moresevere without your seat belt

properly buckled. Without your seatbelt buckled, you can hit the interiorof the vehicle or be ejected from it.You can be seriously injured orkilled.

In the same crash, the possibility forinjury or death is lessened with your

seat belt buckled.

For safety reasons, avoid adjusting theseat or seat back into positions which

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1 Latch plate2 Buckle3 Release button

Fastening of Seat Belts

Push latch plate (1) into buckle (2)until it clicks.

The lap belt should be positioned aslow as possible on your hips and notacross the abdomen.

Three-point Seat belt:Tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by

pulling shoulder portion up.

Rear center seat belt: Tighten to a snugfit by feeding belt toward retractor.

Adjust seat belt so that shoulderportion is located as close as possibleto the middle of your shoulder. Do nottwist the belt. A twisted seat belt may

cause injury.

The shoulder portion of the seat beltmust be pulled snug and checked forsnugness immediately afterengaging it.

The height setting for the shoulder

portion of the front seat belts areautomatically adjusted by the fore/ aftmovement of the front seat.Seat moved to front: Belt outlet fullylowered.Seat moved to rear: Belt outletfully raised.

could affect the correct seat beltposition.

Unfastening of Seat Belts

Push the release button (3) in the belt:buckle (2),

Allow the retractor to completelyrewind the seat belt by guiding the

latch plate (1).

Notes:

The rear seat belt buckles can be storedin the space next to the rear armrest (tothe left and right of armrest). The rearcenter seat belt should be latched and

stored under the armrest.

For cleaning and care of the seat belts,seeUpholsteryin Index.

Operation:

The inertia reel stops the belt fromunwinding during sudden vehicle stopsor when quickly pulling on the belt.

The locking function of the reel may bechecked by quickly pulling outthe belt.

Warning!

USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY

Position the lap belt as low aspossible on your hips and not

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by a lap belt or lap belt portion ofa lap-shoulder belt. Children

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USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY.

Each occupant should wear

their seat belt at all times.Together with the "SRS" (airbags,ETR's and knee bolsters for driverand front seat passenger), the seatbelt offers the best conditions forprotection of the body in case ofmajor frontal impact.

Improperly positioned seat belts donot provide maximum protectionand may cause serious injuries incase of an accident.

Never wear the shoulder belt underyour arm, against your neck or off

your shoulder. In a crash, yourbody would move too far forward.That would increase the chance ofhead and neck injuries. The beltwould also apply top much force tothe ribs, which could severelyinjure internal organs such as your

liver or spleen

across the abdomen. If the belt ispositioned across your abdomen, itcould cause serious injuries in a

crash.

Each seat belt should never beused for more than one person at atime.

Belts should not be worn twisted.

In a crash, you wouldn't have thefull width of the belt to take impactforces. The twisted belt againstyour body could cause injuries.

Pregnant women should also use alap-shoulder belt. The lap beltportion should be positioned as

low as possible on the hips toavoid any possible pressure on theabdomen.

USE CHILD RESTRAINTSPROPERLY.

Infants and small children must beseated in an infant or childrestraint system, which is properlysecured

could be endangered in anaccident if their child restraintsare not properly secured in the

vehicle.

Rear-facing child restraints mustnot be used in the front seat witha passenger side airbag. Theycould be struck by the airbagwhen it inflates in a crash. If this

happens, a child in the restraintcould be seriously injured.

According to accident statistics,children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seatingpositions than in the front seatingpositions.

Children too big for childrestraint systems should ride inrear seats using regular seat belts.Position shoulder belt across chestand shoulder, not face or neck. Abooster seat may be necessary to

achieve proper belt positioning

Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS)

Seat belt not fastened

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The SRS uses two crash severity levels

(thresholds) to activate either the ETRor airbag or both. Activation dependson exceeding the thresholds andfastening of the seat belt.

Seat belt fastened

first threshold exceeded:ETR activates

second threshold exceeded:airbag also activates

first threshold exceeded: airbagactivates, but not ETR

Driver and front passenger systemsoperate independently from each other.

Emergency TensioningRetractor (ETR)

The seat belts for the front seats

are equipped with emergencytensioning retractors. These tensioningretractors are located in each belt'sinertia reel and become operationallyready with the key in steering lock

position 1 or 2.

