have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rele-
vant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only
genuine Mercedes-Benzparts or parts of equal
quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories
that have been specifically approved for your
vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benzparts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benzvehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benzparts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benzparts are available for
Mercedes-Benzmodels.
All authorized Mercedes-BenzCenters main-
tain asupply of genuine Mercedes-Benzparts
for necessary service and repair work. In addi-
tion, strategically located parts delivery cen-
ters provide quick and reliableparts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts (Y page 298).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
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This Operator's Manual describes all mod-
els and all standard and optional equipment
of your vehicle available at the time of going
to print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant systems
and functions. The equipment in your vehi-
cle may therefore differ from that shown in
the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The implied warranty for your vehicle applies
in accordance with the warranty terms and
conditions in the Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission System Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty
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State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are cov-
ered by the Mercedes-BenzParts and Acces-
sories warranties. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.
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Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-BenzCenter arrange for a
replacement. The new Service and Warranty
Information booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or arefund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after areason-
able number of repair attemptsMercedes-
Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or
service facilities fail to fix one or more sub-
stantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle
that are covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
29,000 km (approximately 18,000 miles) on
the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs
first, areasonable number of repair attempts
is presumed for aretail buyer or lessee if one
or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunc-
tion results in acondition that is likely to
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Service and vehicleoperation
Introduction
