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Operator’s Manual
GL-Class
Control system .................................. 153 Automatic transmission...................... 188 Good visibility..................................... 206
Multifunction display.................... 153 Gear selector lever........................ 188 Headlamp cleaning system*......... 206
Multifunction steering wheel........ 154 Shifting procedure ........................ 191 Rear view mirrors.......................... 206
Menus .......................................... 156 Transmission positions ................. 192 Power folding exterior
Standard display menu ................ 160 Driving tips.................................... 194 rear view mirrors*......................... 208
Audio menu.................................. 162 Gear ranges .................................. 196 Sun visors ..................................... 209
Navi* menu.................................. 164 Steering wheel gearshift control ... 197 Rear panorama roof sunshade...... 210
Off-road menu.............................. 164 Emergency operation Rear window defroster.................. 211
DISTRONIC* menu....................... 165 (Limp-Home Mode) ....................... 198 Climate control................................... 212
Vehicle status message Transfer case...................................... 199 Deactivating the
memory menu .............................. 165 LOW RANGE mode*...................... 199 climate control system ................. 216
Settings menu.............................. 166 Differential locks* .............................. 202 Operating the climate control
Vehicle configuration ................... 181 A few words about differentials system in automatic mode ........... 216
Trip computer menu..................... 183 and differential locks* .................. 202 Setting the temperature ............... 217
Tel menu* .................................... 185 Switching differential locks*......... 203 Adjusting air distribution .............. 218
Adjusting air volume ..................... 218
Air vents in the roof liner
over the second-row seats*.......... 219
Front defroster ............................. 219
Air recirculation mode .................. 220
Air conditioning ............................ 222
Residual heat and ventilation........ 223
Rear climate control* ................... 224
Contents
3-zone automatic climate control* .... 226 Driving systems ................................. 252 Useful features .................................. 312
Deactivating the automatic Cruise control .............................. 252 Storage compartments ................ 312
climate control system................. 230 Distronic* .................................... 257 Parcel nets................................... 315
Operating the automatic Distance warning function* ......... 270 Cup holders ................................. 316
climate control system Downhill Speed Regulation Ashtrays*..................................... 318
in automatic mode ....................... 231 (DSR)............................................ 271 Cigarette lighter* ......................... 319
Setting the temperature ............... 231 Off-road driving program Power outlets............................... 320
Adjusting air distribution .............. 232 (Vehicles without Floormats*................................... 322
Adjusting air volume..................... 233 enhanced off-road package*)....... 275 Seat cover under
Front defroster ............................. 233 Air suspension package ............... 276 third-row seats............................. 322
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ...... 234 Adaptive Damping System Heated steering wheel* ............... 323
Air recirculation mode .................. 234 (ADS)*.......................................... 276 Telephone* .................................. 324
Air conditioning ............................ 236 Vehicle level control..................... 277 Tele Aid ........................................ 327
Using driver-side settings Parktronic system* ...................... 286 Garage door opener ..................... 335
for all temperature zones ............. 237 Rear view camera*....................... 290 Compass...................................... 340
Residual heat and ventilation ....... 238 Loading.............................................. 293 Infrared reflecting windshield*..... 341
Rear automatic climate control .... 238 Carriers* ...................................... 293
Power windows.................................. 243 Loading instructions..................... 299
Opening and closing..................... 243 Cargo tie-down rings .................... 300
Synchronizing the door windows.. 246 Hooks........................................... 302
Summer opening feature.............. 246 Expanding cargo compartment .... 302
Convenience closing feature ........ 247 Cargo compartment
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 248 cover blind ................................... 308
Opening and closing..................... 248 Partition net* ............................... 309
Synchronizing............................... 251
Contents
At the gas station ............................... 371 Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 406
Operation ......................................... 343 Refueling....................................... 371 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 344 Check regularly and Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 407
Driving instructions............................ 345 before a long trip .......................... 372 Tire ply material ............................ 409
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 345 Engine compartment .......................... 374 Tire and loading terminology ........ 409
Drinking and driving ..................... 345 Hood ............................................. 374 Rotating tires ................................ 412
Pedals .......................................... 345 Engine oil ...................................... 376 Winter driving ..................................... 414
Power assistance ......................... 346 Transmission fluid level................. 377 Winter tires ................................... 414
Brakes.......................................... 346 Coolant level ................................. 377 Snow chains ................................. 415
Driving off .................................... 348 Windshield/rear window Maintenance ...................................... 416
Parking......................................... 348 washer system and Maintenance service
Tires ............................................. 349 headlamp cleaning system* ......... 379 indicator message ........................ 416
Hydroplaning................................ 350 Tires and wheels................................. 380 Calling up the maintenance
Tire traction ................................. 350 Important guidelines ..................... 380 service indicator display ............... 418
Tire speed rating .......................... 350 Tire care and maintenance ........... 381 Resetting the maintenance
Winter driving instructions ........... 351 Direction of rotation...................... 383 service indicator ........................... 418
Standing water............................. 352 Loading the vehicle....................... 383 Vehicle care ....................................... 419
Off-road driving ............................ 353 Recommended tire Cleaning and care of the vehicle... 419
Trailer towing ............................... 362 inflation pressure .......................... 389
Passenger compartment .............. 367 Checking tire inflation pressure .... 390
Driving abroad.............................. 368 Tire labeling .................................. 400 Practical hints .................................. 429
Control and operation of Load identification ........................ 404 What to do if … ................................... 430
radio transmitters ........................ 368 DOT, Tire Identification Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 430
Catalytic converter....................... 369 Number (TIN) ................................ 404 Lamp in center console ................ 442
Emission control .......................... 369 Maximum tire load ........................ 406 Vehicle status messages in
Coolant temperature.................... 370 the multifunction display .............. 444
Contents
Where will I find ...?............................ 488 Battery............................................... 521 Engine ............................................... 545
First aid kit ................................... 488 Disconnecting, removing, Rims and tires ................................... 546
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 488 reinstalling and Same size tires............................. 547
Spare wheel ................................. 492 reconnecting the battery.............. 523 Minispare wheel........................... 548
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 493 Charging the battery .................... 528 Electrical system ............................... 549
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 493 Jump starting ..................................... 529 Main Dimensions............................... 550
Locking the vehicle ...................... 494 Towing the vehicle ............................. 532 Weights ............................................. 551
Fuel filler flap ............................... 494 Installing towing eye bolt ............. 534 Fuels, coolants, lubricants................. 552
Opening/closing in an emergency..... 496 Stranded vehicle .......................... 535 Capacities .................................... 552
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* .......... 496 Fuses ................................................. 536 Engine oils ................................... 554
Resetting activated head restraints ... 497 Fuse box in engine compartment . 537 Engine oil additives ...................... 554
Replacing SmartKey batteries............ 498 Fuse box in cargo compartment... 537 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 554
Replacing bulbs ................................. 500 Fuse box in Brake fluid.................................... 554
Bulbs ............................................ 500 passenger compartment .............. 538 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 555
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 503 Emergency engine shut-down ...... 538 Gasoline additives........................ 555
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 507 Fuel requirements........................ 556
Adjusting headlamp aim............... 510 Coolants ...................................... 556
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 512 Technical data ................................. 539 Windshield washer and
Front wiper blades ....................... 512 Parts service...................................... 540 headlamp cleaning* system......... 559
Rear wiper blade .......................... 513 Warranty coverage............................. 541
Flat tire .............................................. 515 Loss of Service and Warranty
Preparing the vehicle.................... 515 Information Booklet ..................... 541 Index................................................. 561
Mounting the spare wheel............ 516 Identification labels ........................... 542
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 544
GL 450 ......................................... 544
Introduction
Product information
왔 Product information
Please observe the following in your own We are unable to make an assessment for Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as
best interest: other products and therefore cannot be conversion parts and accessories
held responsible for them, even if in indi- approved by us are available at your
We recommend using Genuine
vidual cases an official approval or authori- authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion
zation by governmental or other agencies Center where you will receive comprehen-
parts and accessories explicitly approved
should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sive information, also on permissible tech-
by us for your vehicle model.
sories could adversely affect the safety, nical modifications, and where proper
We have tested these parts to determine performance or reliability of your vehicle. installation will be performed.
their reliability, safety and special Please do not use them.
suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
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Introduction
Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great We continuously strive to improve our Service and warranty information
deal of useful information. We urge you to product, and ask for your understanding
read it carefully and familiarize yourself that we reserve the right to make changes The Service and Warranty Information
with the vehicle before driving. in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- Booklet contains detailed information
mation, illustrations and descriptions in about the warranties covering your
For your own safety and longer service life
this Operator’s Manual might differ from Mercedes-Benz, including:
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in-
your vehicle. 앫 New Light Truck Limited Warranty,
structions and warnings contained in this
manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- Optional equipment is also described in 앫 Emission System Warranty,
age to the vehicle or personal injury to you this manual, including operating instruc-
or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- tions wherever necessary. Since they are 앫 Emission Performance Warranty,
ure to follow instructions is not covered by special-order items, the descriptions and 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. illustrations herein may vary slightly from Vermont Emission Control System
the actual equipment of your vehicle. Warranty
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual. If there are any equipment details that are (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Therefore, you may find explanations for not shown or described in this Operator’s Vermont only),
optional equipment not installed in your Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws
vehicle. If you have any questions about Light Truck Center will be glad to inform (Lemon Laws).
the operation of any equipment, your you of correct care and operating proce-
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck dures.
Center will be glad to demonstrate the The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance
proper procedures. Booklet are important documents and
should be kept with the vehicle.
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Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Important notice for California retail (1) the same substantial defect or mal- (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz function results in a condition that is of repair of the same or different sub-
automobiles likely to cause death or serious bodily stantial defects or malfunctions for a
injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- cumulative total of more than
Under California law you may be entitled to fect or malfunction has been subject to 30 calendar days.
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund repair two or more times, and you have
Written notification should not be sent to a
of the purchase price or lease price, if directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
dealer, it should be addressed to
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC,
authorized repair or service facilities fail to
(2) the same substantial defect or mal- Customer Assistance Center,
fix one or more substantial defects or mal-
function of a less serious nature than One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ
functions in the vehicle that are covered by
category (1) has been subject to repair 07645-0350.
its express warranty after a reasonable
four or more times and you have direct-
number of repair attempts. During the pe-
ly notified us in writing of the need for
riod of 18 months from original delivery of
its repair, or
the vehicle or the accumulation of
18 000 miles (approx. 29 000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs
first, a reasonable number of repair at-
tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following oc-
curs:
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Operator’s Manual
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Introduction
Operator’s Manual
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Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Warning! G
This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel drive
passenger cars are not intended. This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from conventional passenger cars in driving conditions which
may occur on streets, highways and off-road use.
This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this type, if you
make sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may roll over or may go out of control and crash. Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle,
and severe or fatal injury.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Operator’s Manual. Take time to become familiar with the driving characteristics of this vehicle. Be
sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Do not attempt sharp turns at excessive
speeds or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. When driving off-road or working the vehicle
hard, do not overload it. And, always wear your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than
a person wearing a seat belt.
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Introduction
Where to find it
왔 Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-
vide comprehensive support information Controls in detail Technical data
for you, the vehicle operator. Each section Here you will find detailed information All important technical data for your vehi-
has its own reference color. about the equipment installed on your ve- cle can be found in this section.
hicle. This section expands on the “Getting
started” section and also describes techni-
At a glance cal innovations. If you are already familiar Indexes
Here you will find an overview of all the with the basic functions of your vehicle, The table of contents and the index are de-
controls that can be operated from the this section will be of particular interest to signed to help you find information quickly
driver’s seat. you. and easily.
The following publications are part of your
Getting started Operation vehicle documentation:
Here you will find all the information you Here you will find all the information you 앫 this Operator’s Manual
need for your first drive. You should read need for the proper operation of your vehi- 앫 the Maintenance Booklet
this section first if this is your first cle.
Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- Separate operating instructions will be
ing or borrowing this vehicle. provided as required depending on the
Practical hints equipment options installed in your vehi-
cle.
This section provides fast assistance for
Safety and Security dealing with problems you may encounter.
Here you will find descriptions of the safety
and security features of your vehicle.
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Introduction
Symbols
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Introduction
Operating safety
왔 Operating safety
Proper use of the vehicle
Warning! G Warning! G
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
Work improperly carried out on electronic Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody are familiar with the following information
components and associated software could or tires/wheels, for example when running and rules:
cause them to cease functioning. Because over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,
앫 the safety precautions in this manual
the vehicle’s electronic components are in- may cause serious damage and impair the
terconnected, any modifications made may operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a 앫 the “Technical data” section in this
produce an undesired effect on other sys- sudden significant vibration or ride distur- manual
tems. Electronic malfunctions could bance, or you suspect that damage to your 앫 traffic rules and regulations
seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on
vehicle. your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
down, and drive with caution to an area dards
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center for repairs or modifications to which is a safe distance from the road.
electronic components. Inspect the vehicle underbody and Warning! G
Other improper work or modifications on the tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve-
hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light vehicle. These warning labels are intended
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Truck Center or other qualified maintenance to make you and others aware of various
Some safety systems only function while the or repair facility for further inspection or re- risks. You should not remove any of these
engine is running. You should therefore nev- pairs. warning labels unless explicitly instructed to
er turn off the engine while driving. do so by information on the label itself. Re-
moval of any of these labels may cause you
and others to be unaware of certain risks
which may result in an accident and/or per-
sonal injury.
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Introduction
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the
matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center management, or if
necessary contact us at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9
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Introduction
Reporting safety defects
왔 Reporting safety defects
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,
or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Introduction
Vehicle data recording
20
At a glance
Exterior view
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Door control panel
Storage compartments
21
At a glance
Exterior view
22
At a glance
Exterior view
23
At a glance
Cockpit
24
At a glance
Cockpit
6 Gear selector lever for 56 e Hood lock release 374 앫 High beam 61
automatic transmission f Parking brake release 59 앫 Turn signals 61
7 Front Parktronic* warning 288 g Parking brake pedal 66 앫 Windshield wipers 62
indicators
h Power tailgate switch* 120 앫 Rear window wiper 64
8 Overhead control panel 34
j Door control panel 35
25
At a glance
Instrument cluster
26
At a glance
Instrument cluster
27
At a glance
Instrument cluster
28
At a glance
Instrument cluster
29
At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
30
At a glance
Center console
왔 Center console
Upper part (Vehicles without enhanced Item Page Item Page
off-road package*)
1 COMAND system, see sepa- 8 Storage compartment* 314
rate operating instructions 9 Alarm system indicator 106
2 Climate control 212 lamp
3-zone automatic climate 226 a Electronic Stability Program 102
control* (ESP®) switch
Rear window defroster 211 b Adaptive damping system 276
3 Seat heating*, 136 (ADS)* switch (USA only)
front passenger side c Seat ventilation*, 137
4 Seat ventilation*, 137 driver’s side
front passenger side d Seat heating*, driver’s side 136
5 Parktronic system* 289 e Switch for Downhill Speed 272
deactivation switch Regulation (DSR)
6 Vehicle level control switch 278 f Hazard warning flasher 147
7 Front passenger front air 82, g Switch for Off-road driving 275
bag off indicator lamp 442 program
31
At a glance
Center console
32
At a glance
Center console
33
At a glance
Overhead control panel
34
At a glance
Door control panel
왔 Door control panel
Item Page
1 Inside door handle 118
2 Central unlocking switch 127
Central locking switch 127
3 Exterior rear view mirror 51
adjustment
4 Selection buttons for exteri- 51
or rear view mirror adjust-
ment
Power-folding exterior rear 208
view mirrors*
5 Switches for opening/clos- 243
ing front and rear door
windows
6 Rear door window override 96
switch
7 Hinged quarter window 245
switch*
8 Remote tailgate release 120
switch, power tailgate* 121
35
At a glance
Storage compartments
36
At a glance
Storage compartments
37
38
Getting started
Unlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking
39
Getting started
Unlocking
40
Getting started
Unlocking
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Grasp an outside door handle or the Starter switch positions
tailgate handle.
With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can
lock or unlock the vehicle without using
All turn signal lamps flash once. The ve-
hicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the
Warning! G
the remote control buttons on the
doors move up. The anti-theft alarm
SmartKey and start the engine without in- When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
system is disarmed. The locator light-
serting the SmartKey into the starter SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
ing comes on if the feature is enabled
switch. from the starter switch, take it with you and
in the control system (컄 page 175).
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
i To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no i If the vehicle has been parked for more than tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
further than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away 72 hours, you must pull an outside door handle unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
from the respective door. in order to activate the KEYLESS-GO function. cle equipment may cause an accident
왘 Enter the vehicle. and/or serious personal injury.
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Getting started
Unlocking
SmartKey mains on after starting the engine or ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps starter switch, the battery may not be sufficient-
in instrument cluster” (컄 page 430). ly charged.
3 Starting position 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary
(컄 page 521).
i When you switch on the ignition, the indica-
tor and warning lamps (except high beam head- 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 529).
lamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a
lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster completely discharged battery, always remove
come on. The indicator and warning lamps (ex- the SmartKey from the starter switch when the
cept high beam headlamp indicator lamp and engine is not in operation.
turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go
Starter switch out when the engine is running. This indicates
that the respective systems are operational.
0 For removing SmartKey
1 Power supply for some electrical con- i When the SmartKey is removed from the
sumers, such as seat adjustment starter switch and the automatic transmission is
in a position other than P, the automatic trans-
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical mission automatically shifts to P.
consumers) and driving position
All lamps (except high beam headlamp
indicator lamp and turn signal indicator
lamps unless activated) in the instru-
ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the
instrument cluster fails to come on
when the ignition is switched on, have
it checked and replaced if necessary. If
a lamp in the instrument cluster re-
42
Getting started
Unlocking
43
Getting started
Unlocking
Position 0 Ignition (or Position 2) i When you switch on the ignition, the
indicator and warning lamps (except high beam
Before you press the KEYLESS-GO 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indica-
start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board button twice. tor lamps unless activated) in the instrument
electronics have status 0 (as with cluster come on. The indicator and warning
This supplies power for all electrical
SmartKey removed). lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator
consumers.
lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated)
Position 1 All lamps (except high beam headlamp should go out when the engine is running. This
indicator lamp and turn signal indicator indicates that the respective systems are
왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop operational.
lamps unless activated) in the instru-
button once. ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the For information on starting the engine
This supplies power for some electrical instrument cluster fails to come on using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button,
consumers, such as seat adjustment. when the ignition is switched on, have see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*”
it checked and replaced if necessary. If (컄 page 57).
i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO a lamp in the instrument cluster re-
start/stop button For more information on KEYLESS-GO, see
mains on after starting the engine or
앫 once more, the ignition (position 2) is “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*”
comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps
switched on
in instrument cluster” (컄 page 430). (컄 page 112).
앫 twice more, the power supply is again
switched off i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button once more, the power supply
is again switched off.
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Getting started
Adjusting
왔 Adjusting
45
Getting started
Adjusting
Seat adjustment ! When the second-row seats are folded Vehicles without memory function*:
forward, e.g. for cargo compartment expansion
The seat adjustment switch is located on 왘 The seat can be adjusted within
(컄 page 302), the front seats may not be moved
the entry side of each front seat base. to the rearmost position. Otherwise you could 3 minutes after either front door has
damage the front and second-row seats. been opened.
! When adjusting the seat backrest tilt and Seat fore and aft adjustment
head restraint height, make sure the sun visor is
folded up (컄 page 209). If the head restraint is in 왘 Press the switch forward or backward
the uppermost position, it could hit and damage in direction of arrow 5.
the sun visor.
Adjust the seat to a comfortable seat-
i The memory function* (컄 page 139) lets ing position that still allows you to
you store the settings for the seat positions reach the accelerator/brake pedal
together with the settings for the steering wheel safely. The position should be as far to
column and the exterior rear view mirrors. the rear as possible, consistent with
1 Head restraint height (vehicles with
memory function)* 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). ability to properly operate controls.
2 Seat cushion tilt or
3 Seat height Seat height
4 Backrest tilt Vehicles with memory function*:
왘 Press the switch up or down in
5 Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Open the respective door. direction of arrow 3.
! When moving the seat, make sure there are The seat can be adjusted with the
no items in the footwell or behind the seat. respective door opened.
Otherwise you could damage the seat.
or
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Getting started
Adjusting
47
Getting started
Adjusting
This feature allows for easier entry into and Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
exit from the vehicle. When entering and hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in Children could open the driver’s door and
uppermost position. unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
The easy-entry/exit feature can be and/or serious personal injury.
activated or deactivated in the Comfort
submenu of the control system With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,
Manually adjust the angle of the head (컄 page 180).
restraint. the steering wheel will return to its last set
position when you:
왘 While seated, reach behind you with Warning! G 앫 close the driver’s door with the ignition
both hands and find lower edge of the
head restraint. switched on
You must make sure no one can become
왘 Adjust the head restraint to the desired trapped or injured by the moving steering or
position by pushing or pulling on the wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is 앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter
lower edge of the head restraint cush- activated. switch or press the KEYLESS-GO*
ion. To stop steering wheel movement, do one of start/stop button (컄 page 43) once
For more information, see “Seats” the following: with the driver’s door closed
(컄 page 128). 앫 Move steering wheel adjustment stalk*
(컄 page 51).
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Getting started
Adjusting
49
Getting started
Adjusting
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* i The memory function* (컄 page 139) lets
you store the settings for the steering wheel col-
Warning! G umn together with the settings for seat positions
and the exterior rear view mirrors.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- Make sure that
ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- 앫 you can reach the steering wheel with
ing could cause the driver to lose control of your arms slightly bent at the elbows
the vehicle.
앫 you can move your legs freely
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 앫 all displays (including malfunction and
1 Release handle indicator lamps) on the instrument
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
왘 To unlock the steering column, pull lock the vehicle. cluster are clearly visible
release handle 1 out to its stop limit. The steering wheel adjustment stalk is
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
왘 Move steering wheel to the desired KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter located on the lower left of the steering
position. switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* column.
왘 Push release handle 1 back to its removed from the vehicle, the steering
original position to relock the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated
column. when the driver’s door is open. Therefore,
do not leave children unattended in the ve-
The steering column is locked into po- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
sition again. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
왘 Make sure the steering column is cause an accident and/or serious personal
securely locked by trying to move the injury.
steering wheel up and down as well as
in and out before driving off.
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Adjusting
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Adjusting
The buttons are located on the driver’s 왘 Press button 1 for the driver’s side ex- ! Vehicle with power folding exterior rear view
door. terior rear view mirror or button 3 for mirrors*:
the passenger-side exterior rear view If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly
mirror. pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly
pushed rearward (hit from the front), press fold
The indicator lamp on the respective button 1 (컄 page 208) to fold mirrors in, then
button comes on for press fold button 1 (컄 page 208) again to fold
approximately 15 seconds. mirrors out. Do not force mirrors by hand as this
may damage the adjustment mechanism.
i If you do not make adjustments to the The mirror housing is then properly positioned
selected exterior rear view mirror within and you can adjust the mirror in the usual man-
15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out. You will ner.
then have to select the desired exterior rear view
mirror again before any adjustments can be i The memory function* (컄 page 139) lets
1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror made. Adjustments can only be made with the you store the settings for the exterior rear view
button indicator lamp for the respective exterior rear mirrors together with the setting for the steering
2 Adjustment button view mirror button illuminated. wheel column and the seat positions.
3 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir-
왘 Push adjustment button 2 up, down, At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear
ror button view mirrors will be heated automatically.
left, or right according to the desired
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). setting. For more information, see “Rear view mir-
! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly rors” (컄 page 206).
pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly
pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition
it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into
place. The mirror housing is then properly posi-
tioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual
manner.
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왔 Driving
Fastening the seat belts seat belt. The air bags can only provide the A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
protection they were designed to afford if significantly increased if the child restraints
the occupants are using their seat belts are not properly secured in the vehicle
Warning! G (컄 page 84). and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.
Always fasten your seat belt before driving
off. Always make sure your passengers are
properly restrained, even those sitting in the
rear and pregnant women.
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Warning! G Warning! G
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat Never let more people ride in the vehicle
backrest in an excessively reclined position than there are seat belts available. Make
as this can be dangerous. You could slide sure everyone riding in the vehicle is cor-
under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide rectly restrained with a separate seat belt.
under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- Never use a seat belt for more than one per-
domen or neck. That could cause serious or son at a time.
even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and
seat belt provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in a nearly upright position and the Warning! G
belt is properly positioned on the body.
Read and observe the additional warning no-
tices printed in the “Safety and Security”
section (컄 page 75) and (컄 page 84).
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왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt out 왘 Press release button 1 and move the 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one
of seat belt outlet 1. seat belt height adjuster upward or person at a time.
downward.
왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a
across the top of your shoulder and the person and another object at the same
Proper use of seat belts
lap portion across your hips. time. When using a seat belt to secure
앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. infant or toddler restraints or children
왘 Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3
in booster seats, always follow the
(컄 page 54) until it clicks. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
portion is located as close as possible
왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to
to the middle of the shoulder (it should 앫 Check your seat belt periodically
a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion
not touch the neck). Never pass the during travel to make sure that it is
up.
shoulder portion of the belt under your properly positioned.
arm. For this purpose, you can adjust
Seat belt height adjustment 앫 Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
the height of the belt outlet
snugly. Take special care of this when
(컄 page 55).
wearing loose clothing.
앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.
앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly
upright position.
1 Release button
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Driving
컄컄 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission Starting difficulties 왘 Start the engine with the SmartKey as
is set to P. radio signals from another source may
If the engine does not start as described,
be interfering with the SmartKey with
The transmission position indicator in carry out the following steps:
KEYLESS-GO*.
the multifunction display should be
왘 If you are starting the engine with the
on P (컄 page 153). 왘 Repeat the starting procedure
SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter
(컄 page 56). Remember that extended
왘 Depress the brake pedal during the switch to position 0 and repeat starting
starting procedure. procedure. starting attempts can drain the battery.
왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 529).
왘 Do not depress the accelerator. 왘 If you are starting the engine with
KEYLESS-GO*: Close any doors that If the engine does not start after several
왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop
may be open to allow for better starting attempts, there could be a mal-
button 1 once.
detection of the SmartKey with function in the engine electronics or in the
The engine starts if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. fuel supply system.
KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.
Or: 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
For information on turning off the engine Light Truck Center.
왘 Remove KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off with
KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 68). button from starter switch (컄 page 43).
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Parking brake 왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on 왘 Release the brake pedal.
release handle 2.
왘 Carefully depress the accelerator
The warning lamp ; (USA only) pedal.
or 3 (Canada only) in the
instrument cluster goes out. ! If you hear a warning signal and the
message Release parking brake appears in
the multifunction display when driving off, you
Driving off have forgotten to release the parking brake.
Release the parking brake (컄 page 59).
왘 Depress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever can now be i Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic
central locking system engages and the locking
used.
knobs drop down.
1 Parking brake pedal
왘 Shift automatic transmission to D or R You can open a locked door from the inside.
2 Release handle
(컄 page 190). Open door only when conditions are safe to do
so.
Warning! G i Wait for the gear selection process to com-
plete before setting the vehicle in motion. The automatic door lock feature can be
deactivated (컄 page 179).
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the i Shifting from gear position P to position R,
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* After a cold start, the automatic transmis-
N, or D is only possible with the brake pedal
from the starter switch, take it with you and depressed. Without the brake pedal depressed, sion shifts at a higher engine revolution.
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- the gear selector lever can be moved, but the This allows the catalytic converter to reach
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an parking pawl remains engaged, not allowing its operating temperature earlier.
shifting to occur.
unlocked vehicle. Children could release the
parking brake, which could result in an acci-
dent and/or serious injury.
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It is dangerous to shift the automatic trans- For more information, see “Driving instruc-
mission out of P or N if the engine speed is tions” (컄 page 345).
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not For information on off-road driving, see
firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could “Off-road driving” (컄 page 353).
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You Exterior lamp switch
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
1 Off
someone or something. Only shift into gear
2 Low beam headlamps on
when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position B.
The low beam headlamps come on.
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Combination switch
Combination switch
1 High beam
1 Turn signals, right
2 High beam flasher
2 Turn signals, left
왘 Push the combination switch in
왘 Press the combination switch in
direction of arrow 1.
direction of arrow 1 or 2.
The high beam headlamp indicator
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp A in the instrument cluster
lamp L or K in the instrument
comes on (컄 page 26).
cluster flashes (컄 page 26).
For more information on headlamps, see
“Lighting” (컄 page 141).
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Windshield wipers ! Do not operate the windshield wipers when 앫 Remove blockage.
the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on 앫 Turn the windshield wipers on again.
The combination switch is located on the a windshield might scratch the glass and/or
If windshield wipers fail to function at all in
left of the steering column. damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on
combination switch position U or V,
a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the
windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, 앫 set the combination switch to the next
always operate the windshield wipers with wind- higher wiper speed
shield washer fluid (컄 page 63). 앫 have the windshield wipers checked at the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
! If anything blocks the windshield wipers Truck Center
(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediate-
ly.
Switching on windshield wipers
앫 For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe
location and 왘 Turn the combination switch to the
앫 remove SmartKey from starter switch desired position depending on the
Combination switch
intensity of the rain.
or
1 Single wipe 앫 turn off the engine by pressing the M Windshield wipers off
Wiping with windshield washer fluid KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button and U Slow intermittent wiping
2 Switching on windshield wipers open the driver’s door (with the driver’s Rain sensor operation with low
door open, starter switch is in
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). sensitivity.
position 0, same as with SmartKey
removed from starter switch) V Fast intermittent wiping
before attempting to remove any blockage. Rain sensor operation with high
sensitivity.
u Slow continuous wiping
t Fast continuous wiping
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Intermittent wiping After the initial wipe, pauses between Wiping with windshield washer fluid
wipes are automatically controlled by the
Only switch on intermittent wiping under 왘 Press the combination switch in direc-
rain sensor.
wet weather conditions or in the presence tion of arrow 1 past the resistance
of precipitation. i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the point.
vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is
When you select intermittent wiping, the The windshield wipers operate with
opened. This protects persons getting into or out
rain sensor is activated. The rain sensor of the vehicle from being sprayed. washer fluid.
automatically sets a suitable wiping
interval depending on the wetness of the
Intermittent wiping will be continued when i To prevent smears on the windshield or
앫 all doors are closed noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with
sensor surface. windshield washer fluid every now and then even
and when it is raining.
! Do not leave windshield wipers in intermit-
tent setting when the vehicle is taken to an auto- 앫 the automatic transmission is set to
For information on filling up the washer
matic car wash or during windshield cleaning. position D or R
reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window
Wipers will operate in the presence of water or washer system and headlamp cleaning
sprayed on the windshield, and windshield
앫 the wiper setting is changed using the system*” (컄 page 379).
wipers may be damaged as a result.
combination switch
! If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on
the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects Single wipe
may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an
왘 Press the combination switch briefly in
undesired fashion. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the windows. direction of arrow 1 to the resistance
You should therefore switch off the windshield point.
wipers when weather conditions are dry.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
왘 Turn the combination switch to without washer fluid.
position U or V.
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Parking and locking
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Parking and locking
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Parking and locking
Turning off with the SmartKey Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* Releasing seat belts
왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
왘 Press the seat belt release button
to position 0 (컄 page 41). button (컄 page 43) to turn off the
(컄 page 54).
engine.
왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter
Allow the retractor to completely re-
switch. With the driver’s door closed, the start-
wind the seat belt by guiding the latch
er switch is now in position 1. With the
The immobilizer is activated. plate.
driver’s door opened, the starter switch
i If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey is set to position 0, same as SmartKey ! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that
and remove the SmartKey from the starter removed from starter switch the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get
switch with the transmission in a position other (컄 page 41). caught or pinched in the door or in the seat
than P, the transmission will automatically shift mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and
to P. i You can turn off the engine while driving by impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or
Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO cause damage to the door and/or door trim
SmartKey alone will not automatically shift the start/stop button for approximately 3 seconds. panel. Such damage is not covered by the
transmission to P. Only when the SmartKey is Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
removed from the starter switch will the i If you turn off the engine using the Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the
transmission automatically shift to P. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
driver’s door with the transmission in a position
Center.
other than P, the transmission will automatically
shift to P.
Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button alone will not
automatically shift the transmission to P. Only
when the driver’s door is opened will the
transmission automatically shift to P.
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Parking and locking
Locking 왘 Exit the vehicle and close all doors and Locking with KEYLESS-GO*
the tailgate.
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Occupant safety
Panic alarm
Driving safety systems
Anti-theft systems
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Occupant safety
In this section you will learn the most im- Air bag system components with The SRS components are in operational
portant facts about the restraint systems readiness if the 1 indicator lamp is not
앫 Front passenger front air bag off
of the vehicle. lit when the engine is running.
indicator lamp (컄 page 82)
The restraint systems are A malfunction in the system has been
앫 Front passenger seat with Occupant
detected if the 1 indicator lamp:
앫 Seat belts (컄 page 84) Classification System (OCS)
(컄 page 79) 앫 fails to go out not later than approxi-
앫 Child restraints (컄 page 94)
Although independent systems, their pro- mately 4 seconds after the engine was
앫 Lower Anchors and Tethers for started
tective functions work in conjunction with
CHildren (LATCH) (컄 page 93)
each other. 앫 does not come on at all
Additional protection potential provide
i For information on infants and children 앫 comes on after the engine was started
앫 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint or while driving
with systems for infants and children, see “Children
in the vehicle” (컄 page 89).
앫 Air bags (컄 page 73) Warning! G
The SRS system conducts a self-test when
앫 Air bag control unit (with crash
the ignition is switched on and in regular Modifications to or work improperly con-
sensors)
intervals while the engine is running. This ducted on restraint systems (such as seat
앫 Emergency Tensioning Device facilitates early detection of malfunctions. belts and anchors, emergency tensioning
(ETD) for seat belts (컄 page 87) The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument devices, seat belt force limiters or air bags)
앫 Active head restraints (컄 page 88) cluster (컄 page 26) comes on when the or their wiring, as well as tampering with in-
ignition is switched on and goes out no terconnected electronic systems, can lead
later than a few seconds after the engine to the restraint systems no longer function-
was started. ing as intended.
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Air bags
Air bags or emergency tensioning devices, In addition, improper work on the SRS
for example, could deploy inadvertently or creates a risk of rendering the SRS inopera-
fail to deploy in accidents although the de-
celeration threshold for air bag deployment
tive or causing unintended air bag deploy-
ment. Work on the SRS must therefore only
Warning! G
is exceeded. Therefore, never modify the re- be performed by qualified technicians.
Air bags are designed to reduce the poten-
straint systems. Do not tamper with elec- Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal im-
tronic components or their software. Truck Center.
pacts (front air bags), side impacts (side
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system impact air bags and head protection window
to accommodate a person with disabilities, curtain air bags) or rollovers (head protec-
Warning! G contact a local authorized Mercedes-Benz tion window curtain air bags). However, no
Light Truck Center or call our Customer system available today can totally eliminate
In the event that the 1 indicator lamp
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes injuries and fatalities.
comes on during driving or does not come
(1-800-367-6372) for details.
on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a The deployment of the air bags temporarily
malfunction. For your safety, we strongly releases a small amount of dust from the air
recommend that you visit an authorized bags. This dust, however, is neither injurious
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immedi- to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in
ately to have the system checked; otherwise the vehicle. The dust might cause some tem-
the SRS may not deploy when needed in an porary breathing difficulty for people with
accident, which could result in serious or fa- asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid
tal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle
and unnecessarily which could also result in as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any
injury. breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the
vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or door.
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i Air bags are designed to deploy only in Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
It should be noted that with respect to both,
certain frontal impacts (front air bags), and in emergency tensioning device and
front side impact air bags or the rear side
side impacts (side impact and head protection air bag
impact air bags*, there is a possibility for a window curtain air bags) which exceed preset
side impact air bag related injury if occu- thresholds, and in certain rollovers (head protec-
pants, especially children, are not properly tion window curtain air bags). Only during these Warning! G
seated or restrained when next to a side events will they provide their supplemental pro-
impact air bag which needs to deploy rapidly tection. 앫 Damaged seat belts or belts that were
in a side impact in order to do its job. The driver and passengers should always wear highly stressed in an accident must be
their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for replaced and their anchoring points
To help avoid the possibility of injury, please must also be checked. Only use belts in-
air bags to provide their supplemental protec-
follow these guidelines: tion. stalled or supplied by an authorized
(1) Always sit nearly upright, properly use In case of other types of impacts and impacts be- Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
the seat belts and for children 12 years low air bag deployment thresholds, air bags will 앫 Air bags and pyrotechnic emergency
old and under, use an appropriately not deploy. The driver and passenger will then be tensioning devices (ETDs) are designed
sized infant or toddler restraint or protected to the extent possible by a properly to function on a one-time-only basis. An
booster seat recommended for the size fastened seat belt. A properly fastened seat belt air bag or ETD that is deployed must be
is also needed to provide the best possible pro- replaced.
and weight of the child.
tection in a rollover.
(2) Always wear seat belts properly. 앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges.
We caution you not to rely on the presence of the They could tear.
Please contact your local authorized air bags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt.
앫 Do not make any modification that could
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call It is important to your safety and that of your pas- change the effectiveness of the belts. 컄컄
our Customer Assistance Center at sengers that you replace deployed air bags and
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) repair any malfunctioning air bags to make sure
for details. the vehicle will continue to provide supplemental
crash protection for occupants.
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컄컄
앫 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this 앫 Air bag system components will be hot 앫 Given the considerable deployment
may severely weaken them. In a crash after an air bag has inflated. Do not speed, required inflation volume, and
they may not be able to provide ade- touch. the textile structure of the air bags,
quate protection. 앫 Never place your feet on the instrument there is the possibility of abrasions or
앫 No modifications of any kind may be panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always other potentially more serious injuries
made to any components or wiring of keep both feet on the floor in front of the resulting from air bag deployment.
the SRS. This includes changing or seat.
removing any component or part of the 앫
SRS, the installation of additional trim
In addition, improper repair work on the
SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS
Warning! G
material, badges, etc. over the steering inoperative or causing unintended air
wheel hub, front passenger front air bag bag deployment. Work on the SRS must Only use seat covers which have been
cover, outboard sides of the seat back- therefore only be performed by qualified tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for
rests, door trim panels, or door frame technicians. Contact an authorized your vehicle model. Using other seat covers
trims, and installation of additional Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. may interfere with or prevent the
electrical/electronic equipment on or deployment of the front side impact air bags
near SRS components and wiring. Keep 앫 For your protection and the protection
of others, when scrapping the air bag or the rear side impact air bags*. Contact an
area between air bags and occupants
unit or emergency tensioning device, authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
free from objects (e.g. packages, purs-
es, umbrellas, etc.). our safety instructions must be fol- Center for availability.
lowed. These instructions are available
앫 Do not hang items such as coat hangers from your authorized Mercedes-Benz
from the coat hooks or handles over the Light Truck Center.
door. These items may turn into projec-
tiles and cause head and other injuries
when window curtain air bag is
deployed.
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When you sell your vehicle we strongly Driver and front passenger front air bags The air bags will not deploy in impacts
urge you to give notice to the subsequent are deployed: which do not exceed the system’s deploy-
owner that it is equipped with an SRS by ment thresholds. You will then be protec-
앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts
alerting them to the applicable section in ted by the fastened seat belts.
the Operator’s Manual. 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment
The passenger front air bag will only be
threshold
deployed if:
Front air bags 앫 independently of the side impact air
앫 the system, based on OCS weight sen-
bags
sor readings, senses that the front
i The front air bags in this vehicle have been passenger seat is occupied
designed to inflate in two stages. This allows the
air bag to have different rates of inflation that are 앫 the 59 indicator lamp in
based on the rate of relevant vehicle decelera- the center console is not lit
tion as assessed by the air bag control unit. (컄 page 82)
On the front passenger-side, the front air bag 앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy-
deployment is additionally influenced by the ment threshold
passenger’s weight category as identified by the
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
1 Driver air bag (컄 page 79).
2 Passenger air bag The lighter the front passenger side occupant,
the higher the vehicle deceleration rate required
for the second stage inflation of the air bag.
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Side impact air bags, window curtain In addition, the window curtain air bags 2
air bags are deployed in certain vehicle rollovers.
The front passenger side impact air bag
Warning! G will not deploy if the OCS senses that the
front passenger seat is empty and the front
The pressure sensors for side impact air bag passenger seat belt is not fastened (latch
control are located in the doors. Do not plate is not inserted into the buckle). With
modify any components of the doors or door an empty front passenger seat and the
trim panels including, for example, the addi- seat belt fastened (latch plate properly in-
tion of door speakers. serted into buckle) the front passenger
1 Front side impact air bag side impact air bag will deploy indepen-
Improper repair work on the doors or the
2 Window curtain air bag dently of the empty seat.
modification or addition of components to
3 Rear side impact air bag*
the doors create a risk of rendering the The side impact air bags and window cur-
side impact air bags inoperative or causing The side impact air bags and window tain air bags are not deployed in impacts
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the curtain air bags are deployed: which do not exceed the system’s deploy-
doors must therefore only be performed by 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle ment threshold.
qualified technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-
ment threshold
앫 independently of the front air bags
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컄컄
When the OCS senses that the front passen- When the OCS senses that the front passen- If the 59 indicator lamp is illu-
ger seat occupant is classified as being up ger seat occupant is classified as being minated, the front passenger front air bag is
to or less than the weight of a typical heavier than the weight of a typical deactivated and will not be deployed.
