This video shows how to change settings in the instrument cluster on the W211 E-Class and W209 CLK-Class, 2003 to 2009. What This Video Covers Set the clock on the instrument cluster Turn on the easy entry and exit feature for the steering wheel and driver’s seat Show the vehicle …
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Below you will find the sites where you can download Mercedes-Benz owner’s manuals (operator’s manuals) and COMAND manuals in PDF format for free. They can be downloaded to your desktop, tablet, or smartphone. We do not own any of the manuals; each link takes you to the site where you …
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Some Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLK-Class models do not have a user-accessible engine oil dipstick. To check the oil level, you use the menu in the instrument cluster. The procedure differs slightly between models, but the steps below work on most of them. Procedure Make sure the car is parked on …
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This guide explains how to remove and replace the brake light switch on a Mercedes-Benz. It features the ML-Class, but the procedure is similar for other models. If your Mercedes-Benz does not have a brake light switch, as shown here, it may be integrated into the brake booster or master …
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While driving a Mercedes-Benz, you may see the ESP warning light flash in the instrument cluster. This warning light can be confusing the first time you see it. One common cause of an ESP malfunction in a Mercedes-Benz is a failed ABS wheel speed sensor. A failed ABS wheel speed …
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The R170 Mercedes-Benz SLK caused real excitement at launch thanks to its electric folding hardtop, and it sold in large numbers from the first year. It launched in Europe in 1996 and reached the US in 1997 as a 1998 model: a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive roadster, first offered as the four-cylinder …
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If you are considering a used Mercedes-Benz, here is a list of the most common ML problems. The Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (W163), built from 1998 to 2005, has a reputation for not being a reliable car. At the same time, many owners have put more than 200,000 or even 300,000 miles …
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You should consider changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter on your Mercedes-Benz every 40,000 miles. Years ago, Mercedes-Benz claimed these transmissions were sealed for life and did not require transmission fluid changes. But their recommendation on transmission fluid has changed, and now they recommend changing it. Many owners and …
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This how-to article gives you step-by-step instructions for changing the oil and filter on your gasoline Mercedes-Benz. If you have a diesel, see our Mercedes-Benz diesel oil change guide. With some professional oil changes costing more than $200, many Mercedes-Benz owners choose to change the oil themselves. We recommend you …
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