Document Outline

• Contents
• Introduction
  • Product information
    • Service and warranty information
    • California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for
    • Maintenance
    • Roadside Assistance
    • Change of address or ownership
    • Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
  • Symbols used in this operator’s manual
  • Operating safety
    • Proper use of the vehicle
  • Problems:With vehicle
  • Safety:Reporting defects;Reporting safety defects
    • Reporting safety defects
  • Vehicle data recording
    • Information regarding electronic recording devices
• At a glance
  • Exterior view
  • Cockpit
  • Instrument cluster
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • f. At a glance/Pos. 11/ Center console
    • f. At a glance/Pos.11/Center console, upper part
    • Center console-lower part
  • Overhead control panel
  • Door:Control panel
• Safety and Security
  • Occupant safety
    • Air bags
    • Occupant Classification System see OCS<$nopage>
    • Seat belts
    • Head restraints:Active head restraints
    • Children in the vehicle
    • Rear door window:Blocking operation;Power windows:Blocking of rear window operation
  • Panic alarm:Audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps;Panic alarm:Panic button
  • Driving:Safety systems;Driving systems:Driving safety systems
    • ABS:Indicator lamp;Lamps, indicator and warning:ABS;ABS
    • Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS;Brake assist system (BAS)
    • EBP
    • Driving safety systems:ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>;ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>
    • ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>:Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP<V_Superscript>
  • Anti-theft systems
    • Immobilizer
    • Alarm system see Anti-theft systems<$nopage>
• Controls in detail
  • Key, SmartKey:Locking and unlocking
    • Key, SmartKey
    • Vehicle:Locking/unlocking
    • Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO* (Canada only):Checking battery condition
    • Key, SmartKey with KEYLESSGO* (Canada only):Loss of
    • Door:Opening from inside vehicle
    • Automatic central locking
    • Locking and unlocking from the inside
  • Starter switch:Positions;Starter switch
    • Ignition:Switching on
  • Seats
    • Seats:Adjustment
    • Lumbar support*
    • Seats:Heating*, front seats
  • f. At a glance/Pos. 14/ Steering wheel adjustment stalk
    • Steering wheel:Adjustment, manual
    • Steering wheel:Adjustment, electrical
    • Seats:Easy entry/exit feature* (Canada only)
  • Mirrors:Adjusting
    • Mirrors:Interior rear view mirror;Interior rear view mirror:Adjusting
    • Mirrors:Exterior rear view mirrors;Exterior rear view mirrors:Adjusting
    • Exterior rear view mirrors:Power folding*
    • Interior rear view mirror:Auto-dimming;Exterior rear view mirrors:Auto-dimming on the driver’s side
    • Interior rear view mirror:Auto-dimming;Exterior rear view mirrors:Auto-dimming on the driver’s side
    • Mirrors:Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position* (Canada only)
  • Memory function* (Canada only)
    • Recalling positions from memory*
    • Storring parking position
  • Seat belts:Fastening;Occupant safety:Fastening the seat belt;Occupant safety:Seat belts
    • Seat belts:Proper use of
    • Seat belt hight
  • Lighting
    • f. At a glance/Pos. 18/Exterior lamp switch
    • Switching on high beams
    • Headlamp cleaning system
    • Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*
    • Hazard warning flasher
    • Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior
    • Lighting:Door entry lamps;Door:Entry lamps
    • Trunk:Lighting
  • Windshield wipers;Combination switch:Windshield wipers
    • f. Control in Details/Good Visibility/Switching windshield wipers
    • Windshield wipers:Single wipe
    • Intermittent wiping
    • Windshield washer fluid:Wiping with
  • Power windows;Side windows see Power windows<$nopage>
    • Power windows:Opening/closing
    • Summer opening feature
    • f. Practical hints/Batteries/Synchronizing power windows
  • Driving:Instructions
    • Starting, Engine
    • Parking brake
    • Turn signals;Combination switch:Turn signals
    • Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving
    • Parking;Locking
    • Engine:Turning off