12-month-old child in a standard child 12-month-old child seated in a standard If the 59 indicator lamp is not
restraint, the 59 indicator child restraint or as being a small individual illuminated, the front passenger front air
lamp will illuminate when the engine is start- (such as a young teenager or a small adult), bag is activated and will be deployed:
ed and remain illuminated, indicating that the 59 indicator lamp will illu-
the front passenger front air bag is deacti- minate for approximately 6 seconds when 앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts
vated. the engine is started and then, depending on 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment
occupant weight sensor readings from the threshold
When the OCS senses that the front passen-
ger seat is classified as being empty, the seat, remain illuminated or go out. With the 앫 independently of the side impact air
59 indicator lamp will illumi- 59 indicator lamp illuminated, bags.
nate when the engine is started and remain the front passenger front air bag is deacti- If the front passenger front air bag is de-
illuminated, indicating that the front vated. With the 59 indicator ployed, the rate of inflation will be influ-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. lamp out, the front passenger front air bag is enced by:
activated.
앫 the rate of vehicle deceleration as
When the OCS senses that the front passen- assessed by the air bag control unit
ger seat occupant is classified as an adult or
앫 the front passenger’s weight category
someone larger than a small individual, the as identified by the Occupant Classifica-
59 indicator lamp will illumi- tion System (OCS)
nate for approximately 6 seconds when the
engine is started and then go out, indicating
that the front passenger front air bag is
activated.
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컄컄 i Deployment of the driver front air bag does The 59 indicator lamp is
앫 If you have to place a child in a
forward-facing child restraint on the not mean that the front passenger front air bag located in the center console.
also should have deployed.
front passenger seat, move the seat as
far back as possible, use the proper The Occupant Classification System (컄 page 79)
child restraint recommended for the may have determined:
age, size and weight of the child, and 앫 that the seat was empty or occupied by the
secure child restraint with the vehicle’s weight up to or less than that of a typical
seat belt according to the child seat 12-month-old child seated in a standard
manufacturer’s instructions. For child restraint – both instances where the
children larger than the typical system suppresses deployment of the front
12-month-old child, the front passenger passenger front air bag even though the im-
front air bag may or may not be pact met the criteria and was of sufficient
activated (컄 page 80). severity to deploy the driver front air bag.
앫 that the seat was occupied by a small individ-
1 59 indicator lamp
ual (such as a young teenager or a small The 59 indicator lamp 1 will
adult) or a child weighing more than the be illuminated, except with the SmartKey
weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a
removed from the starter switch or with
standard child restraint – instances where
the system may suppress deployment of the the starter switch in position 0
front passenger front air bag even though (컄 page 41).
the impact met the criteria and was of suffi-
cient severity to deploy the driver front air
bag.
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If the 1 indicator lamp and the 앫 Do not stuff objects such as books be- After turning the SmartKey in the starter
59 indicator lamp are lit at the tween the middle console and the front switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the
same time, there is a malfunction in the passenger seat. KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or
Occupant Classification System. The front 앫 Do not move the front passenger seat twice, the 59 indicator lamp
passenger front air bag will be deactivated backwards against stiff objects. (컄 page 82) located in the center console
illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly
in this case. Have the system checked as 앫 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright
soon as possible by qualified technicians. position with your back against the seat sitting on the front passenger seat and the
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light backrest. system senses the occupant as being an
Truck Center. adult, the 59 indicator lamp
앫 Do not lean on the armrests or lift your-
will illuminate and go out after approxi-
In order to ensure proper operation of the self from the seat by using the handle
over the door as this may cause the OCS mately 6 seconds.
air bag system and OCS:
to be unable to correctly approximate If the seat is not occupied and the system
앫 Do not place more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) the occupant weight category. senses the front passenger seat as being
into the parcel net on the back of the
앫 Only have the seat repaired or replaced empty, the 59 indicator lamp
front passenger seat. Otherwise, the
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light will illuminate and not go out.
OCS may not be able to properly
Truck Center.
approximate the occupant weight
category. 앫 Read and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
앫 Do not place objects under and/or
around the front passenger seat.
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Seat belts
Warning! G Warning! G
Always wear your seat belt. All vehicle
If the 59 indicator lamp should occupants always need to have their seat Always fasten your seat belt before driving
not illuminate, the system is not functioning. belts fastened and wear them properly. off. Always make sure all of your passengers
You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz are properly restrained, even those sitting in
In addition, applicable motor vehicle safety
Light Truck Center before seating any child the rear and pregnant women.
laws require you to wear seat belts. Even
on the front passenger seat. Failure to wear and properly fasten and po-
where this is not the case, we strongly
recommend that all vehicle occupants sition your seat belt greatly increases your
For more information, see the “Practical have their seat belts fastened and wear risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
hints” section (컄 page 442). them properly. accident. You and your passengers should
always wear seat belts.
For more information, see “Fastening the
Warning! G seat belts” (컄 page 53). If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
Never place anything between seat cushion i For information on infants and children your seat belt properly buckled. Without
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint your seat belt buckled, you are much more
systems for infants and children, see “Children
the effectiveness of the Occupant Classifi- likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be
in the vehicle” (컄 page 89).
cation System. The bottom of the child seat ejected from it. You can be seriously injured
must make full contact with the passenger or killed.
seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
seat could cause injuries to the child in case death is lessened if you are properly wearing
of an accident, instead of increasing protec- your seat belt. Air bags can only protect as
tion for the child. they are designed if the occupants are prop-
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for erly wearing their seat belts.
installation of child seats.
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앫 and if the vehicle speed once exceeds Emergency tensioning device (ETD), In an impact, emergency tensioning
15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt seat belt force limiter devices remove slack from the belts in
telltale < starts flashing and a such a way that the seat belts fit more
The seat belts for the front and second-row
warning chime sounds with increasing snugly against the body. Belt force limiters,
outer seats are equipped with emergency
intensity for a maximum of 60 seconds when activated, are employed to help
tensioning devices and belt force limiters.
or until the driver’s and the front pas- reduce the peak force exerted by the seat
The seat belts for the third-row seats are
senger’s seat belt are fastened. belts on occupants during a crash.
equipped with emergency tensioning
If the driver’s or the front passenger’s devices.
seat belt remains unfastened after The ETD is designed to activate in the Warning! G
60 seconds, the warning chime stops following cases:
sounding, the seat belt telltale < A pyrotechnic emergency tensioning device
stops flashing but continues to be illu- 앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts (ETD) that was activated must be replaced.
minated. exceeding the system deployment
When disposing of the pyrotechnic emer-
threshold
The seat belt telltale < will only go out gency tensioning device, our safety instruc-
if both the driver’s and the front passen- 앫 in certain vehicle rollovers tions must be followed. These are available
ger’s seat belt (with the front passenger at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
앫 if the restraint systems are operational
seat occupied) are fastened, or the vehicle Truck Center.
and functioning correctly, see
is standing still and a front door is opened. 1 indicator lamp (컄 page 439)
For more information, see “Practical hints”
i The ETDs for the front seats will only acti-
(컄 page 437). vate if the respective front seat belt is fastened
(latch plate properly inserted into buckle).
The ETDs for the rear outer seats (second-row
seats) or rear seats (third-row seats) will activate
with or without the respective seat belt fastened.
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Infant and child restraint systems A statement by the child restraint manufacturer
We recommend all infants and children be
Warning! G of compliance with these standards can be
found on the instruction label on the restraint
properly restrained at all times while the Never release the seat belt buckle while the and in the instruction manual provided with the
vehicle is in motion. vehicle is in motion, since the special seat restraint.
All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s belt retractor will be deactivated. When using any infant or child restraint system,
seat belt have special seat belt retractors make sure to carefully read and follow all manu-
facturer’s instructions for installation and use.
for secure fastening of child restraints.
i For information on child seats with mounting Please read and observe warning labels affixed
To fasten a child restraint, follow child fittings for tether anchorages, see “Installation
to the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child
restraint instructions for mounting. Then of infant and child restraint system”
restraints.
(컄 page 94).
pull the shoulder belt out completely and
let it retract. During seat belt retraction, a For information on LATCH-type child seat
ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate mounts, see “Child seat anchors – LATCH type”
(컄 page 93).
that the special seat belt retractor is acti-
vated. The belt is now locked. Push down ! The use of infant or child restraints is re-
on child restraint to take up any slack. quired by law in all 50 states, the District of Co-
lumbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian
To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and provinces.
let seat belt retract completely. To deacti-
Infants and small children should be seated in an
vate the special seat belt retractor for the
appropriate infant or child restraint system prop-
front passenger seat, the front passenger erly secured in accordance with the manufactur-
seat must be in the most backward posi- er’s instructions for the child restraint, that
tion. The seat belt can again be used in the complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
usual manner. Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Ve-
hicle Safety Standard 213 and 210.2.
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컄컄
앫 If you must install a rear-facing child 앫 If you have to place a child in a Children too big for a toddler restraint must
restraint on the front passenger seat be- forward-facing child restraint on the ride in seats using regular seat belts. Posi-
cause circumstances require you to do front passenger seat, move the seat as tion shoulder belt across chest and shoul-
so, make sure that the far back as possible, use the proper der, not face or neck. A booster seat may be
59 indicator lamp is illumi- child restraint recommended for the necessary to achieve proper belt positioning
nated, indicating that the front passen- age, size and weight of the child, and se-
for children from 41 lbs until they reach a
ger front air bag is deactivated. Should cure child restraint with the vehicle’s
height where a lap/shoulder belt fits
the 59 indicator lamp not seat belt according to the child seat
illuminate or go out while the restraint is manufacturer’s instructions. For properly without a booster.
installed, please check installation. children larger than the typical When the child restraint is not in use,
Periodically check the 12-month-old child, the front passenger remove it from the vehicle or secure it with
59 indicator lamp while front air bag may or may not be the seat belt to prevent the child restraint
driving to make sure the lamp is illumi- activated (컄 page 80). from becoming a projectile in the event of
nated. If the 59 indicator
an accident.
lamp goes out or remains out, do not
transport a child on the front passenger Warning! G Do not leave children unattended in the
seat until the system has been repaired. vehicle, even if the children are secured in a
A child in a rear-facing child restraint on Infants and small children should never child restraint system. Unsupervised chil-
the front passenger seat will be serious- dren in a child restraint system may use
share a seat belt with another occupant.
ly injured or even killed if the front pas- vehicle equipment and may cause an acci-
During an accident, they could be crushed
senger front air bag inflates. dent and/or serious personal injury.
between the occupant and seat belt.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle
and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.
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Child seat anchors – LATCH type The LATCH anchors are hidden by
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
removable covers.
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH loose during an accident which could result
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) in serious injury or death to the child.
type anchors (at each of the outer rear Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
seats) for the installation of a LATCH child child seat mounting fittings must be re-
seat with matching mounting fittings. placed.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
Warning! G hicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Posi-
tion shoulder belt across chest and shoul- Example, second-row seats
der, not face or neck.
1 Anchorage ring cover
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper belt positioning for children over 왘 Remove anchorage ring cover 1 from
41 lbs until they reach a height where a the seat on which a child seat is to be
lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a installed.
booster.
Install child seat according to manufactu-
rer’s instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached in the
right and left side anchors 2 (컄 page 94).
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왘 Install a LATCH type child seat accord- i For safety, make sure hook 3 has attached
ing to the manufacturer’s instructions. to anchorage ring 2 beyond the safety catch, as
illustrated.
! Make sure the seat belt for the center seat 왘 Move the respective head restraint to
can operate freely with a child seat installed.
its uppermost position (컄 page 133).
i Non-LATCH type child seats may also be
used and can be installed using the vehicle’s
seat belt system. Install child seat according to 1 Anchorage ring cover
the manufacturer’s instructions.
왘 Remove anchorage ring cover 1 from
seat backrest of the seat on which a
child seat is to be installed.
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Make sure
Check for secure locking by pushing and
앫 the top tether strap is not twisted pulling on the seat backrests. If a seat and
seat backrest are not properly locked, the
앫 the head restraint is installed and
seat could move forward and the seat back-
positioned such that the top tether
rest could fold. The child seat would no long-
strap can pass freely between the
er be properly supported or positioned to
head restraint and top of seat back-
provide its intended benefit.
rest
앫 top tether strap is positioned be- 왘 Lower the head restraint if necessary
tween the seat backrest and the (컄 page 133).
2 Anchorage ring cargo compartment cover blind (if
3 Hook installed) Make sure the top tether strap can
4 Top tether strap pass freely between the head restraint
앫 the top tether strap is positioned and top of seat backrest.
왘 Guide top tether strap 4 between between the seat backrest and the
head restraint and top of seat backrest. partition net* (if installed) 왘 Install the child restraint system and
왘 Securely fasten hook 3, which is part tighten the top tether strap according
to the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
of the tether strap 4, to anchorage Warning! G structions.
ring 2.
After installing top tether straps, make sure
앫 the seats are properly locked
앫 the seat backrests are in an upright po-
sition and are properly locked
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Blocking of rear door window operation The override switch is located on the Disabling
driver’s door control panel.
왘 Press override switch 1 until it engag-
With the override switch you can disable
es.
the rear side window switches in the rear
door panels. The switch engages in the recessed
position.
Warning! G The rear door windows can no longer
be operated using the switches located
Activate the override switch when children in the rear doors.
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle.
The children could otherwise injure them- i Operating the rear door windows using the
switches located on the door control panel of the
selves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the win- driver’s door is still possible.
dow opening. 1 Override switch
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the For more information on power windows, Enabling
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see “Power windows” (컄 page 243).
왘 Press override switch 1 once more.
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- The switch disengages from its
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an recessed position back to its original
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- position.
cle equipment may cause an accident The rear door windows can again be
and/or serious personal injury. operated using the switches located in
the rear doors.
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Panic alarm
왔 Panic alarm
i Canada only: Deactivating
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following 왘 Press  button again.
two conditions:
The SmartKey or SmartKey with
(1) This device may not cause interference, and KEYLESS-GO* must be within
(2) this device must accept any interference 30 ft (9 m) of the vehicle.
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. or
Any unauthorized modification to this device 왘 Insert the SmartKey or the SmartKey
could void the user’s authority to operate the with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch.
1 Â button equipment.
or
i USA only: Activating 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following button (컄 page 43).
왘 Press and hold  button for at least
two conditions: The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must
1 second.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- be in the vehicle.
ence, and The SmartKey or SmartKey with
(2) this device must accept any interference KEYLESS-GO* must be within
received, including interference that may 30 ft (9 m) of the vehicle.
cause undesired operation.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
Any unauthorized modification to this device lamps will operate briefly.
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Driving safety systems
In this section you will find information on i In winter operation, the maximum effective- On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will
the following driving safety systems: ness of the ABS, the BAS, the ESP®, the EBP, and respond even to light brake pressure.
the 4-ETS is only achieved with winter tires
앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System) The - indicator lamp in the instrument
(컄 page 414) or snow chains as required.
cluster (컄 page 26) comes on when you
앫 BAS (Brake Assist System)
ABS switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
앫 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) engine is running.
앫 EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning)
앫 4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) Warning! G Braking
At the instant one of the wheels is about to
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the
Warning! G steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pump- brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in
ing the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the regulating mode.
The following factors increase the risk of the ABS and significantly reduces braking
accidents: 왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the
effectiveness.
brake pedal while experiencing the pul-
앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns
sation.
앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates
the brake pressure so that the wheels do Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure
앫 Following another vehicle too closely
not lock during braking. This allows you to yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
The ABS, BAS, ESP® and 4-ETS cannot namely braking power and ability to steer
maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.
reduce this risk. the vehicle.
The ABS is functional above a speed of ap-
Always adjust your driving style to the pre- The pulsating brake pedal can be an
proximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
vailing road and weather conditions. indication of hazardous road conditions
of road surface conditions.
and functions as a reminder to take extra
care while driving.
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ESP®
Warning! G Warning! G
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is
The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of operational as soon as the engine is run- Never switch off the ESP® when you see the
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can ning. It monitors the vehicle’s traction ESP® warning lamp v flashing in the in-
it increase braking efficiency beyond that (force of adhesive friction between the strument cluster. In this case, proceed as
afforded by the condition of the vehicle tires and the road surface) and handling. follows:
brakes and tires or the traction afforded. 앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle
The ESP® recognizes when a wheel is
The BAS cannot prevent accidents, includ- as possible.
spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By
ing those resulting from excessive speed in
applying brakes to the appropriate wheel 앫 While driving, ease up on the accelera-
turns, following another vehicle too closely,
and by limiting engine output, the ESP® tor.
or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP® is 앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The
especially useful while driving off and on the prevailing road conditions.
capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must
wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP® Failure to observe these guidelines could
never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
also helps stabilize the vehicle during cause the vehicle to skid.
ous manner which could jeopardize the
braking maneuvers.
user’s safety or the safety of others. The ESP® cannot prevent accidents result-
The ESP® warning lamp v in the instru- ing from excessive speed.
ment cluster (컄 page 26) flashes when the
ESP® is engaged.
The ESP® warning lamp v in the instru-
ment cluster comes on when you switch on
the ignition. It goes out when the engine is
running.
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! Switch on the ESP® immediately if the The ESP® switch is located on the upper
aforementioned circumstances do not apply part of the center console. Warning! G
anymore.
When the ESP® warning lamp v is
When you switch off the ESP®
illuminated continuously, the ESP® is
앫 the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction.
앫 the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
thus cut into surfaces for better grip ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP®.
앫 the 4-ETS will still apply the brake to a
spinning wheel
앫 the ESP® continues to operate when ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex-
1 ESP® switch tended period of time with the ESP® switched
you are braking off. This may cause serious damage to the
왘 With the engine running, press ESP®
앫 you cannot activate the cruise control switch 1. drivetrain which is not covered by the
or the Distronic* system Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The ESP® warning lamp v in the
앫 the cruise control or the Distronic* instrument cluster comes on. Switching on the ESP®
system switch off if currently activated ®
The ESP is deactivated. 왘 Press ESP® switch 1.
i When the ESP® is switched off and one or The ESP® warning lamp v in the
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP®
warning lamp v in the instrument cluster instrument cluster goes out.
flashes. However, the ESP® will then not You are now again in normal driving
stabilize the vehicle.
mode.
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For more information, see “Practical hints” The ESP® Trailer Stabilization is functional EBP
(컄 page 429). at vehicle speeds above approximately
40 mph (65 km/h) when the ESP® is The EBP enhances braking effectiveness
Off-road – ESP® switched on. by allowing the rear brakes to supply a
greater proportion of the braking effort
With the off-road driving program switched
without a loss of vehicle stability.
on (컄 page 275), or with the transmission Warning G
in LOW RANGE* mode (컄 page 199), the
ESP® designed for off-road use is automat- The system will not be able to assist when Warning! G
ically activated. At speeds below 27 mph the trailer jackknifes
(45 km/h), the ESP® assists in over-/un- If the EBP is malfunctioning, the brake sys-
앫 on wet or icy roads
dersteering, thus improving vehicle trac- tem is still functioning. However, the rear
앫 on roads with slippery surface wheels may lock during hard braking, caus-
tion.
앫 in sand or gravel ing you to lose control over the vehicle and
ESP® Trailer Stabilization Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip possibly causing an accident. Adjust your
over before the system recognizes swaying driving style to the non-operating status of
If the trailer you are towing should begin to the EBP.
of the trailer.
sway, the rig can only be stabilized by
immediately applying the brakes hard.
Steering during this maneuver will not help i If the ESP® has switched off due to a mal- For more information, see the “Practical
to stabilize the rig. function, ESP® cannot stabilize the rig. hints” section (컄 page 432) and
(컄 page 464).
ESP® will assist you in such situations.
ESP® recognizes when the trailer starts
swaying and will apply the brakes to re-
duce the vehicle speed to a non-critical
speed that allows the vehicle-trailer combi-
nation to stabilize.
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Anti-theft systems
왔 Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer With KEYLESS-GO* The alarm system will also be triggered
when
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42).
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
앫 the vehicle is opened with the mechan-
persons from starting your vehicle. i Starting the engine will also deactivate the ical key, see “Unlocking the vehicle”
immobilizer.
(컄 page 493)
Activating In case the engine cannot be started (yet the
vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not 앫 a door is opened from the inside, see
With the SmartKey operational. Contact an authorized “Opening the doors from the inside”
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call (컄 page 118)
왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or
switch. 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is
With KEYLESS-GO* Anti-theft alarm system initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system
(컄 page 327) provided that the Tele Aid service
왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop was subscribed to and properly activated, and
button (컄 page 43) on the starter Once the alarm system has been armed, a
that necessary cellular service and GPS cover-
switch once. visual and audible alarm is triggered when age are available.
someone opens
The engine is turned off.
앫 a door Arming the alarm system
왘 Open the driver’s door.
앫 the tailgate The alarm system is armed after you have
locked the vehicle with the SmartKey or
Deactivating 앫 the hood
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.
The alarm will stay on, even if the activat-
With the SmartKey The alarm system indicator lamp is located
ing element (a door, for example) is imme-
to the lower left of the hazard warning
왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch diately closed.
flasher.
to position 2 (컄 page 41).
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i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three Canceling the alarm
times, one of the following elements may not be
To cancel the alarm:
properly closed:
앫 a door With the SmartKey
앫 the tailgate
왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter
Close the respective element and lock the vehi- switch.
cle again.
or
Disarming the alarm system 왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
1 Alarm system indicator lamp 왘 Unlock the vehicle (컄 page 40). SmartKey.
왘 Make sure all doors and the tailgate are The turn signal lamps flash once to
With KEYLESS-GO*
closed. indicate that the alarm system is
disarmed. Indicator lamp 1 goes out. 왘 Grasp an outside door handle.
왘 Lock the vehicle (컄 page 69).
i The alarm system will rearm automatically The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must
The turn signal lamps flash three times be within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle.
again after approximately 40 seconds if neither a
to indicate that the vehicle is locked. door nor the tailgate is opened. or
The alarm system is armed within ap-
proximately 10 seconds. Alarm system 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
indicator lamp 1 flashes. button (컄 page 43).
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must
be inside the vehicle.
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Seats
Memory function*
Lighting
Instrument cluster
Control system
Automatic transmission
Transfer case
Differential locks*
Good visibility
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control*
Power windows
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Driving systems
Loading
Useful features
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Locking and unlocking
In the “Controls in detail” section you will For more information on locking and un-
find detailed information on how to oper- locking, see the “Getting started” section
ate the equipment installed in your vehicle. (컄 page 40) and (컄 page 69).
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions of your vehicle, this section will SmartKey
be of particular interest to you.
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
To quickly familiarize yourself with the ba-
SmartKeys, each with remote control and
sic functions of the vehicle, refer to the
a removable mechanical key.
“Getting started” section of this manual.
The corresponding page numbers are The locking tabs for the mechanical key
SmartKey with remote control
given at the beginning of each segment. portion of the two SmartKeys are a differ-
ent color to help distinguish each 1 ‹ Lock button
SmartKey unit. 2 Š Unlock button* for tailgate
3 Locking tab for mechanical key
The SmartKey provides an extended oper-
4 Œ Unlock button
ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is
5 Battery check lamp
advisable to only unlock the vehicle when
6 Â Panic button (컄 page 97)
you are in close proximity to it.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks:
앫 the doors
앫 the tailgate
앫 the fuel filler flap
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Locking and unlocking
i USA only: i You can also open and close the power
Warning! G This device complies with Part 15 of the windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* using the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature”
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the two conditions: (컄 page 246) and see “Convenience closing fea-
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ture” (컄 page 247).
with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave ence, and
children unattended in the vehicle, or with (2) this device must accept any interference
Factory setting
access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible received, including interference that may
for children to open a locked door from the cause undesired operation. Global unlocking
inside, which could result in an accident Any unauthorized modification to this device 왘 Press button Œ.
and/or serious personal injury. could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
! To prevent possible malfunction, avoid i Canada only: The anti-theft alarm system is
exposing the SmartKey to high levels of electro- This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry disarmed.
magnetic radiation. Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: The vehicle will lock again automatically
(1) This device may not cause interference, and and rearm the anti-theft alarm system
within approximately 40 seconds of un-
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may locking if
cause undesired operation of the device. 앫 neither door nor tailgate is opened
Any unauthorized modification to this device
앫 the SmartKey is not inserted in the
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. starter switch
앫 the central locking switch is not
activated
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Global locking Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler Restoring to factory setting
flap
왘 Press button ‹. 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹
왘 Press button Œ once. simultaneously for about 5 seconds
With the tailgate and all doors closed,
the turn signal lamps flash three times. until battery check lamp 5
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
The locking knobs in the doors move (컄 page 108) flashes twice.
locking knob in the driver’s door moves
down. The anti-theft alarm system is up. The anti-theft alarm system is ! If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with
armed. disarmed. the SmartKey, the batteries in the SmartKey are
discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning, or
Selective setting Global unlocking the vehicle battery is drained.
앫 Check the batteries in the SmartKey and
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish 왘 Press button Œ twice.
replace them if necessary (컄 page 498).
to reprogram the SmartKey so that
All turn signal lamps flash once. The 앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the
pressing button Œ only unlocks the
locking knobs in the doors move up. driver’s door (컄 page 493).
driver’s door and the fuel filler flap.
The anti-theft alarm system is 앫 Lock the vehicle as described in the
왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ disarmed. “Practical hints” section (컄 page 494).
simultaneously for about 5 seconds 앫 Have the vehicle battery and the vehicle
until battery check lamp 5 Global locking battery connections checked (컄 page 521).
(컄 page 108) flashes twice.
왘 Press button ‹. If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact
The SmartKey will then function as Roadside Assistance or an authorized
With the tailgate and all doors closed, Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
follows:
the turn signal lamps flash three times.
The locking knobs in the doors move
down. The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
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Checking the batteries Unlocking and opening the tailgate Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key
(Vehicles with power tailgate*)
왘 Press button ‹ or Œ. If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key,
You can unlock and open the tailgate sep- you should do the following:
Battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 108)
arately.
comes on briefly to indicate that the 왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
SmartKey batteries are in order. A minimum height clearance of 7.4 ft authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
(2.25 m) is required to open the tailgate. Center.
i If battery check lamp 5 does not come on
briefly during check, the SmartKey batteries are 왘 Press and hold button Š on the 왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
discharged. SmartKey until the tailgate unlocks and mechanical key immediately to your
Replace the batteries (컄 page 498). begins to open. car insurance company.
You can obtain the required batteries at any ! The tailgate swings open upwards automat- 왘 If necessary, have the mechanical lock
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over- replaced.
head clearance.
i If the batteries are checked within signal Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
range of the vehicle, pressing the To stop the opening procedure, press Truck Center will be glad to supply you
button ‹ or Œ will lock or unlock the button Š on the SmartKey. The tailgate stops
with a replacement.
vehicle accordingly. moving.
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The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated 1 ‹ Lock button ! To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
2 Š Unlock button* for tailgate exposing the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO to high
into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the levels of electromagnetic radiation.
validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO 3 Locking tab for mechanical key
is checked when you grasp an outside door 4 Œ Unlock button i USA only:
handle. 5 Battery check lamp This device complies with Part 15 of the
6 Â Panic button (컄 page 97) FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid, two conditions:
your vehicle unlocks (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
앫 the doors ence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
앫 the tailgate received, including interference that may
앫 the fuel filler flap cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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i Canada only: Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO* 앫 To lock or unlock the vehicle, the
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
앫 You can also use the SmartKey with
Canada. Operation is subject to the following located outside the vehicle within ap-
two conditions: KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey
proximately 3 ft (1 m) of the respective
(컄 page 108).
(1) This device may not cause interference, and door or the tailgate.
앫 You can combine KEYLESS-GO func-
(2) this device must accept any interference 앫 In order to start the engine with the
received, including interference that may tions with normal SmartKey functions
(e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this device locking with the ‹ button). 앫 The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
could void the user’s authority to operate the must be located in the vehicle.
앫 Always carry the SmartKey with
equipment. KEYLESS-GO with you. 앫 The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
i You can also open and close the power must be inserted in the starter
앫 Never store the SmartKey with
windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* using the switch (컄 page 43).
KEYLESS-GO together with:
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO, see “Summer
앫 The brake pedal must be firmly de-
opening feature” (컄 page 246) and see “Conve- 앫 electronic items such as a cellular
nience closing feature” (컄 page 247). pressed. Do not depress the accel-
phone or another SmartKey with
erator.
KEYLESS-GO
앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is
앫 metallic objects such as coins or
metal foil positioned farther away from the vehi-
cle, the system may no longer recog-
Doing so could impair the function of nize the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO.
the KEYLESS-GO system. The vehicle then cannot be locked or
the engine started via the KEYLESS-GO
system.
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앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is re- 앫 If you have started the engine with the 앫 Remember that the engine can be
moved from the vehicle (e.g. if a pas- KEYLESS-GO start/stop button started by anyone with a SmartKey
senger exits the vehicle with the (컄 page 57), you can turn it off again with KEYLESS-GO that is left inside the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO) with vehicle.
Possibility 1 (One SmartKey with
앫 when pressing the KEYLESS-GO 앫 the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
KEYLESS-GO in the vehicle, one
start/stop button or trying to lock (컄 page 68)
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO outside
the vehicle with the look button on
앫 the SmartKey inserted in the starter the vehicle):
an outside door handle the mes-
switch, when the automatic trans- If you leave the SmartKey with
sage Key not detected appears in
mission is in position P KEYLESS-GO behind when exiting and
the multifunction display
locking the vehicle, no message
앫 with the engine running, the mes- appears in the multifunction display.
sage Key not detected appears in Possibility 2 (One SmartKey with
the multifunction display while KEYLESS-GO in the vehicle, no
driving off. SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO outside
Find the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO or the vehicle):
change its present location immediate- When exiting and trying to lock the
ly (e.g. place it on the front passenger vehicle, the message Key detected in
seat or insert it in shirt pocket). vehicle will appear in the multifunction
display. The vehicle will not be locked.
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Locking and unlocking
Unlocking and opening the tailgate 왘 Pull on the handle Loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
(Vehicles with power tailgate*)
or If you lose your SmartKey with
You can unlock and open the tailgate sep- KEYLESS-GO or mechanical key, you
왘 Press and hold button Š on the
arately. should do the following:
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO until the
A minimum height clearance of 7.4 ft tailgate unlocks and opens. 왘 Have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
(2.25 m) is required to open the tailgate. deactivated by an authorized
! The tailgate swings open upwards automat- Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
The handle is located above the rear ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over-
license plate recess. head clearance. 왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey with
To stop the opening procedure, press KEYLESS-GO or the mechanical key
button Š on the SmartKey. The tailgate stops immediately to your car insurance
moving. company.
i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked 왘 Have the mechanical lock replaced if
with the SmartKey or SmartKey with necessary.
KEYLESS-GO*, the tailgate will lock automatical-
ly when closed (컄 page 121). The turn signals Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
will flash three times to confirm locking. Truck Center will be glad to supply you
with a replacement.
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Opening the doors from the inside i If the vehicle has previously been locked Front doors
from the outside with the SmartKey or
왘 Pull on inside door handle 2 on the
You can open a locked door from the in- KEYLESS-GO*, opening a door from the inside
will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. respective front door to open door.
side. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: If the door was locked, locking knob 1
With the SmartKey will move up.
앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Rear doors
앫 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey. 왘 Pull up locking knob 1 on the respec-
tive rear door to unlock door.
With KEYLESS-GO*
앫 Grasp an outside door handle. 왘 Pull on inside door handle 2 on the re-
spective rear door to open door.
앫 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(컄 page 43).
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
1 Locking knob inside the vehicle.
2 Inside door handle
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Opening the tailgate i Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: Opening the tailgate from the inside
The vehicle must be unlocked (컄 page 40). manually
Opening the tailgate from the outside Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: You can unlock the tailgate from the
When opening the tailgate, the vehicle is globally third-row seats and then open it manually.
A minimum height clearance of 7.4 ft unlocked.
(2.25 m) is required to open the tailgate. A minimum height clearance of 7.4 ft
왘 Pull on the handle.
(2.25 m) is required to open the tailgate.
The handle is located above the rear
The tailgate opens slightly.
license plate recess. The handle is located on the right of the
왘 Pull tailgate upwards to open. tailgate’s window trim.
! The tailgate swings open upwards automat-
ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
Vehicles with power tailgate*:
To stop the opening procedure, press
button Š on the SmartKey. The tailgate stops
moving.
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왘 Push handle 1 in direction of Opening the tailgate from the inside 왘 Pull remote tailgate switch 1 until
arrow 2 and hold it there. electrically* tailgate begins to open.
왘 Lift handle 1 in direction of arrow 3. In vehicles with power tailgate* you can The tailgate opens. The indicator lamp
open the tailgate from the inside if the ve- in the remote tailgate switch comes on
The tailgate is released and can be
hicle is stationary. and remains lit until the tailgate is
opened manually.
A minimum height clearance of 7.4 ft closed. While the tailgate is opening, an
i If you do not open the tailgate within a few (2.25 m) is required to open the tailgate. acoustic signal sounds.
seconds, the tailgate lock will automatically
engage again. Additionally, the tailgate will The switch is located on the door control
relock automatically, if the vehicle was locked panel. Warning! G
when the tailgate was released from the inside.
If the tailgate lock does not engage automatically Maintain sight of the area around the rear of
and, if applicable, the tailgate does not relock the vehicle while operating the tailgate with
after a few seconds, you have to close the tail- the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or
gate manually (컄 page 122). with the Š button on the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. Monitor the
Warning! G opening procedure carefully to make sure
no one is in danger of being injured.
Only drive with the tailgate closed as, To interrupt the opening procedure, press or
among other dangers such as blocked pull the door-mounted remote tailgate
visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the 1 Remote tailgate switch with indicator switch or press the Š button on the
vehicle interior. lamp SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.
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Closing the tailgate from the outside i You can also close the tailgate manually
Warning! G (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) (컄 page 122).
Only drive with the tailgate closed as, In vehicles with power tailgate* you can If the tailgate comes into contact with an
among other dangers such as blocked close the tailgate from the outside using object while closing (e.g. luggage that has
visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the the tailgate closing switch or the been piled too high), the closing procedure
vehicle interior. Š button on the SmartKey. is stopped and the tailgate reopens.
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Locking and unlocking
Only drive with the tailgate closed as, 앫 Press tailgate closing switch 1.
among other dangers such as blocked 앫 Press the Š button on the SmartKey
visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehi- with KEYLESS-GO.
cle interior. 앫 Press or pull the remote tailgate switch
(on the driver’s door).
i Do not place the SmartKey in the open Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
cargo compartment. You may lock yourself out. 1 Tailgate closing switch removed from the vehicle, the tailgate
closing switch can be operated. Therefore,
i If the vehicle was previously centrally do not leave children unattended in the ve-
locked, the tailgate will lock automatically after
closing it. The turn signals will flash three times hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
to confirm locking. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
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If the tailgate comes into contact with an i The doors unlock automatically after an
Warning! G object while closing (e.g. luggage that has accident if the force of the impact exceeds a
been piled too high), the closing procedure preset threshold.
Only drive with the tailgate closed as, is stopped and the tailgate reopens. The vehicle automatically locks when the ignition
among other dangers such as blocked is switched on and the wheels are turning at
visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehi- i To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph
cle interior. the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey (15 km/h) or more. You could therefore lock
with KEYLESS-GO* is recognized inside the yourself out when the vehicle
vehicle.
왘 Make sure you have the SmartKey with 앫 is pushed or towed
KEYLESS-GO* with you. Automatic central locking 앫 is on a test stand
왘 Press KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing For information on towing the vehicle, see
switch 1 briefly. The doors and the tailgate lock automati- “Towing the vehicle” (컄 page 532).
cally when the ignition is switched on and
The tailgate closes automatically. Once the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of You can deactivate the automatic locking
the tailgate is closed, the vehicle locks approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. mode using the control system
if doors are closed. The turn signals (컄 page 179).
flash three times to confirm locking. You can open a locked door from the in-
The locking knobs in the doors move side. Open door only when conditions are
down. The anti-theft alarm system is safe to do so.
armed.
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Locking and unlocking from the inside The switches are located in the front-door Unlocking
control panels.
왘 Press central unlocking switch 1.
You can lock or unlock the doors and the
tailgate from inside using the central lock- The vehicle unlocks.
ing or unlocking switch. This can be useful,
for example, if you want to lock the vehicle
i You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to do
before starting to drive. so.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un- If the vehicle was previously centrally locked
locked with the central locking or unlock- with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
ing switch. KEYLESS-GO*, it will not unlock using the central
unlocking switch 1.
G
If the vehicle was previously locked with the
Warning! 1 Central unlocking switch central locking switch 2:
2 Central locking switch 앫 While in the selective remote control mode,
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
only the front door opened from the inside is
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* unlocked.
Locking
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
왘 Press central locking switch 2. 앫 While in the global remote control mode, the
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
vehicle is unlocked completely when a front
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an If all doors and the tailgate are closed, door is opened from the inside.
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- the vehicle locks.
cle equipment may cause an accident i With the passenger-side door opened, you
and/or serious personal injury. cannot lock the vehicle with the central locking
switch.
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For information on seat adjustment, see Easy-entry feature for third-row seats
the “Getting started” section (컄 page 45).
The lever for the easy-entry feature is lo-
For more information on seats, see “Load- cated on the rear of the seat base of the
ing” (컄 page 293). passenger side second-row seat.
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For setting the front passenger seat back 왘 To exit the vehicle when seated on a
into the stored position, see “Recalling po- third-row seat, pull up and hold
sitions from memory” (컄 page 140). easy-exit strap 1.
For information on how to fold down the The right second-row seat backrest
second-row seats completely, see “Folding folds forward.
second-row seats” (컄 page 304).
왘 Pull and hold once easy-entry strap 1.
Easy-exit feature for third-row seats 왘 Lift up the right second-row seat until it
folds forward.
The easy-exit strap is located on the right
Easy-entry/exit position rear of the second-row seat base. You should now have sufficient space
to exit the vehicle’s third-row seat.
While the easy-entry feature is activated,
you will see, for example, the following i Vehicles with memory function*:
message in the multifunction display: The front passenger seat moved slightly forward.
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컄컄 왘 Return seat into its original position Emergency exit for third-row seats
If a seat and seat backrest are not properly
(컄 page 130).
locked, the seat could move forward and the i If, due to an accident or other situation, it is
The message in the multifunction dis- seat backrest could fold. You could slide un- not possible for you to exit the vehicle on the
play disappears. der the seat belt during braking, vehicle ma- side of the easy-entry seat (컄 page 128), you
neuvers, or in an accident. If you slide under can fold the left side of the seat backrest in the
For setting the front passenger seat back second row of seats down in order to open the
it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen
into the stored position, see “Recalling po- left rear door.
or neck. That could cause serious or even fa-
sitions from memory” (컄 page 140).
tal injuries.
For information on how to fold down the
second-row seats completely, see “Folding 왘 Fold seat (컄 page 129) back until it au-
second-row seats” (컄 page 304). dibly engages.
Returning second-row seats to their 왘 Fold seat backrest (컄 page 128) back
original position into original position until it engages.
To make sure the seat backrest has en-
Warning! G gaged, lean firmly against the backrest.
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왘 Pull emergency release 1 in the Front seat active head restraints Rear seats
direction of arrow.
왘 Push seat backrest 2 forwards.
Warning! G Warning! G
Warning! G For your protection, drive only with properly According to accident statistics, children
positioned head restraints. are safer when properly restrained in the
To help avoid personal injury when folding rear seating positions than in the front seat-
Adjust the head restraint so that it is close
the seat backrest forward, make sure that ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend
to the head as possible and the center of the
you move both feet and legs all the way back that children be placed in the rear seats.
head restraint supports the back of the head
and out of the way to avoid them contacting Regardless of seating position, children
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
the seat as it pivots forward. 12 years old and under must be seated and
injury to the head and neck in the event of
In order to prevent an accident or any other an accident or similar situation. properly secured in an appropriate infant, or
potentially dangerous situations when open- toddler restraint, or booster seat recom-
ing the rear door and exiting the vehicle, mended for the size and weight of the child.
You cannot remove the active head For additional information, see “Children in
make sure that you are aware of the traffic restraints on the driver’s and front
situation at all times. the vehicle” (컄 page 89).
passenger’s seat.
For removal of the active head restraints A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
왘 Open the left door. we recommend that you contact an significantly increased if the child restraints
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck are not properly secured in the vehicle
왘 Exit the vehicle.
Center. and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see “Seats” (컄 page 45).
For information on active head restraints,
see “Active head restraint” (컄 page 88).
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Rear seat adjustment The seat backrest tilt can be set to five
Check for secure locking by pushing and
different positions.
pulling on the seat backrests. If a seat and
Warning! G seat backrest are not properly locked, the The handles for adjusting the seats are
seat could move forward and the seat back- located on the rear of each seat base.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat rest could fold. The child seat would no long-
backrest in an excessively reclined position er be properly supported or positioned to
as this can be dangerous. You could slide provide its intended benefit.
under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide
under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- Seat backrest tilt (second-row seats)
domen or neck. That could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat
belts provide the best restraint when the Warning! G
wearer is in a nearly upright position and
The seat belt only offers its intended protec-
belts are properly positioned on the body.
tion when the seat backrest is in a nearly
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can vertical position and the occupant is sitting
1 Adjustment handle
correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 53). upright. Avoid sitting in positions that pre- 왘 While seated, pull handle 1 in direc-
Never place hands under the seat or near vent the seat belt from being properly posi- tion of arrow to resistance point and
any moving parts while a seat is being tioned against the body (컄 page 53). You hold it there.
adjusted. should therefore adjust the backrest to a po-
왘 To move seat backrest back, lean light-
sition as upright as possible.
