Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 350 manual

S ommer C orporate M e di a AG Operator’s Manual R-Class Order No. 6515 1817 13 Part No. 251 584 39 81 Edition A 2008 R-Class 2515843981[...]

R 320 CDI 4MATIC R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 550 4MATIC[...]

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts o[...]

Contents Introduction .......... ........ ......... .......... ..... 9 Product inform ation ......... ............. .......... 9 Operator’s Manual ............. ............. ..... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance ............[...]

Contents Safety and Security ............. .......... ... 69 Occupant safety.................. ......... ........ 70 Air bags . ........... .......... ........... ......... 72 Occupant Classification System ..... 77 Seat belts ......... .......... ........... ......... 82 Active head restraints .................... 86 Rear head restraints .........[...]

Contents Control system ............ ............. ......... 157 Multifunction disp lay ......... ........... 157 Multifunction steerin g wheel ........ 158 Menus ... ........... .......... ........... ....... 1 60 Standard display menu ......... ....... 164 AUDIO menu ................ ............. ... 165 NAV menu* ....... .......... ........... [...]

Contents Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ..... ........... 248 Opening and closing .............. ....... 248 Synchronizing .......... ......... ............ 250 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* ............. ........... ...... 252 Roller sunblinds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel............ ......... ...... 252 Opening [...]

Contents Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) ...... ............. .......... . 349 Emission control ............. ............ . 350 Coolant temperature ............... ..... 350 At the gas station .. ................. ........... 352 Refueling ......... ............ ......... ........ 352 Check regularly and before a long trip.... .......... ......[...]

Contents Replacing wiper blad es ...... ............. ... 489 Front wiper blades ... ............... ..... 489 Rear wiper blade ..... ......... .......... .. 490 Flat tire ....... ........... .......... ........... ....... 49 2 Preparing th e vehicle ............. ....... 492 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 493 Bleeding the fuel system (diese[...]

9 Product information 왔 Introduction Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for [...]

10 Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service l ife of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring the[...]

11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Merc edes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more s[...]

12 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular interv als. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes -Benz Light Truck Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in[...]

13 Introduction Operator’s Manual Change of ad dress or ownershi p If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warr anty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-[...]

14 Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive su pport information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Here you will find an overvi ew of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Getting started Here you will find all the infor[...]

15 Introduction Symbols 왔 Symbols Trademarks: 앫 ESP ® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. 앫 HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: * Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, th[...]

16 Introduction Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precauti ons in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan- dards Wa r n i n g ! G [...]

17 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 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 corr ected if required. If the matter is [...]

18 Introduction 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 t o the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1 966”. Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a c[...]

19 Introduction Vehicle data recording 왔 Vehicle data recordi ng Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid* system, may transmit some data in certain acciden[...]

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21 At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Storage compartments Door control panel[...]

22 At a glance Exterior view[...]

23 At a glance Exterior view Item Page 1 Tailgate 119 Power tailgate* 119 Cargo compartment 앫 Loading instructions 앫 Cargo tie-down rings 앫 Hooks 앫 Expanding 앫 Cover blind 앫 Cargo net* 289 290 291 292 299 301 Vehicle tool kit 467 Spare wheel 471 2 Rear window defroster 207 3 Rear lamps 481 4 Fuel filler flap 352 Refueling 352 Fuel 353, [...]

24 At a glance Cockpit[...]

25 At a glance Cockpit Item Page 1 Cruise control lever 258 2 Instrument cluster 26 3 Multifunction steering wheel 30 4 Horn 5 Steering wheel gearshift buttons 201 6 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 53 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicators 283 8 Overhead control panel 33 9 Glove box release Glove box lock 304 305 Item Page a Glove bo[...]

26 At a glance Instrument cluster[...]

27 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 1 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 2 To dim instrument cluster illumination 154 3 Reset button for: 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Resetting all settings 155 171 4 To brighten instrument cluster illumina tion 154 5 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 6 Clock 176 Item Page 7 Speedometer with: - Antilock B[...]

28 At a glance Instrument cluster[...]

29 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 8 Multifunctio n display with: 앫 Trip odometer 155 앫 Main odometer 157 9 Tachometer with: < Seat belt telltal e 85, 420 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp 70, 424 ? Engine malfunction in- dicator lamp, USA only 417 ± Engine malfunction in- dicator lamp, Canada only 417 Item Page [...]

30 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item Page 1 Multifunction display 157 Operating the control system 158 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up / to increase ç down / to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button 187, 319 s to take a call to dial to redial t to end a call to reject an incoming call Item Page 4 Moving [...]

