2001 Mercedes-benz C Class Owners Manual

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Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 182 Terminating call A current call can be terminated by pressing the “END” button. Muting a call Pressing the “MUT” key will silence the call. The caller can no longer hear you. To return to the conversation, press the “MUT” key again. Component malfunctions The radio, CD changer1, and Mercedes-Benz integrated cellular telephone1 are part of a fiberoptic networked system. Failure of one of the components can lead to malfunctions of the other components. Please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at1-800-387-0100 for more information in the event of a malfunction. 1 Optional equipment Emergency call for more than 1 second, the Important! If you press button number stored in memory location 1 (for example 911) will be dialed. The 911 emergency call system is a public service. Using it without due cause is a criminal offence. You can make an emergency call to an emergency rescue station with a mobile communications network. The emergency call will be placed as long as the corresponding mobile communications network is available. To do this, switch the telephone on if you have not already done so. The call will also be placed if the unlock-code is not entered. Emergency calls may not be possible with all telephone networks or if certain network services and/or telephone functions are active. Check with your local network operating company. It may take some time to set up an emergency call. To use this function you must ensure that the number stored in memory location 1 is the number to be dialed in case of emergency. Note: If an emergency call cannot be connected, the message “SYSTM BUSY” appears. Audio system Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 183 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Power windows 184 Switches for: 1 left, front 2 right, front 3 left, rear 4 right, rear The control panel is located on the driver’s door. P54.25-2259-26 There are individual switches in the front passenger door and the rear doors for the respective windows. Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. Opening the windows: Press the switch to resistance point. Closing the windows: Pull the switch to resistance point. Release switch when window is in desired position. Express opening and closing Press or pull switch past resistance point and release – window opens or closes completely. To interrupt procedure, briefly press or pull switch. If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing procedure, the window will stop during the last few inches before closure and open slightly. When pulling and holding the switch to close the window, and upward movement of the window is blocked during the last few inches before closure, it will stop but not open slightly. Note: The power windows can also be opened and closed using the convenience opening/closing feature, see page 29. Warning! When closing the windows, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. In case of obstruction, the automatic reversal will not operate if a window is being closed by pulling the switch to its resistance point and holding it there, or when using the electronic main key. The closing procedure can be immediately reversed by either pressing or pulling the switch, or pressing button Œ on the electronic main key and holding it. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the electronic key from starter switch, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause serious personal injury. Interior equipment 185 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment 186 Blocking of rear door window operation Synchronizing power windows If the power supply was interrupted, (battery disconnected or low), the windows cannot be opened or closed by the express feature. To resynchronize the express feature, pull switch until the window is completely closed and hold for approximately 1 second. Repeat procedure for each window. The automatic full opening and closing procedure of the windows should now be restored. The switch (1) is located on the driver’s door. If no operation of the rear windows by switch (for instance by children) is desired, slide override switch (1) to the right; the N symbol becomes visible. Operation of the rear door windows with the switches located in the driver’s door is still possible. Sliding/pop-up roof 1 to slide roof open 2 to slide roof closed 3 to raise roof at rear 4 to lower roof at rear Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. To open, close, raise or lower the sliding/pop-up roof: Move the switch to resistance point in the required direction. Release the switch when the roof has reached the required position. Warning! When closing the sliding/pop-up roof, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the electronic key from starter switch, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause serious personal injury. Interior equipment 187 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment 188 Opening or closing the sliding/pop-up roof automatically Move the switch past resistance point in the direction required and release. The sliding/pop-up roof opens or closes completely. Stopping the sliding/pop-up roof: Move the switch in any direction. If the movement of the sliding/pop-up roof is blocked during the closing procedure, the roof will stop and reopen slightly. Warning! When closing the sliding/pop-up roof, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the electronic key from starter switch, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause serious personal injury. With the roof closed or tilted open, a screen can be slid into the roof opening to guard against sun rays. When sliding the roof open, the screen will also retract. Notes: The sliding/pop-up roof can also be opened and closed using the summer opening/convenience feature, see page 29. To avoid damaging the seals, do not transport any objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the sliding/pop-up roof. The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur, see page 335. Synchronizing the sliding/pop-up roof The sliding/pop-up roof must be resynchronized if the power supply has been interrupted (battery disconnected or low), the sliding/pop-up roof has been closed manually or the sliding/pop-up roof does not open smoothly or malfunctions. • Press the switch in the “raise” (3) direction, wait until the sliding/pop-up roof is fully raised at rear and hold the switch for approximately 1 second. Interior lighting 1 Rear interior lights Press the button to switch the rear passenger compartment lights on/off. 2 Right front reading lamp Press the button to switch the reading lamp on or off. The right reading lamp will be switched on or off. 3 To switch off automatic function: Press the rocker switch. The interior lighting remains switched off, even when unlocking the vehicle or opening a door or the electronic key is removed from the starter switch. 