After adjusting rear seats, make sure ly against backrest.
앫 the seats are properly locked
앫 the seat backrests are in an upright po-
sition and are properly locked
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Warning! G
With a rear seat occupied, make sure to
move the respective head restraint up from
the lowest non-use position and have the oc-
cupant adjust the head restraint properly. Second-row seat head restraint
For your protection, drive only with properly 1 Head restraint
positioned head restraints. 2 Release button
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Warning! G
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints installed when the rear seats
are occupied. Head restraints are intended
to help reduce injuries during an accident.
With a rear seat occupied, make sure to
move the respective head restraint up from Second-row seat head restraint
Manually adjust the angle of the head the lowest non-use position and have the oc-
cupant adjust the head restraint properly. 1 Head restraint
restraint. 2 Release button
For your protection, drive only with properly
왘 While seated, reach behind you with
positioned head restraints. Removing
both hands and find lower edge of the
head restraint. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that
왘 Pull head restraint 1 to its uppermost
it is as close to the head as possible and the
왘 Adjust the head restraint to the desired position.
center of the head restraint supports the
position by pushing or pulling on the 왘 Push release button 2 and pull out
back of the head at eye level. This will re-
lower edge of the head restraint cush- head restraint.
duce the potential for injury to the head and
ion.
neck in the event of an accident or similar
i The third-row seat head restraints are re-
situation. moved in the same manner.
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1 Adjustment lever
왘 Move adjustment lever 1 in direction
of arrows until you have reached a
comfortable seating position. 1 Seat cushion depth
2 Backrest side bolsters
3 Backrest center
4 Backrest bottom
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왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). Seat heating* The switches for second-row seat heating*
are located in the rear center console.
Seat cushion depth The switches for front-seat heating are lo-
cated in the center console.
왘 Adjust the seat cushion depth to the
length of your upper leg with
switch 1.
Backrest contour
왘 Adjust the contour of the seat backrest
to the desired position with
switch æ or ç.
왘 Move the backrest support to the bot- 1 Seat heating switch*, second-row
tom with button 4 or to the center seats
with button 3. 1 Seat heating switch, front seats 2 Indicator lamps
2 Indicator lamps
Backrest side bolsters
왘 Adjust the side bolsters so that they
provide good lateral support using
switch 2.
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The red indicator lamps in the switch come 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). Seat ventilation*
on to show which heating level you have
selected. Switching on The switches for the seat ventilation are
located in the center console.
왘 Press switch 1.
Level
Three red indicator lamps 2 in the
3 Three indicator lamps on
switch come on.
(highest level)
왘 Continue pressing switch 1 until
The seat heating automatically
desired seat heating level is reached.
switches to level 2 after approx-
imately 5 minutes.
Switching off
2 Two indicator lamps on
왘 Press switch 1 repeatedly until all
The seat heating automatically indicator lamps 2 go out.
switches to level 1 after approx-
imately 10 minutes. i If one or more of the indicator lamps 2 on 1 Seat ventilation switch, front seats
seat heating switch 1 (컄 page 136) are flash- 2 Indicator lamps
1 One indicator lamp on ing, there is insufficient voltage available since
(lowest level) too many electrical consumers are switched on.
The seat heating switches off automatically.
The seat heating automatically
switches off after approximately The seat heating will switch back on again
20 minutes. automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is
available.
off No indicator lamp on
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Memory function*
왔 Memory function*
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver With the memory function you can store up
should check and adjust the seat height, to three different settings for each front Warning! G
seat position fore and aft, and seat back- seat.
rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate Do not activate the memory function while
The following settings are saved for each driving. Activating the memory function
control, reach and comfort. The head
stored position on the entry side of the while driving could cause the driver to lose
restraint should also be adjusted for
driver’s seat: control of the vehicle.
proper height. See also the section on
air bags (컄 page 73) for proper seat posi- 앫 Driver’s seat, head restraint height and
tioning. backrest position
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to 앫 Steering wheel position
ensure adequate control, reach, operation 앫 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
and comfort. Both the interior and exterior position
rear view mirrors should be adjusted for
앫 Passenger-side exterior rear view
adequate rear vision.
mirror position
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small chil-
dren should be seated in a properly se- The following settings are saved for each
cured restraint system that complies with stored position on the entry side of the
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- front passenger seat:
dard 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Ve- 앫 Front passenger seat, head restraint
hicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2. height and backrest position
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Memory function*
The memory button and stored position Storing positions into memory Recalling positions from memory
buttons are located on the entry side of
each front seat base. 왘 Adjust the seats (컄 page 45). ! Do not operate the power seats using
memory button M if the seat backrest is in an
왘 On the driver’s side, additionally adjust
excessively reclined position. Doing so could
the steering wheel (컄 page 50) and ex- cause damage to front or rear seats.
terior rear view mirrors (컄 page 51) to
Move seat backrest to an upright position first.
the desired positions.
왘 Press and hold stored position
왘 Press memory button M.
button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering
왘 Release memory button M and press wheel and exterior rear view mirrors
stored position 1, 2 or 3 within have fully moved to the stored posi-
3 seconds. tions.
All settings are stored to the selected i Releasing the stored position button stops
M Memory button
position. movement to the stored positions immediately.
1, 2, 3 Stored position buttons
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42).
or
왘 Open the respective door.
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Lighting
왔 Lighting
For information on how to switch on the Exterior lamp switch B Low beam headlamps or high beam
headlamps and use the turn signals, see headlamps when the combination
“Switching on headlamps” (컄 page 60) switch is pushed forward. The tail
and “Turn signals” (컄 page 61). lamps, license plate lamps, side
marker lamps, parking lamps and
i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive instrument panel lamps also come
on the other side of the road than the country in
which the vehicle is registered, you must have on.
the headlamps modified for symmetrical low ˆ Standing lamps, right
beams. Relevant information can be obtained at (turn left one stop)
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center. ‚ Standing lamps, left
(turn left two stops)
i Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon* M Off
headlamps: Daytime running lamp mode ‡ Indicator lamp for front fog lamps
The active Bi-Xenon* headlamps monitor the (컄 page 143)
vehicles steering angle and vehicle speed, then † Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp
automatically shift their beams to either side to U Automatic headlamp mode i If you hear a warning signal you have
better follow the curvature of the road ahead, Daytime running lamp mode forgotten to switch off the headlamps before
increasing usable illumination over conventional (컄 page 142) opening the driver’s door.
headlamps.
C Parking lamps (also tail lamps, In addition the message Switch off lights
license plate lamps, side marker appears in the multifunction display.
lamps, instrument panel lamps) Switch off the headlamps.
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Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode i With the exterior lamp switch in USA only
position M or U, you cannot switch on the
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to By default, the daytime running lamp mode
high beam headlamps.
position M or U. is deactivated. Activate the daytime
The high beam flasher is available at all times. running lamp mode using the control
When the engine is running, the low
For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp system, see “Setting daytime running lamp
beam headlamps are switched on. switch to position B to permit activation of mode (USA only)” (컄 page 174).
In low ambient light conditions, the the high beam headlamps.
following lamps will switch on When the engine is running, and you shift
i With the exterior lamp switch in
position M, you cannot switch on the high
additionally: from a driving position to position N or P, beam headlamps.
앫 Tail and parking lamps the low beam headlamps will switch off
The high beam flasher is available at all times.
with a 3 minute delay.
앫 License plate lamps For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp
When the engine is running, and you switch to position B or U to permit
앫 Side marker lamps activation of the high beam headlamps.
앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to
i With the daytime running lamp mode position C, the parking lamps and When the engine is running, and you turn
activated and the engine running, you cannot
the side marker lamps switch on the exterior lamp switch to position C
switch off the low beam headlamps manually.
additionally or B, the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
Canada only 앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to
mode.
position B, the manual headlamp
The daytime running lamp mode is manda-
mode has priority over the daytime The corresponding exterior lamps switch
tory and therefore in a constant mode.
running lamp mode on (컄 page 60).
The corresponding exterior lamps
switch on (컄 page 60).
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Lighting
Locator lighting and night security Fog lamps Front fog lamps
illumination
왘 Switch on the low beam
The locator lighting and the night security Warning! G headlamps B (컄 page 141).
illumination are described in the “Control
system” section, see “Setting locator light- In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
ing” (컄 page 175) and “Setting night secu- only switch from position U to B with
rity illumination” (컄 page 175). the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from U to B will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions
may result in an accident.
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왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch. Combination switch 왘 Push the combination switch in
direction of arrow 1 to switch on the
The front fog lamps switch off.
high beam.
The green indicator lamp ‡ in the
exterior lamp switch goes out. The high beam headlamp indicator
lamp A in the instrument cluster
comes on (컄 page 26).
Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only)
왘 Pull the combination switch in direction
왘 Switch on the low beam
of arrow 2 to its original position to
headlamps B (컄 page 141).
switch off the high beam.
왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to
The high beam headlamp indicator
second stop.
1 High beam lamp A in the instrument cluster
The rear fog lamp switches on. goes out.
2 High beam flasher
The yellow indicator lamp † in the
exterior lamp switch comes on High beam High beam flasher
(컄 page 141). 왘 Pull the combination switch briefly in
왘 Canada only: Turn the exterior lamp
왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch to first switch to position B (컄 page 141). direction of arrow 2.
stop.
or
The rear fog lamp switches off.
왘 USA only: Turn the exterior lamp switch
The yellow indicator lamp † in the to position B or U
exterior lamp switch goes out. (컄 page 141).
The front fog lamps remain lit.
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Lighting
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* Driving forward i The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will
come on automatically depending on the steer-
The corner-illuminating front fog lamps im- Switching on corner-illuminating front ing angle and vehicle speed, even if you did not
prove illumination of the area in the direc- fog lamps switch on either turn signal. If the
tion into which you are turning. corner-illuminating front fog lamps came on
왘 Switch on the left or right turn signal automatically, they will also go out automatically
The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will (컄 page 61), depending on whether depending on the steering angle and vehicle
operate with the engine running and with you are turning left or right. speed.
앫 the exterior lamp switch in The respective front fog lamp comes on
Switching off corner-illuminating front
position B (컄 page 141) and illuminates the area in the direc-
fog lamps
or tion into which you are turning.
The combination switch for the turn signal
앫 the exterior lamp switch in or
resets automatically after major steering
position U (컄 page 141) 왘 Turn steering wheel in desired direc- wheel movements. This will switch off the
or tion. corner-illuminating front fog lamps if they
The front fog lamp on the side of your were activated by switching on the left or
앫 the daytime running lamp mode right turn signal.
activated (컄 page 143) steering direction comes on.
If the turn signal should stay on after
i The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will i The corner-illuminating front fog lamps making the turn, the turn signal and the
only come on in low ambient lighting conditions. temporarily come on on both sides of the vehicle
if you turn the steering wheel in one direction corner-illuminating front fog lamps can be
If you are driving faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) and then again in the other direction shortly switched off by returning the combination
or have the front fog lamps switched on, the thereafter. switch to its original position.
corner-illuminating function is not available.
i There may be a brief delay before the
corner-illuminating front fog lamps switch off.
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Lighting
Automatic control
i The interior lighting is factory-set to
automatic mode.
Deactivating
왘 Press switch 3.
The switch engages in the recessed
position.
The interior lighting and the locator
1 Front left reading lamp switch lighting (컄 page 175) remain switched
2 Rear interior lighting switch off even when you
3 Automatic control switch
앫 unlock the vehicle
4 Front interior lighting switch
5 Front right reading lamp switch 앫 open a door
6 Front right interior lamp 앫 open the tailgate
7 Front right reading lamp
8 Front left reading lamp 앫 remove the SmartKey from the
9 Front left interior lamp starter switch
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Lighting
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Lighting
Switching third-row reading lamps* on 왘 Press rear reading lamp switch 1 Door entry lamps
and off or 2 to switch on the respective rear
reading lamp. For better orientation in the dark, the
The switches for the third-row reading
corresponding door entry lamps comes on
lamps are located in the rear overhead 왘 Press rear reading lamp switch 1
when you open a door and the automatic
control panel. or 2 again to switch off the respective
control is activated.
rear reading lamp.
The door entry lamps will switch off when
i The rear interior lighting is switched on and the corresponding door is closed.
off using the button on the front overhead con-
trol panel (컄 page 148). i If you turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 0 or remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch, the door entry lamps will
remain lit for approximately 5 minutes.
1 Rear right reading lamp switch The cargo compartment lamp comes on
2 Rear left reading lamp switch when the tailgate is opened.
3 Rear left reading lamp If you leave the tailgate open for an extend-
4 Rear interior lamp ed period of time, the cargo compartment
5 Rear right reading lamp lamp will switch off automatically after ap-
proximately 5 minutes.
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Instrument cluster
왔 Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument You can change the instrument cluster Adjusting instrument cluster illumina-
cluster, see “Instrument cluster” settings in the instrument cluster submenu tion
(컄 page 26). of the control system (컄 page 170).
Use button 1 or 3 to adjust the illumina-
tion brightness for the instrument cluster.
Warning! G
i The instrument cluster illumination is
No messages will be displayed if either the dimmed or brightened automatically to suit am-
instrument cluster or the multifunction bient light conditions.
display is inoperative. The instrument cluster illumination will also be
adjusted automatically when you switch on the
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
vehicle’s exterior lamps.
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warn-
To brighten illumination
ing/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning
1 To dim instrument cluster illumination
messages or the failure of any systems. 왘 Press and hold button 3 until the
2 Reset button
Driving characteristics may be impaired. desired level of illumination is reached.
3 To brighten instrument cluster
illumination If you must continue to drive, do so with
To dim illumination
added caution. Contact an authorized
The instrument cluster is activated when
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon 왘 Press and hold button 1 until the
you
as possible. desired level of illumination is reached.
앫 open a door
앫 switch on the ignition (컄 page 42)
앫 press reset button 2
앫 switch on the exterior lamps
(컄 page 141)
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Resetting trip odometer To help protect the engine, the fuel supply The temperature sensor is located in the
is interrupted if the engine is operated front bumper area. Due to its location, the
Make sure you are viewing the trip odome- within the red marking. sensor can be affected by road or engine
ter display (컄 page 153). heat during idling or slow driving. This
왘 If it is not displayed, press button è Outside temperature indicator means that the accuracy of the displayed
or ÿ on the multifunction steering temperature can only be verified by com-
wheel (컄 page 154) repeatedly until parison to a thermometer placed next to
the trip odometer appears in the multi- Warning! G the sensor, not by comparison to external
function display. displays (e.g. bank signs etc.).
The outside temperature indicator is not de-
왘 Press and hold reset button 2 in the When moving the vehicle into colder ambi-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and
instrument cluster (컄 page 151) until ent temperatures (e.g. when leaving your
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
the trip odometer is reset. garage), you will notice a delay before the
Indicated temperatures just above the freez- lower temperature is displayed.
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
Tachometer A delay also occurs when ambient temper-
face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges. atures rise. This prevents inaccurate tem-
The red marking on the tachometer perature indications caused by heat
(컄 page 26) denotes excessive engine radiated from the engine during idling or
speed. The outside temperature is displayed in slow driving.
the multifunction display (컄 page 153).
! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as
it may result in serious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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Control system
왔 Control system
The control system is activated as soon as Multifunction display
the SmartKey in the starter switch is Warning! G
turned to position 1 (컄 page 42) or as
soon as the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
ton* is in position 1 (컄 page 44). The con- conditions must always be his/her primary
trol system enables you to focus when driving.
앫 call up information about your vehicle For your safety and the safety of others, se-
lecting features through the multifunction
앫 change vehicle settings steering wheel should only be done by the
For example, you can use the control sys- driver when traffic and road conditions per-
tem to find out when your vehicle is next mit it to be done safely.
due for maintenance service, to set the Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph 1 Trip odometer
language for messages in the instrument (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is 2 Main odometer
cluster display, and much more. covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate- 3 Transmission position indicator
ly 14 m) every second. 4 Status indicator (outside temperature
i The displays for the audio systems (radio,
CD player) will appear in English, regardless of or digital speedometer)
the language selected. The control system relays information to For more information on menus displayed
the multifunction display. in the multifunction display, see “Menus”
(컄 page 156).
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It is helpful to think of the menus, and the In the Settings menu, instead of The menus are described on the following
functions within each menu, as being ar- functions, you will find a number of pages.
ranged in a circular pattern. submenus for calling up and changing
settings. For instructions on using these
앫 If you press button è or ÿ
submenus, see “Settings menu”
repeatedly, you will pass through each
(컄 page 166).
menu one after the other.
The number of menus available in the sys-
앫 If you press button k or j
tem depends on which optional equipment
repeatedly, you will pass through each
is installed in your vehicle.
function display, one after the other, in
the current menu.
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Menus This is what you will see when you scroll The table on the next page provides an
through the menus 1 to 5. overview of the individual menus.
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i The headings used in the menus table are The first function displayed in each menu will
designed to facilitate navigation within the sys- automatically show you which part of the system
tem and are not necessarily identical to those you are in.
shown in the control system displays.
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This is what you will see when you scroll The table on the next page provides an
through the menus 6 to a. overview of the individual menus.
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i The headings used in the menus table are The first function displayed in each menu will
designed to facilitate navigation within the sys- automatically show you which part of the system
tem and are not necessarily identical to those you are in.
shown in the control system displays.
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Standard display menu The following functions are available: Checking coolant temperature
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왘 Press button k or j repeatedly Calling up digital speedometer or i You can select whether the digital speedom-
until the coolant temperature appears outside temperature eter or the outside temperature is shown in the
in the multifunction display. multifunction display.
왘 Press button k or j repeatedly You can change the setting in the submenu
until the digital speedometer or the Instr. cluster via the function Status line
outside temperature appears in the display, see “Selecting display (digital speed-
multifunction display. ometer or outside temperature) for status
indicator” (컄 page 171).
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Audio menu Selecting radio station i You can only store new stations using the
corresponding feature on the radio. Refer to
왘 Turn on the COMAND system and
The functions in the Audio menu operate separate COMAND system operating instruc-
select radio. Refer to separate tions.
the audio equipment which you currently
COMAND system operating instruc-
have turned on. You can also operate the radio in the usual
tions.
manner.
If no audio equipment is currently turned
왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
on, the message Audio off appears in the
until the currently tuned station Selecting satellite radio station*
multifunction display.
appears in the multifunction display. (USA only)
The following functions are available:
The satellite radio is treated as a radio
Function Page application.
Selecting radio station 162 왘 Select satellite radio with the
Selecting satellite radio station* 162 corresponding soft key on the
(USA only) COMAND system.
Operating CD player 163 1 Waveband setting
2 Station frequency
왘 Press button k or j repeatedly
until the desired station is found.
The station search depends on the se-
lected setting in the Vehicle submenu 1 SAT mode
of the control system (컄 page 179). 2 Channel name or number
Pressing button k or j will
왘 Press button k or j repeatedly
either start a frequency scan or select
until the desired channel is found.
the next stored radio station.
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Navi* menu 앫 With the COMAND system switched on Vehicles with air suspension:
and route guidance activated, the di-
The Navi menu contains the functions rection of travel and maneuver instruc-
needed to operate your navigation system. tions appear in the multifunction
왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly display.
until the message Navi appears in the Please refer to the COMAND system
multifunction display. manual for instructions on how to activate
The message shown in the multifunction the route guidance system. Vehicles with air suspension and
display depends on the status of the navi- differential locks*:
gation system: Off-road menu
앫 With the COMAND system switched The Off-road menu displays the messages
off, the message Navi off appears in for air suspension, differential locks* and
the multifunction display. the direction into which you are currently
앫 With the COMAND system switched on driving.
but route guidance not activated, the 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly
direction of travel and, if applicable, the until one of the following messages ap- until the desired setting is found.
name of the street currently traveled pears in the multifunction display.
on appear in the multifunction display. For information on air suspension, see “Air
suspension package” (컄 page 276).
For information on differential locks*, see
“Differential locks*” (컄 page 202).
For information on the compass, see
“Vehicle submenu” (컄 page 177) and
“Compass” (컄 page 340).
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If conditions have occurred causing status Should the vehicle’s system record any Settings menu
messages to be recorded, the number of conditions while driving, the number of
messages appears in the multifunction messages will reappear in the multifunc- In the Settings menu there are two
display: tion display functions:
앫 when the SmartKey in the starter 앫 The function Reset to factory
switch is turned to position 0 or settings?, with which you can reset all
removed from the starter switch. the settings to the original factory
settings.
or
앫 A collection of submenus with which
앫 when you turn off the engine by
you can make individual settings for
왘 Press button k or j. pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
your vehicle.
button (컄 page 68) in the starter
The stored messages will now be switch once and open the driver’s door 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
displayed in the order in which they (this puts the starter switch in until the Settings menu appears in the
have occurred. For malfunctions and position 0, same as with the SmartKey multifunction display.
warning messages, see “Vehicle status removed from the starter switch)
messages in the multifunction display”
(컄 page 444). i The vehicle status message memory will be
cleared when you turn the SmartKey in the start-
i After you have scrolled through all recorded er switch to position 1 or 2, or when you press
status messages, the first recorded message the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or
appears again. twice without depressing the brake pedal. You
will then only see high priority messages in the
multifunction display (컄 page 444).
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The following settings and submenus are Resetting all settings i The settings you have changed will not be
available in the Settings menu: reset unless you confirm the action by pressing
You can reset the functions of all
the reset button a second time.
submenus to the factory settings.
Function Page After approximately 5 seconds, the Settings
왘 Press the reset button in the instru- menu reappears in the multifunction display
Resetting all settings 167
ment cluster (컄 page 151) for (컄 page 166).
Submenus in the settings menu 168 approximately 3 seconds.
Instrument cluster submenu 170
i For safety reasons, the function
The request to press the reset button Lamp circuit headlamp in the Lighting
Time/date submenu 172 once more to confirm appears in the submenu cannot be reset while driving.
Lighting submenu 174 multifunction display. The following message appears in the multifunc-
tion display:
Vehicle submenu 177 Settings
Comfort submenu* 180 Cannot be
completely reset
to factory settings
while driving
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Submenus in the Settings menu With the selection marker on the desired
submenu, use the j button to access
왘 Press button j.
the individual functions within that sub-
The collection of the submenus menu. Once within that submenu, you can
appears in the multifunction display. use the j button to move to the next
function or the k button to move to the
previous function within that submenu.
The settings themselves are made with
button æ or ç.
왘 Press button ç.
The selection marker moves to the next
submenu.
The submenus are arranged by hierarchy.
Scroll down with button ç, scroll up
with the button æ.
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Time/Date submenu Setting the time (hours) Setting the time (minutes)
Access the Time/Date submenu via the This function is not available if your vehicle This function is not available if your vehicle
Settings menu. Use the Time/Date is equipped with the COMAND system and is equipped with the COMAND system and
submenu to change the time and date navigation module*. navigation module*.
settings.
왘 Move the selection marker with 왘 Move the selection marker with
The following functions are available: button æ or ç to the Time/Date button æ or ç to the Time/Date
submenu. submenu.
Function Page
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
Setting the time (hours) 172 until the message Clock Set hour until the message Clock Set
Setting the time (minutes) 172 appears in the multifunction display. minute(s) appears in the multifunction
display.
Setting the date (month) 173 The selection marker is on the hour
setting. The selection marker is on the minute
Setting the date (day) 173
setting.
Setting the date (year) 173
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Setting the date (month) Setting the date (day) Setting the date (year)
This function is not available if your vehicle This function is not available if your vehicle This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the COMAND system and is equipped with the COMAND system and is equipped with the COMAND system and
navigation module*. navigation module*. navigation module*.
왘 Move the selection marker with 왘 Move the selection marker with 왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Time/Date button æ or ç to the Time/Date button æ or ç to the Time/Date
submenu. submenu. submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message Date Set month until the message Date Set day until the message Date Set year
appears in the multifunction display. appears in the multifunction display. appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the month The selection marker is on the day The selection marker is on the year
setting. setting. setting.
왘 Press button æ or ç to set the 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the
month. day. year.
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Lighting submenu 왘 Move the selection marker with In low ambient light conditions the
button æ or ç to the Lighting following lamps will switch on additionally:
Access the Lighting submenu via the
submenu.
Settings menu. Use the Lighting 앫 Parking lamps
submenu to change the lamp and lighting 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly 앫 Tail lamps
settings on your vehicle. until the message Lamp circuit
headlamp appears in the multifunction 앫 License plate lamps
The following functions are available:
display. 앫 Side marker lamps
Function Page The selection marker is on the current For more information on the daytime
Setting daytime running lamp 174 setting. running lamp mode, see “Lighting”
mode (USA only) (컄 page 141).
Setting locator lighting 175 i For safety reasons, changing the setting for
Setting night security illumination 175 the daytime running lamp mode is not possible
while the vehicle is in motion. The following
Setting interior lighting delayed 176 message appears in the multifunction display:
shut-off Settings
왘 Press button æ or ç to select only possible
Setting daytime running lamp mode manual operation (Manual) or daytime at standstill
(USA only) running lamp mode (Constant). For safety reasons, resetting to factory settings
(컄 page 167) while driving will not deactivate the
i This function is not available in countries With daytime running lamp mode activated
daytime running lamp mode.
where the daytime running lamp mode is and the exterior lamp switch at
mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. position M or U, the low beam
headlamps are switched on when the
engine is running.
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Setting locator lighting 왘 Move the selection marker with Setting night security illumination
button æ or ç to the Lighting (Headlamps delayed shut-off)
With the locator lighting feature activated,
submenu.
the exterior lamp switch in position U Use this function to set whether you would
(컄 page 141) and the interior lighting in 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly like the exterior lamps to remain on for
automatic mode (컄 page 149), the follow- until the message Function Surround 15 seconds during darkness after exiting
ing lamps will switch on during darkness lighting appears in the multifunction the vehicle and closing all doors.
when the vehicle is unlocked using display. With the headlamps delayed shut-off
button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKey
The selection marker is on the current feature activated and the exterior lamp
with KEYLESS-GO: switch in position U before the engine
setting.
앫 Parking lamps is turned off, the following lamps will
switch on when the engine is turned off:
앫 Tail lamps
앫 Parking lamps
앫 License plate lamps
앫 Tail lamps
앫 Side marker lamps
앫 License plate lamps
앫 Front fog lamps*
왘 Press button æ or ç to switch 앫 Side marker lamps
The locator lighting switches off when the the locator lighting function On or Off.
driver’s door is opened. 앫 Front fog lamps*
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
If you do not open a door after unlocking position U when exiting the vehicle. If after turning off the engine you do not
the vehicle with the SmartKey, the lamps open a door or do not close an opened
will switch off automatically after The locator lighting feature is door, the lamps will automatically switch
approximately 40 seconds. activated. off after 60 seconds.
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왘 Move the selection marker with 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to Setting interior lighting delayed shut-off
button æ or ç to the Lighting position U before turning off the
Use this function to set whether you would
submenu. engine.
like the interior lighting to remain on for
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly The headlamps delayed shut-off 10 seconds during darkness after you have
until the message Headlamp delayed feature is activated. removed the SmartKey from the starter
shut-off appears in the multifunction switch.
You can temporarily deactivate the
display. headlamps delayed shut-off feature: 왘 Move the selection marker with
The selection marker is on the current button æ or ç to the Lighting
왘 Before exiting the vehicle, turn the
setting. submenu.
SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message Int. light.
왘 Then turn it to position 2 and back
delayed shut-off appears in the
to 0.
multifunction display.
The headlamps delayed shut-off
The selection marker is on the current
feature is deactivated. It will reactivate
setting.
왘 Press button æ or ç to switch as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in
the headlamps delayed shut-off feature the starter switch.
On or Off. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
in the starter switch (컄 page 43).
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왘 Drive a full circle at a vehicle speed of Audio search function Setting automatic locking
between 3 mph and 6 mph (5 km/h
Use of the Audio search function to select Use this function to activate or deactivate
and 10 km/h).
a radio station will enable you to start a the automatic central locking. With the
When calibration was successful, the frequency scan (Freq.) (컄 page 162) or automatic central locking system
following message appears in the mul- select a radio station stored in memory activated, the vehicle is centrally locked at
tifunction display: (Memory). vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph
Compass calibration (15 km/h).
왘 Move the selection marker with
Completed successfully
button æ or ç to the Vehicle 왘 Move the selection marker with
i If the message Compass calibration submenu. button æ or ç to the Vehicle
Completed successfully does not appear in
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly submenu.
the multifunction display, drive another full
until the message Audio Search 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
circle.
function appears in the multifunction until the message Automatic door
If calibration does not succeed within 3 minutes,
display. lock appears in the multifunction
the message Compass Calibration appears
in the multifunction display again. Calibrating the display.
The selection marker is on the current
compass has failed due to outside influences. setting. The selection marker is on the current
Repeat compass calibration in a different setting.
location.
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왘 Move the selection marker with Setting fold-in function* for exterior
button æ or ç to the Comfort rear view mirrors
submenu.
Using this function, you can set the
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly exterior rear view mirrors to be automati-
until the message Easy-entry feature cally folded in when you lock your vehicle.
appears in the multifunction display.
i With this function set to On and the exterior 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch
The selection marker is on the current rear view mirrors folded in using the button on
setting. the door control panel (컄 page 208), the exterior function On or Off.
rear view mirrors will not fold out when you
switch on the ignition. You will then have to fold Vehicle configuration
out the exterior rear view mirrors using the
button on the door control panel (컄 page 208). The following functions are available:
Make sure both exterior rear view mirrors are
folded out completely before driving off. Function Page
Distance warning function* 182
왘 Move the selection marker with
왘 Press button æ or ç to switch on/off
button æ or ç to the Comfort
the easy-entry/exit feature On or Off. DSR set speed 182
submenu.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message Fold in mirrors
when locking appears in the multi-
function display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
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왘 Press button æ or ç repeatedly Trip computer menu Fuel consumption statistics from start
until the desired speed is shown in the
왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
multifunction display. Use the trip computer menu to call up
until the message From start appears
statistical data on your vehicle.
When DSR is switched on, DSR will use in the multifunction display.
the programmed default speed to regu- The following information is available:
late the vehicle’s speed.
Function Page
i Once DSR is switched on, you can adjust the
set speed using the cruise control lever Fuel consumption statistics 183
(컄 page 273). from start
Fuel consumption statistics 184
since the last reset 1 Distance driven since start
Distance to empty 184 2 Time elapsed since start
3 Average speed since start
4 Average fuel consumption since start
i When you enter the trip computer menu, you
will always see the fuel consumption statistics i All statistics stored since the last engine
from start first. start will be reset approximately 4 hours after
the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to
position 0 or removed from the starter switch.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey
back to position 1 or 2 within this time period.
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Resetting fuel consumption statistics i The fuel consumption statistics reset auto-
matically to 0 when either of the following values
왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
is exceeded:
until the message From start appears
in the multifunction display. 앫 distance covered: 100000 miles
앫 time elapsed: 10000 hours
왘 Press and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster (컄 page 151) until
1 Distance driven since last reset Distance to empty
the value is reset to 0.
2 Time elapsed since last reset 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
3 Average speed since last reset until the message From start appears
Fuel consumption statistics since the
4 Average fuel consumption since last in the multifunction display.
last reset
reset
왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message From start appears Resetting fuel consumption statistics until the message Range: appears in
in the multifunction display. manually the multifunction display.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly The calculated remaining driving range
until the message After reset appears until the message From start appears based on the current fuel tank level
in the multifunction display. in the multifunction display. appears in the multifunction display.
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Shifting from D or R to N Shifting procedure ! Allow engine to warm up under low load use.
Do not place full load on the engine until the
If you want to select neutral position N
The automatic transmission selects indi- operating temperature has been reached.
with the transmission being in drive
vidual gears automatically, depending on: Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only
position D or reverse gear R:
앫 drive position D (컄 page 192) with gear when the vehicle is stopped.
왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress
ranges (컄 page 196) Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended
the brake pedal and keep it pressed. period when driving off on slippery road
앫 the position of the accelerator pedal surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the
왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal
(컄 page 194) drivetrain which is not covered by the
(컄 page 66).
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
앫 the vehicle speed
i When the vehicle needs to be moved with With drive position D selected, you can use
the engine switched off and the transmission set
the steering wheel gearshift control
to neutral position N (컄 page 192), e.g. in an
automatic car wash, do not depress the parking buttons (컄 page 197) to influence trans-
brake pedal. mission shifting by:
왘 Move gear selector lever up to resis- 앫 limiting the gear range
tance point when in drive position D or 앫 changing gears manually
down to resistance point when in
reverse gear R to select neutral
position N.
왘 Release the brake pedal.
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! If you want the gear position to remain in Effect ! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other
neutral position N (for example when the vehicle reason in neutral position N can result in trans-
is pulled through a car wash) ë Neutral mission damage that is not covered by the
앫 do not remove the SmartKey from the starter No power is transmitted from the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
switch engine to the drive axle. When the
or, when using KEYLESS-GO* brakes are released, the vehicle Warning! G
앫 do not turn off the engine using the can be moved freely (pushed or
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* and open towed). Getting out of your vehicle without shifting
the driver’s door To avoid damage to the transmis- into park position P is dangerous. Also, park
Otherwise, the transmission will shift to park sion, avoid shifting into neutral position P alone is not intended to or capa-
position P and lock the wheels, preventing the position N while driving, except: ble of preventing your vehicle from moving,
vehicle from being pulled through a car wash. possibly hitting people or objects.
앫 when you have to shift the
Always set the parking brake in addition to
Effect transfer case (컄 page 200)
shifting to position P (컄 page 66).
í Reverse gear or
When parked on an incline, turn the front
Shift into reverse gear R only 앫 if the ESP® is deactivated or wheels towards the road curb.
when the vehicle is stopped. malfunctioning: Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
Shift into position N only bustible materials such as grass, hay or
when the vehicle is in danger leaves can come into contact with the hot
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads. exhaust system, as these materials could be
ê Drive ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
The transmission shifts
automatically. All forward gears
are available.
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Rocking the vehicle Hill start assist system The hill start assist system is inactive
Rocking the vehicle by shifting between 앫 when starting off on a level road or
drive position D and reverse gear R can Warning! G downhill grades
help free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow.
앫 with the transmission in neutral
The engine control system of this vehicle The hill start assist system is not designed
position N
electronically limits shifting between drive to function as a parking brake and does not
position D and reverse gear R to very low prevent the vehicle from moving when 앫 with the parking brake set
speeds, i.e. approx. 5 mph (9 km/h). To parked on an incline. 앫 if the ESP® has switched off due to a
shift between drive position D and reverse Always set the parking brake in addition to malfunction
gear R, move the gear selector lever past shifting to park position P.
the resistance point up or down. Towing a trailer
On uphill grades with a gradient angle of If you tow a trailer, note the following
Working on the vehicle
more than 5°, the hill start assist system points:
maintains the pressure in the brake sys-
Warning! G tem for approximately 1 second after you
앫 Manually shift to a lower gear range
(컄 page 196) if the transmission hunts
have released the brake pedal. Therefore,
When working on the vehicle, set the between gears on inclines.
you can start off smoothly without the
parking brake and shift to park position P. vehicle moving immediately after releasing A lower gear range and reduction of
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away. the brake pedal. speed reduces the chance to overload
or overheat the engine.
For more information on trailer towing, see
the “Operation” section (컄 page 362).
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Transfer case
왔 Transfer case
! Operational or performance test must only LOW RANGE mode* Gear Ranges
be conducted on a two-axle dynanometer. If
There are two possible settings.
such tests are necessary, contact an authorized The LOW RANGE mode is available on vehi-
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. You could cles with enhanced off-road package*.
otherwise seriously damage the brake system or HIGH Road position for all normal
the transfer case which is not covered by the In the following situations you should RANGE driving situations.
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. switch to LOW RANGE mode:
(LOW RANGE mode off)
! Because the ESP® operates automatically, 앫 during off-road driving (컄 page 353) LOW Off-road position for traveling
the engine and ignition must be shut off 앫 when crossing water (컄 page 358) RANGE on rough terrain.
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in 앫 when towing up or down on steep (LOW RANGE mode on)
position 0 or 1) when testing the brakes on a gradients Also use the off-road position
brake test dynamometer and such testing should
be no longer than 10 seconds. With the LOW RANGE selected, the when driving on-road on steep
engine’s power delivery and the shifting gradients, especially when
Active braking action through the ESP® may
otherwise seriously damage the brake system behavior of the automatic transmission are towing a trailer.
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz adjusted. Furthermore, the ABS, ESP® and LOW RANGE acts by raising
Limited Warranty. 4-ETS functions especially adapted to the engine’s gear ratio. The ve-
off-road travel are activated. hicle travels at roughly third
i The vehicle is equipped with full-time
four-wheel drive. Both the front and rear axles For information on driving safety systems the speed compared to when
are powered at all times when the vehicle is during LOW RANGE mode, see “Driving in the HIGH RANGE position,
being operated. safety systems” (컄 page 98). leading to an increase in the
engine’s drive power.
For more information on Off-road driving,
see “Off-road driving” (컄 page 353).
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Transfer case
i You can cancel the procedure by pressing 왘 Press LOW RANGE switch 1
the LOW RANGE switch again while the indicator (컄 page 200).
lamp is flashing.
Indicator lamp 2 flashes.
Switching LOW RANGE mode off If the system senses that all conditions
(switching from LOW RANGE to HIGH are met, it will switch to back to
RANGE) HIGH RANGE mode. A chime sounds
and the LOW RANGE display 3 ap-
! The shift procedure can only be performed pears in the multifunction display.
when the following conditions are met:
앫 The engine is running (컄 page 41). The indicator lamp 2 on the
LOW RANGE switch goes out, indicat-
앫 The automatic transmission is in position N
(컄 page 189).
ing that the LOW RANGE mode has
been deactivated.
앫 The vehicle speed does not exceed 43 mph
(70 km/h). i You can cancel the procedure by pressing
the LOW RANGE switch again while the indicator
i There is no reset to LOW after the ignition lamp is flashing.
has been switched off.
For messages in the multifunction display,
see “Practical hints” section (컄 page 486).
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Differential locks*
For more information on Off-road driving, A few words about differentials and The Electronic Traction System (ETS) ad-
see “Off-road driving” (컄 page 353). differential locks* dresses this problem and provides for
good control and steering ability by auto-
Vehicles with enhanced off-road package*
When a vehicle negotiates a turn, wheels matically slowing the slipping wheel and
are equipped with automatic locks for the
on the outside of the curve must travel far- thus increasing the power to the other
center and rear axle differential to improve
ther and rotate faster than the inside non-slipping drive wheels to get the vehicle
vehicle traction.
wheels. The differential, the operation of a moving. The ESP® and ETS in this vehicle
앫 The center differential compensates set of gears that allows the powered feature such intelligent limited-slip differ-
for differences in wheel rotation be- wheels in a vehicle to turn at different ential technology, ideally suited for
tween the front and rear axle. speeds, makes this essential function pos- on-road and light off-road driving. Transfer
앫 The rear axle differential compensates sible. case position LOW (컄 page 199) also en-
differences between the rear wheels. The drawback is that the differential also hances off-road driving capabilities
sends most of the engine’s power to the (컄 page 353).
i At the front axles, the 4-ETS system wheel with the least load or strain on it. For
(컄 page 104) compensates for any traction More extreme off-road conditions may call
problems. example, if one of a vehicle’s powered for another solution, engaging a differen-
wheels sits on a patch of snow and spins tial lock or preventing the differential from
because there is no traction, all of the en- operating altogether. This vehicle comes
gine’s power will go to that wheel because with two differential locks: transfer case
the power will take the path of least resis- (center) and rear. Each can be engaged
tance. Meanwhile, the opposite wheel, sit- simply by operating a rotary switch located
ting on dry pavement where it could get on the center console (컄 page 203). When
enough grip to start the vehicle moving, the transfer case (center) differential is
sits idle because it receives no power. locked, the combined (or average) speed
of the front wheels is identical to the com-
bined rear wheel speed. When the rear
differential is locked, both rear wheels turn
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at the same speed, independent of the in- Switching differential locks* The rotary switch for the differential locks
dividual torque. Please be aware that en- is located on the upper part of the center
gaging the differential locks will ! If the differential locks are engaged, accel- console.
significantly reduce the steering ability of erate gently when setting the vehicle in motion.