31 At a glance Center console 왔 Center console Upper part Item Page 1 COMAND system, see separate operating instructions 2 Climate control 208 3-zone automatic climate control* 222 Rear window defroster 207 3 Seat heating*, front passenger side 139 4 Seat ventilation*, front passenger side (Canada only) 140 5 Vehicle level control switch* 279 6 P[...]

32 At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page 1 Storage compartment 305 2 Front armrest telephone* tray release 306 3 Front armrest storage compartment release 306 4 Ashtray with cigarett e lighter 311 5 Cup hold ers 308 6 Card, ticket holder Bottle opener 309 309[...]

33 At a glance Overhead control panel 왔 Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Left reading lamp on/off 150 2 Automatic interior lighting 150 3 Rear interior lighting on/off 150 4 Front interior lighting on/off 150 5 Right reading lamp on/off 150 6 Front right interior lamp 150 7 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* switch Power tilt/sliding panel* switch 248[...]

34 At a glance Storage compartments[...]

35 At a glance Storage compartments Item Page 1 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 307 2 Glove box 304 3 Door pocket 4 Parcel net on front passenger seat backrest 307 5 Door pocket 6 Cup holder 308 7 Third-row storage compartment 304 8 First aid kit, vehicle tool kit, spare wheel 467 9 Third-row storage compartment 304 a Cup holder 308 b Door p[...]

36 At a glance Door control panel Item Page 1 Inside door handle 118 2 Central locking/unlocking switch 127 3 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 48 4 Selection buttons for exterior rear view mirror adjustment Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors* 48 204 5 Switch es for opening/closing front and rear door windows 242 6 Rear door window overrid[...]

37 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking[...]

38 Getting started The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the i nfor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further in[...]

39 Getting started Unlocking Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock or unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without inserting the SmartKey into the starter switch. 왘 Grasp an outside door handle. All turn signal lamps flash once. The vehicle unlocks. The lo[...]

40 Getting started Unlocking SmartKey Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position All lamps (except high bea m headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment clus[...]

41 Getting started Unlocking SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a removable KE YLESS-GO st art/stop button. With the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button inserted and the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO present in the vehicle, press- ing the KEYLESS-GO start/[...]

42 Getting started Unlocking Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, th e vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. Ignition (or Position 2) 왘 Press the KEYL[...]

43 Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting Seats Wa r n i n g ! G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done be fore the vehicle is put into motion. Wa r n i n g ! G Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driv[...]

44 Getting started Adjusting Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switch is located on the entry side of each front seat base. 1 Head restraint height (vehicles with memory function)* 2 Seat cushion tilt 3 Seat height 4 Seat backrest tilt 5 Seat fore and aft adjustment Wa r n i n g ! G According to accident statistics, children are safer when proper[...]

45 Getting started Adjusting Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5 . Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 3 . Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 2 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the swi[...]

46 Getting started Adjusting Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of head restraint 1 by pulling it upward. If head restraint 1 is fully retracted, push release button 2 in di rection of arrow and pull head restraint 1 upward. Lowering: 왘 To lower head restraint 1 , press release button 2 in direction of arrow and push down on head restraint 1[...]

47 Getting started Adjusting Make sure that 앫 you can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows 앫 you can move your legs freely 앫 all displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible The steering wheel adjustment release handle is located on the lower left of the stee[...]

48 Getting started Adjusting Make sure that 앫 you can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows 앫 you can move your legs freely 앫 all displays (including malfun ction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are cl early visible The steering wheel adjustment stalk is located on the lower left of the steering co[...]

49 Getting started Adjusting The buttons are located on the driver’s door control panel. 1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Press button 1 for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button 3 for the passen[...]

50 Getting started Driving Fastening the seat belts Wa r n i n g ! G Make sure that absolutely no objects are obstructing the peda l’s range of moveme nt. Keep the driver’s footwe ll clear of all obsta- cles. If there are any floorm ats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or br[...]

51 Getting started Driving 1 Seat belt outlet 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Release button 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt out of seat belt outlet 1 . Wa r n i n g ! G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you[...]

52 Getting started Driving 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3 ( 컄 page 51) until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion of the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. Seat belt height ad justment 1 [...]

53 Getting started Driving Starting the engine Automatic transmission Gearshift patte rn for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For information on how to operate the gear selector lever, see “Automatic transmission” ( 컄 page 190). Starting with the SmartKey For information on turning off the engin[...]