    • Releasing seat belts
  • Manual transmission
    • Shifting:Into reverse (manual transmission)
  • Transmission see Automatic transmission* <$nopage>
    • Automatic transmission*:Gear selector lever
    • Gear selector lever:Position, Automatic transmission*
    • Automatic transmission*:Gear selector lever positions
    • Driving tips
    • Gear range:Automatic transmission
    • Automatic transmission*:Automatic shift program
    • Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting:Automatic transmission*
    • Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions
  • Instrument cluster
    • Multifunction display
    • Instrument cluster:Illumination;Lighting:Instrument cluster illumination
    • Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature gauge;Coolant:Temperature gauge
    • Tachometer
    • Outside temperature indicator;Instrument cluster:Outside temperature indicator
    • Fuel:Fuel reserve warning lamp
  • Control system
    • Instrument cluster:Multifunction display
    • Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation
    • Control system menu:Menus overview
    • Control system menu:Trip computer
    • Control system menu:Navi*
    • Control system menu:AUDIO
    • Control system menu:TEL*
    • Control system menu:Service menu
    • Control system menu:Settings menu
  • Audio system
    • Audio system:Audio and telephone, operation
    • Audio system:Overview
    • Audio system:Operating safety
    • Audio system:Components
    • Audio system:Operating
    • Audio system:Operation
    • Audio system:SYS menu
    • Audio system:Radio operation
    • Satellite radio*:Operation
    • Audio system:CD operation
    • Audio Aux mode
    • Telephone*:Operation (Audio system)
    • Telephone*:“911” emergency call (Audio system)
    • Audio system:Phone cook
    • Audio system:Call lists
    • Audio system:Making calls
    • Audio system:Functions during a single call
  • Driving systems
    • Cruise control
    • Automatic transmission:Hill start assist system
  • Air vents
    • Opening and closing air vents
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control see Climate control system <$nopage>
    • Climate control system:Deactivating/Reactivating
    • Climate control system:Automatic mode
    • Temperature:Interior temperature
    • Air distribution
    • Climate control system:Air volume
    • Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones (Canada only)
    • Defrosting, Front
    • Dual-zone automatic climate control:Maximum cooling MAX COOL
    • Rear window defroster;Climate control system:Rear window defroster
    • Air recirculation mode
    • Air conditioning, Cooling
  • Climate control system:3-zone automatic climate control (Canada only)
    • Setting:Temperature (interior);Climate control system:Setting the temperature
    • Air distribution
    • Climate control system:Air volume
    • Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones
    • Defrosting;Climate control system:Defrosting
    • Rear window defroster;Climate control system:Rear window defroster
    • Air recirculation mode;Climate control system:Air recirculation mode
    • Residual engine heat and ventilation;Engine:Residual heat and ventilation;Climate control system:Res
    • Air conditioning, Cooling
    • Climate control system:Rear climate control
  • Cargo area see Trunk<$nopage>
    • Opening trunk
    • f. Controls in detail/ Closing trunk lid
    • Trunk:Emergency release
    • Trunk:Valet locking;Valet locking
  • Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof<$nopage>
    • Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Opening/closing
    • Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Synchronizing
  • Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
    • Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Opening/closing
    • Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Synchronizing
  • Vehicle loading;Loading see Vehicle loading<$nopage>
    • Roof rack*;Vehicle loading:Roof rack*
    • Rear bench seat, foldable*
    • Vehicle loading:Instructions
    • Storage compartments
    • Beverage holder see Cup holder<$nopage>
    • Trunk
  • Useful features
    • Sun visors
    • Sunshade:Extending/retracting rear window sunshade
    • Ashtrays
    • Cigarette lighter
    • Passenger compartment:Electrical outlet, glove box