You can select between three locking
the vehicle. To avoid damage to the transmission, the vehicle modes.
may only be operated on a dynamometer (single
For your safety and the safety of others
axle dynamometer) if
and to prevent damage to the vehicle, the
앫 the axle not being driven is jacked up
differential locks must not be engaged
when driving on paved roads. It is impor- or
tant to understand that during 앫 the associated propeller shaft is disconnect-
on-road/paved driving, differentials are ed.
absolutely necessary for providing the es-
sential control and steering ability of the
vehicle. The differential locks, therefore,
must not be engaged when driving on
paved roads and should only be used to 1 Rotatable outer adjustment ring with
the extent necessary to negotiate off-road indicator lamp
conditions which cannot be handled by the 2 AUTO mode: center differential is auto-
systems (automatic 4-ETS, the ESP®, man- matically locked
ual switch position “LOW” of transfer case) 3 Center differential is completely locked
this vehicle comes equipped with. 4 Center and rear axle differential are
completely locked
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AUTO mode Center and rear axle differential locks The differential locks should only be
engaged manually if traction is insufficient
The AUTO mode is adequate for most driv-
ing situations since the center differential Warning! G in AUTO mode.
is locked and released as required. The differential locks can be engaged in
Never drive on a paved surface with the the sequence 3, 4 (컄 page 203) up to a
i At speeds up to 19 mph (30 km/h), it is center and rear axle differential locks speed of 19 mph (30 km/h).
possible to manually lock the differential locks
for driving on rough terrain. manually engaged. Ability to steer the
Engaging differential locks:
vehicle is greatly reduced when the differen-
왘 Start the engine (컄 page 42). tial locks are manually engaged, increasing 앫 for off-road driving
The center differential locks is in AUTO the risk of an accident. 앫 for driving through water
mode. The indicator lamp on the For safety reasons, the locks are automati-
앫 when driving on deep snow and icy or
adjustment ring 1 above cally released at a vehicle speed above
fouled surfaces
symbol U 2 is on. 31 mph (50 km/h). Nevertheless, you
should only manually lock the differential if
absolutely necessary because engaged
locks will restrict the vehicle drive train
while cornering and cause the vehicle to
chatter. This could cause you to lose control
of the vehicle and cause an accident.
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왘 Start the engine (컄 page 42). ! If the differential locks have been manually
engaged, the tires will scuff on the road surface
왘 To select the required locking mode,
when cornering because the differences be-
rotate adjustment ring 2 to the tween the individual wheel rotation speeds will
desired position 3 or 4 not be compensated for.
(컄 page 203).
i The differential locks are reset to AUTO
The indicator lamp on the adjustment mode after the ignition has been switched off for
ring 1 at the respective symbol longer than 10 seconds.
comes on.
Example
5 Center differential is completely locked
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Good visibility
For information on the windshield wipers, 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). Rear view mirrors
see “Windshield wipers” (컄 page 62).
왘 Press button 1.
For more information on setting the rear
Headlamp cleaning system* The headlamps are cleaned with a view mirrors, see “Mirrors” (컄 page 51).
high-pressure water jet.
The button is located on the left side of the Interior rear view mirror, antiglare
dashboard.
i The headlamps will automatically be position
cleaned when you have
앫 switched on the headlamps
and
앫 operated the windshield wipers with wind-
shield washer fluid fifteen times
When you switch off the ignition, the counter
resets.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window
washer system and headlamp cleaning
1 Headlamp washer button system*” (컄 page 379). 1 Lever
왘 Tilt the mirror to the antiglare position
by moving lever 1 towards the wind-
shield.
The interior rear view mirror is dimmed.
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Power folding exterior rear view Synchronizing exterior rear view Folding the exterior rear view mirrors
mirrors* mirrors in and out manually
The power folding rear view mirrors may i The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if
! Before you drive the vehicle through an have to be synchronized after the vehicle they are not folded out completely.
automatic car wash, fold the exterior rear view
mirrors in. Otherwise they may get damaged. battery has been disconnected or dis-
The button is located on the door control
charged. If the exterior rear view mirrors
panel.
Folding the exterior rear view mirrors do not fold properly upon locking or un-
in and out automatically locking the vehicle although the corre-
sponding function in the control system is
When the corresponding function in the activated (컄 page 181), do the following:
control system is activated (컄 page 181):
왘 Fold each exterior rear view mirror in
앫 The exterior rear view mirrors automat- completely (컄 page 209).
ically fold in as soon as the vehicle is
왘 Fold each exterior rear view mirror out
locked from the outside.
completely (컄 page 209).
앫 The exterior rear view mirrors automat-
ically fold out as soon as the vehicle is When the exterior rear view mirrors fold
unlocked and the driver’s or front pas- properly upon locking the vehicle, the exte- 1 Button for folding exterior rear view
senger door are subsequently opened. rior mirrors are synchronized. Otherwise mirrors in and out
repeat the above steps.
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42).
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Good visibility
Glare through the windshield Glare through a side window ! To avoid damage to vanity mirror cover 4
(컄 page 209), make sure it is closed before
왘 Swing sun visor 1 down.
pivoting sun visor 1 to the side.
왘 Make sure sun visor 1 is properly en-
왘 Adjust sun visor 1 by pushing or pull-
gaged in mounting 7.
ing in the direction of arrows.
왘 When you do not experience glare any-
왘 Swing down additional sun visor* 2
more, swing sun visor 1 up.
when you experience additional glare
through the windshield.
Vanity mirror
왘 Swing sun visor 1 down. Rear panorama roof sunshade
왘 Flip up cover 4 to access vanity 1 Sun visor
The rear panorama roof sunshade over the
mirror 5. 2 Additional sun visor*
third-row seats prevents the sun from shin-
Vanity mirror lamp 3 comes on. 왘 Swing sun visor 1 down. ing directly into the vehicle.
왘 After using vanity mirror 5, flip down 왘 Disengage sun visor 1 from You can open and close the sunshade by
cover 4. mounting 7 (컄 page 209). hand.
왘 Swing sun visor 1 up. 왘 Pivot sun visor 1 to the side.
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Climate control
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Climate control
1 Driver’s door air vent, fixed i For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders
for center air vents and side air vents to the
2 Left side air vent, adjustable middle position.
3 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for left side and door air vent
4 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for left center air vent
5 Left center air vent, adjustable
6 Right center air vent, adjustable
7 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right center air vent
8 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right side and door air vent
9 Right side air vent, adjustable
a Front passenger door air vent, fixed
b Climate control panel
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Climate control
The climate control is operational whenev- Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and i Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
er the engine is running. You can operate odors are filtered out before outside air en- may require replacement of the filter before its
the climate control system in either the ters the passenger compartment through scheduled interval. A clogged filter will reduce
automatic or manual mode. The system the air distribution system. the air volume to the interior.
cools or heats the interior depending on If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the interior
The air conditioning will not engage (no
the selected interior temperature and the before driving off, see “Summer opening fea-
cooling) if the A/C mode is deactivated ture” (컄 page 246). The climate control will then
current outside temperature.
(컄 page 222). adjust the interior temperature to the set value
much faster.
Warning! G Warning! G Keep the air intake grille in front of the wind-
shield free of snow and debris.
When operating the climate control, the air
Follow the recommended settings for heat-
that enters the passenger compartment
ing and cooling given on the following pag-
through the air vents can be very hot or very
es. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
cold (depending on the set temperature).
impairing visibility and endangering you and
This may cause burns or frostbite to unpro-
others.
tected skin in the immediate area of the air
vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between un-
protected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
controls (컄 page 214) to direct the air to air
vents in the vehicle interior that are not in
the immediate area of unprotected skin.
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Climate control
Adjusting air distribution Adjusting air volume Closing the center air vents
왘 Turn thumbwheels 4 and 7
Press air distribution button 5, 9, or a Five blower speeds are available.
(컄 page 212) to the left.
(컄 page 214) to adjust the air distribution.
왘 Press button to decrease or
The corresponding center air vents on
The following symbols are found on the button Q to increase air volume
the left and right are closed.
controls: (컄 page 214) to the desired level.
Symbol Function The indicator lamp on button U Opening the side air vents
(컄 page 214) goes out. The automatic
a Directs air through the center 왘 Turn thumbwheels 3 and 8
operation of air volume switches off.
and side air vents (컄 page 212) to the right.
The selected blower speed is shown in
Z Directs air to the windshield the air volume display b The corresponding side air vents on the
and side air vents (컄 page 214). left and right are open.
Y Directs air to the footwells and
side air vents Adjusting air volume for the center and Closing the side air vents
side air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 3 and 8
왘 Press the desired air distribution (컄 page 212) to the left.
button 5, 9, or a (컄 page 214). Opening the center air vents
The corresponding side air vents on the
왘 Turn thumbwheels 4 and 7
The indicator lamp on button U left and right are closed.
goes out. (컄 page 212) to the right.
The corresponding center air vents on
the left and right are open.
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Air vents in the roof liner over the Adjusting air distribution Activating
second-row seats*
왘 Move air vent slider 2 to the left, right, 왘 Press button 0(컄 page 214).
up, or down to direct the air in the de- The indicator lamp on the button
sired direction. comes on.
Front defroster The climate control switches to the follow-
ing functions automatically:
You can use this setting to defrost the 앫 maximum blower speed and heating
windshield, for example if it is iced up. You power
can also use it to defog the windshield and
side windows. 앫 air flows onto the windshield and the
front side windows (side air vents must
i Keep this setting selected only until the be open)
1 Thumbwheel for air volume control windshield or the side windows are clear again.
2 Air vent, adjustable 앫 the air conditioning compressor
When the defrost setting has been selected, only
the rear window defroster can be switched on. switches on at outside temperatures
Adjusting air volume No other settings are possible. above approximately 41°F (5°C) for
air-drying
왘 Turn thumbwheel 1 down to decrease
the air volume.
or
왘 Turn thumbwheel 1 up to increase the
air volume.
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Rear climate control* 1 Left rear center air vent, adjustable Deactivating rear climate control
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1 Driver’s door air vent, fixed i For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders
for center air vents and side air vents to the
2 Left side air vent, adjustable middle position.
3 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for left side and door air vent
4 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for left center air vent
5 Left center air vent, adjustable
6 Right center air vent, adjustable
7 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right center air vent
8 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right side and door air vent
9 Right side air vent, adjustable
a Front passenger door air vent, fixed
b Automatic climate control panel
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8 Rear automatic climate control l Adopting driver’s side settings for all
on/off zones
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The automatic climate control is a 3-zone With the help of a sun sensor, the automat-
Warning! G intelligent automatic climate control sys- ic climate control determines the relation
tem. Your vehicle interior is divided into of the sun to the vehicle and automatically
When operating the automatic climate con- 3 zones. adjusts the inside temperature for every
trol, the air that enters the passenger com- individual zone.
partment through the air vents can be very
hot or very cold (depending on the set tem- The automatic climate control is operation-
perature). This may cause burns or frostbite al whenever the engine is running. It cools
to unprotected skin in the immediate area of the vehicle’s interior according to the an-
the air vents. gle and intensity of the sun’s rays, the out-
side temperature and the selected
Always keep sufficient distance between un- temperature. You can operate the auto-
protected parts of the body and the air matic climate control in either the auto-
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution matic or manual mode.
controls (컄 page 228) to direct the air to air
vents in the vehicle interior that are not in Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and
the immediate area of unprotected skin. odors are filtered out before outside air en-
ters the passenger compartment through
the air distribution system.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the A/C mode is deactivated
(컄 page 228).
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Operating the automatic climate 왘 Use temperature controls 1 and 9 Setting the temperature
control system in automatic mode (컄 page 228) to separately adjust the
air temperature on each side of the Use temperature control 1 and 9
You can switch the automatic climate con- passenger compartment. (컄 page 228) to separately adjust the air
trol system on and off separately for each temperature on each side of the passenger
The temperature of the interior is ad-
zone as needed. compartment. You should raise or lower
justed automatically.
the temperature setting in small incre-
i When operating the automatic climate ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
control system in automatic mode, you will only Deactivating
rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume The automatic climate control will adjust
and air distribution. 왘 Press one button of the air distribution to the set temperature as fast as possible.
(컄 page 228) or press button
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is
switched on. This function can be switched off if or Q (컄 page 228). Increasing
necessary. The indicator lamp on button U 왘 Turn temperature control 1
goes out and AUTO disappears in the and/or 9 slightly clockwise.
Activating display e (컄 page 228).
The automatic climate control system
왘 Press button U (컄 page 228) while Depending on which button you press – will correspondingly adjust the interior
the engine is running. the air distribution button or the air vol- air temperature.
The indicator lamp on the button ume button or Q – automatic
comes on and AUTO appears in the control of either the air distribution or Decreasing
display e (컄 page 228). Air volume air volume is switched off.
왘 Turn the temperature control 1
and air distribution are controlled sep- and/or 9 slightly counterclockwise.
arately for each zone.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
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Adjusting air distribution 왘 Press the desired air distribution but- Opening the side air vents
ton (컄 page 228).
왘 Turn thumbwheels 3 and 8
Use the air distribution controls 3, h,
The indicator lamp on the desired but- (컄 page 226) to the right.
or j for the driver’s side, or 7, b, or c
ton goes out.
(컄 page 228) for the passenger side to The corresponding side air vents on the
separately adjust the air distribution on left and right are open.
Adjusting the air distribution for the
each side of the passenger compartment.
center and side air vents
Closing the side air vents
The following symbols are found on the
buttons: Opening the center air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 3 and 8
(컄 page 226) to the left.
왘 Turn thumbwheels 4 and 7
Symbol Function
(컄 page 226) to the right. The corresponding side air vents on the
Driver’s Passen- left and right are closed.
side ger side The corresponding center air vents on
the left and right are open.
6 Z Directs air to the
windshield and side Closing the center air vents
air vents
왘 Turn thumbwheels 4 and 7
7 a Directs air through
(컄 page 226) to the left.
the center, side and
rear passenger The corresponding center air vents on
compartment air the left and right are closed.
vents
8 Y Directs air to the
footwells and side
air vents
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Adjusting air volume Front defroster The automatic climate control switches to
the following functions automatically:
Five blower speeds are available. You can use this setting to defrost the
앫 maximum blower speed and heating
windshield, such as when it is iced up. You
왘 Press button to decrease or power
can also use it to defog the windshield and
button Q to increase air volume
side windows. 앫 air flows onto the windshield and the
(컄 page 228) to the desired level.
front side windows (side air vents must
The indicator lamp on button U i Keep this setting selected only until the be open)
windshield or the side windows are clear again.
goes out.
When the defrost setting has been selected, only 앫 the air conditioning compressor
The AUTO display disappears in the the rear window defroster can be switched on. switches on at outside temperatures
display e (컄 page 228) and the auto- No other settings are possible. above approximately 41°F (5°C) for
matic mode is switched off. The select- air-drying
ed blower speed appears in the Activating
display e (컄 page 228). Deactivating
왘 Press button 0 (컄 page 228).
왘 Press button 0 (컄 page 228).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
i To switch off, you can also press
button ´ or U (컄 page 228).
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Windshield fogged on the outside Maximum cooling MAX COOL Air recirculation mode
i Keep this setting selected only until the If the air distribution control as well as the Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
windshield is clear again.
airflow volume control are set to U and unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
왘 Switch the windshield wipers on there is a high need for cooling, the from the outside (e.g. before driving
(컄 page 62). MAX COOL function is activated. through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the
왘 Press button U (컄 page 228). “MAX COOL” appears in the front and rear intake of outside air and recirculates the
display. air in the passenger compartment.
AUTO appears in the display e
(컄 page 228). Air volume and air distri- This provides the fastest possible cooling
bution are controlled separately for of the vehicle interior (when windows and Warning! G
each zone. tilt/sliding sunroof* are closed).
Fogged windows impair visibility,
If the automatic air distribution and air vol- endangering you and others. If the windows
ume are switched off: begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
왘 Press buttons 8 and Y air recirculation mode immediately should
(컄 page 228). clear interior window fogging. If interior win-
dow fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning (컄 page 236) is activated, or
press button 0.
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1 Left rear center air vent, adjustable Activating rear automatic climate Operating from the front
control
2 Right rear center air vent, adjustable Deactivating
3 Temperature control i The automatic climate control must be
switched on (컄 page 230). 왘 Press button > (컄 page 228).
4 Air distribution and air volume
왘 Press button U. The indicator lamp on the button goes
(automatic, manual)
out.
5 Air distribution (directs air through The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The temperature, air vol- In display e (컄 page 228), you will see
the center air vents)
ume, and air distribution are adjusted the > symbol followed by MODE for
6 Air distribution (directs air through automatically. approximately 3 seconds.
the footwells and side air vents)
왘 Press button ´ (컄 page 228).
7 Rear automatic climate control Deactivating rear automatic climate
on/off control In display e (컄 page 228), you will see
the > symbol followed by OFF.
8 Decreasing air volume 왘 Press button ´.
The rear automatic climate control is
9 Indicator lamps for air volume The indicator lamp on the button goes switched off.
settings out.
a Increasing air volume The cooling function switches off after
a short delay.
i Switch off the rear automatic climate con-
trol for improved cooling or heating output in the
front passenger compartment.
You can also switch off the rear automatic
climate control from the front passenger com-
partment (컄 page 228).
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Air vents in the roof liner over the Adjusting air distribution Adjusting air volume
second-row seats
왘 Move air vent slider 2 to the left, right, 왘 Turn thumbwheel 1 down to decrease
up, or down to direct the air in the de- the air volume.
sired direction. or
Air vents in the roof liner over the 왘 Turn thumbwheel 1 up to increase the
third-row seats* air volume.
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Power windows
왔 Power windows
Opening and closing
Warning! G
The door windows and the hinged quarter
windows* are opened and closed electri- When closing the windows, make sure that
cally. The switches for all door windows there is no danger of anyone being harmed
and the hinged quarter windows* are by the closing procedure.
located on the driver’s door control panel Activate the override switch (컄 page 96)
(컄 page 35). The switches for the respec- when children are riding in the back seats of
tive door windows are located on the con- the vehicle. The children could otherwise in-
trol panels of the front passenger door and jure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped
the rear doors. The hinged quarter win- 1 Left front door window in the window opening.
dows* can be operated from the driver’s 2 Right front door window
The closing of a door window can be imme-
seat only. 3 Right rear door window
diately halted by releasing the switch or, if
4 Hinged quarter windows*
switch was pulled past the resistance point
5 Override switch (컄 page 96)
and released, by either pressing or pulling
6 Left rear door window
the respective switch.
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). If a door window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you pulled the switch past the resistance
point and released it to close the door win-
dow, the automatic reversal function will
stop the window and open it slightly. 컄컄
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컄컄 i You can also open or close the windows Opening the door windows
If a door window encounters an obstruction
using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening fea-
that blocks its path in a circumstance where 왘 Press switch 1, 2, 3, or 6
ture” (컄 page 246) and see “Convenience clos-
you are closing a door window by pulling and ing feature” (컄 page 247). (컄 page 243) to the resistance point.
holding the switch, or by pressing and hold-
Depending on the current position, the power The corresponding door window moves
ing button ‹ on the SmartKey, by press-
windows may also open or close when the air downwards until you release the
ing and holding the lock button (vehicles recirculation button : on the control panel of switch.
with KEYLESS-GO*) on a door handle, the the climate control (컄 page 214) or automatic
automatic reversal function will not operate. climate control* (컄 page 228) is pressed and Closing the door windows
held.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
왘 Pull switch 1, 2, 3, or 6
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* i With the SmartKey in starter switch (컄 page 243) to the resistance point.
from the starter switch, take it with you, and position 0 or removed from the starter switch,
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- the windows can be operated The corresponding door window moves
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an 앫 until you open the driver’s or front passenger upwards until you release the switch.
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- door
cle equipment can cause an accident 앫 for at least 5 minutes Warning! G
and/or serious personal injury.
If you pull and hold the switch up when clos-
ing the door window, and upward movement
of the door window is blocked by some ob-
struction including but not limited to arms,
hands, fingers, etc., the automatic reversal
will not operate.
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Fully opening the door windows If the upward movement of a door window Hinged quarter windows*
(Express-open) is blocked during the closing procedure,
The switches for opening and closing the
the door window will stop and open slight-
왘 Press switch 1, 2, 3, or 6 hinged quarter windows are located on the
ly.
(컄 page 243) past the resistance point door control panel of the driver’s door
and release. 왘 Remove the obstruction. (컄 page 35).
The corresponding door window opens 왘 Pull the respective power window
completely. switch past the resistance point again
and release.
Fully closing the door windows
(Express-close) i If the door window still does not close when
there is no obstruction, pull and hold the respec-
왘 Pull switch 1, 2, 3, or 6 tive power window switch. The door window will
(컄 page 243) past the resistance point then close without the obstruction sensor
and release. function.
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Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Sunroof switch
1 Push back to slide sunroof open
2 Push forward to slide sunroof closed
3 Push up to raise sunroof at rear
4 Pull down to lower sunroof at rear
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Driving systems
The driving systems of your vehicle are 앫 Air suspension package Cruise control
described on the following pages: There are two components available.
The cruise control automatically maintains
앫 Cruise control (컄 page 252) and 앫 Vehicle level control (컄 page 277),
the speed you set for your vehicle.
Distronic* (컄 page 257), with which which controls the vehicle level.
the vehicle can maintain a preset The use of cruise control is recommended
앫 Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*
speed. for driving at a constant speed for extend-
(컄 page 276), which adjusts the
ed periods of time. You can set or resume
앫 Distance warning function* vehicle suspension characteristics.
cruise control at any speed above
(컄 page 270) is only available with
앫 Parktronic* (컄 page 286) and rear view 20 mph (30 km/h).
Distronic*, which warns of stationary camera* (컄 page 290), which serve as
obstacle or slower moving vehicles that The cruise control function is operated by
a parking aid.
you are closing in on too quickly. means of the cruise control lever.
For information on the ABS, BAS, EBP,
앫 Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) The cruise control lever is the uppermost
ESP®, and 4-ETS, see “Driving safety sys-
(컄 page 271), which supports you lever on the left-hand side of the steering
tems” (컄 page 98).
when you are driving downhill. column (컄 page 24).
앫 Off-road driving program (컄 page 275) i The cruise control should not be activated
(vehicles without enhanced off-road during off-road driving.
package*), which supports you when
you are driving off-road.
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Warning! G Warning! G
The cruise control is a convenience system The cruise control brakes automatically so
designed to assist the driver during vehicle that the set speed is not exceeded. The
operation. The driver is and must always brake pedal depresses when the cruise con-
remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed trol engages the brakes.
and for safe brake operation. Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times,
Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic including the area under the brake pedal.
and weather conditions make it advisable to Objects stored in this area may impair pedal
travel at a constant speed. movement which could interfere with the 1 Setting current or higher speed
앫 The use of the cruise control can be braking ability of the cruise control system. Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to
dangerous on winding roads or in heavy Do not place your foot under the brake pedal the resistance point) or 5 mph
traffic because conditions do not allow – your foot could become caught. increments (past the resistance point)
safe driving at a constant speed. (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h)
Keep in mind that the cruise control is a con- 2 Setting current or lower speed
앫 The use of the cruise control can be venience system designed to assist the driv- Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to
dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid
er during vehicle operation. The driver is and the resistance point) or 5 mph
changes in tire traction can result in
must always remain responsible for the increments (past the resistance point)
wheel spin and loss of control.
vehicle’s speed and for safe brake (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h)
앫 Deactivate the cruise control when operation. 3 Canceling cruise control
driving in fog.
4 Resume to last set speed
The “Resume” function should only be
operated if the driver is fully aware of the
previously set speed and wishes to resume
this particular preset speed.
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i The vehicle speed displayed in the speedom- i On uphill grades, the cruise control may not
be able to maintain the set speed. Once the
eter can briefly vary from the speed setting for
grade eases, the set speed will be resumed.
the cruise control system.
On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains
the set speed by braking with the vehicle’s
braking system. In addition, on longer downhill
grades the automatic transmission will down-
shift automatically.
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i The cruise control switches off i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not Adjustment in 5 mph
automatically when deactivate the cruise control. After a brief accel- (Canada: 10 km/h) increments
앫 you step on the brake pedal eration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will
resume the last set speed.
앫 you depress the parking brake pedal Warning! G
The cruise control switches off automatically and Setting a higher speed
an acoustic warning will sound when You can increase the vehicle speed in
You can increase the speed in two ways. 5 mph (Canada 10 km/h) increments.
앫 the vehicle speed is below 20 mph
(30 km/h) When using this feature, keep in mind that it
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) may take a brief moment until the vehicle
앫 the ESP® is in operation
increments has reached the set speed.
앫 the ESP® is switched off with the ESP®
switch (컄 page 101) i The set value is increased in 1 mph Increase the vehicle speed to a value that
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift the prevailing road conditions permit. Other-
앫 the ESP® has switched off due to a
the cruise control lever up to the resistance wise, sudden and unexpected acceleration
malfunction (컄 page 435)
point. of the vehicle could cause an accident
앫 you set the automatic transmission to N
while driving 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to and/or serious injury to you and others.
the resistance point in direction of
Observe additional messages in the
multifunction display that may appear. arrow 1 (컄 page 253). i The set value is increased in
왘 Release the cruise control lever. 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time
! Setting the automatic transmission to N you lift the cruise control lever past the
while driving cancels the cruise control. The vehicle speed increases in incre- resistance point.
However, the automatic transmission should not ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1km/h).
be set to N while driving except to coast when
the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g. on icy
roads).
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왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) Adjustment in 5 mph
past the resistance point in direction of increments (Canada: 10 km/h) increments
arrow 1 (컄 page 253).
i The set value is decreased in 1 mph
왘 Release the cruise control lever. (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you Warning! G
press the cruise control lever down to the resis-
The vehicle speed increases in incre- tance point. You can decrease the vehicle speed in
ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).
왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever 5 mph (Canada 10 km/h) increments. When
i The new speed is set and the vehicle will down to the resistance point in direc- using this feature, keep in mind that it may
accelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 253). take a brief moment until the vehicle has
moment until the vehicle has reached the set reached the set speed.
speed. 왘 Release the cruise control lever.
Decelerate the vehicle speed to a value that
The vehicle speed decreases in incre- the prevailing road conditions permit.
Setting a lower speed
ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h). Otherwise, sudden and unexpected deceler-
You can reduce the speed in two ways. ation of the vehicle could cause an accident
and/or serious injury to you and others.
i When you use the cruise control lever to
decelerate, the brake system will automatically
brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power
does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.
i The set value is decreased in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you
press the cruise control lever down past the
resistance point.
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왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever Setting to last stored speed Distronic*
down past the resistance point in direc- (“Resume” function)
tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 253). When activated, the Distronic adaptive
cruise control system increases the driving
왘 Release the cruise control lever. Warning! G convenience afforded by the cruise control
The vehicle speed decreases in incre- while traveling on expressways and other
The set speed stored in memory should only
ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). major roadways.
be set again if prevailing road conditions
i The new speed is set and the vehicle will permit. Possible acceleration or decelera- 앫 If the Distronic distance sensor detects
decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief tion differences arising from returning to the a slower moving vehicle directly ahead,
moment until the vehicle has reached the set preset speed could cause an accident your vehicle speed will be reduced so
speed. and/or serious injury to you and others. that you follow that vehicle at your
preset following distance.
왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in di- 앫 If there is no vehicle directly ahead of
rection of arrow 4 (컄 page 253). you, Distronic will function in the same
The cruise control resumes to the last way as standard cruise control
set speed, or if no speed is stored, it (컄 page 252).
will set and store the current speed.
왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The last set speed appears in the multi-
function display for approximately
5 seconds.
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i USA only: This device has been approved by Distronic displays in the speedometer
the FCC as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The ra- dial
dar sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removal, tampering, or alter-
ing of the device will void any warranties, and is
not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with,
alter, or use in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Setting a higher speed Adjustment in 5 mph 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments past the resistance point in direction of
You can increase the set speed in two
arrow 1 (컄 page 262).
ways.
Warning! G 왘 Release the cruise control lever.
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
The vehicle speed increases in incre-
increments You can increase the vehicle speed in
ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).
5 mph (Canada 10 km/h) increments.
i The set value is increased in 1 mph When using this feature, keep in mind that it i The new speed is set and the vehicle will
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift
may take a brief moment until the vehicle accelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief
the cruise control lever up to the resistance
has reached the set speed. moment until the vehicle has reached the set
point.
speed.
왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to Increase the vehicle set speed to a value
the resistance point in direction of that the prevailing road conditions permit.
arrow 1 (컄 page 262). Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceler-
ation of the vehicle could cause an accident
왘 Release the cruise control lever. and/or serious injury to you and others.
The vehicle speed increases in incre-
ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h). i The set value is increased in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift
the cruise control lever up past the resistance
point.
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Setting a lower speed Adjustment in 5 mph 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments down past the resistance point in direc-
You can reduce the set speed in two ways.
tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 262).
i When you use the cruise control lever to Warning! G 왘 Release the cruise control lever.
decelerate, the brake system will automatically
brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power The vehicle speed decreases in incre-
does not brake the vehicle sufficiently. You can decrease the vehicle speed in
ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).
5 mph (Canada 10 km/h) increments. When
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) using this feature, keep in mind that it may i The new speed is set and the vehicle will
increments take a brief moment until the vehicle has decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief
reached the set speed. moment until the vehicle has reached the set
i The set value is decreased in 1 mph Decelerate the vehicle set speed to a value
speed.
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you
press the cruise control lever down to the resis- that the prevailing road conditions permit.
tance point. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected deceler-
ation of the vehicle could cause an accident
왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever
and/or serious injury to you and others.
down to the resistance point in direc-
tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 262).
왘 Release the cruise control lever.
i The set value is decreased in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you
The vehicle speed decreases in incre- press the cruise control lever down past the
ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h). resistance point.
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Setting to last stored speed Deactivating Distronic i The Distronic switches off automatically
(“Resume” function) when
There are several ways to deactivate the
Distronic system: 앫 you step on the brake pedal
Warning! G 왘 Step on the brake pedal. 앫 you depress the parking brake pedal
In this case, the Distronic speed segments in the
The set speed stored in memory should only or speedometer (컄 page 260) will go out.
be set again if prevailing road conditions 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in 앫 the vehicle speed falls below 20 mph
permit. Possible acceleration or decelera- direction of arrow 3 (컄 page 263). (30 km/h)
tion differences arising from returning to the
Distronic will be deactivated. The last set 앫 the ESP® is in operation
preset speed could cause an accident
speed will be stored in memory. 앫 the ESP® is switched off with the ESP®
and/or serious injury to you and others.
switch (컄 page 101)
i The following message appears in the multi- 앫 the ESP® has switched off due to a
왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in function display for approximately 5 seconds:
malfunction (컄 page 435)
direction of arrow 4 (컄 page 262). DISTRONIC Off.
앫 you set the automatic transmission to N
The last stored set speed is deleted when the
The Distronic resumes to the last set engine is turned off.
while driving
speed. The Distronic speed segments in the
왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator speedometer (컄 page 260) will go out, and an
acoustic warning will sound.
pedal.
The last set speed or, if no speed is stored,
the current set speed appears in the
multifunction display for approximately
5 seconds.
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Distronic switches off and releases the You can set the specified following
brakes when the vehicle decelerates below distance for Distronic by varying the time
the minimum speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) setting between 1.0 and 2.0 seconds. Us-
by operation of the system. At that time the ing this time setting and the current speed
driver must apply the brakes in order to of your vehicle, Distronic calculates and
reduce vehicle speed further or bring it to a sets the required following distance to the
stop. preceding vehicle. The set distance will be
shown in the multifunction display
(컄 page 262). 1 Distance setting switch
! Setting the automatic transmission to N 2 To decrease distance
while driving cancels the Distronic. However, the The distance setting switch for the time 3 To increase distance
automatic transmission should not be set to N setting is located on the cruise control le-
while driving except to coast when the vehicle is ver on the left-hand side of the steering Increasing distance
in danger of skidding (e.g. on icy roads). column.
Increasing the distance setting tells
i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not Distronic to maintain a greater following
deactivate the Distronic. After a brief accelera- Warning! G distance to the preceding vehicle.
tion (e.g. for passing), the Distronic will resume
the last set speed. It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to 왘 Turn distance setting switch 1 in
select the appropriate setting given road direction of arrow 3.
conditions, traffic, driver’s preferred driving
style and applicable laws and driving recom-
mendations for safe following distance.
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In turns or bends, Distronic may not detect A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle
a moving vehicle in front, or it may detect from your direct line of travel may not be changing lanes. There will be insufficient
one too soon. This may cause your vehicle detected by Distronic. There will be insuffi- distance to the lane-changing vehicle.
to brake late or unexpectedly. cient distance to the vehicle ahead.
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Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) For more information, see “Off-road driv- i Whenever DSR is switched on, DSR will use
ing” (컄 page 353). the programmed default speed to regulate the
vehicle’s speed. The default speed programmed
Warning! G The DSR is an aid for driving downhill. DSR
regulates your vehicle’s speed when driv-
at the factory is 4 mph (Canada: 6 km/h). The
default speed can be reprogrammed using the
ing downhill to the value set in the control control system (컄 page 182). The next time DSR
Downhill Speed Regulation is a convenience
system (컄 page 182). The steeper the is switched on, DSR will use the newly pro-
system designed to assist the driver during
downhill gradient is, the greater the brake grammed default speed to regulate the vehicle’s
vehicle operation. The system must be set speed.
to be appropriate for the topographical and
application. On flat road surfaces, DSR
brakes only slightly or not at all. Once DSR is switched on, you can adjust the set
weather conditions encountered which can
speed using the cruise control lever
change quickly. The driver is and must DSR regulates the vehicle’s speed in auto- (컄 page 262). Keep in mind that adjusting the
remain at all times responsible for the vehi- matic transmission positions D, or R. set speed using the cruise control lever with DSR
cle speed and for safe brake operation. switched on will not change the programmed
i In addition, make use of the engine’s braking default speed. If DSR is switched off and then
Depending on the programmed speed effect by shifting the automatic transmission switched on again, DSR will use the programmed
(컄 page 182), actual vehicle speed and gra- into a lower gear. default speed.
dient, switching on the DSR while driving
You can drive slower or faster than the set Depending on the road surface and level of
can cause the vehicle to slow down rapidly
speed at any time by braking the vehicle or downhill grade, the DSR may not be able to
and you may hear a sound which is caused maintain the set speed. To maintain the set
depressing the accelerator pedal.
by the activation of the vehicle’s brake sys- speed, apply the brakes if necessary.
tem through the DSR. Sudden and unex-
pected deceleration can result in loss of
vehicle control, causing an accident and/or
serious personal injury to you and others.
Do not switch on the DSR in a circumstance
where rapid deceleration could result in a
loss of vehicle control.
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Switching Downhill Speed Regulation on Switching Downhill Speed Regulation off Adjusting Downhill Speed Regulation
speed with DSR switched on
i The DSR can only be switched on if the vehi- 왘 Press DSR switch 1 (컄 page 272).
cle speed is below 18 mph (Canada: 30 km/h). With the DSR switched on (컄 page 272),
The indicator lamp 2 goes out.
the speed setting can be changed using
왘 Press DSR switch 1 (컄 page 272). The message DSR Off appears in the the cruise control lever.
The indicator lamp 2 comes on. multifunction display.
The cruise control lever is the uppermost
The message DSR and the set speed ap- i At a speed above approximately 21 mph lever on the left-hand side of the steering
pear in the multifunction display. (Canada approx.: 35 km/h), the DSR is automat- column.
ically switched off. The message DSR Off
appears in the multifunction display and an
acoustic signal sounds. For information on how
to switch DSR on again, see “Switching Downhill
Speed Regulation on” (컄 page 273).
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You can increase or reduce the set speed Reduce set speed: Adjustment in 5 mph
in two ways. (Canada: 10 km/h) increments
왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever
down to the resistance point in direc- i The set value is increased or decreased in
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 273). 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time
increments you lift or depress the cruise control lever past
왘 Release the cruise control lever. the resistance point.
i The set value is increased or decreased in
1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time The vehicle speed decreases in incre- Increase set speed:
you lift or depress the cruise control lever to the ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h).
resistance point. 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up
Each time the set speed is changed, past the resistance point in direction of
Increase set speed: DSR will appear in the multifunction dis- arrow 1 (컄 page 273).
왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to play and the changed set speed is
shown. 왘 Release the cruise control lever.
the resistance point in direction of
arrow 1 (컄 page 273). The vehicle speed increases in incre-
i The set speed is canceled when DSR is
switched off. If DSR is switched on again, DSR ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).
왘 Release the cruise control lever.
will use the programmed default speed Reduce set speed:
The vehicle speed increases in incre- (컄 page 182).
ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h). 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever
down past the resistance point in direc-
tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 273).
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왘 Release the cruise control lever. Off-road driving program (Vehicles The switch is located on the upper part of
without enhanced off-road package*) the center console.
The vehicle speed decreases in incre-
ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).
The off-road driving program is designed to
Each time the set speed is changed, assist the driver when driving off-road in
DSR will appear in the multifunction dis- terrain and crossing water. The off-road
play and the newly set speed is shown. driving program adjusts the engine power
and shifting of the automatic transmission
i The new speed is set and the vehicle will to be more suitable for the off-road use of
accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind that it
may take a brief moment until the vehicle has the vehicle. In addition, the ABS, ESP®, and
reached the new set speed. 4-ETS designed for off-road use are
automatically activated.
i The set speed is canceled when DSR is 1 Switch for off-road driving program
switched off. If DSR is switched on again, DSR In the following situations you should
will use the programmed default speed switch to the off-road driving program: 2 Indicator lamp
(컄 page 182).
앫 during off-road driving
앫 when crossing water (컄 page 358)
앫 when towing up or down on steep
gradients
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The following settings are available: Vehicle level control The parked vehicle begins adjusting to the
set vehicle level as soon the doors and tail-
앫 AUTO (for normal driving situations)
The vehicle level control automatically gate are
Indicator lamps 2 and 3 are off.
regulates the ride height to
앫 unlocked
앫 SPORT (for sporty driving)
앫 reduce fuel consumption
Indicator lamp 2 comes on. or
With the ADS SPORT setting, the vehi- 앫 improve driving stability by lowering
앫 opened or closed with the vehicle
cle is lowered approximately 0.6 in the center of gravity
unlocked
(15 mm). The vehicle automatically regulates its ride
In order to operate the vehicle level control
앫 COMF (for comfort driving) height based on the set vehicle height and
switch (컄 page 278), however, the engine
Indicator lamp 3 comes on. the current speed:
must be running.
왘 Start the engine (컄 page 41). 앫 As your driving speed increases, the ve-
hicle is lowered by increments until it
왘 Press ADS switch 1 repeatedly until
reaches high-speed level.
Warning! G
the desired suspension tuning is
reached. Vehicles with ADS*: Make sure that no one is near the wheel
앫 If you are driving with the ADS set- housing or under the vehicle when you lower
i The setting is stored when you turn off the the vehicle while it is standing still. Limbs
engine. ting COMF or AUTO, the vehicle is
raised back to highway level as your could become wedged into or under the ve-
driving speed decreases. hicle.
For safety reasons, the vehicle can only be
앫 You can select the high-speed level
lowered with all doors and the tailgate
via the ADS setting SPORT. In ADS
closed. Lowering is interrupted if a door or
Sport, the vehicle is lowered direct-
the tailgate is opened and will continue after
ly to high-speed level as your driv-
the door is closed again.
ing speed increases.
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! Keep in mind that in rough or uneven ter- Vehicles without enhanced Off-road
Warning! G rain, adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may Package*
cause the vehicle underbody to come in contact
Please be aware that by raising the vehicle with the ground and result in damage to the vehi- The switch is located on the upper part of
level, the center of gravity also rises. There- cle underbody. Always make sure the vehicle has the center console.
fore, always ensure that the vehicle level is sufficient ground clearance before adjusting it to
a lower level.
as low as possible. With higher ride height
the ESP® may activate earlier in certain ! Before jacking up the vehicle with equip-
situations. ment that lifts one or more of the wheels com-
pletely off of the ground, remove the SmartKey
Adapt your speed and driving to possible
from the starter switch.
changed driving behavior of the vehicle after
changing the vehicle level. The ESP® cannot ! Please also note the information in the sec-
prevent accidents, including those resulting tion on towing (컄 page 532).
from excessive speed. The ESP® cannot pre- For information on off-road driving, see
vent the natural laws of physics from acting “Off-road driving” (컄 page 353). 1 Vehicle level switch
on the vehicle.
2 Indicator lamp
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컄컄 The following message appears in the mul- Highway level i The message can be cleared by pressing
tifunction display while the level is being the è ÿ k or button j on the
set: ! Keep in mind that in rough or uneven roads, multifunction steering wheel.
adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause
the vehicle underbody to come in contact with When the highway level is reached, indica-
the road and result in damage to the vehicle un- tor lamp 2 (컄 page 278) goes out. The
derbody. Always make sure the vehicle has suffi- following message appears in the multi-
cient ground clearance before adjusting it to a
function display for 5 seconds:
lower level.
왘 Start the engine (컄 page 41).
i The message can be cleared by pressing If indicator lamp 2 (컄 page 278) is on.
the è ÿ k or button j on the
multifunction steering wheel. 왘 Press switch 1 (컄 page 278).