54 Getting started Driving Diesel engine: 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P . The transmission position indicator in the multifunction di splay should be on P . 왘 Do not depress the accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 ( 컄 page 40). Preglow indicator lamp q in the instrument cluster comes on.[...]

55 Getting started Driving Gasoline engine 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P . The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P . 왘 Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure. 왘 Do not depress the accelerator. 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. The engine starts if the S[...]

56 Getting started Driving 왘 Repeat the starting procedure ( 컄 page 53). Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. 왘 Get a jump start ( 컄 page 511). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal- function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. 왘 Contact an authori[...]

57 Getting started Driving After a cold start, the automatic transmis- sion shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catal yst (diesel engine) to reach its operati ng tem- perature earlier. For more information, see “Driving instructions” ( 컄 page 3 39). ! If you hear a warni[...]

58 Getting started Driving Switching on headlamps For more information on headlamps, see “Lighting” ( 컄 page 143). Low beam headlamps The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Turn the exterior lamp s[...]

59 Getting started Driving Turn signals The combination switch is l ocated on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left 왘 Press the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 or 2 . The corresponding turn signal indicat or lamp L or K in the instrument cluster flashes. The combinati on switch r[...]

60 Getting started Driving Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain. M Windshield wipers off U Slow intermittent wiping Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity. V Fast intermittent wiping Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity. u Slow continuous wiping t Fa[...]

61 Getting started Driving After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. Single wipe 왘 Press the combination switch briefl y in direction of arrow 1 ( 컄 page 59) to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Wiping with windshi eld washer fluid 왘 Press the co[...]

62 Getting started Driving 6 Rear window wiper indicator 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). Activating intermitten t wipe 왘 Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to position 3 . In the lower multifunction display you will see indicator 6 , indicating that the rear window wiper is activated. Deactivati ng intermittent wipe 왘 Turn rear window w[...]

63 Getting started Driving The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool. 왘 Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary ( 컄 page 360). In case of accident I[...]

64 Getting started Parking and locking You have now completed your fir st drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as foll ows. Wa r n i n g ! G With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and the steering system. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a cons iderably higher de[...]

65 Getting started Parking and locking Parking brake 1 Parking brake pedal 왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 1 . When the engine is running, the warn- ing lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. Switching off headlamps 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M . For more information, see “Lighting” ( 컄 page [...]

66 Getting started Parking and locking Turning off the engine 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to position P ( 컄 page 192). 왘 Apply the parking brake ( 컄 page 65). Turning off with the SmartKey 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The immob ilizer is act[...]

67 Getting started Parking and locking If you have started the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and cannot turn it off as described above: 왘 Remove the KEYL ESS-GO star t/stop button from the starter switch. 왘 Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO into the starter switch. The engine turns off. The starter switch is in position 0 ( 컄[...]

68 Getting started Parking and locking 왘 Exit the vehicle and close all doors and the tailgate. Locking with the SmartKey 왘 Press button ‹ on the SmartKey ( 컄 page 38). With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed. For more inf[...]

69 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems[...]

70 Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The restraint systems are 앫 Seat be lts ( 컄 page 82) 앫 Child restraints ( 컄 page 92) 앫 L ower A nchors and T ethers for CH ildren (LATCH) ( 컄 page 91) Additional protection provide 앫 S upplemental [...]

71 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Wa r n i n g ! G Modifications to or work improperly conducted on restraint systems (suc h as seat belts and anchors, emergency tension- ing devices, seat belt force limiters or air bags) or their wiring, as well as tampering with interconnected electronic systems, can lead to the restraint systems no longer [...]

72 Safety and Security Occupant safety Air bags Wa r n i n g ! G Air bags are designed to reduce the poten- tial of injury and fata lity in certain frontal impacts (front air bags), side imp acts (side impact air bags and window curtain air bags) or rollovers (window curtain air bags). However, no sy stem available today c an completely eliminate i[...]

73 Safety an d Security Occupant safety 앫 Always sit as upright as possibl e, properly use t he seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recom- mended for the size and weight of the child. Failure to follow thes e instructions can result in severe inju ries to you or other occupants. If you se[...]

74 Safety and Security Occupant safety Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bag Wa r n i n g ! G 앫 Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Use only belts in- stalled or supplied by an authorized Mercedes -Benz Light T[...]

75 Safety an d Security Occupant safety When you sell your vehicle we strongl y urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting th em to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual. Front air bags 1 Driver air bag 2 Passenger air bag Driver and front passenger air bags are deployed: 앫 in the event[...]

