The se Operating Instructions are designed to provide clear answers to
essential questions concerning operation, service and maintenance.
In some sections you will in addition find instructions for the economic
operation of your vehicle. By complying with these instructions you can
assist in effectively reducing the fuel consumption (energy
consumpt ion).
Operating Instructions and Maintenance Booklet are important
docume nts which should always be carried in the vehicle.
To ensure continuous operational reliability and roadworthiness, we
strongly recommend that service and maintenance work listed in the
Maintenance Booklet be carried out on time.
For this purpose, an extensive network of MERCEDES-BENZ service
stations is at your disposal.
Before operating the vehicle for the first time, please refer to the
sections entitled.
,,Components" and ,,Operation".
Several vehicle types whose principal components are identical are
dealt with in these Operating Instructions .
Besides this important optional extras are included. Your vehicle may
therefore differ from some of the descriptions and illustrations.
We wish you good motoring!
Mercedes-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
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