When the raised level is reached, indicator Indicator lamp 2 flashes. The vehicle
lamp 2 (컄 page 278) comes on continu- adjusts to the highway level.
i The vehicle is lowered automatically to the
ously and the following message appears The following message appears in the highway level if:
in the multifunction display for 5 seconds: multifunction display while the level is 앫 the vehicle speed is above 55 mph
being set: (88 km/h)
앫 the speed stays between 40 mph (64 km/h)
and 55 mph (88 km/h) for approximately
20 seconds
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Vehicles with enhanced Off-road Basic settings The following is the approximate change in
Package* ride height for each of the level settings:
The following vehicle chassis ride heights
The switch is located on the upper part of can be selected using the vehicle level
Level Ride height
the center console. switch in the center console:
Off-road 3 + 4.3 in (110 mm)
Level Driving situation Off-road 2 + 3.1 in (80 mm)
Off-road 3 For slow driving on Off-road 1 + 1.2 in (30 mm)
rough terrain. Lower,
Highway +/- 0 in (0 mm)
middle and upper indi-
cator lamps are on. High-speed - 0.6 in (-15 mm)
Off-road 2 Off-road driving. Lower
and middle indicator i Vehicles with ADS*:
lamps are on. Depending on the ADS setting (컄 page 276), the
vehicle will be lowered to the high-speed level
1 Rotatable outer adjustment ring Off-road 1 For driving on easy ter- when traveling at higher speeds. At speeds be-
2 Set higher vehicle level rain. Lower indicator low 40 mph (64 km/h) at the latest, it will be re-
3 Indicator lamps lamp is on. turned to the highway level.
4 Set lower vehicle level Highway For normal driving. In- i The high-speed level is not available if tow-
dicator lamps are off. ing a trailer. For more information on towing a
trailer, see “Trailer towing” (컄 page 362).
i Another available level is the high-speed
level that is set automatically.
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You can only select the off-road levels be- Off-road levels If you are driving too fast while using
low a certain speed. At higher speeds, the off-road level 3, you will see the following
message Level selection not permitted
appears in the multifunction display.
Warning! G message in the multifunction display:
앫 Reduce speed to
You can select Vehicle off-road level 3 is not intended for under 20 mph (30 km/h)
use on paved roads. This vehicle level is only
앫 Off-road level 1: selectable below Additional an acoustic signal sounds.
intended for driving on rough terrain under
60 mph (96 km/h)
special requirements. i This message cannot be deactivated.
앫 Off-road level 2: selectable below
앫 Only select off-road level 3 if you are For more information, see “Display messages”
40 mph (64 km/h) driving on rough terrain under especially (컄 page 485).
앫 Off-road level 3: selectable below difficult conditions.
Only use the off-road levels when neces-
20 mph (30 km/h) 앫 Adapt your driving style to the modified sary.
conditions. Otherwise:
앫 Do not exceed a speed of 20 mph
앫 fuel consumption may increase
(30 km/h).
앫 handling characteristics of the vehicle
앫 Avoid extreme, quick steering move-
ments. may be unfavorable
앫 Keep in mind that the vehicle’s driving 왘 Start the engine (컄 page 41).
characteristics are modified.
You should therefore drive in off-road level 3
with particular caution as it could otherwise
lead to an accident and/or serious injury to
you or others.
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왘 Turn outer adjustment ring 1 i The message can be cleared by pressing Once off-road level 3 is reached, you will
(컄 page 281) repeatedly until indicator the è ÿ k or button j on the see, for example, the following message in
lamp 3 (컄 page 281) of the desired multifunction steering wheel. the multifunction display:
level flashes. When the off-road level 2 is reached, the
앫 Off-road level 1, lower indicator following message appears in the multi-
lamp flashes function display for 5 seconds:
앫 Off-road level 2, lower and middle
indicator lamps flashes
앫 Off-road level 3, lower, middle and
i The message Max. 20 mph reminds you of
upper indicator lamps flashes the maximum permissible driving speed with
The vehicle adjusts to the correspond- off-road level 3.
ing off-road level. The lower and middle indicator lamps 3 If you drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h)
For example, the following message (컄 page 281) comes on continuously. for a short period while using off-road
appears in the multifunction display while level 3, the following message appears in
While the vehicle is adjusting from off-road
the level is being set: the multifunction display:
level 2 to off-road level 3, you will see, for
example, the following message in the
multifunction display:
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앫 If you continue to increase your speed, Once off-road level 2 is reached, you will You will see, for example, the following
the message remains in the multifunc- see, for example, the following message in message in the multifunction display:
tion display. the multifunction display:
The new level will not be shown until
the vehicle has been able to adjust to a
level appropriate for the speed at
which you are currently driving.
앫 If you maintain or reduce your speed,
앫 At speeds above 60 mph (96 km/h)
you will see, for example, the following
message in the multifunction display While driving, the vehicle is automatically the off-road level 1 setting is canceled
while the vehicle is lowering: lowered as follows: and the vehicle is lowered to the high-
way level.
앫 At speeds above 55 mph (88 km/h) or
if the speed lies between 40 mph You will see, for example, the following
(64 km/h) and 55 mph (88 km/h) for message in the multifunction display:
approximately 20 seconds, the
off-road level 2 setting is canceled and
the vehicle is lowered to the off-road
level 1.
The vehicle is lowered to off-road level 2.
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앫 Depending on the ADS setting If one or more of the indicator lamps When the highway level is reached, the in-
(컄 page 276), the vehicle will be low- (컄 page 278) are on: dicator lamps 3 (컄 page 278) goes out.
ered to the high-speed level when trav- The following message appears in the mul-
왘 Press switch 2 (컄 page 281)
eling at higher speeds. At speeds below tifunction display for 5 seconds:
repeatedly until all lit indicator
25 mph (40 km/h) at the latest, it will
lamps 3 flash.
be returned to the highway level.
The vehicle adjusts to the highway
i The setting is stored when you turn off the level.
engine.
The following message appears in the
Highway level multifunction display while the level is
being set:
! Keep in mind that in rough or uneven roads, i The vehicle is lowered automatically to the
highway level if the vehicle speed is above
adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause
60 mph (96 km/h).
the vehicle underbody to come in contact with
the road and result in damage to the vehicle un-
derbody. Always make sure the vehicle has suffi-
cient ground clearance before adjusting it to a
lower level.
왘 Start the engine (컄 page 41). i The message can be cleared by pressing
the è ÿ k or button j on the
multifunction steering wheel.
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Warning indicators Each warning indicator is divided into five As your vehicle approaches an object, one
yellow and two red distance segments for or more distance segments will illuminate,
Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel-
either side of the vehicle. The Parktronic depending on the distance. When the
ative distance between the sensors and an
system is operational when the readiness seventh red distance segment illuminates,
obstacle. The warning indicator for the
indicators 3 are illuminated. you have reached the minimum distance.
front area is located above the center air
vents in the dashboard. The warning indi- The current transmission position deter- 앫 Front area: An intermittent acoustic
cator for the rear area is located in the rear mines which warning indicator will be acti- warning lasting a maximum of
passenger compartment under the roof. vated. 2 seconds will sound as the first red
distance segment illuminates and a
Automatic trans- Warning indicator constant acoustic warning lasting a
mission position maximum of 2 seconds will sound for
D Front area activated the second red distance segment. The
signal is canceled when the automatic
R or N Front and rear area
transmission is set to position P, or the
activated
parking brake is set.
P Neither activated
앫 Rear area: An intermittent acoustic
warning lasting a maximum of
2 seconds will sound as the first red
Front area warning indicator distance segment illuminates and a
1 Left side of the vehicle constant acoustic warning lasting a
2 Right side of the vehicle maximum of 2 seconds will sound for
3 Readiness indicators the second red distance segment. The
signal is canceled when the automatic
transmission is set to position D, P, or
the parking brake is set.
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Parktronic system* malfunction 왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 42). Rear view camera*
If only the red distance segments illumi- 왘 Clean the Parktronic system sensors
(컄 page 423).
nate and an acoustic warning sounds,
there is a malfunction in the Parktronic
Warning! G
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42).
system. The Parktronic system will auto-
The rear view camera is only an aid and may
matically switch off after 20 seconds and or
display obstacles from a distorted perspec-
the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch 왘 Check the Parktronic system operation tive or inaccurately, or may not display ob-
comes on. at another location to rule out interfer- stacles at all. The rear view camera does not
왘 Have the Parktronic system checked ence from outside radio or ultrasonic relieve you of the responsibility to be cau-
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light signals. tious, take care and pay careful attention.
Truck Center as soon as possible. The rear view camera may not show objects
which are:
If only the red distance segments illumi-
nate and no acoustic warning sounds, the 앫 very close to the rear bumper
Parktronic system sensors are dirty (e.g. 앫 under the rear bumper
slush, snow or ice) or there is an interfer-
앫 above the tailgate handle
ence from other radio or ultrasonic signals
(e.g. working jackhammers, car wash or You are responsible for safety at all times
the air brakes of trucks). The Parktronic and must continue to pay attention to the
system will automatically switch off after immediate surroundings when parking and
20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the maneuvering. This includes the area behind,
Parktronic switch comes on. in front of and beside the vehicle. Otherwise
you could endanger yourself or others.
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왔 Loading
Carriers* ! Load the carriers in such a way that the
vehicle cannot be damaged while driving.
Make sure
Warning! G 앫 the tailgate can be completely opened
Only use carriers when the basic cross bars 앫 the tilt/sliding sunroof can be completely
have been completely mounted. The left and raised at the rear
right roof rails are only stabilized by means i The following accessories are available for
of the basic cross bars mounted. your Mercedes-Benz:
Follow the manufacturer’s installation 앫 Roof Cargo Container – Small, Medium, or
instructions. Otherwise, an improperly at- Large Roof rails
tached roof rack system or its load could be- 앫 Ski and Snowboard Carrier – Standard
Basic cross bars*
come detached from the vehicle. 앫 Ski and Snowboard Carrier – Deluxe (Only in
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of connection with corresponding adapter.) The maximum roof load (컄 page 551) of
198 lb (90 kg).
any add-on roof equipment is reduced by
For more information on Mercedes-Benz acces-
sories, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz the unladen weight of the basic cross bars
Take into consideration that when the roof is (13.7 Ibs/6.2 kg).
Light Truck Center.
loaded, the handling characteristics are dif-
ferent from those when operating the vehi- Four keys and an Allen wrench required for
cles without a roof loaded. installing and removing are included with
the basic cross bars.
i The keys and the Allen wrench are stored
with the vehicle tool kit under the cargo compart-
ment floor (컄 page 488).
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i Spare parts are available as Mercedes-Benz accident, thereby injuring you and other per- Do not use lubricant on the screws of the
accessories. Contact your authorized
sons and/or causing damage to property, basic cross bars. The screws could work
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
including damage to your vehicle. loose and the basic cross bars could be-
come detached from your vehicle, together
Installing the basic cross bars
with the objects attached to them causing
Warning! G an accident, thereby injuring you and other
Warning! G persons and/or causing damage to proper-
Every time the basic cross bars are mount- ty, including damage to your vehicle.
Please follow these installation instructions ed, before you set off on a journey and peri-
carefully. Caution should be exercised to odically during longer journeys, check all the
avoid damage to the vehicle while installing screws on the bars to make sure that they Warning! G
the basic cross bars. Also, be careful not to are secure, and tighten them if necessary.
injure yourself or others while installing and Repeat these checks at regular intervals as Only install the basic cross bars at the exact
adjusting the basic cross bars or loading road-surface conditions dictate, and at least locations designated on the roof rails. The
items on them. after every 1500 miles (2500 km) of contin- designated locations for the front basic
Each individual step of the installation in- uous use. cross bars are between the markings en-
structions, the warning notices, the general Otherwise, the basic cross bars, mounted graved on the inside of the roof rails
safety precautions and the instructions for accessories and the objects attached to (컄 page 296). The designated locations for
use must be followed exactly. If the basic them could come loose from the vehicle the rear basic cross bars are between the
cross bars are not mounted correctly, they causing an accident, thereby injuring you gaps on the roof rails (컄 page 296).
and the objects attached to them could and other persons and/or causing damage
come loose from your vehicle and cause an to property, including damage to your vehi-
cle.
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왘 Place rear basic cross bar 7 on roof 왘 Store key and Allen wrench back into The clamping widths of the basic cross
rails a in such a way that the clamping the storage well (컄 page 488). bars are factory set for your vehicle. These
claws reach into gaps 8 (컄 page 296) clamping widths are solely intended for the
on the roof rails. Adjusting the clamping widths of the designated positions.
basic cross bars
왘 Make sure clamping claw 5 lies flush Only install the basic cross bars at the des-
against the inside of roof rail a as ignated locations and pay attention to the
shown in the illustration (컄 page 296). Warning! G stickers 3 FRONT and REAR
(컄 page 296).
If necessary, adjust clamping width of
Only install the basic cross bars at the exact
basic cross bars (컄 page 297).
locations designated on the roof rails. The
왘 Slightly tighten screw 4 on both sides designated locations for the front basic
by turning it clockwise. cross bars are between the markings en-
왘 On the front and rear basic cross bars graved on the inside of the roof rails
tighten screws 4. Observe a (컄 page 296). The designated locations for
tightening torque of 4 lb-ft (6 Nm). the rear basic cross bars are between the
gaps on the roof rails (컄 page 296).
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컄컄 왘 Pull cover strip c out of groove until Removing the basic cross bars Shortening the cover strip
you see screws b on each end of the
The cover strips reduce the wind noise
basic cross bar.
caused by the basic cross bars. In order to
왘 Turn screws b on both sides counter- install add-on roof equipment, it may be
clockwise approximately 2 rotations. necessary to shorten the cover strips.
왘 Place the basic cross bar at designated
locations (컄 page 296) on roof rails.
왘 On both sides, make sure the clamping
claws 5 lie flush against the roof rails.
If necessary pull out or push in the
clamping claws 5. 1 Key
2 Cover cap
왘 Tighten screws b. Observe a
3 Sticker FRONT (or REAR)
tightening torque of 4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
4 Screw for clamping claw
The width of the clamping claws is 5 Clamping claw c Cover strip
correctly adjusted.
왘 Unlock cover cap 2 with key 1. 왘 Pull cover strip c out of groove.
왘 Press cover strip c piece by piece into
왘 Remove cover cap 2.
groove of basic cross bar.
왘 Turn screws for clamping claws 5
왘 Install the basic cross bars as
counterclockwise until the basic cross
described (컄 page 296).
bars can be lifted from the roof rails.
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The gross vehicle weight which is the Please pay attention to and comply with i The cargo compartment is the preferred
weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, the following instructions when loading the place to carry objects. The expanded cargo com-
spare wheel, installed accessories, pas- vehicle and transporting cargo: partment (컄 page 302) should only be used for
sengers and luggage/cargo must never items which do not fit in the cargo compartment
앫 Always place items being carried alone.
exceed the load limit and Gross Vehicle
against front or rear seat backrests,
Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle as
and fasten them as securely as possi- Cargo tie-down rings
specified on the placard located on the
ble.
driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 542). In addi-
앫 The heaviest portion of the cargo Your vehicle is equipped with eight cargo
tion, the load must be distributed in such a
should always be kept as low as possi- tie-down rings.
way so that the weight on each axle never
exceeds the Gross Axle Weight Rating ble against front or rear seat backrests. Carefully secure cargo by applying even
(GAWR) for the front and rear axle. The For additional safety when transporting load on all rings with rope of sufficient
GVWR and GAWR for your vehicle are indi- cargo while the rear seats are unoccupied, strength to hold down the cargo.
cated on the certification label which can fasten the outer seat belts crosswise into
be found on the driver’s door B-pillar i While the partition net* (컄 page 309) will
the opposite side buckles. help protect you from smaller objects, it cannot
(컄 page 542). prevent the movement of large, heavier objects
For more information, see “Tire and Load- into the passenger compartment in an accident,
during hard braking or sudden maneuvers. Such
ing Information” (컄 page 384).
items must be properly secured using the cargo
The handling characteristics of a fully load- tie-down rings in the cargo compartment floor.
ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis-
tribution. It is therefore recommended to
load the vehicle according to the illustra-
tions shown, with the heaviest items being
placed towards the front of the vehicle.
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consciousness and death.
Warning!
When expanding the cargo compartment, ! When the second-row seats are folded for-
always fully fold the corresponding seats ward, the front seats may not be moved to the
and, if so equipped, always use the partition rearmost position. Otherwise you could damage
the front and second-row seats.
net* (컄 page 309) when transporting cargo.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the back-
rests must remain properly locked in the up-
1 Hook
right position.
Use the hooks to secure light weight items
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
only. The maximum permissible weight per
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
hook is 9 lbs (4 kg).
around inside the vehicle, and can cause
injury to vehicle occupants unless the items
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie down rings
(컄 page 300).
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Expanding cargo compartment in part Two buttons are located on the right side Two buttons are located on the
trim of the third-row seats. passenger-side in the cargo compartment
Folding third-row seats, electrically
i Use the left button, indicated by L, to fold
down the left third-row seat.
Use the right button, indicated by R, to fold down
the right third-row seat.
There are several ways to fold the
third-row seats.
Example, button for the left third-row seat Example, button for the right third-row seat
1 Button for returning third-row seats to 1 Button for returning third-row seats to
upright position upright position
2 Button for folding the third-row seats 2 Button for folding the third-row seats
i It is only possible to fold the third-row seats i It is only possible to fold the third-row seats
down when the rear right door is open. down when the tailgate is open.
왘 Push in the head restraints of the
third-row seats all the way
(컄 page 133).
왘 Remove cargo compartment cover
blind (컄 page 308). 컄컄
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컄컄 왘 Press and hold button 2 for each side Expanding cargo compartment fully
Objects placed on folded second-row seats
until the third-row seats are fully fold-
may come loose during braking, vehicle ma-
ed.
Warning! G neuvers, or an accident and be thrown
around the vehicle interior. Objects thrown
Folded second-row seats are intended to around the vehicle interior may cause an ac-
serve as a cargo compartment expansion in cident and/or serious personal injury.
conjunction with folded third-row seats
only. Do not fold the second-row seats and Folding second-row seats
allow third-row seat occupants to use folded
second-row seats as a footrest while driving. ! When the second-row seats are folded for-
Third-row seat occupants must, like all vehi- ward, the front seats may not be moved to the re-
armost position. Otherwise you could damage
cle occupants, keep both feet on the floor in
the front and second-row seats.
front of their seat. Otherwise, occupants
If a third-row seat is not engaged properly, could slide under their seat belt in a colli- 왘 Push in the head restraints of the
for example, the message 3rd row of sion. If occupants slide under the belt, it second-row seats all the way
seats, right not locked appears in the would apply force at the abdomen or neck. (컄 page 133).
multifunction display (컄 page 153). That could cause serious or even fatal inju-
왘 Press and hold button 2 again, until ries. Do not fold the second-row seats and
the message disappears. allow third-row seat occupants to use folded
second-row seats as a table while driving.
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1 Strap 3 Lever
2 Seat cushion
왘 Pull and hold lever 3 in direction of
왘 Pull strap 1 in direction of arrow. arrow at resistance point.
왘 Fold seat cushion 2 forward. The seat backrest folds down.
왘 Check for secure locking by pushing
and pulling on the seat backrest.
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Folding third-row seats, electrically i It is only possible to fold the third-row seats 왘 Remove cargo compartment cover
down when the rear right door is open. blind (컄 page 308).
i Use the left button, indicated by L, to fold
down the left third-row seat. Two buttons are located on the 왘 Press and hold button 2 for each side
Use the right button, indicated by R, to fold down passenger-side in the cargo compartment until the third-row seats are fully fold-
the right third-row seat. ed.
There are several ways to fold the The cargo compartment is fully extend-
third-row seats. ed.
Two buttons are located on the right side
trim of the third-row seats.
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왘 Pull blind 2 to the left against the i Before installing cargo compartment cover Partition net*
spring pressure until the spring in the blind behind the third-row seats, fold the left or
cover audibly engages. right third-row seat forward (컄 page 303). After-
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Use of the partition net is a particularly im- 앫 With the cargo compartment expanded Installing the partition net
portant safety factor when the vehicle is in part (컄 page 303), use holders
loaded higher than the top of the seat above C-pillars 2 and the cargo
backrests with smaller objects. For your tie-down rings behind the third-row
safety, always use the partition net when seat backrest (컄 page 301).
transporting cargo.
앫 With the cargo compartment fully ex-
The partition net can be installed in two panded (컄 page 304), use holders
locations: above B-pillars 1 and the cargo
tie-down rings in the second-row foot-
well (컄 page 301).
왘 Open the zipper on the partition net Partition net bar hung up behind the B-pillar
package.
1 Holder
왘 Roll out the partition net. 2 Partition net bar
왘 Unfold the partition net. 왘 Hang partition net bar 2 on holder 1
The partition net bars must audibly as indicated by the arrow.
engage. 왘 Push partition net bar 2 forward into
1 Holder in B-pillar holder 1 in direction of arrow.
2 Holder in C-pillar
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Pulling the partition net tight Loosening the partition net Removing and storing the partition net
왘 Take partition net bar 2 out of
holder 1, see “Installing the partition
net” (컄 page 310).
왘 Press the red button on the upper and
lower partition net bar.
왘 Fold the partition net.
왘 Roll up the partition net.
왘 Close the zipper on the partition net
Belt hook attached in the second-row foot- Belt hook attached in the second-row foot- package.
well well
1 Belt hook 1 Buckle
2 Cargo tie-down ring 2 Belt hook
3 Tightening belt 3 Cargo tie-down ring
왘 Hook belt hook 1 into cargo tie-down 왘 Loosen the tightening belt by pulling
ring 2 in direction of arrow. buckle 1 upward in direction of arrow.
왘 Pull tightening belt 3 by the loose end 왘 Remove belt hook 2 from cargo
in direction of arrow until the partition tie-down ring 3.
net is pulled tight.
왘 After driving a short distance, make
sure the partition net is still tight and, if
necessary, pull it tight again.
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To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher
than the seat backs.
Always use partition net* when transporting 1 Glove box lid release 1 Release button
cargo. Partition net* cannot secure hard or 2 Glove box lid 2 AUX-socket (Vehicles without Rear
heavy objects. Seat Entertainment System*)
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy ob-
Opening the glove box 3 CD changer
jects. 왘 Pull lid release 1 in direction of arrow. 왘 Open the glove box (컄 page 312).
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help Glove box lid 2 opens downward. 왘 Press release button 1.
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
CD changer 3 is released and swings
about and injuring vehicle occupants during Closing the glove box
down automatically.
앫 braking 왘 Push glove box lid 2 up to close. For information on CD changer operation,
앫 vehicle maneuvers see separate COMAND system operating
앫 an accident instructions.
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Closing CD changer Locking and unlocking the glove box 왘 Insert mechanical key into glove box
separately lock.
You can lock the glove box separately, e.g. 왘 Turn mechanical key to position 2 to
when the vehicle is in the shop for service. lock the glove box.
왘 Take the mechanical key out of the 왘 Turn mechanical key to position 1 to
SmartKey or SmartKey with unlock the glove box.
KEYLESS-GO* (컄 page 493).
i The glove box can only be locked or
unlocked with the mechanical key.
1 CD changer
왘 Gently push CD changer 1 up in direc-
tion of arrow until it engages.
For information on CD changer operation,
see separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
1 Unlocking glove box
2 Locking glove box
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Storage compartment in front center Storage compartment* (depending on Storage compartment/telephone* tray
console vehicle configuration) under front center armrest
A flat storage tray with a deeper storage
Vehicles without ashtray*
compartment underneath is located below
the armrest. Both can be opened
separately.
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Parcel net in front passenger footwell Parcel nets on front seat backrests Cup holders
A small convenience parcel net is located A small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is intend-
ed for small and light items, such as road
on each of the front seat backrests. It is in-
tended for small and light items, such as
Warning! G
maps, mail, etc. road maps, mail, etc.
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equip-
ment, only use containers that fit into the
cup holder. Use lids on open containers and
do not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occu-
pants may cause serious personal injury.
Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may
cause damage not covered by the
1 Parcel net 1 Parcel net Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
When not in use, keep rear cup holder
closed. An open cup holder may cause injury
to you or others when contacted during
braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an acci-
dent.
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Cup holder in rear armrest (second-row Cup holders in third-row side trim
Keep in mind that objects placed in a cup
seats)
holder may come loose during braking, Cup holders are located in the side trims of
vehicle maneuvers, or an accident and be the third-row seats.
thrown around in the vehicle interior.
Objects thrown around in the vehicle interi-
or may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
1 Cup holder
i The front cup holder can be removed for
cleaning purposes (컄 page 318).
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Power outlets are located i If your vehicle is equipped with a smoking Power outlet in cargo compartment
package*, the storage compartment contains an
앫 in the front center console
ashtray with cigarette lighter (컄 page 320) in-
(컄 page 321) stead.
앫 in the second-row footwell
(컄 page 321) Power outlet in second-row footwell
앫 on the left-hand side of the cargo com-
partment (컄 page 321)
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왘 Reach into the recess in the seat cover. Heated steering wheel* Switching on
왘 Pull the seat cover in the direction of 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42).
The steering wheel heating warms up the
the arrow.
leather area of the steering wheel. 왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in the
Remove the seat cover to reach under direction of arrow 1.
The stalk is on the lower left-hand side of
the seats.
the steering wheel. The steering wheel is heated. Indicator
lamp 2 comes on.
Installing seat cover
왘 Fold the seat halfway in or out i The steering wheel heating is turned off tem-
porarily and the indicator lamp 2 remains on
(컄 page 303). when
왘 Put the seat cover back into place 앫 the temperature of the vehicle interior is
using the guide pins. above 86°F (30°C)
왘 Press the seat cover down until it 앫 the temperature of the steering wheel is
engages. above 95°F (35°C)
When these conditions do not apply anymore,
왘 Make sure that the seat cover is steering wheel heating continues.
engaged properly by folding the seat all 1 Switching on
the way in and out. 2 Indicator lamp
3 Switching off
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컄컄 The mobile phone is linked to the Removing mobile phone from mobile Changing mobile phone cradle
hands-free device and the multifunc- phone cradle
If you require a different cradle for your
tion steering wheel.
mobile phone, remove the present cradle
The battery is charged depending on its before installing a new one.
charge status and the position of the
SmartKey in the starter switch. The Removing an existing mobile phone
charge procedure will be indicated in cradle
the mobile phone’s display.
You can place or receive phone calls. You
can control other functions of the mobile
phone via the control system
(컄 page 185), COMAND system or Voice Example illustration
Control* (see separate operating instruc-
1 Release catch for mobile phone
tions).
2 Mobile phone cradle
i When you take the SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* out of the starter switch, the i When using a flip-style mobile phone, open
mobile phone remains switched on for approx. flip top before removing from the cradle while a
call is connected. Otherwise, the call will be dis- Example illustration
10 minutes. If you place or receive a call during
this time, the mobile phone switches off connected. 1 To release the mobile phone cradle
10 minutes after the call has been completed. 왘 Press release catch in direction of 2 To remove the mobile phone cradle
arrow 1 and take mobile phone out of 3 Mobile phone cradle
mobile phone cradle 2.
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왘 Press release button in direction of Tele Aid The Tele Aid system
arrow 1 and take mobile phone
(Telematic Alarm Identification on
cradle 3 out in direction of arrow 2. ! The initial activation of the Tele Aid system Demand)
may only be performed by completing the sub-
Installing a different mobile phone cra- scriber agreement and placing an acquaintance The Tele Aid system consists of three
dle call using the ¡ button. Failure to complete types of response:
either of these steps will result in a system that
is not activated. 앫 automatic and manual emergency
If you have any questions regarding activation, 앫 roadside assistance
please call the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 앫 information
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
Shortly after the completion of your ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,
Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive properly connected, not damaged and cel-
a user ID and password. By visiting lular and GPS coverage is available.
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid” The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can
Example illustration
(USA only), you will have access to account be adjusted by using the volume control on
information, remote door unlock and the COMAND system or on the multifunc-
1 Contact plate more. tion steering wheel. To raise, turn the rota-
2 Recesses
ry volume control on COMAND system
3 Mobile phone cradle
clockwise or press button æ on the
왘 Insert mobile phone cradle 3 into multifunction steering wheel. To lower,
recesses 2 of contact plate 1. turn the rotary volume control on
왘 Push mobile phone cradle 3 forward COMAND system control counterclock-
until it engages. wise or press button ç on the multi-
function steering wheel.
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왘 To activate, press the SOS button, the i When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the System self-check
Roadside Assistance button • or COMAND system audio is muted and the select-
Initially, after switching on the ignition,
the Information button ¡, depend- ed mode (radio, CD etc.) pauses. The optional
cellular phone (if installed) inserted in cradle malfunctions are detected and indicated
ing on the type of response required.
switches off. If you must use this phone, we rec- (the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the
i The SOS button is located in the overhead ommend that you use it only with the vehicle at a Roadside Assistance button • and the
control panel (컄 page 34). standstill in a safe location. Remove the phone Information button ¡ stay on longer
The Roadside Assistance button • from the cradle and place the call. The naviga- than 10 seconds or do not come on).
(컄 page 331) and the Information button ¡ tion* system (if engaged) will continue to run.
The display in the instrument cluster is available The message Tele Aid – inoperative
(컄 page 332) are located below the center arm-
for use, and spoken commands are only avail- appears in the multifunction display.
rest cover.
able by pressing the RPT button on the COMAND
! The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular system. A pop-up window will appear in the
network for communication and the GPS (Global COMAND system display to indicate that a Tele
Positioning System) satellites for vehicle loca- Aid call is in progress. After the TeleAid call has
tion. If either of these signals are unavailable, the ended, the optional cellular phone inserted in the
Tele Aid system may not function and if this cradle switches on again. A PIN entry might be
occurs, assistance must be summoned by other necessary.
means.
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The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance i The indicator lamp on the Roadside Information button ¡
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Assistance button • remains illuminated in
The Information button ¡ is located
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to red for approximately 10 seconds during the
system self-check after switching on the ignition below the center armrest cover.
tow your vehicle to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For (together with the SOS button and the Informa-
tion button ¡).
services such as labor and/or towing,
charges may apply. Refer to the Roadside See system self-check (컄 page 328) if the indi-
cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on
Assistance Manual for more information.
longer than approximately 10 seconds.
The following is only available in the USA: If the indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistance
앫 Sign and Drive services: Services such button • is flashing continuously and there
was no voice connection to the Response Center
as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
established, then the Tele Aid system could not
the replacement of a flat tire with the initiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the rele-
vehicle spare tire are obtainable. vant cellular phone network was not available).
The message Call failed appears in the mul-
1 Information button ¡
tifunction display. 왘 Open the storage tray (컄 page 314).
Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated us- 왘 Press and hold button 1 (for longer
ing the t button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel or the END Button on the COMAND
than 2 seconds).
system. A call to the Customer Assistance
Center will be initiated. The button will
flash while the call is in progress. The
message Connecting call will appear
in the multifunction display.
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When the connection is established, the i The indicator lamp in the Information ! If the indicator lamps do not start flashing
message Call connected appears in the button ¡ remains illuminated in red for after pressing one of the buttons or remain illu-
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system approximately 10 seconds during the system minated (in red) at any time, the Tele Aid system
will transmit data generating the vehicle self-check after switching on the ignition (togeth- has detected a malfunction or the service is not
identification number, model, color and lo- er with the SOS button and the Roadside currently active, and may not initiate a call. Visit
Assistance button •). your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
cation (subject to availability of cellular Center and have the system checked or contact
and GPS signals). See system self-check (컄 page 328) if the indi-
cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the
USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as
i While the call is connected, you can change longer than approximately 10 seconds.
possible.
to the navigation menu by pressing the NAV If the indicator lamp in the Information
button on the COMAND system. button ¡ is flashing continuously and there
was no voice connection to the Response Center
Call priority
A voice connection between the Customer
established, then the Tele Aid system could not If other service calls such as a Roadside
Assistance Center representative and the
initiate an Information call (e.g. the relevant cel- Assistance call or Information call are
occupants of the vehicle will be estab- lular phone network is not available). The mes-
lished. Information regarding the operation active, an Emergency call is still possible.
sage Call failed appears in the multifunction
of your vehicle, the nearest display. In this case, the Emergency call will take
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or priority and override all other active calls.
Information calls can be terminated using
Mercedes-Benz USA products and servic- the t button on the multifunction steering i The indicator lamp in the respective button
es is available to you. wheel or the END button on the COMAND sys- flashes until the call is concluded. Emergency
tem. calls can only be terminated by a Response
For more details concerning the Tele Aid
Center or Customer Assistance Center repre-
system, please visit www.mbusa.com and sentative, whereas Roadside Assistance and
use your ID and password (sent to you sep- Information calls can also be terminated by
arately) to learn more (USA only). pressing button t on the multifunction
steering wheel or using the END button on the
COMAND system.
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! If the indicator lamp continues to flash or As an alternative, you may unlock the vehi- Stolen Vehicle Recovery services
the system does not reset, contact the Response cle via Internet using the ID and password
In the event your vehicle was stolen:
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or sent to you shortly after the completion of
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or Mercedes-Benz your acquaintance call. 왘 Report the incident to the police.
Customer Assistance at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) in the USA or Customer The Response Center will then unlock your The police will issue a numbered
Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada. vehicle with the remote door unlocking incident report.
feature. 왘 Pass this number on to the
Remote door unlock Mercedes-Benz Response Center along
i The remote door unlock feature is available
In case you have locked your vehicle unin- if the relevant cellular phone network is avail- with your password issued to you when
tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), able. you subscribed to the service.
and the reserve SmartKey is not handy: The SOS button will flash and the message The Response Center will then attempt
Connecting call will appear in the multifunc- to covertly contact the vehicle’s
왘 Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response
tion display to indicate receipt of the door unlock
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) Tele Aid system. Once the vehicle is
command.
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). located, the Response Center will
Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center contact the local law enforcement and
You will be asked to provide your pass- specialist may attempt to establish voice contact
you. The vehicle’s location will only be
word which you provided when you with the vehicle occupants.
provided to law enforcement.
completed the subscriber agreement. If the tailgate recessed handle was pulled for
왘 Then return to your vehicle and pull the
more than 20 seconds before door unlock autho- i When the anti-theft alarm stays on for more
rization was received by the Response Center, than 30 seconds, a call is initiated automatically
tailgate recessed handle for minimum you must wait 15 minutes before pulling the tail- to the Response Center. See anti-theft alarm
of 20 seconds until the SOS button is gate recessed handle again. system (컄 page 105).
flashing.
The message Connecting call ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
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컄컄 Step 2: Step 3:
When programming a garage door opener,
park the vehicle outside the garage. 왘 If you have previously programmed a 왘 Hold end of the hand-held remote
Do not run the engine while programming signal transmitter button and wish to control 5 of the device you wish to
the integrated remote control. Inhalation of retain its programming, proceed to train approximately 2 to 5 in
exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. step 3. (5 to 12 cm) away from the signal
All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide If you are programming the integrated transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) to be
(CO), and inhaling it can cause unconscious- programmed, while keeping the indica-
remote control for the first time, press
ness and possible death. tor lamp 1 in view.
and hold the two outer signal transmit-
ter buttons 2 and 4 and release Step 4:
Programming the integrated remote them only when indicator lamp 1
왘 Using both hands, simultaneously
control begins to flash after approximately
press hand-held remote control
20 seconds (do not hold the button for
Step 1: button 6 and the desired signal trans-
longer than 30 seconds). This proce-
mitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). dure erases any previous settings for
release the buttons until step 5 is com-
all three channels and initializes the
pleted.
memory.
Indicator lamp 1 will flash, first slowly
If you later wish to program a second
and then rapidly.
and/or third hand-held transmitter to
the remaining two signal transmitter i Indicator lamp 1 flashes immediately the
buttons, do not repeat this step and be- first time the signal transmitter button is
gin directly with step 3. programmed. If this button has already been
programmed, the indicator lamp will only start
flashing after 20 seconds.
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Operation of integrated remote control Programming tips 앫 If another hand-held remote control is
available for the same device, try the
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). If you are having difficulty programming
programming steps again using that
the integrated remote control, here are
왘 Select and press the appropriate inte- other hand-held remote control. Make
some helpful tips:
grated signal transmitter button (2, sure new batteries are in the hand-held
3 or 4) to activate the remote con- 앫 Check the frequency of hand-held remote control before beginning the
trolled device. remote control 5 (typically located on procedure.
The integrated remote control trans- the reverse side of the remote). The in-
앫 Straighten the antenna wire from the
mitter continues to send the signal as tegrated remote control is compatible
with radio-frequency devices operating garage door opener assembly. This
long as the button is pressed – up to may help improve transmitting and/or
20 seconds. between 280-390 MHz.
receiving signals.
앫 Put a new battery in hand-held remote
Erasing the integrated remote control control 5. This will increase the likeli- i Certain types of garage door openers are in-
compatible with the integrated remote control. If
memory hood of the hand-held remote control
you should experience further difficulties with
sending a faster and more accurate sig-
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). programming the integrated remote control,
nal to the integrated remote control. contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or
왘 Simultaneously press and hold outer call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
앫 While performing step 3, hold
signal transmitter buttons 2 and 4, Center (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MER-
for approximately 20 seconds, until hand-held remote control 5 at differ-
Cedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at
indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly. Do ent lengths and angles from the signal 1-800-387-0100.
not hold for longer than 30 seconds. transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) you
are programming. Attempt varying an-
The codes of all three channels are gles at the distance of 2 to 5 inches
erased. (5 to 12 cm) away or the same angle at
varying distances.
i If you sell your vehicle, erase the codes of all
three channels.
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Useful features
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
i The presence of buildings, bridges, power
lines and large antenna masts can influence the
received, including interference that may
displayed values. Metallic or magnetic objects in
cause undesired operation of the device.
or on the vehicle can influence the accuracy of
Any unauthorized modification to this device the compass.
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Useful features
341
342
Operation
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
Driving instructions
At the gas station
Engine compartment
Tires and wheels
Winter driving
Maintenance
Vehicle care
343
Operation
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
In the “Operation” section you will find The more cautiously you treat your vehicle After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may
detailed information on operating, main- during the break-in period, the more satis- gradually increase vehicle and engine
taining and caring for your vehicle. fied you will be with its performance later speeds to the permissible maximum.
on.
All of the above instructions, as may apply
앫 Drive your vehicle during the first to your vehicle type, also apply when driv-
1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but ing the first 1000 miles (1500 km) after
moderate vehicle and engine speeds. the engine, the transfer case, the center
differential or the rear differential has been
앫 During this period, avoid heavy loads
replaced.
(full throttle driving) and excessive
engine speeds (no more than 2/3 of i Always obey applicable speed limits.
maximum rpm in each gear).
앫 Shift gears in a timely manner.
앫 Avoid accelerating by kick-down.
앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle
down by shifting to a lower gear using
the gear selector lever.
앫 Select gear ranges 3, 2 or 1
(컄 page 196) only when driving at
moderate speeds (for hill driving).
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Driving instructions
왔 Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel Fuel consumption is also increased by Pedals
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traf-
Fuel consumption, to a great extent, fic, on short trips and in hilly areas.
depends on driving habits and operating Warning! G
conditions. Drinking and driving
Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob-
To save fuel you should:
structing the pedal’s range of movement.
앫 Keep tires at the recommended infla- Warning! G Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta-
tion pressures. cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in
앫 Remove unnecessary loads. Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs the footwell, make sure that the pedals still
and driving are a very dangerous combina- have sufficient clearance.
앫 Remove carriers* when not in use. tion. Even a small amount of alcohol or During sudden driving or braking maneu-
앫 Remove the basic cross bars* when drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions vers, the objects could get caught between
not in use. and judgment. the pedals. You could then no longer brake
앫 Allow engine to warm up under low The possibility of a serious or even fatal or accelerate. This could lead to accidents
load use. accident are greatly increased when you and injury.
drink or take drugs and drive.
앫 Avoid frequent acceleration and decel-
eration. Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
앫 Have all maintenance work performed taking drugs.
at the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Booklet and as required
by the Maintenance System (U.S. vehi-
cles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles).
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
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Driving instructions
346
Operation
Driving instructions
To help prevent brake disk corrosion after The brake fluid level in the reservoir may
driving on wet road surfaces (particularly be too low if the brake warning lamp in the Warning! G
salted roads), it is advisable to brake the instrument cluster comes on and an
vehicle with considerable force prior to acoustic warning sounds although the If other than recommended brake pads are
parking. The heat generated serves to dry parking brake is released (컄 page 431). installed, or other than recommended brake
the brakes. Observe additional messages in the multi- fluid is used, the braking properties of the
function display that may appear vehicle can be degraded to an extent that
If your brake system is normally only sub- safe braking is substantially impaired. This
(컄 page 465).
jected to moderate loads, you should occa- could result in an accident.
sionally test the effectiveness of the Have the brake system inspected
brakes by applying above-normal braking immediately. Contact an authorized
pressure at higher speeds. This will also Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. ! When driving down long and steep grades,
enhance the grip of the brake pads. relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a
All checks and service work on the brake lower gear to use the engine’s braking power.
system should be carried out by qualified This helps prevent overheating of the brakes and
Warning! G technicians only. Contact an authorized reduces brake pad wear.
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. When using the engine’s braking power, a drive
Make sure not to endanger any other road wheel may not spin for an extended period of
Only install brake pads and brake fluid
users when carrying out these braking time, e.g. on slippery road surfaces. This may
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is
maneuvers.
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Refer to the description of the Brake Assist
System (BAS) (컄 page 99). After hard braking, it is advisable to drive
on for some time, rather than immediately
Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may park, so that the air stream will cool down
be the reason for low brake fluid in the the brakes faster.
reservoir.
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Operation
Driving instructions
348
Operation
Driving instructions
Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by Specified tire inflation pressures must be
앫 Turn the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* to starter switch law. These indicators are located in six maintained. This applies particularly if the
position 0 and remove, or press places on the tread circumference and tires are subjected to high loads (e.g. high
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button. become visible at a tread depth of speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temper-
approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), at which atures).
앫 Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock vehicle point the tire is considered worn and
when leaving. should be replaced.