The emergency tensioning retractors

are designed to activate only when theseat belts are fastened during frontaland front-angled impacts exceeding thefirst threshold of the SRS. They re-move slack from the belts in such away that the seat belts fit more snuglyagainst the body restricting its forward

movement as much as possible.

collisions, or other accidents withoutfrontal forces, the emergencytensioning retractors will not be

activated. The driver and passengerswill then be protected by the fastenedseat belts and inertia reel in the usualmanner.

For seat belt and emergency ten-sioning retractor safety guidelines see

Safety Guidelinesin Index.

Airbags

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The most effective occupant restraintsystem yet developed for use in

production vehicles is the seat belt. In

some cases, however, the protectiveeffect of a seat belt can be furtherenhanced by an airbag.

The driver airbag (1) is located in thesteering wheel hub. The passengerairbag (2) is located in the dashboard

ahead of the passenger. In conjunctionwith wearing the seat belts withemergency tensioning retractors (4),they provide increased protection forthe driver and passenger in certainmajor frontal and front angled impacts.

The operational readiness of the airbag

system is verified by the indicator lamp"SRS" (3) in the instrument cluster. Ifno fault is detected, the lamp will goout after approximately 4 seconds; afterthe lamp goes out, the system continuesto monitor the components andcircuitry of the airbag system and will

indicate a malfunction by coming onagain

The following system components aremonitored or undergo a self-check:crash-sensor airbag ignition circuits

In the event a malfunction of the"SRS" is indicated as outlined above,the "SRS" may not be operational We

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crash sensor, airbag ignition circuits,driver and passenger seat belt buckles.Initially, when the key is turned from

steering lock position 0 to positions 1or 2, malfunctions in the crash-sensorare detected and indicated (the "SRS"indicator lamp stays on longer than 4seconds).

In the operational mode, after the

indicator lamp has gone out followingthe initial check, interruptions and shortcircuits in the airbag ignition circuitand in the driver and passenger seat

belt buckle harnesses, and low voltagein the entire system are detected andindicated.

the SRS may not be operational. Westrongly recommend that you visit anauthorized Mercedes-Benz dealer

immediately to have the systemchecked; otherwise the "SRS" may not

be activated when needed.

The airbags are designed to activateonly in certain frontal and front-angled impacts (within the shaded

area shown in the illustration onpage 48). Only during these types ofimpacts will they provide theirsupplemental protection. The driverand passenger should always wearthe seat belts, otherwise it is notpossible for the airbags to provide

their intended supplementalprotection.

In cases of other frontal impacts,roll-overs, certain side impacts, rearcollisions, or other accidents withoutsufficient frontal forces, the airbagwill not be activated. The driver and

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Safety Guidelines for the Seat Belt,Emergency Tensioning Retractorand Airbag

The "SRS" is designed tofunction on a one-time-only basis.An airbag or emergency tensioning

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Warning!

Damaged belts or belts that werehighly stressed in an accident mustbe replaced and their anchoringpoints must also be checked. Useonly belts installed or supplied byan authorized Mercedes-Benzdealer.

Do not pass belts over sharpedges.

Do not make any modification thatcould change the effectiveness ofthe belts.

g g y gretractor (ETR) that was activatedmust be replaced.

No modifications of any kind maybe made to any components orwiring of the "SRS". This includesthe installation of additional trimmaterial, badges etc. over thesteering wheel hub or frontpassenger airbag cover andinstallation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near"SRS" components and wiring.

Several airbag system componentsat the steering wheel get hot afterthe airbag has inflated. Don't try

to touch them.

, pinjury through an uncontrolledactivation of the "SRS".

In addition, through improperwork there is the risk ofrendering the "SRS" inoperative.Work on the "SRS" musttherefore only be performed byan authorized Mercedes-Benzdealer.

When scrapping the airbagunit or emergency tensioningretractor, it is mandatoryto follow our safety instructions.These instructions are available atyour authorized Mercedes-Benz

dealer.

When you sell the vehicle we stronglyurge you to give notice to thesubsequent owner that it is equippedwith an "SRS" by alerting him to theapplicable section in the Owner's

Manual.

Infant and Child RestraintSystems

Warning!

According to accident statistics,

Children too big for child restraintsystems should ride in rear seatsusing regular seat belts. Position


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We recommend that all infants andchildren be restrained at all times while

the vehicle is in motion.