76 Safety and Security Occupant safety The air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy- ment thresholds. You will then be protec- ted by the fastened seat belts. The front passenger front air bag will only be deployed if: 앫 the system, based on OCS sensor read- ings, senses that the front passenger seat is occupi[...]

77 Safety an d Security Occupant safety In addition, the window curtain air bags 2 are deployed in certain vehicle rollovers. The front passenger side impact air bag will not deploy if the OCS senses that the front passenger seat is empty and the front passenger seat belt is not fastened (latch plate is not inserted into the buckle). With an empty [...]

78 Safety and Security Occupant safety Wa r n i n g ! G If the 59 indicator lamp illumi- nates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the front passenger seat, have the front passenger reposition himself or herself in the seat until the 59 indicator lamp goes out, or check whether objects are caught under or around the se at.[...]

79 Safety an d Security Occupant safety If the 59 indicator lamp is illu- minated, the front passenger fro nt air bag is deactivated and will not be deployed. If the 59 indicator lamp is not illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed: 앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts 앫 if impact exceeds a preset de[...]

80 Safety and Security Occupant safety 앫 If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so, make sure that the 59 indicator lamp is illumi- nated, indicating that the front passen- ger front air bag is deactivated. Should the 59 indicator lamp not illuminate or go ou t while t[...]

81 Safety an d Security Occupant safety The 59 indicator lamp is lo- cated in the center console. 1 59 indicator lamp The 59 indicator lamp 1 will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or with the starter switch in position 0 ( 컄 page 39). War n i n g ! G If the 1 indicator lamp and the 59 indicator lamp are lit[...]

82 Safety and Security Occupant safety Self-test Occupant Classification Sys- tem After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/st op button once or twice, the 59 indicator lamp ( 컄 page 81) located in the center console illuminates. If an adult occupant is properl y sitting on the front pas[...]

83 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Wa r n i n g ! G Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always m ake sure all of your passen gers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear. Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases yo ur risk of injuries and thei r likely severity in an accid[...]

84 Safety and Security Occupant safety Wa r n i n g ! G USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY 앫 Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this sec- tion, as that could result in serious inju - ries in case of an accident. 앫 Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all times, because seat belt[...]

85 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Enhanced seat belt reminder system When the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < will always illuminate for 6 seconds to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the engine is started, an addi tional warning chime will also sound for [...]

86 Safety and Security Occupant safety In an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body. Belt force limiters, when activated, are employed to help reduce the peak force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash. Active head restraints The active hea[...]

87 Safety an d Security Occupant safety You cannot remove the active head restraint on the driver’s and front passen- ger’s seats. For removal of the active head restra ints we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For information on head restraint adjust- ment, see “Seats” ( 컄 page 43). For informatio[...]

88 Safety and Security Occupant safety Infant and child restraint systems We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints. To fasten a child restraint, follow chi[...]

89 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the child restraint, that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 2[...]

90 Safety and Security Occupant safety 앫 If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so, make sure that the 59 indicator lamp is illumi- nated, indicating that the front passen- ger front air bag is deactivated. Should the 59 indicator lamp not illuminate or go ou t while t[...]

91 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Child seat anchors – LATCH type This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (L ower A nchors and T ethers for CH ildren) type anchors (at each of the outboard second-row seats and third-row seats) for the installation of a LATCH child seat with matching mounting fittings. The LATCH anchors on the outboard secon[...]

92 Safety and Security Occupant safety 4 Anchors, third-row seats 왘 Install a LATCH type chi ld seat accord- ing to the manufacturer’s instructions. Installation of infant and chil d restraint system This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seat backrests. The tether anchorage ring of the second[...]

93 Safety an d Security Occupant safety 2 Anchorage ring 3 Hook 4 Top tether strap 왘 Guide top tether strap 4 between head restraint and top of seat backrest. 왘 Securely fasten hook 3 , which is part of top tether strap 4 , to anchorage ring 2 . Make sure 앫 the top tether strap is not twisted 앫 the head restraint is installed and positioned[...]

94 Safety and Security Occupant safety 왘 Lower the head restraint if necessary ( 컄 page 135). Make sure the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of seat backrest. 왘 Install the child restraint system and tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Second-row middl[...]