Warning! G
The treadwear indicator appears as a solid
Tires band across the tread. Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
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Driving instructions
350
Operation
Driving instructions
351
Operation
Driving instructions
352
Operation
Driving instructions
Warning! G Sand, dirt, mud and other material having Familiarize yourself with the vehicle char-
acteristics and gear changing before you
friction property can cause exceptional wear
and tear as well as brake failure. attempt any difficult terrain off-road driv-
Do not load items on the basic cross bars*.
ing. We recommend that you start out with
It may cause instability during some maneu- Have the brakes checked for dirt build-up easy off-road travel.
vers which could result in an accident. and cleaned. There is otherwise a risk that
Drive slowly in unknown terrain. This will full braking power may not be available in an
make it easier to recognize unexpected ob- emergency.
stacles and avoid damage to the vehicle.
To help avoid the vehicle rolling over, never
turn it around on steep inclines. If the vehi- Warning! G
cle cannot complete the attempted climb,
back it down in reverse gear. Please be aware that by raising the vehicle
level, the center of gravity also rises. There-
Do not drive along the side of a slope. The fore, always ensure that the vehicle level is
vehicle might otherwise rollover. If in doing as low as possible. With higher ride height
so the vehicle begins to show a tendency to the ESP® may activate earlier in certain
roll, immediately steer into a line of gravity situations.
(straight up or downhill).
Never let the vehicle roll backwards in idle.
You may lose control of the vehicle if you
use only the service brake. For information
on driving downhill, see “Driving downhill”
(컄 page 357).
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Operation
Driving instructions
Special driving features for off-road Off-road driving rules ! Observe the following during off-road
driving driving:
앫 Engage the off-road driving program
The following driving features are available (컄 page 275) or LOW RANGE mode* 앫 Keep doors, tailgate, windows, and
for specific kind of operation: (컄 page 199) before driving under tilt/sliding sunroof* closed whenever driving
off-road.
off-road conditions.
앫 Off-road – ABS (컄 page 99) 앫 Adjust vehicle speed to condition of terrain.
앫 If necessary, activate differential The more uneven, rutty and steeper the ter-
앫 Off-road – ESP® (컄 page 103)
locks* (컄 page 202). rain, the lower the speed should be. Drive
앫 Off-road – 4-ETS (컄 page 104) through water slowly at an even speed,
앫 Make sure you select a vehicle level
avoiding a bow wave.
앫 Hill start assist system (컄 page 195) (컄 page 277) appropriate to the topo-
앫 Be especially careful when driving in un-
앫 LOW RANGE mode* (컄 page 199) graphical conditions. Always make
known territory. It may be necessary to get
sure the vehicle has enough ground out of the vehicle and scout the path you in-
앫 Differential locks* (컄 page 202) clearance. tend to take.
앫 Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) 앫 Fasten items being carried as securely 앫 Watch out for obstacles, such as rocks,
(컄 page 271) as possible (컄 page 293). holes, tree stumps and ruts.
앫 Off-road driving program (Vehicles 앫 Before driving through water, determine its
앫 Always navigate gradients with the en-
without enhanced off-road package*) depth.
gine on and with the transmission en-
(컄 page 275) gaged in a gear. Switch on the DSR 앫 Do not stop vehicle while immersed in water,
(컄 page 272) to help maintain a preset and do not shut off the engine.
앫 Air suspension (컄 page 276)
speed.
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Driving instructions
앫 In sandy soil, drive at a steady speed as al- Checklist before off-road driving Tires
lowed by conditions. This helps overcome
the vehicle rolling resistance and reduces 앫 Check the tread depth and maintain
Engine oil level
the likelihood of the vehicle sinking into the specified tire inflation pressure
ground. 앫 Check the engine oil level with the oil (a placard with the recommended tire
앫 Do not initiate jumps with the vehicle. It dipstick (컄 page 376). inflation pressures is located on the
interrupts the forward momentum of the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 384)).
Only with a proper oil level can the
vehicle.
vehicle obtain a trouble-free oil supply, 앫 Check tires for possible damage and
앫 Always drive onto slopes with the engine even on steep gradients. remove foreign objects.
running and the vehicle in gear.
! If the engine oil level warning lamp 앫 Replace missing valve caps.
앫 Do not shift automatic transmission to
position N. (컄 page 469) comes on while driving, stop the
vehicle in a safe location or as soon at is safe to Rims
do so. Check the engine oil level (컄 page 376).
Warning! G The engine oil level warnings should not be
앫 Dented or bent rims can cause tire in-
flation pressure loss and damage the
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol
Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure displayed could result in serious engine damage tire beads. For this reason, check and,
before driving through sand. However, if you that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz if necessary, change rims before driv-
do so, remember to correct the tire inflation Limited Warranty. ing off-road.
pressure (컄 page 390) before continuing
your trip. Driving with reduced tire inflation Vehicle tool kit
pressure increases the risk of losing control 앫 Check if the vehicle jack (컄 page 490)
of the vehicle and rolling over. is functional.
앫 In all cases take the vehicle tool kit, a
strong tow rope, a shovel and a small
plank (to put under the vehicle jack on
sandy soil) with you.
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Driving instructions
356
Operation
Driving instructions
i The hill start assist system supports you i Vehicles with enhanced off-road package* Driving downhill
when driving uphill. are equipped with automatic locks for the center
앫 Drive slowly.
For more information, see “Hill start assist sys- and rear axle differential to improve vehicle
tem” (컄 page 195). traction. 앫 Do not drive at an angle to the incline.
Steer into the line of gravity and drive
Traction in steep terrain Driving across a hilltop with the front wheels pointing straight
Decelerate just ahead of a hilltop (do not downhill. Otherwise, the vehicle may
The maximum vehicle climbing ability is a slide sideways off the path and roll
100% grade which is equivalent to a slope shift automatic transmission to
position N), to prevent the vehicle from over.
angle of 45 degrees. Keep in mind that the
climbing ability of the vehicle depends on speeding up too much after climbing a hill. 앫 Shift automatic transmission to
terrain conditions. Use the momentum of the vehicle to drive position 1 (컄 page 196).
Be easy on the accelerator and watch for across the hilltop. 앫 On steep inclines, use the Downhill
continuous wheel traction when driving in After climbing a hill, driving in this manner Speed Regulation (컄 page 271).
steep terrain. prevents the vehicle from: 앫 Utilize the engine’s braking power to
앫
reduce vehicle speed.
i The 4-ETS helps greatly when starting out on losing ground contact when cresting
a steep incline when the front wheels have then hills If this is insufficient, apply the brake
the tendency to slip due to the weight shifting gently. Make sure the vehicle is moving
towards the rear axle. 앫 losing its forward momentum
in the line of gravity.
The 4-ETS recognizes the situation and limits the 앫 speeding up too much after climbing
torque for the front wheels by braking them. 앫 Check the brakes after a lengthy down-
the hill
Simultaneously the torque for the rear wheels is grade drive.
increased.
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Driving instructions
i The special Off-road – ABS (컄 page 99) set- 앫 Select the highest vehicle level
Vehicles with air 1
ting allows for precise and brief (cyclical) block- suspension possible (컄 page 277).
ing of the front wheels, permitting them to dig
package 앫 Switch to off-road driving program
into loose ground.
Raised level 20.00 in (50 cm) (컄 page 275) or LOW RANGE mode*
Remember that, when stopped, the front wheels
(컄 page 199) before driving through
slide across a surface and thus lose their ability
to steer the vehicle. water.
Vehicles with 1
앫 Shift automatic transmission to
enhanced off-road
Driving through water position 1 or 2 (컄 page 196).
package*
Off-road 3 level 23.60 in (60 cm) 앫 Avoid high engine speeds.
Off-road 2 level 20.00 in (50 cm) 앫 Enter and leave the water only at a
shallow spot, driving at walking speed.
Off-road 1 level 20.00 in (50 cm)
! Never accelerate before driving into the
앫 Before driving through water, deter- water. The bow wave could force water into the
mine its depth. engine and auxiliary equipment, thus damaging
them.
! The water depth must not exceed the 앫 Drive through the water slowly and at a
respective value listed in the table. The ground
under the water might not be firm which could constant speed.
1 Fording depth
result the water being deeper than expected
when driving the vehicle through it. Please note
that the water level is correspondingly lower for
flowing water.
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Driving instructions
앫 Do not stop vehicle while immersed in Crossing obstacles When driving over tree stumps, big rocks
water, and do not shut off the engine. and other obstacles, observe the following
rules:
! Do not open any of the vehicle’s doors while
driving through water. Water could otherwise en- 앫 Make sure the off-road driving program
ter the vehicle interior and damage the vehicle’s (컄 page 275) or if equipped the LOW
electronics, as well as the interior equipment. RANGE mode* (컄 page 199) is
앫 There is a very high level of driving re- switched on.
sistance in water. The surface is slip- 앫 Avoid high engine speeds.
pery and may not be firm, making
앫 Shift automatic transmission to
pulling away in water difficult and dan-
gerous. position 1 (컄 page 196).
! Obstacles can damage the vehicle 앫 Check the vehicle clearance before
앫 Make sure that only small bow waves underbody or suspension components. If possi-
are formed when driving the vehicle ble use the assistance of a second person out- crossing obstacles.
through water. side the vehicle to scout the path you intend to 앫 Cross obstacles (e.g. tree stumps or
take and check for adequate ground clearance
앫 Clean mud off the tire tread after driv- big rocks) very slowly by aiming one of
when you cross obstacles with your vehicle. The
ing through water. person assisting you outside the vehicle should the front wheels at the center of the ob-
always be a safe distance away from the vehicle stacle, and repeat same with the rear
앫 To dry the brakes, apply pressure to the and positioned so that he or she cannot get hurt wheel.
brake pedal several times while driving in case of any unexpected vehicle movement.
after leaving the water. ! Special attention is needed when you cross
After off-road driving or crossing obstacles, in- obstacles on a steep incline.
spect vehicle for any damage, especially vehicle
underbody and suspension components. Failure The vehicle could slide sideways as a result of its
to do so can adversely affect the vehicle’s future possible slanted position which in turn may
performance, including increased chance of an result in the vehicle tipping or rolling over.
accident.
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Driving instructions
Driving on sand 앫 In sandy soil, drive at a steady speed as ! Check that the ruts are not too deep and
allowed by conditions. This helps over- your vehicle’s clearance is sufficient. Otherwise:
Warning! G come the vehicle rolling resistance and
reduce the likelihood of the vehicle
앫 your vehicle may be damaged
앫 the underbody of the vehicle may come in
Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure sinking into the ground. contact with the ground and you may get
before driving through sand. However, if you 앫 Drive in tracks of other vehicles if they stuck
do so, remember to correct the tire inflation are not too deep and if you have suffi- 앫 Avoid high engine speeds.
pressure (컄 page 390) before continuing cient clearance.
your trip. Driving with reduced tire inflation 앫 Shift automatic transmission to
pressure increases the risk of losing control Ruts position 1 (컄 page 196).
of the vehicle and rolling over. 앫 Drive next to the ruts rather than
A number of off-road tracks or other by-
ways have deep ruts which can cause the through them if at all possible.
When driving on sand, observe the follow- underbody to come in contact with the 앫 If the ruts are too deep to drive in, drive
ing rules: ground. with one side of the vehicle on the
앫 Set the raised level (컄 page 277). 앫 Make sure the off-road driving program grassy center strip if the route permits.
앫 Avoid high engine speeds. (컄 page 275), or if equipped, the LOW
RANGE mode* (컄 page 199) is
앫 Shift automatic transmission into a switched on.
gear range that is appropriate for the
terrain. 앫 Set the raised level (컄 page 277).
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Driving instructions
Returning from off-road driving Off-road driving increases strain on the 앫 Clean the front and rear license plate.
vehicle.
앫 Remove excessive dirt from tires,
Warning! G We recommend that you inspect the vehi- wheels, wheel housings, and under-
cle for possible damage after each off-road body.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or trip. Recognizing any damage and a subse-
For instance, after driving in mud, clean
ride disturbance, or you suspect that possi- quent timely repair reduces the chance of
the radiator, chassis, engine, brakes,
ble damage to your vehicle has occurred, a possible breakdown or accident later on.
and wheels from extreme dirt using a
you should turn on the hazard warning flash-
Proceed as follows: strong jet of water.
ers, carefully slow down, and drive with cau-
tion to an area which is a safe distance from 앫 Switch off the off-road driving program 앫 Check tires for possible damage.
the roadway. (컄 page 275) or the LOW RANGE
앫 Inspect vehicle underbody, oil pan,
mode* (컄 page 199).
Inspect the tires and under the vehicle for brake hoses, etc., as well as vehicle un-
possible damage. If the vehicle or tires ap- 앫 Switch off the DSR (컄 page 272). derbody for possible damage.
pear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
앫 Set the differential locks* to AUTO 앫 Check for brush or branches caught in
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or tire
(컄 page 203). the underbody.
dealer for repairs.
앫 Lower the vehicle back to a level ! Brush or branches could increase the possi-
Damage to the vehicle may influence driving
suitable for road conditions, e.g. High- bility of a fire, as well as cut fuel and/or brake
comfort and pose the risk of accident to you
way/High-speed level (컄 page 277). lines, puncture rubber bellows of the axles or
and other drivers. drive shafts.
앫 Clean all exterior lamps and check for
possible damage. 앫 After continued operation in mud,
sand, water or other dirty conditions
clean the brake discs, wheels, brake
pads and check and clean axle joints.
앫 Conduct a brake test.
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Driving instructions
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Operation
Driving instructions
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the Loading a trailer Checking weights of vehicle and trailer
maximum permissible axle weight:
앫 When loading a trailer, you should ob- 앫 To assure that the tow vehicle and trail-
serve that neither the permissible GTW, er are in compliance with the maximum
GL 450
nor the GVWR are exceeded. permissible weight limits have the load-
Front 3240 lbs (1470 kg) ed rig (tow vehicle including driver, pas-
Maximum permissible values are listed
Rear 3965 lbs (1800 kg) on the safety compliance certification sengers and cargo, trailer fully loaded)
labels for the vehicle and for the trailer weighed on a commercial scale.
The Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the to be towed. 앫 Check the vehicle’s front and rear
weight of the trailer plus the weight of all The lowest value listed must be select- Gross Axle Weight (GAW), the Gross
cargo, equipment, luggage etc. loaded on ed when determining how the vehicle Trailer Weight (GTW) and Tongue
the trailer. The maximum permissible and trailer are loaded. Weight (TW).
gross trailer weight to be towed:
앫 The tongue weight at the hitch ball The values as measures must not
7500 lbs (3405 kg).
must be added to the GVW to prevent exceed the weight limits listed under
Trailer Tongue Weight Rating (TWR) is the exceeding your Mercedes-Benz tow “Vehicle and trailer weight and ratings”
maximum permissible weight on the trailer vehicle’s rear GAWR. (컄 page 362).
tongue:
600 lbs (273 kg) limit for Mercedes-Benz i We recommend loading the trailer in such a
manner that it has a Tongue Weight (TW)
approved hitch receiver. between 8% and 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight
(GTW).
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Driving instructions
Attaching a trailer Observe maximum permitted trailer ! Do not connect a trailer brake system (if
dimensions (width and length). trailer is so equipped) directly to the vehicle’s
Warning! G Most states and all Canadian provinces
hydraulic brake system, as your vehicle is
equipped with antilock brakes. If you do, neither
require the vehicle’s brakes nor the trailer’s brakes will
While you are coupling or decoupling a trail- function properly.
앫 safety chains between your tow vehicle
er, make sure that you do not
and the trailer. i The provided vehicle electrical connector for
앫 lock or unlock trailer towing has a brake signal wire for hook-up
The chains should be criss-crossed
앫 open or close under the trailer tongue. They must be to a brake controller.
a vehicle door or the tailgate. attached to the hitch receiver, and not You should consider using a trailer sway control
The vehicle’s level could change and you to the vehicle’s bumper or axle. system. For further information, see an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
could endanger yourself and/or others as a
Make sure to leave enough slack in the
result. 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission
chains to permit turning corners.
Make sure that you do not operate the ADS is set to P (컄 page 190).
앫 a separate brake system at various
button* (컄 page 276) or the vehicle level 왘 Set the parking brake for the vehicle
trailer weights.
control system (컄 page 277) when cou- (컄 page 66).
pling/decoupling the trailer. 앫 a break-away switch on trailers with a
왘 Start the engine (컄 page 56).
separate brake system. Check with
your local state laws for specific 왘 Set the vehicle level to Highway
requirements. (컄 page 277).
The switch activates the trailer brakes 왘 Vehicle with ADS*: Set the ADS* to
in the possible event that the trailer AUTO or COMFORT (컄 page 276).
might separate from the tow vehicle. 왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 67).
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Driving instructions
왘 Close all doors and the tailgate. Note the following points, when driving 앫 Always secure items in the trailer to
with the trailer: prevent load shifts while driving.
왘 Attach the trailer.
앫 In order to gain skill and an under- 앫 When towing a trailer, check occasion-
왘 Plug in all electrical connectors.
standing of the vehicle’s behavior, you ally to make sure the load is secure,
i When you are towing a trailer, the vehicle should practice turning, stopping and and that lighting and trailer brakes (if
level always remains in the Highway setting. backing up in an area which is free from so equipped) are functioning properly.
The following applies additionally when towing a traffic.
앫 Take into consideration that when tow-
trailer:
앫 Before you start driving check the ing a trailer, the handling characteris-
앫 The vehicle is lowered to the highway level tics are different and less stable from
when it reaches a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) 앫 trailer hitch
those when operating the vehicle with-
if not set to highway level. 앫 break-away switch out a trailer.
앫 The high-speed level is not available.
앫 safety chains It is important to avoid sudden maneu-
The restrictions that apply to towing also apply
when using accessories that are connected to 앫 electrical connections vers.
the trailer power socket, such as a bicycle rack. 앫 The vehicle and trailer combination is
앫 lighting and tires
heavier, and therefore is limited in ac-
Towing a trailer 앫 Adjust the mirrors (컄 page 51) to celeration and climbing ability, and re-
permit unobstructed view beyond rear quires longer stopping distances.
There are many different laws, including
of trailer.
speed limit restrictions, having to do with It is more prone to reacting to cross
trailer towing. Make sure your rig will be le- 앫 If the trailer has electric brakes, start wind gusts, and requires more sensi-
gal, not only for where you reside, but also your vehicle and trailer moving slowly, tive steering input.
for where you will be driving. A good and then apply only the trailer brake
controller by hand to make sure the 앫 If possible, do not brake abruptly, but
source for this information can be the po-
lice or local authorities. brakes are working properly. rather engage the brake slightly at first
to permit the trailer to activate its
brake. Then increase the braking force.
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Driving instructions
! If the trailer should begin to sway, reduce 앫 If the engine coolant rises to an ex- Uncoupling the trailer
the vehicle’s speed immediately. tremely high temperature (coolant tem-
In no case attempt to straighten out the tow perature needle approaching the red
zone) when the air conditioning is on,
Warning! G
vehicle and trailer by increasing the speed.
turn off the air conditioning system. While you are coupling or decoupling a trail-
앫 If the transmission repeatedly shifts
between gears on inclines, manually Engine coolant heat can be additionally er, make sure that you do not
shift to a lower gear (select 4, 3, 2 or 1) vented by opening the windows, 앫 lock or unlock
(컄 page 196). switching the climate control fan speed
앫 open or close
to high and setting the temperature
A lower gear and reduction of speed re- a vehicle door or the tailgate.
control to the maximum hot position.
duces the chance of engine overload- The vehicle’s level could change and you
ing and/or overheating. 앫 Extreme care must be exercised since could endanger yourself and/or others as a
your vehicle with a trailer will require result.
앫 On very steep inclines, not manageable
additional passing distance ahead than
with automatic transmission in 1, Make sure that you do not operate the ADS
when driving without a trailer.
switch on off-road driving program button* (컄 page 276) or the vehicle level
(컄 page 275) or LOW RANGE mode* Because your vehicle and trailer is control system (컄 page 277) when cou-
(컄 page 199). longer than your vehicle alone, you will pling/decoupling the trailer.
also need to go much farther ahead of
앫 When going down a long hill, shift into
the passed vehicle before you can re-
a lower gear and use the engine’s brak-
turn to your lane.
ing effect.
Avoid riding the brakes, thus overheat-
ing the vehicle and trailer brakes.
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Operation
Driving instructions
367
Operation
Driving instructions
Driving abroad Control and operation of radio Telephones and two-way radios
transmitters
Abroad, there is an extensive
Mercedes-Benz service network at your Warning! G
disposal. If you plan to drive into areas COMAND system, radio and telephone*
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
which are not listed in the index of your
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center Warning! G with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
directory, you should request pertinent
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
information from an authorized Do not forget that your primary responsibili-
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. ty is to drive the vehicle. Only operate the
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system,
COMAND system, radio or telephone1 if
possibly resulting in an accident and/or
road, weather and traffic conditions permit.
personal injury.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
Radio transmitters, such as a portable
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
telephone or a citizens band unit should
ly 14 m) every second.
only be used inside the vehicle if they are
1 connected to an antenna that is installed
Observe all legal requirements.
on the outside of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation
instructions regarding use of an external
antenna.
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Operation
Driving instructions
369
Operation
Driving instructions
Coolant temperature
Warning! G
During severe operating conditions,
e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tem- 앫 Driving when your engine is overheated
perature may rise close to approximately can cause some fluids, which may have
248°F (120°C). leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire. You could be seriously
The engine should not be operated with burned.
the coolant temperature above 248°F 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can
(120°C). Doing so may cause serious en- cause serious burns which can occur
gine damage which is not covered by the just by opening the engine hood. Stay
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. away from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle
and do not stand near the vehicle until the
engine has cooled down.
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Operation
At the gas station
왔 At the gas station
Refueling The fuel filler flap is located on the 왘 Turn off the engine
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the
앫 by turning the SmartKey to
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with
position 0 (컄 page 42). Remove the
Warning! G the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
SmartKey from the starter switch.
KEYLESS-GO* automatically
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. locks/unlocks the fuel filler flap. 앫 by pressing the KEYLESS-GO*
It burns violently and can cause serious start/stop button (컄 page 43).
injury. Open the driver’s door (with the
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate- driver’s door open, starter switch is
rials near gasoline! now in position 0, same as
SmartKey removed from starter
Turn off the engine before refueling. switch).
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
왘 Briefly push on fuel filler flap at the po-
inhaling fumes and skin or clothing contact,
sition indicated by the arrow.
extinguish all smoking materials.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
Direct skin contact with gasoline and the in-
halation of gasoline vapors can damage your 왘 Open the fuel filler flap completely.
health. 왘 Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on
to it until possible pressure is released.
왘 Take off the fuel cap.
! The fuel filler cap is tethered to the fuel filler
neck. Do not drop the cap. It could damage the
vehicle paint finish. 컄컄
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Operation
At the gas station
컄컄 왘 To prevent fuel vapors from escaping 왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it Check regularly and before a long trip
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle clockwise until it audibly engages.
unit. 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 374).
왘 Close the fuel filler flap.
왘 Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle You should hear the latch close shut.
unit cuts out – do not top up or over-
fill. i Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap
open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve
warning lamp to flash and the ? malfunction
Warning! G indicator lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunc-
tion indicator lamp (Canada only) comes on.
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres- For more information, see “Practical hints”
sure in the system which could cause a gas (컄 page 433).
discharge. This could cause the gas to spray
back out when removing the fuel pump noz- i Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a 1 Brake fluid
zle, which could cause personal injury. minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average
of 96 RON/86 MON). Information on gasoline 2 Coolant level
quality can normally be found on the fuel pump. 3 Windshield washer system and
For more information on gasoline, see “Premium
headlamp cleaning system*
unleaded gasoline” (컄 page 555), see “Fuel re-
quirements” (컄 page 556), and the Factory Ap- Engine oil level
proved Service Products pamphlet.
For more information on engine oil, see
“Engine oil” (컄 page 376).
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Operation
At the gas station
For more information, see “Coolant level” For more information, see “Exterior lamp
(컄 page 377) and see “Fuels, coolants, lu- switch” (컄 page 141).
bricants” (컄 page 552).
Tire inflation pressure
For more information, see “Checking tire
inflation pressure” (컄 page 390).
373
Operation
Engine compartment
Hood
Warning! G Warning! G
Warning! G You could be injured when the hood is open The engine is equipped with a transistorized
– even when the engine is switched off. ignition system. Because of the high voltage
Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- Parts of the engine can become very hot. To it is dangerous to touch any components
cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could prevent burns, only touch owner serviceable (ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnos-
be forced open by passing air flow. components described in the Operator’s tic socket) of the ignition system
This could cause the hood to come loose Manual and comply with all relevant safety 앫 with the engine running
and injure you and others. precautions. 앫 while starting the engine
앫 if ignition is “on” and the engine is
Opening turned manually
Warning! G
Warning! G To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine is running.
engine compartment, or if the coolant tem-
perature gauge indicates that the engine is The radiator fan may continue to run for ap-
overheated, do not open the hood. Move proximately 30 seconds or even restart af-
away from vehicle and do not open the hood ter the engine has been turned off. Stay
until the engine has cooled. If necessary, clear of fan blades.
call the fire department.
374
Operation
Engine compartment
375
Operation
Engine compartment
Engine oil Checking engine oil level with the oil 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 374).
dipstick
왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1.
The amount of oil your engine needs will
When checking the oil level
depend on a number of factors, including 왘 Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
driving style. Increased oil consumption 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level
왘 Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the
can occur when ground
dipstick guide tube.
앫 the vehicle is new 앫 the vehicle must have been stationary
왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after
for at least 5 minutes with the engine
앫 the vehicle is driven frequently at approximately 3 seconds to obtain
turned off
higher engine speeds accurate reading.
Engine oil consumption checks should only The oil level is correct when it is be-
be made after the vehicle break-in period. tween lower mark 3 (min.) and upper
mark 2 (max.) of the oil dipstick.
i Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may damage the drive assemblies. i The filling quantity between the upper and
Using special additives not approved by lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately
Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
왘 If necessary, add engine oil
More information on this subject is available at
(컄 page 377).
any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
1 Oil dipstick For more information on engine oil, see
2 Upper mark “Technical data” section (컄 page 552) and
3 Lower mark (컄 page 554).
376
Operation
Engine compartment
377
Operation
Engine compartment
The coolant expansion tank is located on 왘 Using a rag, turn cap 1 slowly approx-
Warning! G the driver’s side of the engine compart- imately one half turn counterclockwise
ment. to release any excess pressure.
In order to avoid potentially serious burns:
왘 Continue turning cap 1 counterclock-
앫 Use extreme caution when opening the wise and remove it.
hood if there are any signs of steam or
coolant leaking from the cooling system, Coolant level 4 is correct if the level:
or if the coolant temperature gauge indi-
앫 for cold coolant: reaches the top of
cates that the coolant is overheated.
indicator wall 3 visible through the
앫 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant filling opening
reservoir if coolant temperature is
above 158°F (70°C). Allow engine to 앫 for warm coolant: is approximately
cool down before removing cap. The 0.6 in (1.5 cm) higher
coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and
1 Cap 왘 Add coolant as required.
is under pressure.
2 Coolant expansion tank 왘 Replace and tighten cap 1.
앫 Using a rag, slowly open the cap approx- 3 Indicator wall
imately 1/2 turn to relieve excess pres- 4 Coolant level For more information on coolant, see
sure. If opened immediately, scalding “Coolants” (컄 page 556).
hot fluid and steam will be blown out un-
der pressure.
앫 Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine
parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene gly-
col which may burn if it comes into con-
tact with hot engine parts.
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Operation
Engine compartment
Windshield/rear window washer During all seasons, add MB Windshield ! Only use washer fluid which is suitable for
system and headlamp cleaning Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can
system* water. Premix the windshield washer fluid damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
in a suitable container. For more information, see “Windshield
The windshield washer reservoir is located
washer and headlamp cleaning* system”
in the engine compartment.
Warning! G (컄 page 559).
379
Operation
Tires and wheels
380
Operation
Tires and wheels
381
Operation
Tires and wheels
382
Operation
Tires and wheels
Direction of rotation Loading the vehicle 앫 The certification label found on the
driver’s door B-pillar tells you about the
Unidirectional tires offer added advantag- Two labels on your vehicle show how much gross weight capacity of your vehicle,
es, such as better hydroplaning perfor- weight it may properly carry. called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
mance. To benefit, however, you must (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight
앫 The Tire and Loading Information
make sure the tires rotate in the direction of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and
placard can be found on the driver’s
specified. cargo. The certification label also tells
door B-pillar. This placard tells you im-
An arrow on the sidewall indicates the portant information about the number you about the front and rear axle
intended direction of rotation (spinning) of of people that can be in the vehicle and weight capacity, called the Gross Axle
the tire. the total weight that can be carried in Weight Rating (GAWR). The GAWR is
the vehicle. It also contains information the total allowable weight that can be
i Spare wheels may be mounted against the on the proper size and recommended carried by a single axle (front or rear).
direction of rotation (spinning) even with a unidi- Never exceed the GVWR or GAWR for
rectional tire for temporary use only until the reg- tire inflation pressures for the original
equipment tires on your vehicle. either the front axle or rear axle.
ular drive wheel has been repaired or replaced.
Always observe and follow applicable temporary
use restrictions and speed limitations indicated
on the spare wheel.
383
Operation
Tires and wheels
Warning! G
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit indicated on the placard
on the driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout. Overloading the tires can also
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.
1 Load limit information on the Tire and
Loading Information placard
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire and
Loading Information placard. The placard showing the load limit informa-
tion is located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
i Data shown on placard example are for
illustration purposes only. Load limit data are 왘 Locate the statement “The combined
1 Driver’s door B-pillar specific to each vehicle and may vary from data weight of occupants and cargo should
shown in the illustration below. Refer to placard never exceed XXX kilograms or
Following is a discussion on how to work on vehicle for actual data specific to your XXX lbs.” on this placard.
with the information contained on the vehicle.
placard with regards to loading your The combined weight of all occupants,
vehicle. cargo/luggage and trailer tongue load
(if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced in that statement.
384
Operation
Tires and wheels
385
Operation
Tires and wheels
386
Operation
Tires and wheels
Example Combined Number of Seating Occupants weight Combined Available cargo/luggage and trailer
weight limit occupants configura- weight of all tongue weight (total load limit from
of occu- (driver and tion occupants placard minus combined weight of
pants and passengers) all occupants)
cargo from
placard
1 1500 lbs 5 front: 2 Occupant 1: 150 lbs 750 lbs 1500 lbs - 750 lbs = 750 lbs
Occupant 2: 180 lbs
rear: 3 Occupant 3: 160 lbs
Occupant 4: 140 lbs
Occupant 5: 120 lbs
2 1500 lbs 3 front: 1 Occupant 1: 200 lbs 540 lbs 1500 lbs - 540 lbs = 960 lbs
rear: 2 Occupant 2: 190 lbs
Occupant 3: 150 lbs
3 1500 lbs 1 front:1 Occupant 1: 150 lbs 150 lbs 1500 lbs - 150 lbs = 1350 lbs
387
Operation
Tires and wheels
Certification label Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The Trailer tongue load
total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
Even after careful determination of the The tongue load of any trailer is an impor-
all cargo, and the trailer tongue load
combined weight of all occupants, cargo tant weight to measure because it affects
(컄 page 388) must never exceed the
and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) the load you can carry in your vehicle. If a
GVWR.
(컄 page 388) as to not exceed the permis- trailer is towed, the tongue load must be
sible load limit, you must make sure that Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The to- added to the weight of all occupants riding
your vehicle never exceeds the Gross tal allowable weight that can be carried by and any cargo you are carrying in the
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the a single axle (front or rear). vehicle. The tongue load typically is
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for ei- To assure that your vehicle does not ex-
between 10% and 15% of the trailer weight
ther the front or rear axle. You can obtain ceed the maximum permissible weight
and everything loaded in it.
the GVWR and GAWR from the certification limits (GVWR and GAWR for front and rear For more information on trailer tongue
label. The certification label can be found axle), have the loaded vehicle (including load, see “Loading a trailer” (컄 page 363).
on the driver’s door B-pillar, see “Technical driver, passengers and all cargo and, if ap-
data” (컄 page 539). plicable, trailer fully loaded) weighed on a
suitable commercial scale.
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Operation
Tires and wheels
Recommended tire inflation pressure Your vehicle is equipped with the Tire and i Data shown on placard example is for
Loading Information placard located on illustration purposes only. Tire data are specific
the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 384). to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in
Warning! G The tire inflation pressure should be
the illustration below. Refer to placard on vehicle
for actual data specific to your vehicle.
checked regularly and should only be ad-
Follow recommended tire inflation
justed on cold tires. The tires can be con-
pressures.
sidered cold if the vehicle has been parked
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires for at least 3 hours or driven less than
wear excessively and/or unevenly, 1 mile (1.6 km).
adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from being over- Follow recommended cold tire inflation
heated. pressures listed on placard.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires Keeping the tires properly inflated
can adversely affect handling and ride provides the best handling, tread life and
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping riding comfort.
distance, and result in sudden deflation 1 Tire and Loading Information placard
In addition to the tire placard on the
(blowout) because they are more likely to with recommended cold tire inflation
driver’s door B-pillar, also consult the fuel
become punctured or damaged by road pressures
filler flap for any additional information
debris, potholes etc. pertaining to special driving situations. For The Tire and Loading Information placard
more information, see “Important notes on lists the recommended cold tire inflation
tire inflation pressure” (컄 page 390). pressures for maximum loaded vehicle
weight. The tire inflation pressures listed
apply to the tires installed as original
equipment.
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Operation
Tires and wheels
Important notes on tire inflation Be sure to readjust the tire inflation Checking tire inflation pressure
pressure pressure for normal driving speeds. You
should wait until the tires are cold before Regularly check your tire inflation pressure
at least once a month.
Warning! G adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
i Driving comfort may be reduced when the Check and adjust the tire inflation
If the tire inflation pressure repeatedly tire inflation pressure is adjusted to the value for pressure when the tires are cold. The tires
drops: speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h) as specified can be considered cold if the vehicle has
on the placard located on the inside of the fuel been parked for at least 3 hours or driven
앫 Check the tires for punctures from filler flap. less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
foreign objects.
앫 Check to see whether air is leaking from Some vehicles may have supplemental tire If you check the tire inflation pressure
the valves or from around the rim. inflation pressure information for vehicle when the tires are warm (the vehicle has
loads less than the maximum loaded vehi- been driven for several miles or sitting less
cle condition. If such information is provid- than 3 hours), the reading will be
Tire temperature and tire inflation pressure ed, it can be found on the placard located
are also increased while driving, depending approximately 4 psi (0.3 bar) higher than
on the inside of the fuel filler flap. the cold reading. This is normal. Do not let
on the driving speed and the tire load.
Tire inflation pressure changes by approxi- air out to match the specified cold tire
If you will be driving your vehicle at high mately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of inflation pressure. Otherwise, the tire will
speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, air temperature change. Keep this in mind be underinflated.
where it is legal and conditions allow, when checking tire inflation pressure
consult the placard on the inside of the fuel where the temperature is different from
filler flap on how to adjust the cold tire in- the outside temperature.
flation pressure. If you do not adjust the
tire inflation pressure, excessive heat can
build up and result in sudden tire failure.
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Operation
Tires and wheels
Checking tire inflation pressure i If you have overfilled the tire, release tire in-
Warning! G manually flation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the
valve with e.g. a tip of a pen. Then recheck the
Follow recommended tire inflation Follow the steps below to achieve correct tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge.
pressures. tire inflation pressure:
왘 Install the valve cap.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires 왘 Remove the cap from the valve on one
tire. 왘 Repeat this procedure for each tire.
wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel economy, 왘 Firmly press a tire gauge onto the
and are more likely to fail from being over- valve.
heated.
왘 Read tire inflation pressure on tire
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires gauge and check against the recom-
can adversely affect handling and ride mended tire inflation pressure on the
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping placard on the driver’s door B-pillar
distance, and result in sudden deflation (컄 page 384) or, if available, the inside
(blowout) because they are more likely to of the fuel filler flap. If necessary, add
become punctured or damaged by road air to achieve the recommended tire in-
debris, potholes etc. flation pressure.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the plac-
ard on the driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading
the tires can overheat them, possibly caus-
ing a blowout. Overloading the tires can also
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.
391
Operation
Tires and wheels
392
Operation
Tires and wheels
Reactivating the Run Flat Indicator 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). If you wish to confirm activation:
The tire inflation pressure monitor must be Make sure the standard display menu 왘 Press button æ.
reactivated in the following situations: appears in the multifunction display
The following message will appear in
(컄 page 153).
앫 If you have changed the tire inflation the multifunction display:
pressure 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly Run Flat Indicator
until the following message appears in restarted
앫 If you have replaced the wheels or tires
the multifunction display:
After a certain “learning phase”, the Run
앫 If you have installed new wheels or
Flat Indicator checks the set pressure val-
tires
ues for all four tires.
왘 Using the tire placard on the driver’s
If you wish to cancel activation:
door B-pillar or, if available, the inside
of the fuel filler flap, make sure the tire 왘 Press button ç.
inflation pressure of all four tires is cor-
or
rect. 왘 Press the reset button on the instru-
왘 Wait until the message
ment cluster (컄 page 151).
Restart
Warning! G The following message will appear in Run Flat Indicator?
the multifunction display: Yes
The Run Flat Indicator can only warn you in Restart Cancel
a reliable manner if you have set the correct Run Flat Indicator? disappears.
tire inflation pressures for each tire. Yes
If an incorrect tire inflation pressure was Cancel
set, the system will monitor the pressure ac-
cording to the incorrect value.
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Operation
Tires and wheels
Checking tire pressure electronically The TPMS only functions on wheels that
with the Tire Pressure Monitoring are equipped with the proper electronic Warning! G
System (TPMS), (USA only) sensors. It monitors the tire inflation pres-
sure, as selected by the driver, in all four Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
i The Tire Pressure Monitoring System tires. A warning is issued to alert you to a should be checked monthly when cold and
(TPMS) is equipped with a combination low tire inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale in the decrease in pressure in one or more of the
tires. mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
instrument cluster (컄 page 27). Depending on
how the telltale illuminates, it indicates a low tire vehicle placard or the tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
pressure condition or a malfunction in the TPMS
system itself: Warning! G size than the size indicated on the vehicle
앫 If the telltale illuminates continuously, one placard or the tire inflation pressure label,
The TPMS does not indicate a warning for
or more of your tires is significantly underin- you should determine the proper tire infla-
wrongly selected inflation pressures. Always
flated. There is no malfunction in the TPMS. tion pressure for those tires).
adjust tire inflation pressure according to
앫 If the telltale flashes for 60 seconds and As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
the placard on the driver’s door B-pillar or, if
then stays illuminated, the TPMS system been equipped with a tire pressure monitor-
itself is not operating properly. available, the supplemental tire pressure in-
ing system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
formation on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
pressure telltale when one or more of your
The TPMS is not able to issue a warning due tires is significantly underinflated. Accord-
to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure (e.g. ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu-
tire blowout caused by a foreign object). In minates, you should stop and check your
this case bring the vehicle to a halt by care- tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to
fully applying the brakes and avoiding the proper pressure. Driving on a significant-
abrupt steering maneuvers. ly underinflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure.
394
Operation
Tires and wheels
395
Operation
Tires and wheels
컄컄 i Reactivate the TPMS after adjusting the tire 왘 Press the reset button (컄 page 151). Checking tire pressure electronically
inflation pressure to the inflation pressure rec- with the Advanced Tire Pressure Moni-
The following message will appear in
ommended for the vehicle operating condition. toring System (Advanced TPMS)*,
Tire pressure should only be adjusted on cold the multifunction display:
(Canada only)
tires. Observe the recommended tire inflation Restart tire
pressure on the placard on the driver’s door pressure monitor? The TPMS only functions on wheels that
B-pillar (컄 page 384). Some vehicles may have are equipped with the proper electronic
왘 Press the æ button.
supplemental tire pressure information for driv- sensors. It monitors the tire inflation pres-
ing at high speeds (컄 page 390) or for vehicle The following message will appear in sure, as selected by the driver, in all four
loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle con- the multifunction display: tires. A warning is issued to alert you to a
dition (컄 page 390). If such information is pro- Tire pressure monitor
vided, it can be found on the inside of the fuel decrease in pressure in one or more of the
restarted tires.
filler flap.
왘 Press button è or ÿ on the mul- After driving a few minutes the system Tire pressure inquiries are made using the
tifunction steering wheel repeatedly verifies that the current tire inflation multifunction display. The present inflation
until the standard display menu ap- pressures are within the system’s pressures are displayed only after a few
pears in the multifunction display specified range. Afterwards the current minutes’ travel time.
(컄 page 153). tire inflation pressures are accepted as
reference pressures and then moni- i Possible differences between the readings
왘 Press the j or k button repeat- of a tire pressure gauge of an air hose, e.g. gas
tored.
edly until you see the following station equipment, and the vehicle’s control
If you wish to cancel activation: system can occur. Usually the readings issued by
message: the control system are more precise.
Tire pressure monitor 왘 Press the ç button.
active
Menu: R-Button
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Operation
Tires and wheels
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). i With a spare wheel without wheel sensor
왘 Press the j or k button on the mounted, the system may still indicate the tire Warning! G
inflation pressure of the removed wheel for some
multifunction steering wheel until the minutes. If this happens, keep in mind that the Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
current inflation pressures for each tire indicated value where the spare wheel is mount- should be checked monthly when cold and
appear in the multifunction display. ed does not reflect the actual spare tire inflation inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
pressure.