Important!

The use of infant or child restraints isrequired by law in all 50 states and allCanadian provinces.

Infants and small children should beseated in an infant or child restraintsystem, which is properly secured by alap belt or lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, and that complies withU.S. Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard 213 and Canadian Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard 213.1. A state-ment by the child restraint manu-facturer of compliance with thisstandard can be found on theinstruction label on the restraint and inthe instruction manual provided withthe restraint.

When using any infant or childrestraint system, be sure to carefullyread and follow all manufacturer'sinstructions for installation and use.

g ,children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seating positions

than in the front seating positions.Rear-facing child restraints must not beused in the front passenger seat. Theycould be struck by the airbag when itinflates in a crash. If this happens, achild in the restraint could be seriouslyinjured.

Infants and small children should neverbe held on the lap while the vehicle is inmotion. During an accident they wouldbe almost impossible to hold, and couldbe crushed between the adult and thedashboard.

Infants and small children should nevershare a seat belt with another occupant.During an accident, they could becrushed between the occupant and seatbelt.

g gshoulder belt across chest andshoulder, not face or neck. A booster

seat may be necessary to achieveproper belt positioning.

When the child restraint is not inuse, remove it from the car or secureit with the seat belt to prevent thechild restraint from becoming aprojectile in the event of an accident.

U.S.A. Models only:

Since 1986 all U.S. child restraintscomply with U.S. regulations withoutthe use of a tether strap.

Canada Models only:

This vehicle can be equipped withtether anchorages for a top tether strap.Consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for installation of theseanchorages.

In compliance with Canadian MotorVehicle Safety Standard 210.1, childrestraint tether anchorage hardware isattached to the tool kit located in thetrunk

1 Steering is unlocked.(If necessary, move steering wheelslightly to allow the key to be

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Steering Lock

0 The key can be withdrawn in thisposition only. The steering is lockedwith the key removed from thesteering lock. The key can beremoved only with the selector leverin position "P". After removing thekey or with the key in steering lock

position 0, the selector lever is lockedin position "P".

turned clockwise to position 1.)2 Preglow and driving position.

3 Starting position.

Refer to Index forStarting and turningoff the engine.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle alwaysremove the key from the steeringlock. Do not leave childrenunattended in the vehicle.Unsupervised use of vehicleequipment may cause seriouspersonal injury.

Notes:

The following items can be operatedwith the key in steering lock

position 1:wiper,headlamp flasher,

lighter,glove box lamp,radio (also in position 0),sliding roof,

heated seats, front,adjustable steering wheel.

An audible warning will sound whenthe driver's door is opened with the keyin steering lock position 1 or 0.

With the engine at idle speed, thecharging rate of the alternator (output)is limited.

It is therefore recommended to turn offunnecessary electrical consumers whiledriving in stop-and-go traffic. This

precaution helps to avoid draining ofthe battery.

Unnecessary strain on the battery andcharging system may be minimized byturning off the following powerconsumers, for example: Heated seats,rear window defroster. In addition, theautomatic climate air volume controlshould be set to "MIN".

Press switch past resistance point:

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Combination Switch

1 Low beam (exterior lampswitch position )

2 High beam (exterior lampswitch position )

3 High beam flasher (high beamavailable independent ofexterior lamp switch position)

4 Turn signals, right

5 Turn signals, left

To signal minor directional changes,such as changing lanes on a highway,move combination switch to the pointof resistance only and hold it there.

To operate the turn signalscontinuously, move the combinationswitch past the point of resistance (upor down). The switch is automaticallycanceled when the steering wheel isturned to a large enough degree.

6 Press switch briefly:

One wipe without washer water(select only if window is wet)

pheadlamp cleaning system (only inexterior lamp switch positions or

)

Canada only: also in position whenthe engine is running)

7Windshield wiper

0 Wiper offI Intermittent wipingII Normal wiper speedIII Fast wiper speed

When coming to a stop or drivingslower than approx. 16 mph (25km/h), the wiper speed

automatically switches to the nextlower setting.

In setting "I", the interval betweenwipes is lengthened.Upon accelerating again, the wiperspeed returns to the previous setting.

Note:

The windshield washer reservoir,hoses and nozzles are automaticallyheated.