4 To select automatic function: Press the rocker switch to the center position. Interior lamps are switched on, and off (soft fade) delayed, when unlocking or locking the vehicle, or when opening or closing a door. However, there will be no delay when the electronic key is in starter switch position 2. 5 Interior lamps, front: Press rocker switch in to switch front interior lamps on. The interior lighting stays on while the rocker switch is pressed in. Switching off the front interior lighting: Press rocker switch to position (3) or (4). 6 Left front reading lamp: Press the button to switch the reading lamp on or off. The left reading lamp will be switched on or off. Interior equipment 189 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment 190 Notes: The time delay for the interior light to switch off after the electronic key is removed from the starter switch can be adjusted in the “Individual settings” – “LIGHTING”. See page 117. To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged with doors open, all interior lamps switch off after approximately 5 minutes. An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that all interior lamps are switched off. Door entry lamps The appropriate entry lamp switches on if a door is opened in darkness and if the interior lighting is switched to automatic function. The entry lamp switches off automatically when the door is closed. Rear window sunshade (optional) P68.50-2104-26 The switch is located in the center console. Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. Press the switch briefly: 1 to raise 2 to lower Always raise the sunshade fully for its support against the window frame. Warning! When operating the rear window sunshade, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the raising or lowering procedure. The raising or lowering procedure can be immediately halted by briefly pressing the upper or lower half of the switch. Briefly press upper or lower half of the switch again to raise or lower the rear window sunshade completely. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the electronic key from starter switch, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause serious personal injury. Interior equipment 191 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Sun visors 192 Vanity mirrors Swing sun visors (2) down (arrow 3) to protect against sun glare. If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage sun visor (2) from the inner mounting (1) and pivot to the side. 1 Illuminated vanity mirror With the visor engaged in its inner mounting (2), the lamp (4) can be switched on by opening the cover (3). Fold the cover (3) down to close the vanity mirror. Warning! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Interior Storage compartments and armrests Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window. Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects. Warning! Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident. Interior equipment 193 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Glove box 194 Notes: Prior to closing the glove box, close the compartment for glasses first. The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. See page 23 for instructions on how to remove the mechanical key from the electronic main key (e.g. for valet parking service). 1 Unlocked position 2 Locked position 3 Glove box 4 Glove box lid release Pull to open Storage compartment in front of armrest To open: Slide cover (5) rearward. To close: Slide cover (5) forward. Note: The compartment contains a lighter (see page 201), a coin holder, and a cup holder (see page 197). 5 Storage compartment in front of armrest Interior equipment 195 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment 196 Storage compartment below the front armrest To open compartment in armrest: Lift armrest by handle (6). To open compartment under armrest: Lift armrest by handle (7). To close: Lower armrest until it engages in lock. To change inclination of armrest: Pull up on armrest. To lower armrest: Pull handle (7). Notes: The storage compartment can be heated or cooled, see page 158. The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space. When storing heat sensitive objects in the compartment, close the air outlet while heating the passenger compartment. Do not obstruct the air outlet in the storage compartment. Cup holder Warning! Keep the cup holder closed while traveling. Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. Do not fill containers to a height where the contents could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot liquids. 1 Cup holder in front seat armrest Open the storage compartment in front of the armrest, see page 195. Close the storage compartment in front of the armrest, see page 195. Interior equipment 197 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment 198 To open: Push front of sliding compartment – the cup holder slides out. To close: Push the sliding compartment back until it engages. Warning! Keep the cup holder closed while traveling. Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. Do not fill containers to a height where the contents could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot liquids. 2 Cup holder in rear seat armrest Ashtrays Center console To open: Briefly touch the mark on the cover, the ashtray opens automatically. To remove ashtray insert from center console: Warning! Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. With the gear selector lever in position “N”, turn off the engine and set the parking brake. Otherwise the vehicle might move as a result of unintended contact with the gear selector lever. Prior to removing the ashtray insert, move the gear selector lever to position “N”. Slide ashtray insert in direction of arrow (1) until the insert disengages. Grip ashtray insert at indents (left and right arrows) and remove from ashtray frame. To replace insert: Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to engage into place. Interior equipment 199 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Rear seats 200 To open ashtray: Pull at top of cover. To remove insert: Press latch (2) and remove insert. To replace insert: Install insert and close the ashtray. Lighter 1 Center console lighter The lighter is located in the center console compartment in front of the armrest, see page 195. Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. Push in lighter in (1); it will pop out automatically when hot. Warning! Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter, they are extremely hot, hold at knob only. When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the starter switch. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury. Note: The lighter can be operated with electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2. The lighter socket can be used to accommodate electrical accessories up to a maximum 85 W. Interior equipment 201 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 202 Ski sack (optional) Interior equipment Parcel net in front passenger footwell A small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell. It is for small and light items, such as road maps, mail, etc. Warning! Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or objects having sharp edges, in the parcel net. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Unfolding and loading 1. Fold armrest down (arrow). 2. Swing cover (1) down. 3. Open hook and loop strap (2) and pull ski sack into passenger compartment and unfold. 4. Open flap in trunk by pulling handle (3). Interior equipment 203 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment 204 5. From trunk, slide skis into ski sacks Warning! The ski sack is designed for up to four pairs of skis. Do not load the ski sack with other objects Always fasten the ski sack securely. In an accident, an unfastened ski sack can cause injury to vehicle occupants. 6. Wrap strap around ski sack and armrest. 7. Close clasp (arrows 4 and 5) and pull strap tight to immobilize skis. 8. Connect snap hook (6) of front strap to eye (7) located on center tunnel in front of rear seat bench. Unloading and folding 1. Loosen strap, open clasp by pressing tabs (arrows) together, and unload skis. 2. Close flap in trunk. 3. Disconnect snap hook (6) from eye (7). 4. Fold and flatten ski sack lengthwise and place folded ski sack inside recess of backrest. Interior equipment 205 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment 206 Removal of ski sack For removal of the ski sack we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while the ski sack is removed. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. Note: To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk, always close the pass-through. 5. Close ski sack compartment cover. Enlarged cargo area (optional) Split folding rear seat bench 1. Pull handle (1) located in trunk to unlock backrest. On vehicles with optional split folding rear seat backrest you can fold down the two sections separately to enlarge the cargo area. 2. Pull handle (2) and fold seat cushion (3) forward. 3. Fully retract and fold down head restraints, see page 52. 4. Fold backrest (4) forward. Interior equipment 207 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment 208 Setting up rear seat bench 1. Pull backrest (4) up until it locks in its upright position. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest. The pop-up indicators (5) (left and right backrest section) are visible in unlocked position. With backrest sections in upright and locked position, the indicators (5) are fully lowered. 2. Fold seat cushion (3) back until it locks in place. Check for secure locking by pressing on the seat cushion. Warning! Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied by passengers, cargo is being carried in the trunk, or the extended cargo area is not in use. Note: To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk, always lock backrest in its upright position. Loading instructions (Vehicle with enlarged cargo area) The total load weight including vehicle occupants and luggage/cargo should not exceed the vehicle capacity weight indicated on the certification tag which can be found on the left door pillar. The handling characteristics of a fully loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load distribution. It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustrations shown, with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle. Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible. The heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept as low as possible since it influences the handling characteristics of the vehicle. Note: The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects. The enlarged cargo area should only be used for items which do not fit in the trunk alone. Interior equipment 209 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment 210 Warning! In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window. Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while seat backrest sections not locked in their upright position. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. Cellular telephone The vehicle is prepared for the installation of a cellular telephone. For further information and installation contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle. Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety reasons, the driver should not use the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in motion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location before answering or placing a call. Telephone, general Warning! A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/ her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call. If you choose to use the telephone while driving, please use the hands-free device and only use the telephone when road and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic system, possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury. See separate instruction manual for instructions on how to operate the telephone. Interior equipment 211 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Garage door opener 212 Garage door opener 1 Signal transmitter keys 2 Indicator lamp 3 Portable remote control transmitter The built-in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled objects. Warning! When programming a garage door opener, the door moves up or down. When programming or operating the remote control make sure there is no possibility of anyone being harmed by the moving door. Note: Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated opener. If you should experience difficulties with programming the transmitter, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Programming or reprogramming the integrated remote control: 1. Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. 2. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 inches (5 cm to 12 cm) away from the surface of the integrated remote control located on the inside rear view mirror, keeping the indicator lamp in view. Garage door opener 213 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Garage door opener 214 3. Using both hands, simultaneously push the hand- held transmitter button and the desired integrated remote control button. Do not release the buttons until completing step 4. 4. The indicator lamp on the integrated remote control will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator lamp flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released (the rapid flashing lamp indicates successful programming of the new frequency signal). To program the remaining two buttons, follow steps 1 through 4. Note: If, after repeated attempts, you do not successfully program the integrated remote control device to learn the signal of the hand-held transmitter, the garage door opener could be equipped with the “rolling code feature”. Rolling code programming: To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the “Programming” portion of this text. (A second person may make the following training procedures quicker and easier.) 1. Locate training button on the garage door opener motor head unit. Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand. If there is difficulty locating the transmitting button, reference to garage door opener operator’s manual. 2. Press “training” button on the garage door opener motor head unit (which activated the “training light”). Note: Following step 2, there are 30 seconds to initiate step 3. 3. Firmly press and release the programmed integrated remote control transmit button. Press and release same button a second time to complete the training process. (Some garage door openers may required you to do this procedure a third time to complete the training.) 4. Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed button on the integrated remote control transmitter. Canadian programming: During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting. Continue to press and hold the integrated remote control transmitter button (note steps 2 through 4 in the “Programming” portion) while you press and re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter every two seconds until the frequency signal has been learned. The indicator lamp will flash slowly and then rapidly after several seconds upon successful training. Garage door opener 215 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Garage door opener 216 Operation of remote control: Erasing the remote control memory: 1. Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. 1. Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. 2. Select and press the appropriate button to activate the remote controlled device. The integrated remote control transmitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed – up to 20 seconds. 2. Simultaneously holding down the left and right side buttons for approximately 20 seconds, or until the control lamp blink rapidly, will erase the codes of all three channels. Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ............................... 218 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................. 219 Maintenance ................................... 219 Tele Aid ...........................................220 Catalytic converter ........................228 Emission control ............................229 Starter switch .................................230 Starting and turning off the engine ............................232 Manual transmission ....................233 Automatic transmission ............... 234 Parking brake ................................ 243 Driving instructions ...................... 244 Drive sensibly – Save Fuel ....... 244 Drinking and driving ................ 244 Pedals .......................................... 244 Power assistance ........................ 245 Brakes .......................................... 245 Driving off ................................... 246 Parking ........................................ 246 Tires ............................................. 247 Snow chains ............................... 250 Winter driving instructions ................................ 250 Deep water ..................................252 Passenger compartment ...........253 Traveling abroad ........................253 Cruise control .................................254 Brake assist system (BAS) ............257 Antilock brake system (ABS) ...........................................258 Electronic stability program (ESP) ...........................................260 What you should know at the gas station .........................................264 Check regularly and before a long trip ...............................................266 Contents - Driving 217 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Control and operation of radio transmitters 218 Control and operation of radio transmitters COMAND, radio, telephone and two-way radio Telephones and two-way radio Warning! Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle. Only operate the COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data System), radio, telephone1 or two-way radio1 if road and traffic conditions permit. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. Warning! Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic system, possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury. Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a citizens band unit should only be used inside the vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle. Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna. 1 Observe all legal requirements. The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satisfied you will be with its performance later on. Therefore, drive your vehicle during the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) at moderate vehicle and engine speeds. During this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle driving) and excessive engine speeds. Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It is not recommended to brake the vehicle by manually shifting to a lower gear. We recommend that you select positions “3”, “2” or “1” only at moderate speeds (for hill driving). After 1 000 miles (1 500 km) speeds may be gradually increased to the permissible maximum. Maintenance Approximately 30 days or 2000 miles (2000 km) prior to the next recommended service, the remaining distance or days are displayed in the multifunction indicator. See Flexible service system (FSS) on page 125. We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Service Booklet at the times called for by the FSS. Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Service Booklet at the designated times/ mileage may result in vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) 219 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Tele Aid Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 220 Tele Aid Important! The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the “SOS” button. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated. If you have any questions regarding activation, please call the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). (Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response; automatic and manual emergency, roadside assistance and information. The Tele Aid system is always operational, providing that the vehicle’s battery is charged and properly connected. To activate, press the “SOS” button, the Roadside Assistance button (cid:127) or the Information button ¡, depending on the type of response required. System self-check Initially, after turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 2, malfunctions are detected and indicated (the indicator lamps in the “SOS” button, the Roadside Assistance button (cid:127) and the Information button ¡ stay on longer than 5 seconds or do not come on). If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Important! Always make sure that the indicator lamp in the “SOS” button remains illuminated for approximately 5 seconds during the system self-check after turning electronic key in starter switch to position 2. Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatically following an accident in which the Emergency Tensioning Retractors (ETR’s) or airbags deploy. An emergency call can also be initiated manually by opening the cover next to the inside rear view mirror labeled “SOS”, then pressing the button (for longer than 2 seconds) located under the cover. See below for instructions on initiating an emergency call manually. Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator lamp in the “SOS” button will begin to flash. The message “EMERGENCY CALL – ESTABLISHING CALL” appears in the multifunction display. When the connection is established, the message “EMERGENCY CALL – CALL CONNECTED” appears in the multifunction display. All information relevant to the emergency, such as the location of the vehicle (determined by the GPS satellite location system), vehicle model, identification number and color are generated. A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon after the emergency call has been initiated. The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the accident provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle. The Tele Aid system is available if: • it has been activated and is operational. Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services and cellular air time, • the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are available. Note: Location of the vehicle on a map is possible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite network. Warning! If the indicator lamp in the “SOS” button is illuminated continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the relevant cellular phone network is not available). The message “EMERGENCY CALL – CALL FAILED” appears in the multifunction display. Should this occur, assistance must be summoned by other means. Tele Aid Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 221 Instruments and controls Tele Aid Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 222 Initiating an emergency call Manually: Briefly press on cover (1) – the cover will open. Press the emergency call switch (2) briefly (for longer than 2 seconds). The indicator lamp in the emergency call switch (2) will flash until the emergency call is concluded. Wait for a voice connection to the Response Center. Close the cover (1) after the emergency call is concluded. Warning! If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, vehicle in a dangerous road location), please do not wait for voice contact after you have pressed the emergency button. Carefully leave the vehicle and move to a safe location. The Response Center will automatically contact local emergency officials with the vehicle’s approximate location if they receive an “SOS” signal and cannot make voice contact with the vehicle occupants. Roadside Assistance button (cid:127) Located below the center armrest cover is the Roadside Assistance button (cid:127). Pressing and holding the button (for longer than 2 seconds) will initiate a call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and location (subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals). A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established. The nature of the need for assistance can then be described. Sign and Drive services (jump start, a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with the vehicle spare tire) are available. If the vehicle requires more than Sign and Drive services, the Mercedes-Benz Roadside assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center. For other than Sign and Drive services, labor and/or towing charges may apply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for more information. Notes: The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance button (cid:127) remains illuminated in red for approximately 5 seconds during the system self-check after turning electronic key in starter switch to position 2 (together with the “SOS” button and the Information button ¡). See system self-check on page 220 when the indicator lamp does not light up in red or stays on longer than approximately 5 seconds. 223 Tele Aid Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Tele Aid Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Information button ¡ Located below the center armrest cover is the Information button ¡. Pressing and holding the button (for longer than 2 seconds) will initiate a call to the Client Assistance Center. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and location (subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals). A voice connection between the Client Assistance Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle will be established. Information regarding the operation of your vehicle, the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is available to you. If you have chosen the Route Guidance Service (an optional service available at additional cost in the USA only), your communication will be transferred to our Response Center, who will provide the appropriate information. For more details concerning this optional service, please contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018. 