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or the tire inflation pressure
Warning! G label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
The TPMS does not indicate a warning for placard or the tire inflation pressure label,
wrongly selected inflation pressures. Always you should determine the proper tire infla-
i When the message Tire pressure adjust tire inflation pressure according to tion pressure for those tires).
displayed after driving for a few the placard on the driver’s door B-pillar or, if As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
minutes appears in the multifunction display, available, the supplemental tire pressure in- been equipped with a tire pressure monitor-
the individual inflation pressure values are formation on the inside of the fuel filler flap. ing system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
matched with the tires. The individual values are pressure telltale when one or more of your
displayed after a few minutes driving. The TPMS is not able to issue a warning due
to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure (e.g. tires are significantly underinflated. Accord-
tire blowout caused by a foreign object). In ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu-
Warning! G this case bring the vehicle to a halt by care- minates, you should stop and check your
fully applying the brakes and avoiding tires as soon as possible. Driving on a signif-
It is the driver’s responsibility to calibrate abrupt steering maneuvers. icantly underinflated tire causes the tire to
the TPMS on the recommended cold infla- overheat and can lead to tire failure. 컄컄
tion pressure. Underinflated tires affect the
ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
might lose control over the vehicle.
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Operation
Tires and wheels
컄컄 Reactivating Advanced TPMS* i Reactivate the TPMS after adjusting the tire
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency
inflation pressure to the inflation pressure rec-
and tire tread life, and may effect the vehi- The TPMS must be reactivated when you
ommended for the vehicle operating condition.
cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please have adjusted the tire inflation pressure to Tire pressure should only be adjusted on cold
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for a new level (e.g. because of different load tires. Observe the recommended tire inflation
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv- or driving conditions). The TPMS is then pressure on the placard on the driver’s door
er’s responsibility to maintain correct tire recalibrated to the current tire inflation B-pillar (컄 page 384). Some vehicles may have
pressure, even if under-inflation has not pressures. supplemental tire pressure information for driv-
reached the level to trigger illumination of ing at high speeds (컄 page 390) or for vehicle
loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle con-
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Warning! G dition (컄 page 390). If such information is pro-
vided, it can be found on the inside of the fuel
i Operating radio transmission equipment It is the driver’s responsibility to calibrate filler flap.
(e.g. wireless headsets, two-way radios) in or the TPMS on the recommended cold infla- 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the mul-
near the vehicle could cause the TPMS to mal- tion pressure. Underinflated tires affect the
function. tifunction steering wheel repeatedly
ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You until the standard display menu
might lose control over the vehicle. appears in the multifunction display
(컄 page 153).
왘 Using the tire placard on the driver’s 왘 Press the j or k button repeat-
door B-pillar (컄 page 384) or, if avail- edly until you see the current inflation
able, the supplemental tire pressure pressures for each tire appear in the
information on the inside of the fuel display or the following message ap-
filler flap (컄 page 391), make sure the pears in the display
tire inflation pressure of all four tires is
Tire pressure
correct.
displayed after
driving for
a few minutes
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Operation
Tires and wheels
왘 Press the reset button (컄 page 151). Potential problems associated with Overinflated tires
underinflated and overinflated tires
The following message will appear in Overinflated tires can:
the multifunction display:
Underinflated tires 앫 adversely affect handling
Restart tire
characteristics
pressure monitor? Underinflated tires can:
앫 cause uneven tire wear
왘 Press the æ button. 앫 cause excessive and uneven tire wear
앫 be more prone to damage from road
The following message will appear in 앫 adversely affect fuel economy
hazards
the multifunction display:
앫 lead to tire failure from being
Tire pressure monitor 앫 adversely affect ride comfort
overheated
restarted 앫 increase stopping distance
앫 adversely affect handling
After a few minutes driving, the current characteristics
tire inflation pressure values are ac- Warning! G
cepted as reference values and then
monitored. Warning! G Follow recommended tire inflation
If you wish to cancel activation: pressures.
Follow recommended tire inflation
왘 Press the ç button. pressures. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping
wear excessively and/or unevenly,
distance, and result in sudden deflation
adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
(blowout) because they are more likely to
and are more likely to fail from being
become punctured or damaged by road
overheated.
debris, potholes etc.
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Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire labeling 1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards Tire size designation, load and speed
(컄 page 407) rating
Besides tire name (sales designation) and 2 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
manufacturer name, a number of markings (컄 page 404)
can be found on a tire. 3 Maximum tire load (컄 page 406)
Following are some explanations for the 4 Maximum tire inflation pressure
markings on your vehicle’s tires: (컄 page 406)
5 Manufacturer
6 Tire ply material (컄 page 409)
7 Tire size designation, load and speed
rating (컄 page 400)
8 Load identification (컄 page 404)
9 Tire name 1 Tire width
2 Aspect ratio in %
i For illustration purposes only. Actual data 3 Radial tire code
on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary
from data shown in above illustration. 4 Rim diameter
For more information, see “Rims and tires”
5 Tire load rating
(컄 page 546). 6 Tire speed rating
i For illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary
from data shown in above illustration.
400
Operation
Tires and wheels
401
Operation
Tires and wheels
For additional information on tire load i Tire load rating 5 (컄 page 400) and Tire
Warning! G rating, see “Load identification” speed rating 6 (컄 page 400) are also referred
(컄 page 404). to as “service description”.
The tire load rating must always be at least
i Tire load rating 5 (컄 page 400) and Tire Summer tires
half of the GAWR (컄 page 410) of your vehi-
cle. Otherwise, tire failure may be the result speed rating 6 (컄 page 400) are also referred
to as “service description”.
Index Speed rating
which may cause an accident and/or seri-
Q up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
ous personal injury to you or others.
Tire speed rating R up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
Always replace rims and tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type as The tire speed rating 6 (컄 page 400) S up to 112 mph (180 km/h)
shown on the original part. indicates the approved maximum speed
T up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
for the tire.
H up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
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Operation
Tires and wheels
앫 At the tire manufacturer’s option, any the speed rating and the speed capabil- All-season and winter tires
tire with a speed capability above ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph
149 mph (240 km/h) can include a (300 km/h). Index Speed rating
1
“ZR” in the size designation (for exam- Q M+S up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
앫 Any tire with a speed capability above
ple: 245/40 ZR18). To determine the T M+S1 up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
186 mph (300 km/h) must include a
maximum speed capability of the tire, 1
“ZR” in the size designation AND the H M+S up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
the service description for the tire must
service description must be placed in 1
be referred to. The service description V M+S up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
parenthesis. Example: 275/40 ZR 18
is comprised of the tire load rating 5 1 or M+S.for winter tires
(99Y). The “(Y)” speed rating in paren-
(컄 page 400) and the tire speed
thesis designates the maximum speed
rating 6 (컄 page 400).
capability of the tire as being above i Not all M+S rated tires provide special
If your tire includes “ZR” in the size 186 mph (300 km/h). Consult the tire winter performance. Make sure the tires you use
designation and no service manufacturer for the actual maximum show M+S and the
description 5 and 6 (컄 page 400) is permissible speed of the tire. mountain/snowflake.marking on the tire
sidewall. These tires meet specific snow traction
given, the tire manufacturer must be
performance requirements of the Rubber Manu-
consulted for the maximum speed ca- facturers Association (RMA) and the Rubber
pability. Association of Canada (RAC) and have been
If a service description 5 and 6 designed specifically for use in snow conditions.
(컄 page 400) is given, the speed capa-
bility is limited by the speed symbol in
the service description.
Example: 245/40 ZR18 97Y.
In this example, “97Y” is the service
description. The letter “Y” designates
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Operation
Tires and wheels
Load identification In addition to tire load rating, special load DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
information may be molded into the tire
sidewall following the letter designating U.S. tire regulations require each new tire
the tire speed rating 1 (컄 page 400). manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a
TIN into or onto a sidewall of each tire
No specification given: absence of any text
produced.
(like in above example) indicates a
standard load (SL) tire. The TIN is a unique identifier which facili-
tates efforts by tire manufactures to notify
XL or Extra Load: designates an extra load
purchasers in recall situations or other
(or reinforced) tire.
safety matters concerning tires and gives
Light Load: designates a light load tire. purchasers the means to easily identify
1 Load identification C, D, E: designates load range associated such tires.
with the maximum load a tire can carry at The TIN is comprised of “Manufacturer’s
i For illustration purposes only. Actual data a specified pressure.
on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary identification mark”, “Tire size”, “Tire type
from data shown in above illustration. code” and “Date of manufacture”.
404
Operation
Tires and wheels
405
Operation
Tires and wheels
406
Operation
Tires and wheels
Always follow the recommended tire Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards Quality grades can be found, where appli-
inflation pressure (컄 page 389) for proper (U.S. vehicles) cable, on the tire sidewall between tread
tire inflation. shoulder and maximum section width. For
Tire manufacturers are required to grade example:
tires based on three performance factors:
Warning! G treadwear, traction and Treadwear Traction Temperature
temperature resistance. 200 AA A
Never exceed the max. tire inflation
pressure. Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures. All passenger car tires must conform to
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires federal safety requirements in addition to
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adverse- these grades.
ly affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride com-
fort, wear unevenly, increase stopping dis-
tance, and result in sudden deflation 1 Treadwear
(blowout) because they are more likely to 2 Traction
become punctured or damaged by road de- 3 Temperature resistance
bris, potholes etc.
i For illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary
from data shown in above illustration.
407
Operation
Tires and wheels
408
Operation
Tires and wheels
409
Operation
Tires and wheels
410
Operation
Tires and wheels
411
Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire ply composition and material used Treadwear indicators Vehicle maximum load on the tire
This indicates the number of plies or the Narrow bands, sometimes called Load on an individual tire that is
number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in “wear bars” that show across the tread of determined by distributing to each axle its
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire manufac- a tire when only 1/16 in (1.6 mm) of tread share of the maximum loaded vehicle
turers also must indicate the ply materials remains. weight and dividing it by two.
in the tire and sidewall, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others. TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) Rotating tires
Maximum permissible weight on trailer
Tire speed rating
Part of tire designation; indicates the
tongue.
Warning! G
speed range for which a tire is approved. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
Rotate front and rear wheels only if they are
A tire information system that provides of the same dimension.
Traction
consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
Force exerted by the vehicle on the road temperature and treadwear. Ratings are tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
via the tires. The amount of grip provided. determined by tire manufacturers using rear), tire rotation is not possible.
government testing procedures. The
Tread ratings are molded into the sidewall of the
tire. Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
The portion of a tire that comes into with tires of the same dimension all
contact with the road. around. If your vehicle is equipped with
tires of the same dimension all around,
tires can be rotated, observing a
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
direction of the tire (컄 page 383).
412
Operation
Tires and wheels
413
Operation
Winter driving
414
Operation
Winter driving
415
Operation
Maintenance
416
Operation
Maintenance
i Vehicles equipped with FSS PLUS (Flexible You can also clear it yourself: Maintenance service term exceeded
Service System PLUS) only (Canada vehicles, If you have exceeded the suggested main-
depending on vehicle production date):
tenance service term, you will see the fol-
앫 FSS PLUS evaluates engine temperature, oil lowing message in the multifunction
level, vehicle speed, engine speed, distance
display:
driven and the time elapsed since your last
service and calculates other maintenance Service A exceeded by XXXXX miles (km)
service work required. Service A exceeded by XXX days
앫 The interval between maintenance services Service A exceeded by X day
depends on your driving habits. A gentle driv-
ing style, moderate engine speeds and the In addition, a signal sounds when the
avoidance of short-distance trips will length- message appears.
en the interval between services. 1 Reset button
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
왘 Press reset button 1 on the instru- Center will reset the maintenance service
Clearing the maintenance service ment cluster. indicator following a completed mainte-
indicator message nance service.
The maintenance service indicator
The maintenance service indicator mes- message is cleared and the standard
sage is automatically cleared display appears in the multifunction
앫 after approximately 10 seconds when display (컄 page 160).
you switch on the ignition or when
reaching the maintenance service
threshold while driving
앫 after approximately 30 seconds, once
the suggested maintenance service
term has passed
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Operation
Maintenance
Calling up the maintenance service To arrive at the true maintenance service dead- i If the maintenance service indicator was
indicator display line, you will need to subtract these days from inadvertently reset, have an authorized
the days shown in the maintenance service indi- Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center correct it.
You can call up the maintenance service in- cator message or maintenance service indicator
display. Only reset if the proper maintenance service has
dicator display at any time to check when been performed. Resetting the system without
the next maintenance service is due. Do not confuse the maintenance service indica- performing the proper service as called for by
tor with the engine oil level indicator N. the maintenance service indicator will result in
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). engine damage and/or other vehicle damage not
왘 Press button è or ÿ on the mul- Resetting the maintenance service covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
tifunction steering wheel repeatedly indicator Warranty.
until the standard display appears in
In the event that the maintenance service
the multifunction display (컄 page 160).
on your vehicle is not carried out by an
왘 Press button k or j until the authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
maintenance service indicator display Center, you can have the maintenance
with the service symbol 9 and the service indicator reset. The automotive
service deadline appears in the multi- maintenance facility carrying out the
function display. maintenance service will find the informa-
tion for resetting the maintenance service
i If the battery is disconnected, the days of indicator in the maintenance-relevant
disconnection will not be included in the count
shown by the maintenance service indicator. information for your vehicle. Such informa-
tion is available from either your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz.
418
Operation
Vehicle care
왔 Vehicle care
Cleaning and care of the vehicle While in operation, even while parked, your Frequent washing reduces and/or
vehicle is subjected to varying external in- eliminates the aggressiveness and
Regular and proper care will help to fluences which, if gone unchecked, can at- potency of the above adverse influences.
maintain the value of your vehicle. The tack the paintwork as well as the
More frequent washings are necessary to
best way to protect your vehicle from underbody and cause lasting damage.
deal with unfavorable conditions:
harmful environmental influences is to
Such damage is caused not only by
wash it and use protective treatments 앫 near the ocean
extreme and varying climatic conditions,
regularly. 앫 in industrial areas (smoke, exhaust
but also by:
emissions)
앫
Warning! G Air pollution
앫 during winter operation
앫 Road salt
Many cleaning products can be hazardous. You should check your vehicle from time to
앫 Tar
Some are poisonous, others are flammable. time for stone chipping or other damage.
Always follow the instructions on the partic- 앫 Gravel and stone chipping Any damage should be repaired as soon as
ular container. Always open your vehicle’s possible to prevent corrosion.
To avoid paint damage, you should
doors or windows when cleaning the inside. immediately remove: In doing so, do not neglect the underbody
Never use fluids or solvents that are not de- of the vehicle. A prerequisite for a thor-
앫 Grease and oil
signed for cleaning your vehicle. ough check is a washing of the underbody
앫 Fuel followed by a thorough inspection. Dam-
Always lock away cleaning products and
앫 Coolant aged areas need to be re-undercoated.
keep them out of reach of children.
앫 Brake fluid
앫 Bird droppings
앫 Insects
앫 Tree resins, etc.
419
Operation
Vehicle care
Your vehicle has been treated at the facto- The following topics deal with the cleaning Tar stains
ry with a wax-base rustproofing in the body and care of your vehicle and give important
Quickly remove tar stains before they dry
cavities which will last for the lifetime of “how-to” information as well as references
and become more difficult to remove. A tar
the vehicle. Post-production treatment is to Mercedes-Benz approved car-care
remover is recommended.
neither necessary nor recommended by products.
Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility
Paintwork, painted body components
of incompatibility between materials used Power washer
in the production process and others ap- ! Affixing stickers, adhesive tape or similar
plied later. ! Follow the instructions provided by the materials to painted body components may
power washer manufacturer on maintaining a damage the paintwork.
We have selected car-care products and distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of
compiled recommendations which are the power washer. Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care
specially matched to our vehicles and Never use a round nozzle to power-wash tires. should be applied when water drops on the
which always reflect the latest technology. The intense jet of water can result in damage to paint surface do not “bead up”. This should
You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved the tire. normally be done every 3 to 5 months,
car-care products at an authorized Always replace a damaged tire. depending on the climate and washing
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Always keep the jet of water moving across the
detergent used.
surface. Do not aim directly at electrical parts, Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleaner
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or
electrical connectors, seals, or other rubber should be applied if the paint surface
damage due to negligent or incorrect care parts.
cannot always be removed or repaired with shows signs of dirt embedding (i.e. loss of
the car-care products recommended here. i Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: gloss).
In such cases it is best to seek aid at an If a door handle is hit by a strong jet of water, and
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is in close
proximity, i.e. within approximately 3 ft (approxi-
Center.
mately 1 m), the vehicle could be inadvertently
locked or unlocked.
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Operation
Vehicle care
Do not apply any of these products or wax Vehicle washing 왘 Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif-
if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the fused jet of water.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces
hood is still hot.
of road salt as soon as possible. Direct only a very weak spray towards
왘 Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up the ventilation intake.
When washing the vehicle underbody, do
Stick for quick and provisional repairs not forget to clean the inner sides of the 왘 Use plenty of water and rinse the
of minor paint damage (i.e. chips from wheels. sponge and chamois frequently.
stones, vehicle doors, etc.).
i Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Rinse with clean water and thoroughly
Engine cleaning If a door handle is hit by a strong jet of water, and dry with a chamois.
a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is in close
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment proximity, i.e. within approximately 3 ft (approxi- Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on
make sure to protect electrical compo- mately 1 m), the vehicle could be inadvertently the finish.
nents and connectors from the intrusion of locked or unlocked.
! Do not use scouring agents on these parts.
water and cleaning agents.
Hand-wash Never apply strong force and only use a soft,
Corrosion protection, such as non-sratching cloth when cleaning the vehicle.
MB Anticorrosion Wax, should be applied Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle Do not attempt to wipe the surface with a dry
to the engine compartment after every en- in direct sunlight. cloth or sponge.
gine cleaning. Before applying, all control 왘 Only use a mild car wash detergent, Otherwise you may scratch or damage the paint.
linkage bushings and joints should be lu- such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car
bricated. The poly-V-belt and all pulleys Shampoo.
should be protected from any wax.
421
Operation
Vehicle care
Automatic car wash ! If you want the gear position to remain in N i After running the vehicle through an auto-
(for example when the vehicle is pulled through matic car wash, wipe any wax off of the wind-
You can have your car washed in an auto-
a car wash) shield (컄 page 425). This will prevent smears
matic car wash from the start. Automatic and reduce wiping noise which can be caused by
car washes without brushes are prefera- 앫 do not remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch residual wax on the windshield.
ble.
or, when using KEYLESS-GO* When leaving the car wash, make sure that the
왘 To protect the filter system, switch the mirrors are folded out. Otherwise they may
앫 do not turn off the engine using the vibrate.
climate control (컄 page 214) or the au-
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* and open
tomatic climate control (컄 page 228) the driver’s door.
to air recirculation mode. Ornamental moldings
Otherwise, the transmission will shift to P and
! Do not clean your vehicle in an automatic lock the wheels, preventing the vehicle from be- For regular cleaning and care of ornamen-
touchless car wash which use caustic spray. ing pulled through a car wash. tal moldings, use a damp cloth.
Otherwise the caustic spray will damage the
paint or ornamental moldings. ! Make sure that the windshield wiper switch ! Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental
is set to 0 (컄 page 62). Otherwise, e.g. the rain moldings. Although ornamental moldings may
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it sensor could activate and cause the wipers to have chrome appearance, they could be made of
before running it through the automatic move unintentionally. This may lead to vehicle anodized aluminum that will be damaged when
car wash. damage. cleaned with chrome cleaner. Instead, use a
damp cloth to clean those ornamental moldings.
Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in exterior
rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle For very dirty ornamental moldings of which you
through an automatic car wash to prevent are sure are chrome-plated, use a chrome clean-
damage to the mirrors. er. If in doubt whether an ornamental molding is
chrome-plated, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
422
Operation
Vehicle care
Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps, Cleaning the Distronic* system sensor 왘 Restart the engine after cleaning sen-
side markers, turn signal lenses cover sor cover 1.
왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Cleaning the Parktronic* system
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
sensors
poo, with plenty of water.
! Only use window cleaning solutions that are
suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Window clean-
ing solutions which are not suitable may damage
the plastic lamp lenses of the headlamps. There-
fore, do not use abrasives, solvents or cleaners
that contain solvents.
Never apply strong force and only use a soft,
non-scratching cloth when cleaning the lenses. 1 Distronic* system sensor cover
Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry 왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 42).
cloth or sponge.
왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as 1 Parktronic* system sensors in front
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the lens
surface. Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham- bumper
poo, with plenty of water and a
왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
non-scratching cloth to clean sensor
cover 1. Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water and a soft,
! To prevent scratches or damage, never non-scratching cloth to clean
apply strong force and use only a soft, sensors 1 on the bumpers.
non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the sensor
cover 1. Do not attempt to wipe dirty sensors
with a dry cloth or sponge.
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Operation
Vehicle care
! Do not apply strong pressure to the sensor Cleaning the Rear View Camera lens* ! Do not clean the camera and the area
covers. Applying strong pressure may damage around the camera:
the sensor covers. 앫 with a high-pressure cleaner
Follow the instructions provided by the power 앫 with a dry cloth and high pressure
washer manufacturer on maintaining a distance
between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power 앫 with aggressive cleaning agents
washer. You could otherwise damage the camera.
! To prevent scratches, never apply strong
force and only use a soft, non-scratching cloth
when cleaning the sensors. Do not attempt to
wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge.
1 Camera lens
왘 Only use clean water and a soft,
non-scratching cloth to clean the
camera lens 1.
Be careful not to apply wax to camera
lens 1 when waxing the vehicle. If
necessary, remove the wax using the
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo
with plenty of water.
424
Operation
Vehicle care
Cleaning the windows and the wiper 왘 Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild win- Light alloy wheels
blades dow cleaning solution on all outside
If possible, clean wheels once a week.
and inside glass surfaces.
왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel
Warning! G An automotive glass cleaner is recom-
Care, a soft bristle brush and a strong
mended.
spray of water for cleaning the light al-
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch ! Fold the windshield wiper arms back onto loy wheels.
the windshield before turning the SmartKey in
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the the starter switch or pressing the KEYLESS-GO ! Only use acid-free cleaning materials. Acid
vehicle’s on-board electronics have start/stop button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*). may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat.
status 0) before cleaning the windshield
and/or the wiper blades. Otherwise, the
Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm ! The vehicle should not be parked for an ex-
back. If released, the force of the impact from tended period of time immediately after it has
wiper motor could suddenly turn on and the tensioning spring could crack the windshield. been cleaned, especially not after the wheel rims
cause injury. have been cleaned with wheel rim cleaner.
! To clean the window interior, do not use a Wheel rim cleaners can lead to increased
dry cloth, abrasives, solvents or cleaners con- corrosion of the brake disks and brake pads.
왘 Fold the wiper arms forward until they taining solvents. Do not touch the inside of the Non-approved wheel cleaners may also damage
engage. front, rear or side windows and the power the wheel paint if the car is not driven after
tilt/sliding sunroof* or rear panorama roof with cleaning. Therefore, the vehicle’s brake system
! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They hard objects such as an ice scraper or ring. should always be warmed-up before it is parked
could tear. Doing so may damage the windows. after cleaning. To do so, please drive your vehicle
왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a for several minutes to allow the brakes to dry.
clean cloth and detergent solution. When applying Mercedes-Benz approved Tire
Care and Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care
products, take care not to spray them on the
brake disks.
425
Operation
Vehicle care
Plastic and rubber parts ! Do not use oil, wax or scouring agents on Steering wheel
these parts.
왘 Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or 왘 Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thor-
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a Never apply strong force and only use a soft, oughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz
washing solution. non-scratching cloth when cleaning the surface. approved Leather Care.
Do not attempt to wipe the surface with a dry
왘 Wipe with a cloth moistened in a cloth or sponge.
Carpets
lukewarm solution. Otherwise you may scratch or damage the
surface. 왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet
The surface may temporarily change
color. If this is the case, wait for it to and Fabric Care for cleaning the car-
dry. Hard plastic trim items pets.
왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior
Headliner
Warning! G Care, a soft, lint-free cloth and apply
왘 Use a soft bristle brush or a
with light pressure.
Do not use cleaners containing solvents or dry-shampoo cleaner in case of
! Never apply strong force and only use a soft, excessive dirt.
cockpit care sprays to clean the cockpit or non-scratching cloth when cleaning the surface.
the steering wheel. Cleaners containing sol- Do not attempt to wipe the surface with a dry
vents will make the surface porous and vehi- cloth or sponge.
cle occupants could suffer serious injuries Otherwise you may scratch or damage the
from plastic parts coming loose in the event surface.
of air bag deployment.
426
Operation
Vehicle care
427
Operation
Vehicle care
MB Tex upholstery
왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior
Care onto a soft, lint-free cloth and
apply with light pressure for cleaning
the upholstery.
Wood trims
왘 Dampen cloth using water and use
damp cloth to clean wood trims in your
vehicle.
! Do not use solvents like tar remover or
wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as these
may be abrasive.
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Resetting activated head restraints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses
429
Practical hints
What to do if …
Lamps in instrument cluster General information: bulb self-check when switching on the
If any of the following lamps in the instru- ignition, have the respective bulb checked
ment cluster fails to come on during the and replaced if necessary.
430
Practical hints
What to do if …
431
Practical hints
What to do if …
432
Practical hints
What to do if …
433
Practical hints
What to do if …
434
Practical hints
What to do if …
When the ESP® is switched off it will not sta- 왘 If leaving the ESP switched off, adapt
®
435
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lamp flashes while driving. into operation because of detected traction tle as possible.
loss in at least one tire.
왘 While driving, ease up on the acceler-
The cruise control and the Distronic* system ator.
are deactivated.
왘 Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
왘 Do not deactivate the ESP®.
Exceptions: (컄 page 101).
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of an accident.
The yellow fuel tank reserve The fuel level has gone below the reserve 왘 Refuel at the next gas station
warning lamp in the fuel gauge mark. (컄 page 371).
comes on while driving.
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i After 60 seconds with an unfastened seat The seat belt telltale will only go out if both, the
belt the warning chime stops sounding and the driver and front passenger’s seat belt are
seat belt telltale illuminates continuously. fastened, or the vehicle is standing still and a
front door is opened.
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Warning! G
If the 59 indicator lamp
illuminates and remains illuminated with the
weight of a typical adult or someone larger
than a small individual on the front passen-
ger seat, do not have any passenger use the
front passenger seat until the system has
been repaired.
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i Switching on the ignition causes all On the pages that follow, you will find a
Warning! G instrument cluster lamps (except high beam compilation of the most important warning
headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal and malfunction messages that may
No messages will be displayed if either the indicator lamps unless activated) as well as the appear in the multifunction display.
instrument cluster or the multifunction multifunction display to come on. Make sure the
display is inoperative. lamps and multifunction display are in working For your convenience the messages are
order before starting your journey. divided into two sections:
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such 앫 Text messages (컄 page 446)
as speed or outside temperature, warn- 앫 Symbol messages (컄 page 462)
ing/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning
messages or the failure of any systems.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon
as possible.
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Text messages
The brake system is still functioning Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon
normally but without the ABS avail- as possible.
able. Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of accident.
unavailable The ABS was deactivated because of When the voltage is above this value again, the
See Operator’s Manual insufficient power supply. The charg- ABS is operational again and the message in
ing voltage has fallen below 10 volts. the multifunction display should disappear.
The brake system is still functioning If the message in the multifunction display
normally but without the ABS does not disappear:
available.
왘 Have the generator (alternator) and the
battery checked.
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Symbol messages
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If it is broken:
왘 Do not continue to drive. Otherwise, the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative
water pump which may result in damage
to the engine. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If it is intact:
왘 Do not continue to drive the vehicle with
this message displayed. Doing so could
result in serious engine damage that is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limit-
ed Warranty.
(Continued on next page)
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When the message Add 1 qt. engine oil Visually check for oil leaks. If no obvious oil
at next refueling (Canada: 1 liter) leaks are noted, drive to the nearest
appears while the engine is running and at service station where the engine oil should
operating temperature, the engine oil level be topped to the required level with an ap-
has dropped to approximately the mini- proved oil specified in the Factory
mum level. Approved Service Products pamphlet.
When this occurs, the warning will first
come on intermittently and then stay on if
the oil level drops further.
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! The engine oil level warnings should not be that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol dis- Limited Warranty.
played could result in serious engine damage
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Warning! G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the vehicle. Continued
driving with a flat tire will cause excessive
heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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Warning! G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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Where will I find ...?
i Check expiration dates and contents for The vehicle tool kit is stored under the
completeness at least once a year and replace cargo compartment floor.
missing/expired items.
The vehicle tool kit includes:
The first aid kit is located on the driver’s
앫 Towing eye bolt
side in the cargo compartment behind the
cover. 앫 Wheel wrench
앫 Alignment bolt
앫 Vehicle jack 1 Cargo compartment floor, lowered
앫 Fuse chart 2 Handle cover
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왘 To remove vehicle jack 7, loosen vel- Vehicle jack The vehicle jack is located underneath the
cro strap c. cargo compartment floor.
! Vehicles with factory-mounted Warning! G
running-boards*:
Your vehicle is equipped with a scissors-type The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
jack (located under the cargo compartment up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
floor) designed for use with factory-mounted built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
running boards. Only use this jack when jacking
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
up vehicles with factory-mounted running boards
as otherwise the vehicle’s underbody can be the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
damaged. See separate instructions for scis- get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
sors-type jack. by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
! To prevent damage, always disengage the firmly set parking brake and block wheels Storage position
strap of the securing hook and lower the cargo
before raising vehicle with jack. 왘 Remove vehicle jack from its storage
compartment floor (컄 page 488) before closing
the tailgate. Do not disengage the parking brake while
compartment (컄 page 489).
the vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack 왘 Turn crank handle in the direction of ar-
is always vertical (plumb line) when in use, row as far as it will go.
especially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on a level surface.
Make sure that the jack arm is fully seated
in the jack take-up bracket. Always lower
the vehicle onto jackstands of sufficient
capacity before working under the vehicle.
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Where will I find ...?
Operational position
왘 Turn crank handle clockwise.
Before storing the vehicle jack in its stor-
age compartment:
앫 The vehicle jack should be fully col-
lapsed.
앫 The handle must be folded in (storage
position).
1 Tilt the plate upward
2 Fold the lower plate outward
3 Insert the plate
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Where will I find ...?
Spare wheel The Minispare wheel is located underneath 왘 Loosen retaining screw 2 by turning it
the cargo compartment floor counterclockwise.
(컄 page 488).
Warning! G i If retaining screw 2 does not come loose,
i For information on how to mount the turn vehicle tool kit storage well casing 3
Minispare wheel, see “Mounting the spare slightly counterclockwise. Retaining screw 2
The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are
wheel” (컄 page 516). should then come loose easily.
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics 왘 Turn vehicle tool kit storage well
Removing Minispare wheel casing 3 by approximately 45° coun-
change when driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord- 왘 Remove the jack from the vehicle tool terclockwise.
ingly. kit (컄 page 489). The bag with the spare fuses, fuse
The Minispare wheel is for temporary use chart and fuse extractor (컄 page 489)
only. When driving with a Minispare wheel points towards the rear.
mounted, ensure proper tire inflation 왘 Remove vehicle tool kit storage well
pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed casing 3.
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
You can now access the Minispare wheel.
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible to have the 왘 Remove Minispare wheel 1.
Minispare wheel replaced with a regular
road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than 1 Minispare wheel
one spare wheel mounted. 2 Retaining screw
Do not switch off the ESP® when a 3 Vehicle tool kit storage well casing
Minispare wheel is mounted.
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Unlocking/locking in an emergency
왔 Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle Removing the mechanical key Unlocking the driver’s door
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Unlocking/locking in an emergency
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Unlocking/locking in an emergency
왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin 왘 Pull red fuel filler flap release 3 in
into the slot of lock 1 (컄 page 494). direction of arrow.
왘 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90° The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
in direction of arrow.
왘 Open the fuel filler flap (컄 page 371).
왘 Remove cover 2 (컄 page 494).
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Opening/closing in an emergency
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Take crank 2 out of the Operator’s
Manual pouch.
왘 Turn off the engine by pressing the
You can open or close the tilt/sliding
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 왘 Insert crank 2 into hole.
sunroof manually should an electrical
(컄 page 68).
malfunction occur. 왘 Turn crank 2 clockwise to
왘 Open the driver’s door (this puts
The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located 앫 slide sunroof closed
the starter switch in position 0, same
behind a cover on the overhead control 앫 raise sunroof at the rear
as with the SmartKey removed from
panel.
the starter switch). The driver’s door 왘 Turn crank 2 counterclockwise to
can then be closed again.
앫 slide sunroof open
왘 Press on cover 1 at the position indi-
cated by the arrow. 앫 lower sunroof at the rear
1 Cover
왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
2 Crank
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Resetting activated head restraints
왔 Resetting activated head restraints
If the active head restraints have been trig- 왘 Guide reset tool 1 into the rectangu-
gered in a rear-end collision, the active Warning! G lar opening of the active head
head restraints must be reset. Otherwise, restraint 2.
the active head restraints cannot offer any When pushing back the head restraint cush-
왘 Press reset tool 1 downward in direc-
additional protection in the event of anoth- ion, take care that your fingers do not be-
come caught between the head restraint tion of arrow until you hear the head re-
er rear-end collision.
cushion and the cover. Failing to do so may straint release mechanism audibly
You can tell that the head restraints have lead to injury. disengage.
been activated when they have been
왘 Pull out reset tool 1.
moved forward and cannot be adjusted.
! Be careful not to damage upholstery. 왘 Firmly press the active head restraint
i For your convenience, we recommend that cushion backward towards the head re-
you have this work carried out by an authorized
straint cover in direction of arrow until
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
it engages.
You will find the reset tool for manually operating
the active head restraints in the Mercedes-Benz 왘 Repeat this procedure on the active
vehicle literature pouch. head restraint for the second front
seat.
Warning! G 왘 After resetting the active head
restraints store the reset tool 1 in the
For safety reasons, have the active head re- Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
straints checked by an authorized pouch.
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center after a 1 Reset tool
2 Active head restraint For information on active head restraints,
rear-end collision.
see “Active head restraint” (컄 page 88).
왘 Take the reset tool 1 out of the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature For information on head restraint adjust-
pouch. ment, see “Seats” (컄 page 45).
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Replacing SmartKey batteries
If the batteries in the SmartKey or the i When inserting the batteries, make sure
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are dis- they are clean and free of lint.
charged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to i When replacing batteries, always replace
both batteries.
have the batteries replaced at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. The required replacement batteries are available
at any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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Replacing bulbs
Bulbs i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are i Substitute bulbs will be brought into use
fogged up on the inside as a result of high humid- when the following lamps malfunction:
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper ity, driving the vehicle a distance with the lights 앫 Turn signal lamps
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there- on should clear up the fogging.
앫 Brake lamps
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all 앫 Parking lamps
times. 앫 Tail lamps
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely Read and observe the messages in the multi-
important. Have headlamps checked and function display (컄 page 474).
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for
headlamp adjustment.
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Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
Warning! G 앫 Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center:
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. and with the specified watt rating.
앫 the additional turn signal lamps in the
Allow the lamp to cool down before chang- 앫 Switch lights off before changing a bulb
ing a bulb. to prevent short circuits. exterior rear view mirrors
Keep bulbs out of reach of children. 앫 the high mounted brake lamp
앫 Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. handling bulbs. 앫 the Bi-Xenon* low beam lamps
A bulb can explode if you: 앫 Your hands should be dry and free of oil 앫 the Bi-Xenon high beam flasher spot-
앫 touch or move it when hot and grease. light*
앫 drop the bulb 앫 If the newly installed bulb does not ! Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could
앫 scratch the bulb come on, visit an authorized otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehi-
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. cle. Only have the LEDs replaced by a an autho-
Wear eye and hand protection. rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the i Replacing the bulbs for the front lamps is a
technically complex process. For your conve-
lamp and its components. We recommend nience, we recommend that you have this work
that you have such work done by a qualified carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
technician. Light Truck Center.
Have the headlamp adjustment checked
regularly.
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Replacing bulbs for front lamps Low beam bulb (halogen headlamp)
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Replacing bulbs
왘 Turn cover 1 counterclockwise. Bi-Xenon* low beam/high beam High beam bulb (halogen headlamp)
headlamp
왘 Remove cover 1.
왘 Turn bulb socket 2 counterclockwise.
Warning! G
왘 Pull bulb socket 2 out of the
headlamp housing. Do not remove the low beam/high beam
왘 Pull the low beam bulb out of bulb cover for the Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because
socket 2. of high voltage in Xenon* lamps, it is danger-
ous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
왘 Insert the new low beam bulb into bulb and its components. We recommend that
socket 2. you have such work done by a qualified
왘 Insert bulb socket 2 into the technician. 1 High beam headlamp cover
headlamp housing.
왘 Turn bulb socket 2 clockwise until it
engages.
왘 Place cover 1 on the opening in the
headlamp housing.
왘 Turn cover 1 clockwise until it engag-
es.
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왘 Turn cover 1 counterclockwise. Turn signal lamp bulb Parking and standing lamp bulb
왘 Remove cover 1. 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 (컄 page 503)
counterclockwise.
왘 Turn bulb socket 2 counterclockwise.
왘 Pull bulb socket 3 out of the
왘 Pull bulb socket 2 out of the
headlamp housing.
headlamp housing.
왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 3.
왘 Pull the high beam bulb out of bulb
socket 2. 왘 Insert the new bulb into bulb
socket 3.
왘 Insert the new high beam bulb into bulb
socket 2. 왘 Insert bulb socket 3 into the
왘 Insert bulb socket 2 into the 1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp headlamp housing.
headlamp housing. 왘 Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise. 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 clockwise until it
engages.
왘 Turn bulb socket 2 clockwise until it 왘 Pull bulb socket 1 out of the
engages. headlamp housing.
왘 Place cover 1 on the opening in the 왘 Pull the turn signal bulb out of bulb
headlamp housing. socket 1.
왘 Turn cover 1 clockwise until it engag- 왘 Insert the new turn signal bulb into bulb
es. socket 1.
왘 Insert bulb socket 1 into the
headlamp housing.
왘 Turn bulb socket 1 clockwise until it
engages.
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Side marker lamp bulb Front fog lamp bulbs 왘 Insert a suitable object (e.g. screwdriv-
er) at point indicated by the arrow and
왘 Turn bulb socket 5 (컄 page 503) ! If not done carefully and properly, damage pry out cover 1.
counterclockwise. to the bumper can result. We therefore recom-
mend that you have this work carried out by an Cover 1 is released.
왘 Pull bulb socket 5 out of the authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
headlamp housing. 왘 Swing cover 1 outwards and take it
Removing front fog lamp cover: off.
왘 Pull the side marker bulb out of bulb
socket 5. You can now access the front fog lamp.
왘 Insert the new side marker bulb into
bulb socket 5.
왘 Insert bulb socket 5 into the
headlamp housing.
왘 Turn bulb socket 5 clockwise until it
engages.
1 Cover
2 Front fog lamp or corner-illuminating
front fog lamp* 3 Retaining screws
왘 Turn retaining screws 3 counterclock-
wise.
왘 Remove front fog lamp 2 out of the
bumper.
왘 Pull electrical connector off.
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왘 Turn bulb socket 4 clockwise until it Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
engages.
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
왘 Plug in the electrical connector.
lamp, do the following first:
왘 Insert front fog lamp 2 back into
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
bumper.
position M (컄 page 141).
왘 Fasten retaining screws 3.
왘 Reinsert cover 1 and press it in until it Tail lamp unit
engages. i To access the bulb socket, you have to
4 Bulb socket of front fog lamp bulb remove the cover in the corresponding side trim
Additional turn signal lamps bulbs panel of the cargo compartment.
왘 Turn bulb socket 4 counterclockwise.
The additional turn signal lamps in the 왘 Open the tailgate (컄 page 119).
왘 Pull bulb socket 4 out of the housing. exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs.
왘 Pull the front fog lamp bulb out of bulb If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func-
socket 4. tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re-
왘 Insert the new front fog lamp bulb into placed. Have the turn signal unit replaced
bulb socket 4. by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
왘 Insert bulb socket 4 into the housing.
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Opening the side trim panels Opening the passenger side trim panel:
Opening the driver’s side trim panel:
1 Lock
2 Storage compartment 1 Lock
2 Cover in right side trim panel
1 Lock 왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin
2 Cover in left side trim panel into the slot of lock 1. 왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot of lock 1.
왘 Turn lock 1 90°. 왘 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90°.
왘 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90°.
왘 Fold down the cover 2. 왘 Remove storage compartment 2.
왘 Remove cover 2.
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Replacing bulbs
License plate lamp Adjusting headlamp aim Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. To check and readjust a head-
lamp, follow the steps described:
왘 Park the vehicle on a level surface
25 feet (7.6 m) from a vertical test
screen or wall.
왘 Switch the headlamps on
(컄 page 141).
If the beam does not show a beam pattern
as indicated in the figure left, then follow
1 License plate lamp cover the steps below:
V Vertical centerline
2 Screws
H Headlamp mounting high, measured 왘 Open hood (컄 page 374).