Windshield Washer Fluid MixingRatio

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Blocked Windshield Wiper

If the windshield wiper becomesbl k d (f l d t )

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For temperatures above freezing:

MB Windshield WasherConcentrate "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 washersolvent/antifreeze

1 part "S" to 100 parts solvent (40 ml"S" to 1 gallon solvent).

Windshield Wiper Smears

If the windshield wiper smears thewindshield, even during rain, activatethe washer system as often asnecessary. The fluid in the washer

reservoir should be mixed in the correctratio.

blocked (for example, due to snow),switch off the wiper motor.

For safety reasons before removing iceor snow, remove key from steeringlock. Remove blockage.

Activate combination switch again(key in steering lock position 1).

Emergency Operation ofWindshield Wiper

In case of windshield wiper mal-function in switch positions I or III,turn combination switch to wipersetting II.

Have the system checked at yourauthorized Mercedes-Benz dealer assoon as possible.

For example, when the vehicle is beingtowed (key in steering lock turned to

position 2):

With hazard flasher on, activatecombination switch for left or rightturn signal - only the selected turnsignal will blink.

Upon canceling the turn signal, thehazard flasher will operate again.

Turn Signal Failure

If one of the turn signals fails, the turnsignal indicator system flashes andsounds at a faster than normal rate. In

addition, the exterior lamp failureindicator will come on.

Off

Parking lamps (also side markerlamps taillamps license plate

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Exterior Lamp Switch

Canada only:

When the engine is running, the lowbeam (includes parking lamps, side

marker lamps, taillamps, license platelamps and instrument panel lamps) areautomatically switched on.

Note:

For nighttime driving the exterior

lamp switch should be turned toposition to permit activation ofthe high beam headlamps.

lamps, taillamps, license platelamps, instrument panel lamps)

Canada only: When the engine isrunning, the low beam isadditionally switched on.Parking lamps plus low beam orhigh beam headlamps (combinationswitch pushed forward)Standing lamps, right(turn left one stop)Standing lamps, left(turn left two stops)Fog lamps(pull out one stop) with parkingand/or headlamps onRear fog lamp (pull out to 2nddetent) in addition to fog lamps.

Indicator lamp in lamp switchcomes on.

street the standing lamps (right or leftside parking lamps) can be turned on,

making the vehicle more visible topassing vehicles.

The standing lamps cannot be operatedwith the key in steering lock position 2.

Note:

With the key removed and a front dooropen, an audible warning will sound ifthe vehicle's exterior lamps (exceptstanding lamps) are not switched off.

Fog lamps will operate with theparking lamps and the low or high

beam headlamps. Fog lamps shouldonly be used in conjunction with low

beam headlamps. Consult your stateMotor Vehicle Regulations regardingallowable lamp operation.

Fog lamps are automatically switched

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Inside and Exterior Rear ViewMirrors

Inside Rear View Mirror

The mirror is electricallyadjustable.

Antiglare night position: Tilt the mirrorto the antiglare night position using thelever at its lower edge.

Use your inside mirror to determine thesize and distance of objects seen in the

passenger side convex mirror.

The switch is located on thecenter console.

Turn key in steering lock to position2 (with either front door open, the

mirror can be operated with keyremoved or in steering lock

position 0 or 1).

Turn switch to positionTo adjust, move the switch forward,

backward or to either side.

Exterior rear view mirror, leftExterior rear view mirror, right

Exterior Rear View Mirrors

Turn key in steering lock toposition 2 (with either front dooropen, the mirrors can be operatedwith key removed or in steeringlock position 0 or 1).

Turn switch to select the mirror tobe adjusted.

To adjust, move the switch for-ward, backward or to either side.

Note:

The exterior mirrors have electricallyheated glass The heater switches on

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heated glass. The heater switches onautomatically, depending on outside

temperature.

If an exterior mirror housing is forciblypivoted from its normal position, itmust be repositioned by applying firm

pressure until it snaps into place.

Warning!

Exercise care when using thepassenger-side mirror. Thepassenger-side exterior mirror isconvex (outwardly curved surfacefor a wider field of view). Objects inmirror are closer than they appear.

Check your inside rear view mirroror glance over your shoulder beforechanging lanes.

This vehicle is equipped with anti-fogging dual-pane side windows to

provide extra insulation against heat,cold and noise. Because of the secondpane of glass, under certain light andweather conditions a multiple imagemay become noticable, especiallywhen looking through the sidewindows at an outside rear viewmirror.

