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.

See also:

Service menu
In the Service menu you can: • call up display messages • check the tire pressure electronically • call up the service due date • check the oil level ...

Windows fogged up on the outside
Switch on the windshield wipers. Press the button repeatedly until the or symbol appears in the display. You should only select this setting until the windshield is clear again. ...

Checking the coolant level
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has cooled down. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press ...