왘 Loosen screws 2. from the center
왘 Remove license plate lamp cover 1. i High beam adjustments simultaneously aim
왘 Replace the tubular bulb. the low beam.
Vehicle should have a normal tailgate load.
왘 Reinstall license plate lamp cover 1.
왘 Retighten screws 2.
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511
Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Front wiper blades ! Never open the hood when the wiper arms 왘 Fold the wiper arms forward until they
are folded forward. engage.
Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm
Warning! G back. If released, the force of the impact from
the tensioning spring could crack the windshield.
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the wind-
remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehi- shield glass without a wiper blade inserted.
cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the
Make sure the wiper blades are properly
vehicle’s on-board electronics have installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may
status 0) before replacing a wiper blade. cause windshield damage.
Otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on
For your convenience, we recommend that you
and cause injury. have this work carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 1 Wiper blade
2 Cover
Warning! G Removing 3 Attachment
왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter 4 Tab
Wiper blades are components that are sub- 5 Removing
switch.
ject to wear and tear. Change the wiper
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Press tabs 4 together and tilt wiper
blades twice a year, preferably in the spring
and fall. Otherwise the windows will not be
blade 1 to detach tabs 4 on both
왘 Make sure the vehicle’s on-board recesses of attachment 3.
properly wiped. As a result, you may not be electronics have status 0
able to observe surrounding traffic condi- (컄 page 44). Wiper blade 1 is released on one end.
tions and could cause an accident.
왘 Maintaining its tilted position, slide
! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They
could tear. wiper blade 1 out of attachment 3 in
direction of arrow 5.
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Replacing wiper blades
Installing 왘 Check if the wiper blade is securely ! Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper
fastened. arm back. If released, the force of the impact
from the tensioning spring could crack the rear
왘 Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on window.
the windshield.
Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the rear
Make sure you hold on to the wiper arm window glass without a wiper blade inserted.
when folding it back. Make sure the wiper blade is properly installed.
Improperly installed wiper blades may cause
Rear wiper blade rear window damage.
For your convenience, we recommend that you
have this work carried out by an authorized
1 Installing Warning! G Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
2 Tab
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and
3 Attachment
remove SmartKey from starter switch
4 Guide tab
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the
5 Cover
vehicle’s on-board electronics have
왘 Slide the wiper blade into status 0) before replacing a wiper blade.
attachment 3 in direction of Otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on
arrow 1. and cause injury.
왘 Make sure guide tab 4 will be placed
under cover 5 when fully inserting the
wiper blade into attachment.
왘 Let tab 2 latch into both recesses of
attachment 3.
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Replacing wiper blades
Removing 왘 Turn wiper blade 2 to form a right 왘 Hold wiper arm 1 and engage wiper
angle with wiper arm 1 as shown. blade 2 by pushing it in direction of
왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter
arrow until it locks into place.
switch. 왘 Hold wiper arm 1 and disengage wip-
er blade 2 by carefully sliding it in 왘 Check whether the wiper blade is
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
direction of arrow. securely fastened.
왘 Make sure the vehicle’s on-board
왘 Remove wiper blade 2. 왘 Fold the wiper arm to rest on the rear
electronics have status 0
(컄 page 44). window.
Installing
Make sure to hold on to the wiper when
! Do not pull on the wiper blade insert. It folding the wiper arm back.
could tear.
왘 Fold wiper arm 1 away from the rear
window until it engages.
1 Wiper arm
2 Wiper blade
왘 Insert wiper blade 2 into wiper
arm 1.
1 Wiper arm
2 Wiper blade
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Flat tire
왔 Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle 왘 Set the automatic transmission to park
Warning! G position P (컄 page 190).
왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 41).
The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are Warning! G
different from those of the road wheels. As 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics Your vehicle is equipped with air suspen- switch.
change when driving with a Minispare wheel sion. Do not open or close any doors or the
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord- tailgate while mounting a spare wheel. The
ingly. vehicle could rise or lower to a previously se- 왘 Turn off the engine by pressing the
lected level. You or others could be injured KEYLESS-GO* button once
The Minispare wheel is for temporary use
as a result. (컄 page 68).
only. When driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted, ensure proper tire pressure and 왘 Open the driver’s door (this puts
do not exceed a vehicle speed of 왘 Park the vehicle in a safe distance from the starter switch in position 0,
50 mph (80 km/h). moving traffic on a hard, flat surface same as with the SmartKey re-
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light when possible. moved from the starter switch). The
driver’s door then can be closed
Truck Center as soon as possible to have the 왘 Turn on the hazard warning flasher
again.
Minispare wheel replaced with a regular (컄 page 147).
road wheel. 왘 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the
Never operate the vehicle with more than a safe distance from the roadway.
front wheels are in a straight-ahead
one spare wheel mounted. position. i Open door only when conditions are safe to
Do not switch off the ESP® when a do so.
왘 Set the parking brake (컄 page 59).
Minispare wheel is mounted.
515
Practical hints
Flat tire
Mounting the spare wheel Lifting the vehicle 왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking wheels with wheel chocks
Preparing the vehicle Warning! G or other sizable objects.
One collapsible wheel chock is includ-
왘 Prepare the vehicle as described
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking ed with the vehicle tool kit
(컄 page 515).
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets (컄 page 488). For information on set-
왘 Take the wheel wrench, the collapsible built into both sides of the vehicle. To help ting up the collapsible wheel chock,
wheel chock, and the vehicle jack out avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift see (컄 page 491).
of the cargo compartment the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
When changing wheel on a level surface:
(컄 page 488). get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from 왘 Place one wheel chock in front of and
왘 Take the Minispare wheel out of the
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always another sizeable object behind the
cargo compartment (컄 page 492).
firmly set parking brake and block wheels wheel that is diagonally opposite to the
! Vehicles with factory-mounted before raising vehicle with jack. wheel being changed.
running-boards*:
Your vehicle is equipped with a scissors-type Do not disengage parking brake while the Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack
jack (located under the cargo compartment vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is on a level surface. However, should
floor) designed for use with factory-mounted always vertical (plumb line) when in use, circumstances require you to do so on a
running boards. Only use this jack when jacking especially on hills. Always try to use the jack hill, place the wheel chock and another
up vehicles with factory-mounted running boards on level surface. Make sure that the jack sizeable object as follows:
as otherwise the vehicle’s underbody can be arm is fully seated in the jack take-up brack-
damaged. See separate instructions for 왘 Place the wheel chock and another
et. Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient
scissors-type jack. sizable object on the downhill side
capacity jackstands before working under
blocking both wheels of the axle not
the vehicle.
being worked on.
516
Practical hints
Flat tire
517
Practical hints
Flat tire
1 Alignment bolt 1 Wheel bolt for 19" and 20" light alloy
wheels
왘 Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and
2 Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel (locat-
remove it.
ed in vehicle tool kit (컄 page 488))
왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt 1 supplied with the tool kit ! Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mount-
ing the Minispare wheel. The use of any wheel
(컄 page 488).
bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for the Minispare
왘 Remove the remaining bolts. wheel will damage the vehicle’s brakes.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This 왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
could result in damage to the bolts and wheel wheel hub.
hub threads.
왘 Remove the wheel.
518
Practical hints
Flat tire
G
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel
Warning! bolts may come loose.
Always replace wheel bolts that are Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
damaged or rusted. vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle
could fall off the jack.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be 왘 Guide spare wheel onto the alignment
repaired immediately. Do not continue to bolt and push it on the wheel hub.
drive under these circumstances! Contact
왘 Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
slightly.
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to 왘 Insert the remaining wheel bolt and
come off. This could cause an accident. tighten it slightly.
Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts.
519
Practical hints
Flat tire
520
Practical hints
Battery
왔 Battery
The battery is located under the front
passenger seat. Warning! G Wear eye protection.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends to have the Observe all safety instructions and precau- Rinse any acid spills immediate-
battery replaced at an authorized tions when handling automotive batteries. ly with clear water. Contact a
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
physician if necessary.
The battery should always be sufficiently Risk of explosion.
charged in order to achieve its rated ser- Keep children away.
vice life.
If you use your vehicle mostly for Fire, open flames and smoking
short-distance trips, you will need to have are prohibited when handling Follow the instructions in this
the battery charge checked more batteries. Avoid creating sparks. Operator’s Manual.
frequently.
When replacing the battery, always use Battery acid is caustic. Do not Batteries contain materials that can harm
batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz. allow it to come into contact the environment if disposed of improperly.
with skin, eyes or clothing. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
If you do not intend to operate your vehicle
method of disposal. Many states require
for an extended period of time, consult an Wear suitable protective cloth-
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck ing, especially gloves, apron and
for recycling.
Center about steps you need to observe. faceguard.
521
Practical hints
Battery
Maintenance Booklet for battery condition test- Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
ing intervals. Jump starting must only be done using the allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
As with any other battery, the battery may dis- jump-start contacts located in the engine skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
charge if the vehicle is not operated for an ex- compartment (컄 page 529). flush affected area with water and seek
tended period of time. You can connect a battery medical help if necessary.
maintenance charge unit tested and approved
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
for use on your vehicle model or disconnect the
battery to prevent battery discharge. Contact an which is flammable and explosive. Keep
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
for more information. improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking etc.
522
Practical hints
Battery
! Never loosen or detach battery terminal Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling i With a disconnected battery you will no
clamps while the engine is running or the and reconnecting the battery longer be able to turn the SmartKey in the starter
SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise the switch and pressing the KEYLESS-GO*
alternator and other electronic components start/stop button will have no effect.
could be severely damaged. Warning! G
Have the battery checked regularly by an Step 1 (Disconnecting)
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and
reconnecting the battery is a complicated
i If your battery is discharged, the vehicle
Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light must be jump started (컄 page 529) using the
Truck Center for further information. and technically demanding procedure that jump start contacts in the engine compartment,
also requires safety precautions to avoid the or an accessory battery charge unit* approved
Warning! G risk of injury. We strongly recommend that it
be performed by a qualified technician or an
by Mercedes-Benz must be connected using the
jump start contacts in the engine compartment
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck (see separate instructions for the accessory bat-
Do not place metal objects on the battery as tery charge unit*) before any of the following
this could result in a short circuit. Center only. Please read the instructions
steps can be performed. If the battery cannot be
fully before beginning operation and only
Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk jumped or charged, please contact an
undertake it if you feel fully capable of authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
of acid burns in the event of an accident. performing all of the tasks involved as de-
scribed in these instructions. Observe all 왘 Set the automatic transmission to
safety instructions and precautions when position P (컄 page 190).
handling automotive batteries 왘 Firmly depress the parking brake
(컄 page 521). Performing the tasks involved (컄 page 66).
incorrectly can cause damage to the vehicle
왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 67).
and impair the operating safety of the
vehicle, and/or cause severe injury to you 왘 Leave the ignition switched on
or others. (컄 page 42). 컄컄
523
Practical hints
Battery
컄컄 i If the vehicle battery is discharged and you Step 2 (Disconnecting) Step 3 (Disconnecting)
had the vehicle jump started:
앫 Leave the engine running.
앫 Complete step 1, starting with switching off
all electrical consumers.
앫 Continue with step 2.
앫 When the front passenger seat is in the most
forward position, turn off the engine.
왘 Switch off all electrical consumers.
왘 Read and observe safety instructions
and precautions (컄 page 521). 1 Battery cover 2 Perforated floor carpet
왘 Enter the rear passenger compartment 왘 Cut the floor carpet 2 along the
왘 Open the front passenger door.
and remove main battery cover 1. dotted white line (see illustration) until
i Open doors only when conditions are safe to you reach the perforated part. Start
do so. cutting at the point indicated by the
왘 Move the front passenger seat to the arrows. Cut carpet using a sharp object
most forward position (컄 page 46). (knife etc.).
왘 Enter the front passenger compart-
ment.
왘 Move the front passenger seat to the
most rearward position (컄 page 46).
524
Practical hints
Battery
525
Practical hints
Battery
526
Practical hints
Battery
527
Practical hints
Battery
컄컄 왘 Connect the positive lead to the posi- Charging the battery 왘 Charge the battery in accordance with
tive terminal and fasten it’s cover the instructions of the battery charger
(컄 page 526). If the battery is discharged, the battery can manufacturer.
be charged using the jump-start contacts
왘 Connect the negative lead to the nega- Batteries contain materials that can harm
located in the engine compartment
tive terminal (컄 page 526). the environment if disposed of improperly.
(컄 page 530).
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
! Never invert the terminal connections! lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
i The following procedures must be carried Warning! G method of disposal. Many states require
out following any interruption of battery power sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
(e.g. due to reconnection): Never charge a battery while still installed in for recycling.
앫 Set the clock (컄 page 172). the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is
Vehicles with COMAND system with naviga-
tion module*: Time and date are set auto- being used. Gases may escape during charg-
matically. ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
앫 Synchronize the door windows
(컄 page 246). An accessory battery charge unit specially
앫 Synchronize the power tilt/sliding sunroof* adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
(컄 page 251). tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
앫 Synchronize the power folding exterior rear available, permitting the charging of the
view mirrors* (컄 page 208). battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center for information and availability.
Charge battery in accordance with the
separate instructions for the accessory
battery charger.
528
Practical hints
Jump starting
왔 Jump starting
If the battery is discharged, the engine can 앫 Always make sure the jumper cables
Warning! G be started with jumper cables and the bat- are not on or near pulleys, fans or other
tery of another vehicle. Observe the follow- parts that move when the engine is
Failure to follow these directions will cause ing: started or running.
damage to the electronic components, and
앫 Jump starting should only be performed ! Do not tow-start the vehicle.
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death. using the jump-start contacts located
in the engine compartment ! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
Never lean over batteries while connecting attempts.
(컄 page 530).
or jump starting, you might get injured. Do not attempt to start the engine using a
앫 Jump starting should only be performed battery quick charge unit.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
when the engine and catalytic
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, If the engine does not run after several unsuc-
converter are cold. cessful starting attempts, have it checked at the
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
앫 Do not start the engine if the battery is nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
flush affected area with water, and seek
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first. Center.
medical help if necessary.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, 앫 Only jump start from batteries with the failed starting attempts may damage the catalyt-
which is flammable and very explosive. Keep same voltage rating (12 V). Jump start- ic converter.
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid ing with a higher voltage battery could
Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose
improper connection of jumper cables, damage the vehicle’s electrical system, or missing insulation.
smoking, etc. which will not be covered by the
Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. other metal part while the other end is still at-
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery
can result in it exploding, causing personal 앫 Only use jumper cables with sufficient tached to a battery.
injury. cross-section and insulated terminal
Read all instructions before proceeding. clamps.
529
Practical hints
Jump starting
Warning! G
Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(컄 page 521).
530
Practical hints
Jump starting
왘 Connect positive terminal 1 and 2 You can now turn on the electrical con-
with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to sumers. Do not switch on the headlamps
charged battery 1 first. under any circumstances.
왘 Start engine of the vehicle with the 왘 Remove the jumper cables first from
charged battery and run at idle speed. negative terminals 4 and 3 and then
from positive terminals 2 and 1.
왘 Connect negative terminals 3 and 4
of the batteries with the second jumper You can now switch on the headlamps.
cable. Clamp the cable to negative
왘 Have the battery checked at the near-
terminal 3 of the charged battery
est authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
first.
Truck Center.
! Never invert the terminal connections!
왘 Start the engine of the disabled vehi-
cle.
531
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the When circumstances do not permit the ! When towing the vehicle with all wheels on
vehicle be transported with all wheels off recommended towing methods, the the ground, the automatic transmission must be
the ground using flatbed or appropriate vehicle may be towed with all wheels on in position N and the starter switch must be in
wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is the ground only so far as necessary to have position 2 (컄 page 42).
preferable to other types of towing. the vehicle moved to a safe location where When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
the recommended towing methods can be ground, the vehicle may be towed only for
! Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment, employed. distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed
with the SmartKey in starter switch turned to not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
position 0. ! Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so Keep in mind that it is important for the
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing could damage the transfer case, which is not SmartKey to be in the respective starter switch
with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited positions as described above. As soon as the
damage radiator and supports. Warranty. SmartKey is removed from the starter switch or
To prevent damage during transport, do not tie All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is removed
down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts. instructions for towing the vehicle with all from the vehicle, the automatic transmission will
Use the towing eyes. wheels on the ground. shift to park position P see “Starter switch posi-
tions” (컄 page 41).
Switch off the ESP® (컄 page 101) and the
automatic central locking (컄 page 126).
532
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
i To signal turns while being towed with ! When towing the vehicle with all wheels on
Warning! G hazard warning flasher in use, set the starter the ground, note the following:
switch to position 2 and activate combination With the automatic central locking activated and
If circumstances require towing the vehicle switch for left or right turn signal in usual manner the ignition in position 2 (컄 page 42), the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow – only the selected turn signal will operate. doors lock if the left front wheel is turning at a
with a tow bar if: Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or
warning flasher will operate again. above.
앫 the engine will not run
To prevent the vehicle doors from locking,
앫 there is a malfunction in the power i If the battery is disconnected or discharged, deactivate the automatic central locking
supply or in the vehicle’s electrical sys- the automatic transmission will remain locked in
(컄 page 126).
tem position P and the SmartKey will not turn in the
starter switch. For more information, see “Bat- Towing of the vehicle should only be done using
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on tery” (컄 page 521) and “Jump starting” the towing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable, tow
the ground, make sure the starter switch is (컄 page 529). rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis, frame or sus-
in position 2 (컄 page 42). pension parts.
Warning! G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
533
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Depending on whether you are towing a i The cover 1 is secured to the bumper by a
plastic cord.
vehicle or you are being towed, the towing
eye bolt can be screwed into threaded 왘 Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by
holes which are located behind covers on the arrow.
the right-hand side of each bumper. 왘 Lift off cover 1 to reveal the threaded
hole for towing eye bolt.
534
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Installing cover
왘 Engage cover 1 at top and press at
bottom.
Stranded vehicle
535
Practical hints
Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have Before replacing fuses:
switch off malfunctioning power circuits. the cause determined and rectified by an
왘 Apply parking brake (컄 page 66).
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
If a fuse is blown, the components and sys-
Center. 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission
tems secured by that fuse will stop operat-
is set to P (컄 page 190).
ing. The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses. They are included with the The gear position indicator in the multi-
function display should be on P.
Warning! G vehicle tool kit (컄 page 488):
앫 Fuse chart 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers.
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz 왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 41).
The fuse chart explains the fuse alloca-
with the specified amperage for the system
tion and fuse amperages. 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter
in question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than ap- 앫 Spare fuses switch.
proved fuses or using repaired or bridged 앫 Fuse extractor Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
fuses may cause an overload leading to a
The electrical fuses are located in different 왘 Open the driver’s door (this puts
fire, and/or cause damage to electrical
fuse boxes: the starter switch in position 0,
components and/or systems. Have the
same as with the SmartKey re-
cause determined and remedied by an au- 앫 Fuse box in engine compartment moved from the starter switch). The
thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. (컄 page 537) driver’s door then can be closed
앫 Fuse box in cargo compartment again.
i A blown fuse must be replaced by an appro- (컄 page 537)
priate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the
fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage 앫 Fuse box in passenger compartment
recommended in the fuse chart. Any (컄 page 538)
Mercedes-Light Truck Center will be glad to
advise you on this subject.
536
Practical hints
Fuses
Fuse box in engine compartment ! The fuse box cover must be installed Removing/installing cover
properly to prevent moisture and/or dirt from
왘 Open the tailgate (컄 page 119).
The fuse box is located on the passenger entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse
side of the engine compartment. operation. 왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin
왘 Close the hood after checking or re- into the slot of lock 1 (컄 page 537).
왘 Open the hood (컄 page 374).
placing fuses (컄 page 375). 왘 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90°
in direction of arrow.
Fuse box in cargo compartment
왘 Remove cover 2.
The fuse box is located in the cargo com- 왘 Install cover 2 in reverse order.
partment behind the passenger side trim
panel.
1 Clamp
2 Fuse box cover
왘 Pull clamp 1 in direction of arrow.
왘 Lift fuse box cover 2 up.
왘 Install fuse box cover in reverse order.
1 Lock
2 Cover
537
Practical hints
Fuses
538
Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main Dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
539
Technical data
Parts service
The “Technical data” section provides the All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers ! The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
necessary technical data for your vehicle. maintain a stock of Genuine parts and accessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte- Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which
nance and repair work. In addition, strate- is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
gically located parts distribution centers Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s
durability or safety.
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be installed.
540
Technical data
Warranty coverage
왔 Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of Replacement parts and accessories are Loss of Service and Warranty
the warranties printed in the Service and covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Information Booklet
Warranty Information booklet. Your Accessories warranties, copies of which
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck are available at any authorized Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Center will exchange or repair any defec- Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Information booklet, have an authorized
tive parts originally installed on the vehicle Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center arrange
in accordance with the terms of the follow- for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.
ing warranties:
앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty
앫 Emission System Warranty
앫 Emission Performance Warranty
앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
Warranty
541
Technical data
Identification labels
1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar) Example certification label (U.S. vehicles) Example certification label
(Canada vehicles)
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 2 Paintwork code
3 VIN 2 Paintwork code
can be found in the following locations:
3 VIN
앫 on the certification label
i Data shown on certification label are for
앫 embossed underneath the illustration purpose only. These data are specific
passenger-side second-row rear seat to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in
(컄 page 543) the illustration. Refer to certification label on
vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle.
앫 on the lower edge of the windshield
(컄 page 543)
542
Technical data
Identification labels
543
Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
GL 450
1 Idler pulley
2 Idler pulley
3 Automatic belt tensioner
4 Power steering pump
5 Air conditioning compressor
6 Crankshaft
7 Coolant pump
8 Generator (alternator)
544
Technical data
Engine
왔 Engine
Model GL 450 (164.8711)
Engine 273
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 8
Bore 3.66 in (92.90 mm)
Stroke 3.38 in (86.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 285 cu in (4663 cm3)
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 335 hp/6000 rpm 2
(250 kW/6000 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 339 lb-ft/2700-5000 rpm
(460 Nm/2700-5000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6500 rpm
Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt 2404 mm
1
The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special
equipment.
2
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
545
Technical data
Rims and tires
! Only use tires which have been tested and ! Using tires other than those approved by The tire inflation pressure should be checked
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects, regularly and should only be adjusted on cold
Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best such as tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
possible performance in conjunction with the recommendation included with vehicle.
앫 poor handling characteristics
driving safety systems on your vehicle such as
ABS or ESP®. Tires specially developed for your 앫 increased noise i The following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your
vehicle and tested and approved by 앫 increased fuel consumption vehicles with winter tires. Winter tires are not
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the available as standard or optional factory equip-
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
following on the tire’s sidewall: ment, but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
앫 MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment sional variations and different tire deformation Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
tires characteristics that could cause them to come Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
Using tires other than those approved by into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts. optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the configuration on your vehicle (Appearance
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited result. Package, etc.), equipping your vehicle with win-
Warranty. ter tires approved for your vehicle model may
i Further information on tires and rims is also require the purchase of two or four wheel
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
rims of the recommended size for use with these
Truck Center. A placard with the recommended
winter tires. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz
tire inflation pressure is located on the driver’s
Light Truck Center for more information.
door B-pillar (컄 page 542). Some vehicles may
have supplemental tire inflation pressure infor-
mation for driving at high speeds (컄 page 390)
or for vehicle loads less than the maximum
loaded vehicle condition (컄 page 390). If such
information is provided, it can be found on the
placard located on the inside of the fuel filler
flap.
546
Technical data
Rims and tires
547
Technical data
Rims and tires
Minispare wheel
GL 450
Rim 4.5B x 19 H2
Wheel offset 1.58 in (40 mm)
Tire T 165/90D-19 119M1
1
Must not be used with snow chains.
548
Technical data
Electrical system
왔 Electrical system
Model GL 450
Generator (alternator) 14 V/180 A
Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW
Battery 12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs NGK PLKR 6A
Electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Tightening torque 15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)
549
Technical data
Main Dimensions
Model GL 450
Overall vehicle length 200.6 in (5096 mm)
Vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out) 83.7 in (2127 mm)
Vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded in) 76.0 in (1930 mm)
Overall vehicle height, depending on set vehicle level 72.4 in-75.6 in (1840 mm-1920 mm)
Overall vehicle height, depending on set vehicle level 72.4 in-76.8 in (1840 mm-1950 mm)
(vehicles with enhanced off-road package*)
Wheelbase 121.1 in (3075 mm)
Ground clearance, depending on set vehicle level 7.8 in-10.9 in (197 mm-277 mm)
Ground clearance, depending on set vehicle level 7.8 in-12.1 in (197 mm-307 mm)
(vehicles with enhanced off-road package*)
Turning circle 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Track, front 65.0 in (1651 mm)
Track, rear 65.1 in (1654 mm)
550
Technical data
Weights
왔 Weights
Roof load max. 198 lb (90 kg)
551
Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
Capacities
Warning! G If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use Comply with all valid regulations with re-
products tested and approved by spect to handling, storing and disposing of
Mercerdes-Benz. service fluids. Otherwise you could
endanger persons or the environment.
Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at Keep service fluids out of the reach of
your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. children.
552
Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
553
Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
554
Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
Premium unleaded gasoline ! To maintain the engine’s durability and per- Gasoline additives
formance, premium unleaded gasoline must be
used. If premium unleaded is not available and A major concern among engine manufac-
Warning! G low octane fuel is used, follow these precau- turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso-
tions: line. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially filled with use of quality gasoline containing additives
It burns violently and can cause serious unleaded regular and fill up with premium that prevent the build-up of carbon depos-
injury. unleaded as soon as possible. its.
앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceler-
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate- After an extended period of using fuels
ation.
rials near gasoline! without such additives carbon deposits
앫 Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm
Turn off the engine before refueling. can build up, especially on the intake
if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such
as two persons and no luggage. valves and in the combustion area, leading
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid in-
to engine performance problems such as:
haling fumes and skin or clothing contact, 앫 Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator
extinguish all smoking materials. pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or 앫 Warm-up hesitation
operating in mountainous terrain.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha- 앫 Unstable idle
lation of fuel vapors can damage your
앫 Knocking/pinging
health.
앫 Misfire
앫 Power loss
555
Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
556
Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
557
Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anti- Before the start of the winter season (or
aluminum parts. The use of aluminum corrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in once a year in hot southern regions), you
components in motor vehicle engines ne- a significantly shortened service life.) should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze
cessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze Therefore, the following product is strongly
concentration checked. The coolant is also
coolant used in such engines be recommended for use in your vehicle:
regularly checked each time you bring your
specifically formulated to protect the Mercedes-Benz 325.0 anticorrosion/anti-
vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center for service.
freeze agent.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity
558
Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
559
560
Index
A Air conditioning refrigerant 554 Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 206
ABS 98 Air conditioning system see Antiglare, Rear view mirrors* 207
Indicator lamp 430 Climate control or Antilock Brake System see ABS
Messages in the Automatic climate control (3-zone)* Anti-theft systems 105
multifunction display 446 Air conditioning, Cooling 222, 236 Anti-theft alarm system 105
Off-road - ABS 99 Air distribution, Front 218, 232 Immobilizer 105
Accelerator position, automatic Air distribution, Rear 225, 240 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
transmission 194 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Armrest storage compartments
Accessory weight 409 Air recirculation mode 220, 234 Front 314
Accident 65 Air suspension package 276 Ashtrays* 318
Active head restraint 88, 131, 497 Adaptive Damping System Aspect ratio 409
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)* 276 (ADS)* 276 ATF 377
Air bags 73 Messages in the Attaching a trailer 364
Children 75, 89 multifunction display 483 Audio menu 162
Front passenger front air bag off Vehicle level control 277 CD operation 163
indicator lamp 31, 32, 82, 442 Air vents 225 Radio operation 162
Front, Driver 77 Air vents, Front 218, 232 Satellite radio* operation
Front, Passenger 77 Air vents, Rear 241, 242 (USA only) 162
Occupant Classification System Air volume 218, 233 Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 207
(OCS) 79 Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Automatic central locking,
Safety guidelines 75 Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 489, 518 Control system 179
Side impact (front and rear*) 78 Anticorrosion/antifreeze 553, 558
Window curtain 78
561
Index
562
Index
563
Index
Climate control 212 COMAND System see separate operating Control system submenus 157, 159, 169
Air conditioning refrigerant 553 instructions Comfort* 180
Air conditioning, Cooling 222, 223 Combination switch 61, 62, 64, 145 Instrument cluster 170, 171
Air distribution, Front 218 Compass 340 Lighting 174
Air distribution, rear 225 Adjustment 177 Time/Date 172
Air recirculation mode 220 Calibration 178 Vehicle 177
Air vents*, second-row seats 219 Calling up the compass 340 Coolant 377, 556
Air vents, Front 218 Control and operation of radio Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
Air volume 218 transmitters 368 and quantity 558
Control panel*, Rear 224 Control system 153 Capacities 552
Control panel, Front 214 Multifunction display 153 Checking coolant level 372, 377
Deactivating system 216 Multifunction steering wheel 154 Messages in the
Defogging 220 Resetting to factory default 167 multifunction display 466, 468
Defrosting 219 Control system menus 153 Temperature 370
Rear window defroster 211 Audio 162 Temperature display 160
Residual engine heat (REST) 223 DISTRONIC* 165 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 146
Clock 27, 172 Navi* 164 Messages in the
Setting time 172 Off-road 164 multifunction display 474
Cloth upholstery, Cleaning and Settings 166 Replacing bulbs 506
care of 427 Standard display 160 Crossing obstacles 359
Cockpit 24 Tel* 185 Cruise control 252
Cockpit Management and Data System Trip computer 183 Activating 254
see COMAND System Vehicle configuration 181 Messages in the
Cold tire inflation pressure 410 Vehicle status message memory 165 multifunction display 447
Collapsible wheel chock 491
564
Index
565
Index
566
Index
567
Index
ETD 87, 439 Fluids Front passenger front air bag off
Safety guidelines 75 Automatic transmission fluid 377, indicator lamp 31, 32, 82, 442, 443
Expanding cargo compartment 302 552 Front seat heat restraints see
Exterior rear view mirrors 51, 207 Brake fluid 373, 553, 554 Head restraints
Folding 208 Capacities 552 Front towing eye 534
Power folding* 208 Engine coolant 373, 377, 553, 556 FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 377, 417
Synchronizing 208 Engine oil 376, 552, 554 Fuel 372, 553, 556
Power steering fluid 552 Additives 555
F
Windshield washer and headlamp Capacities, Fuel tank 553
Fastening the seat belts 53
cleaning system* 373, 559 Consumption statistics 183, 184
Filler neck, Engine oil 377
Fog lamps 144 Filling the tank 371
First aid kit 488
Corner-illuminating Fuel filler flap and cap 371, 494
Flat tire 515
front fog lamps* 146 Fuel gauge 29
Lifting the vehicle 516
Messages in the Fuel tank reserve
Lowering the vehicle 520
multifunction display 474 warning lamp 29, 436
Minispare wheel 492
Rear fog lamp 145 Premium unleaded gasoline 372,
Mounting the spare wheel 516
Replacing bulbs 506 553, 555, 556
Preparing the vehicle 516
4-ETS 104 Requirements, Octane rating 556
Flexible Service System PLUS see FSS
Off-road - 4-ETS 104 Fuel cap
PLUS
Front air bags 77 Messages in the
Floormats* 322
Front defroster 219, 233 multifunction display 471
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 72, 77
Messages in the multifunction
display 456, 457, 458, 459
568
Index
569
Index
570
Index
Instruments and controls see Cockpit Closing, Power tailgate* 123 Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
Interior lighting 148 Factory setting 109 (Convenience closing feature) 247
Delayed shut-off 176 Locking/unlocking 40, 69, 108 Closing, Power tailgate* 124
Interior rear view mirror 51 Locking/unlocking, Global Closing/locking, Power
Antiglare positions 206 setting 109 tailgate* 125
Auto-dimming mirrors* 207 Loss of 111 Factory setting 115
Interior storage spaces see Messages in the Important notes 113
Storage compartments multifunction display 473 Locking/unlocking 41, 69, 112
Intermittent wiping Opening the power windows Locking/unlocking,
Windshield wipers 63 (Summer opening feature) 246 Global setting 115
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof* Loss of 117
J
(Summer opening feature) 246 Messages in the
Jack 489, 490
Remote control 108 multifunction display 472, 473
Lifting the vehicle 516
Replacing batteries 498 Opening the power windows
Jump starting 529
Selective setting 110 (Summer opening feature) 246
K Starter switch positions 42 Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
Key, Mechanical 493 Starting the engine 56 (Summer opening feature) 246
Key, SmartKey 108 Turning off the engine 68 Remote control 112
Batteries 111, 498 Unlocking and opening, Replacing batteries 498
Battery check lamp 108 Power tailgate* 111 Selective setting 115
Checking battery condition 111 Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Start/stop button 43
Closing the power windows Batteries 116, 498 Starter switch positions 42, 43
(Convenience closing feature) 247 Battery check lamp 112 Starting the engine 57
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof* Checking battery condition 116 Turning off the engine 68
(Convenience closing feature) 247 Closing the power windows Unlocking and opening,
(Convenience closing feature) 247 Power tailgate* 117
571
Index
Kickdown 194 Lamps, indicator and warning Seat belt telltale 29, 86, 437
Kilopascal 410 ABS 27, 430 Seat belts 438
Adaptive Damping System Seat heating* 136
L
(ADS)* 276 Seat ventilation* 137
Labels 542
Alarm system 106 SRS 29, 72, 87, 439
Certification 542
Battery (SmartKey with Turn signals 27
Emission control information 543
KEYLESS-GO*) 115 Vehicle level control 278, 281
Engine number 543
Battery (SmartKey) 110 Language, Setting 170
Paintwork code 542
Brakes 27, 431, 432 LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Vacuum line routing diagram 543
Center console 31, 32, 442 Children in the vehicle
Vehicle Identification Number
CHECK ENGINE 29, 433, 434 Layout of poly-V-belt drive 544
(VIN) 542
Differential locks* 203 Leather upholstery*, Cleaning and
Lamp sensor see Light sensor
Distance warning lamp* 261 care of 427
Lamps, exterior 501
Downhill Speed Regulation 272 Lever for cruise control 252
Front 501
Engine diagnostics 29, 433, 434 License plate lamps 510
Light sensor, Messages in the
ESP® 27, 435, 436 Messages in the
multifunction display 476
Fog lamps, Front/rear 141 multifunction display 476
Messages in display 474
Front passenger front air bag off 31, Replacing bulbs 501, 510
Messages in the multifunction
32, 77, 442, 443 Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 425
display 474, 476, 478
Fuel reserve 29, 436 Light sensor
Rear 501
High beam headlamps 29 Messages in the
Switch 141
Instrument cluster 26, 28, 430, 431, multifunction display 476
432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, Lighter see Cigarette lighter*
439, 440 Lighting, Exterior and interior 141
Off-road driving program 275 Limp-Home Mode 198, 433, 434
Parktronic* 288
572
Index
573
Index
574
Index
575
Index
576
Index
Rear lamps see Tail lamps Replacing bulbs 500 Reporting safety defects 19
Rear panorama roof, Sunshade 210 Additional turn signals, Research Octane Number see RON
Rear seat head restraints see Exterior rear view mirrors 507 Reset button, In instrument cluster 167
Head restraints Backup lamps 500, 501, 507 Reset tool
Rear towing eye 534 Brake lamps 500, 501, 507 Active head restraints,
Rear view camera* 290 Corner-illuminating front fog Depository 497
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors lamps* 500, 501, 506 Residual heat and ventilation 223, 238
Rear window defroster 211 Fog lamp, Rear 500, 501, 507 Reverse gear position, Automatic
Rear window wiper/washer 64 Fog lamps, Front 500, 501, 506 transmission 188, 193
Rear windows see Power windows High beam headlamps 500, 501, 504 Rims 411, 546
Rear wiper blade 513 License plate lamps 500, 501, 510 Roadside Assistance 12
Recommended tire inflation Low beam headlamps 500, 501, 503 Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid
pressure 411 Parking/standing lamps 500, 501, RON 372
Recovery services, 505, 507, 509 Roof rails 293
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 334 Side marker lamps, Front 500, 501, Rubber parts, Cleaning 426
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 554 503, 506 Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 392
Refueling 371 Side marker lamps, Rear 500, 501,
S
Regular checks 372 507, 509
Safety
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale Tail lamps 500, 501, 507, 509
Driving safety systems 98
Remote control Turn signal lamps, Front 500, 501,
Occupant safety 72
SmartKey 108 505
Reporting safety defects 19
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 112 Turn signal lamps, Rear 500, 501,
Safety belts see Seat belts
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 334 507, 509
Satellite radio* 162
Seat belt force limiter 87
577
Index
578
Index
Vehicle level control 277 Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation Storage compartments 36, 312
Shifting SRS 85 Armrest, Front 314
Automatic transmission 56, 188 Indicator lamp 29, 439 Cup holder 317
Side impact air bags 78 Messages in the Cup holders 317
Side marker lamps multifunction display 439 Door pockets 36
Cleaning lenses 423 Standing lamps 141 Front center console 314
Messages in the Replacing bulbs 500, 501, 505, 507, Glove box 312
multifunction display 477 509 Parcel net, Front passenger
Replacing bulbs 506, 509 Standing water, Driving through 358 footwell 316
Side windows see Power windows Starter switch 25, 42 Parcel nets, Front seat backrest 316
Sidewall 411 Positions 42 Second-row seats, In front of 315
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey Starting difficulties, Engine 58 Storing tires 382
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey with Starting, Engine 56 Stranded vehicle 535
KEYLESS-GO* Steep terrain, Driving 356 Submenus see Control system submenus
Snow chains 415 Steering column 49, 50 Sun visors 209
Snow tires see Winter tires Steering wheel 48 Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Spare fuses 488 Adjustment, Electrically* 50 Sunshade
Spare wheel 492 Adjustment, Manually 49 Rear panorama roof 210
Mounting 516 Buttons 30, 154 Suspension tuning see Air suspension
Wheel bolts 489, 518 Cleaning 426 package
Speed settings Steering wheel gearshift control, Symbols used in this Operator’s
Cruise control 254 Automatic transmission 197 Manual 16
Distronic* 263 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 334
Speedometer 27, 260
579
Index
580
Index
Hands-free microphone 34 Tether attachment points, see Children in Tire inflation pressure
Inserting in cradle 325 the vehicle Checking manually 390
Installing a different mobile phone Third-row sunshade 210 Checking tire pressure electronically
cradle 327 Three-zone Automatic climate control see with the Advanced Tire Pressure
Messages in the Automatic climate control (3-zone) * Monitoring System (Advanced
multifunction display 480 Ticket holder 317 TPMS)*, (Canada only) 396
Operation 185 Tie-down rings 300 Checking tire pressure electronically
Phone book 186 Tightening torque with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
Redialing 187 Screws, Basic cross bars* 296, 297, System (TPMS), (USA only) 394
Removing from cradle 326 298 Recommended tire inflation
Tray 314 Wheel bolts 520 pressure 389
Temperature Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding Tires 380, 546
Coolant 160 sunroof* Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
Display mode, Status indicator 171 Time 172 System (Advanced TPMS)*,
Interior temperature 217 TIN 404, 411 (Canada only) 396
Interior temperature, setting see Tire and Loading Information Air pressure 409
Climate control or Automatic climate Placard 384 Care and maintenance 381
control (3-zone)* Terminology 409 Chains 415
Outside temperature 161 Tire Identification Number see TIN Cleaning 382
Sensor, Interior temperature 214, Combination low tire pressure/TPMS
228 malfunction telltale, USA only 27
Sensor, Outside temperature 152 Direction of rotation, Spinning 383
Setting display unit 161 Driving instructions 349
Hydroplaning 350
Important guidelines 380
581
Index
582
Index
583
Index
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen Warranty coverage 10, 541 Windshield washer fluid
(Tele Aid) 334 Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Messages in the
Vehicle status message memory Washer reservoir level 559 multifunction display 480
menu 165 Washing the vehicle 419 Mixing ratio 559
Vehicle tool kit 488 Wear pattern, Tires 413 Refilling 379
Vehicle washing 421 Weights, Vehicle 551 Reservoir level 379
VIN 543 Wheel Wiping with 63
Voice control system* Bolts 489 Windshield washer system 379, 559
Button on multifunction steering Change 516 Windshield wipers 62
wheel 30, 154 Removing 518 Cleaning wiper blades 425
Hands-free microphone 34 Spare 492, 516 Fast continuous wiping 62
Tightening torque 520 Fast intermittent wiping 62
W
Wheel, Tires and 380 Rear window wiper/washer 64
Warning indicators
Wheels Replacing wiper blades 512
Parktronic* 288
Sizes 547 Slow continuous wiping 62
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
Window curtain air bags 78 Slow intermittent wiping 62
warning
Windows see Power windows Winter driving 414
Warning sounds
Windows, cleaning 425 Snow chains 415
Distance warning function* 270
Windshield Tires 414
Distronic* 261
Cleaning 425 Winter driving instructions 351
Exterior lamps 141
Cleaning wiper blades 425 Winter tires 414
Parking brake 59
Cleaning, Windshield washer fluid 63 Wood trims, cleaning 428
Parktronic* 290
Defogging 220, 234
Seat belt telltale 84
Infrared reflecting* 341
Washer fluid 379, 553, 559
584
Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle
properly. For expert advice and quality service, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
Warning! G
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this
Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our
prior authorization in writing.
Press time April 05, 2006
GSP/TIP
Printed in Germany