Storing Mirror Positions inMemory

The exterior and inside rear viewmirror positions are stored in memorywith the seat/head restraint/ steering

column position and can be recalledwhen necessary, see Index.

Note:

If the inside rear view mirror wasadjusted separately, the originally

stored position remains in memory.To recall position, press the desiredposition button.

Folding the mirrors in:

Turn switch to point rearward. Pressswitch rearward until the mirrors arefolded in.

Folding the mirrors out:

Turn switch to point rearward. Pressswitch forward until the mirrors arefolded out.

Caution!

Do not fold mirrors out, forcing themby hand. This will damage theoperating mechanism of the mirrors


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Sun Visors

Swing sun visors down to protectagainst sun glare.

If sunlight enters through a sidewindow, disengage visor from innermounting and pivot to the side. Fromthis position, the visor can slideforward and backward on its shaft.

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors

Front seats:

With the visor engaged in its inner

mounting, the lamp can be switched onby opening the cover.

Rear seats:

Touch the cover to lower the mirror.The lamp will switch on automatically.Close the cover and the lamp will go

out.

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Interior Lighting

1 Interior Lamps(Door contact)

A BAInterior lamps are switched on,

and off delayed, when unlockingor locking the vehicle, or whenopening or closing either door.However, there will be no delaywhen the key is in steering lock

position 2.

BInterior lamps switched off.

AInterior lamps switched off

BInterior lamps switched on

3 Rear Courtesy Lamps

A B

ACourtesy lamps switched offBCourtesy lamps switched on

4 Reading Lamps, Front

A

B

AReading lamp switched off

BReading lamp switched on

5 Reading Lamps, Rear

The lamps are switched on andoff individually with a switch inthe respective lamp.

Entrance Lamps, Exit Lamps

The lamps are switched on and off bythe door contact switches.

Storage/EyeglassesCompartment

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Storage Compartments in theDashboard

1 Storage/eyeglassescompartment

2 Button for storage/eyeglasses compartment

3 Glove box

4 Button for glove box

5 Lock

pPress button (2).

Glove Box

The glove box lid is equipped with acontainer for coins and small accessories.

To open:Press button (4).

Note:

The storage compartments may belocked and unlocked by using the masterkey in lock (5).

Locking:Turn master key in lock (5) to the rightand remove.

Unlocking:Turn master key back to vertical position.

Storage Compartmentsin the Door

1 Door pocketTo open:

Fold down cover.

2 Compartment forcompact umbrella.


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in center console, front

AshtraysBy touching the top of the coverlightly, the ashtray opens

automatically.To remove ashtray from centerconsole:Push sliding knob (1) toward theright to eject the insert.

in rear doors

To remove ashtray from rear door:Hold left and right side of insert and

pull up.

To install ashtray:

Install insert into ashtray frameand push down to engage.

Lighter

Turn key in steering lock toposition 1 or 2.Push in lighter (1); it will pop out

automatically when hot.

Warning!

Never touch the heating element orsides of the lighter, hold at knobonly.

Glass Sliding Roof with Rear Pop-Up Feature

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Sliding Roof with Rear Pop-UpFeature

1 to slide roof open

2 to slide roof closed3 to raise roof at rear4 to lower roof at rear

Turn key in steering lock to position1 or 2 (with either front door open, thesliding/pop up roof can be operatedwith key removed or in steering lock

position 0).

The switch is illuminated when theexterior lamps are switched on(except standing lamps).

the roof opening to guard against sun

rays. When sliding the roof open, thescreen will also retract.

Warning!

When closing the sliding roof, besure that there is no danger of

anyone being harmed by the closingprocedure.

Notes:

The sliding roof can be opened orclosed manually should an electrical

malfunction occur, refer toEmergencyOperationin Index.

The sliding roof can also be closedwith the key or infrared remote controlwhile locking the vehicle doors ortrunk (seeCentral Locking SysteminIndex).

Note:

When closing window with switchpressed past resistance point, and

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in center console, front

Power Windows

Switches for:

1 left, front2 left, rear3 right, front4 right, rear5 safety switch6 individual switches (rear doors)

in rear doorsTurn key in steering lock to

position 1 or 2.

Press switch in to resistance point:to closeto open

Release switch when window is indesired position.

