Winter driving

Important safety notes

WARNING If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow, 
If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow, ensure that snow is kept away from the exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as long as the engine is running. Otherwise, poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle, resulting in loss of consciousness and even death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation, open a window slightly on the side of the vehicle not facing the wind.

At the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.

cover the radiator, e.g. with a protective Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not cover the radiator, e.g. with a protective cover. The measuring function of the Onboard Diagnosis System may otherwise provide inaccurate values. Some of these values are required by law and must therefore always be accurate.

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Extending and retracting the cargo compartment cover
•► To extend: pull cargo compartment cover 1 back by grab handle 2 and clip it into the retainers on the left and right. •► To retract: unhook cargo compartment cover 1 from the ...

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Resetting service interval display If the qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Center, carried out the maintenance work, the service interval display will be reset. Further info ...

Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel 1 Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off 2 Switches the rear interior lighting on/off 3 Switches the front interior lighting on/off 4 Switc ...