    • Passenger compartment:Electrical outlet, rear seat ashtray
    • Floormats*
    • Tele Aid*
    • Garage door opener
• Operation
  • Driving:Instructions
    • Drive sensibly – save fuel
    • Drinking and driving
    • Pedals
    • Power assistance
    • Brakes
    • Driving off
    • Parking
    • Tires:Driving instructions
    • Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning<$nopage>
    • Tires:Traction
    • Tires:Speed rating
    • Winter driving instructions;Driving:In winter
    • Standing water, Driving through;Deep water see Standing water<$nopage>
    • Passenger compartment
    • Driving:Abroad
    • Radio transmitters, control and operation
    • Catalytic converter
    • Emission control
    • Coolant:Temperature
  • f.Practical hints/What to do if/ At the gas station
    • Fuel:Fuel filler flap and cap
    • Regular checks
  • Engine:Compartment
    • Hood
    • Engine:Oil
    • Automatic transmission:Transmission fluid;Automatic transmission:Fluid level
    • Coolant:Checking level;Coolant;Coolant level:Checking
    • Windshield washer fluid:Refilling;Headlamps:Cleaning system;Headlamp cleaning system
  • Rims:Tires and wheels
    • General information
    • Tires:Care and maintenance
    • Direction of rotation, Tires
    • Vehicle loading
    • Tires:Inflation pressure
    • Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure<$nopage>
    • Tire labeling
    • Load identification
    • TIN
    • Maximum tire load rating
    • Maximum tire inflation pressure
    • Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
    • Tire ply material
    • Tires:Terminology
    • Tires:Rotating
  • Winter driving
    • Winter driving:Tires
    • Tires:Chains
  • Operation/Maintenance
    • Maintenance:Service indicator message
    • Maintenance:Calling up service indicator display
    • Maintenance:Resetting service indicator
  • Vehicle:Care
    • Washing the vehicle
• Practical hints
  • What to do if...
    • Instrument cluster:Lamps
    • Air bag off indicator lamp
    • <$nopage>Displays:Vehicle status message see Multifunction display messages
    • First aid kit;Practical hints
    • Vehicle tool kit;Tools
  • Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle;Emergency operations:Locking the vehicle
    • f. Controls in Detail/Opening door w. Mechanical Key
    • Locking:Vehicle in an emergency
    • Fuel filler flap
    • Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever*<$nopage>
  • Head restraints:Resetting activated active head restraints
  • Batteries, SmartKey:Replacing
  • Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs<$nopage>
    • Bulbs
    • Headlamps:Replacing bulbs
    • Brake lamp:Replacing bulbs
  • Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades
    • Removing wiper blades
    • Installing wiper blades
  • Flat tire
    • Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle
    • Spare wheel see Minispare wheel<$nopage>
  • Battery, vehicle
    • Battery, vehicle:Disconnecting
    • Battery, vehicle:Removing
    • Battery, vehicle:Charging
    • Battery, vehicle:Reconnecting
  • Jump starting;Battery, vehicle:Discharged, Jump starting
  • Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing
    • Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
  • Fuses
    • Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment
    • Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment
    • Fuses:Fuse box in trunk
• Technical data
  • Parts service;Service, Parts
  • Warranty coverage
    • Loss of:Service and Warranty Information Booklet
  • Identification labels
  • Engine:Belt layout
    • C300/C350
  • Engine:Technical data
  • Rims:And Tires
    • Same size tires
    • Mixed size tires
    • Minispare wheel;Wheels:Minispare wheel
  • Electrical system, Technical Data
    • Dimensions, Vehicle;Vehicle:Dimensions
    • Weights, Vehicle;Vehicle:Weights
  • Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.:Capacities
    • Fluids:Capacities
    • Fluids:Engine oil
    • Engine oil:Additives
    • Air conditioning, Refrigerant
    • Fluids:Brake fluid
    • Fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline;Fuel
    • Fuel:Additives
    • Fuel:Requirements, Octane rating
    • Technical data:Flexible fuel vehicles
    • Fluids:Engine coolant
    • Fluids:Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system
• Index