Press switch or past

resistance point and release -window opens or closes completely.

To interrupt procedure, briefly pressor

upward movement of the window is

blocked during the closing procedure,the window will stop during the lastfew inches before closure and openslightly.

If inadvertent operation of the rearwindows by switch (6) (for instance bychildren) is to be prevented, slide

safety switch (5) to right, symbolbecomes visible.

Warning!

When closing the windows, be surethat there is no danger of anyone

being harmed by the closingprocedure,

The automatic interrupt will notoperate if a window is being closedby pressing the switch to itsresistance point and holding it there.


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Adjusting clock more than one minuteahead or back:

P ll t dj t t k b t t th

Cellular Telephone

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Setting Clock

1 Knob for setting clock

Adjusting clock one minute aheador back:

Pull out adjustment knob, brieflyturn to the right or left and releaseknob.

Pull out adjustment knob, turn to the

left or right and hold until the desiredtime is set. Within the first 2 seconds,the minute hand advances 8 minutesand advances another 8 minutes everyadditional second thereafter.

Antenna

The antenna extends when switchingon the radio and/or telephone.

Note:

To retract the antenna (e.g. whenentering a car wash) both radio and

telephone must be switched off.

installation of a cellular telephone. For

further information and installationcontact your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Warning!

Some jurisdictions prohibit thedriver from using a cellulartelephone while driving a vehicle.Therefore, for safety reasons, thedriver should not use the cellulartelephone while the vehicle is inmotion. Stop the vehicle in a safelocation before answering or placinga call.


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Driving

Drinking and Driving

Warning!

Drinking and driving can be a very

Driving Off

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Drinking and driving can be a very

dangerous combination. Even a smallamount of alcohol or drugs can affectyour reflexes, perceptions andjudgement.

The possibility of a serious or evenfatal accident is sharply increasedwhen you drink and drive.

Please don't drink and drive or allowanyone to drive after drinking.

Parking Brake

To engage, firmly depress parkingbrake pedal. When the key is insteering lock position 2, the brakewarning lamp in the instrument cluster

should come on brightly.

To release the parking brake, pullhandle on instrument panel. The brakewarning lamp in the instrument clustershould go out.

Also seeBrake Warning LampTest inIndex.

road is clear of other traffic.

Warm up the engine smoothly. Do notplace full load on the engine until theoperating temperature has beenreached.

Warning!

Keep driver's foot area clear at alltimes. Objects stored in this areamay impair pedal movement.

Automatic Transmission

The automatic transmission selectsindividual gears automatically,dependent upon

Driving

The selector lever is automaticallylocked while in position "P". To movethe selector lever out of position "P",

Accelerator position

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p p

Selector lever position Accelerator position Vehicle speed

Important!

When parking the car and before

working on the vehicle with the enginerunning, firmly depress the parking

brake pedal and shift the selector leverinto "P".

p ,

the service brake pedal must be firmlydepressed before the shift lock willrelease.

Shift selector lever to the desireddriving position only when the engineis idling and the service brake isapplied. Do not release the brake until

ready to drive. The vehicle mayotherwise start creeping when theselector lever is in drive or reverse

position.

Warning!

It is dangerous to shift the selectorlever out of "P" or "N" if the enginespeed is higher than idle speed. Ifyour foot is not on the brake pedal,the car could accelerate quicklyforward or in reverse. You could losecontrol of the car and hit someone orsomething. Only shift info gear whenthe engine is idling normally andwhen your right foot is firmly on thebrake pedal.

p g

rapid accelerationKick down (depressing the accelerator

beyond full throttle) = downshifting tonext lowest gear = maximumacceleration. Once the desired speed isattained, ease up on the accelerator -the transmission shifts up again

With the key removed, the selectorlever is locked in position "P".

R Reverse gear.Shift to reverse gear only with the

4 Upshift to 4th gear only. Suitablefor performance driving.

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Selector Lever Positions300 SE

The automatic gear shifting processcan be adapted to specific operatingconditions using the selector lever.

P Parking lock.The parking lock is an additionalsafeguard to the parking brake when

parking the vehicle. Engage onlywith the car stopped.

Note:

The key can be removed from thesteering lock only with theselector lever in position "P".

g ycar stopped.

N Neutral.No power is transmitted from theengine to the rear axle. When the

brakes are released, th

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