224 Notes: The indicator lamp in the Information button ¡ remains illuminated in red for approximately 5 seconds during the system self-check after turning electronic key in starter switch to position 2 (together with the “SOS” button and the Roadside Assistance button (cid:127)). See system self-check on page 220 when the indicator lamp does not light up in red or stays on longer than approximately 5 seconds. Important! If the indicator lamps do not illuminate or remain illuminated (in red) at any time, the Tele Aid system has detected a fault or the service is not currently active, and may not initiate a call. Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possible. Upgrade Signals Tele Aid system processes calls using the following priority. • Automatic emergency – First priority • Manual emergency – Second priority • Roadside assistance – Third priority • Information – Fourth priority Should a higher priority call be initiated while you are connected, an upgrade (alternating) tone will be heard, and the appropriate indicator lamp will flash. If certain information such as vehicle identification number or client information is not available, the operator may need to retransmit. During this time you will hear a chirp and voice contact will be interrupted. Voice contact will resume once the retransmission is complete. Once a call is concluded, a chirp will be heard, the appropriate indicator lamp will stop flashing and a tone will be heard indicating that the system has reset. Important! If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system does not reset, contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada. Notes: The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is concluded and this can only be completed by a Response Center or Client Assistance Center representative. Tele Aid Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 225 Instruments and controls Tele Aid Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Remote door unlock In the case you have your vehicle locked unintentionally (e.g. key inside vehicle), and the reserve key is not handy, contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). You will be asked to provide your password which you provided when you completed the subscriber agreement. Then return to your vehicle and pull outside trunk handle for a minimum of 20 seconds. The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature. Note: The remote door unlock feature is available if the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are available. 226 Vehicle location/stolen vehicle tracking services Should you wish to locate your vehicle, contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). You will be asked to provide your password which you provided when you completed the subscriber agreement. In the event your vehicle was stolen, report the incident to the police who will issue a numbered incident report. Pass this number on to the Mercedes-Benz Response Center. The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehicle’s Tele Aid system. The electronic key in the starter switch must be in position 1 or 2 and the cellular and GPS signals must be available. The Response Center will contact you at the phone number(s) provided in the agreement once the vehicle is located. The Response Center will attempt to contact the vehicle until located, up to a maximum of 14 days or until the vehicle location incident report is cancelled by you. Starguide (except Canada) (only vehicles with optional COMAND system) If you have chosen Starguide Service, you can request several individual informations, for example the latest news or stock market reports, information about weather and travel or get your e-mail on the COMAND. For notes on operation see separate COMAND operator’s manual. For more details concerning this optional service, please contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA). Important! Tele Aid utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites for vehicle location. If either of these signals are unavailable, the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs, assistance must be summoned by other means. Warning! If the indicator lamp in the “SOS” button does not illuminate during or remains illuminated after the system self-check, have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Tele Aid Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 227 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Catalytic converter 228 Warning! As with any vehicle, do not idle, park or operate this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instructions as outlined in your Service Booklet. Caution! To prevent damage to the catalytic converters, use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle. Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be repaired promptly. Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to overheat, which could start a fire. Emission control Certain systems of the engine serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by law. These systems, of course, will function properly only when maintained strictly according to factory specifications. Any adjustments on the engine should, therefore, be carried out only by qualified Mercedes-Benz Center authorized technicians. Engine adjustments should not be altered in any way. Moreover, the specified service jobs must be carried out regularly according to Mercedes-Benz servicing requirements. For details refer to the Service Booklet. Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open. Emission control Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 229 Instruments and controls Starter switch Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Starter switch 0 The electronic key can be withdrawn in this position only. The steering is locked when the electronic key is removed from the starter switch. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage. In vehicles with automatic transmission, the electronic key can be removed only with the selector lever in position “P”. After removing the electronic 230 key or with the electronic key in starter switch position 0, the selector lever is locked in position “P”. 1 Gear selector lever is unlocked. Most electrical consumers can be operated. For detailed information see respective subjects. 2 Driving position. 3 Starting position. See page 232 for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the starter switch, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury. Important!

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