95 Safety an d Security Occupant safety 왘 Move the head restraint to its upper- most position ( 컄 page 135). 1 Seat backrest release strap 2 Seat backrest 3 Seat cushion 왘 Pull seat backrest release strap 1 in direction of arrow. 4 Anchorage ring 왘 Fold seat backrest 2 forward as fa r as necessary for you to access anchorage ring 4 . Wa r n[...]

96 Safety and Security Occupant safety 4 Anchorage ring 5 Hook 6 Top tether strap 왘 Guide top tether strap 6 between head restraint and top of seat back rest. 왘 Securely fasten hook 5 , which is part of top tether strap 6 , to anchorage ring 4 . Make sure 앫 the top tether strap is not twisted 앫 the head restraint is installed and positioned[...]

97 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Blocking of rear door window operation With the override switch you can disable the rear side window switches in the rear door panels. The override switch is located on the driver’s door control panel. 1 Override switch For more information on power windows, see “Power windows” ( 컄 page 241). Disablin[...]

98 Safety and Security Panic alarm An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate briefly. SmartKey 1 Â button Activating 왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least 1 second. Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 again. or 왘 Insert SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch. or 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button [...]

99 Safety an d Security Driving safety systems 왔 Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: 앫 ABS (A ntilock B rake S ystem) 앫 BAS (B rake A ssist S ystem) 앫 ESP ® (E lectronic S tabi lity P rogram) 앫 EBP (E lectronic B rake P roportioning) ABS The Antilock Brake System (ABS)[...]

100 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal, indicati ng that the ABS i s in the regulating mode. 왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pul- sation. Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields t[...]

101 Safety an d Security Driving safety systems BAS The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby poten- tially reducing braking distance. 왘 Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is over. The ABS [...]

102 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Wa r n i n g ! G Never switch off the ESP ® when you s ee the ESP ® warning lamp v flashing in the in- strument cluster. In this case, proceed as follows: 앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. 앫 While driving, ease up on the accelera- tor. 앫 Adapt your speed and driving sty[...]

103 Safety an d Security Driving safety systems For more information, see the “Practical hints” section ( 컄 page 419) and ( 컄 page 435). ETS/4-ETS (Electroni c Traction System) The Electronic Traction System is part of the ESP ® . The Electronic Traction System improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize avail able trac- tion, especially u[...]

104 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Switching off the ESP ® To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off the ESP ® in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have the dri ve wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as: 앫 when driving with snow chains 앫 in deep snow 앫 in sand or gravel When you s[...]

105 Safety an d Security Driving safety systems Switchin g on the ESP ® 왘 Press ESP ® switch 1 . The ESP ® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP ® switched on. For more information, see the “Practical hints” section ( 컄 page 414). EBP The EBP enhances br aking effectiven[...]

106 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immob ilizer pre vents unau thorize d persons from starting your vehicle. Activating With the SmartKey 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( 컄 page 41) once. The engine is turned off. 왘 Open the driver’s door. De[...]

107 Safety an d Security Anti-theft systems Arming the alarm system The alarm system indicator lamp is located to the lower left of the hazard warning flasher. 1 Alarm system indicator lamp 왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO* ( 컄 page 67). The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the vehicl e is locked. Alar[...]

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109 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function* Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control 3-zone automatic climate control* Power windows Power tilt/sliding sunroof* Panorama roof with power tilt/slid- ing panel* Driving systems Loading Useful features[...]

110 Controls in detail In the “Controls in detail” section you wil l find detailed information o n how to oper- ate the equipment installed in your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. To quickly familiarize yourself with the ba- sic functions of the v[...]

111 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Wa r n i n g ! G When leaving the vehicl e, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with ac c e s s t o a n un l o c k e d vehicle. It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside, whi[...]

112 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ . All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of un- locking if 앫 n[...]

113 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global locki ng 왘 Press button ‹ . With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed. Restoring to fa ctory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about 5 seconds un[...]

114 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Wa r n i n g ! G When leaving the vehi cle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A c hild’s unsupervised access to a vehic le could result in an accident and/or serious personal[...]

115 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO* 앫 You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey ( 컄 page 110). 앫 You can combine KEYLESS-GO func- tions with normal SmartKey functions (e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking with the ‹ button). 앫 Always carry the SmartKey with KEY[...]

116 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 앫 If the SmartK ey wi th KEYLESS-GO is removed from the vehicle (e .g. if a passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO) 앫 when pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button or trying to lock the vehicle with the lock button on an outside door handle, the mes- sage Key Not Detected appe[...]

117 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global locki ng 왘 Press the lock button on an outside door ha ndle ( 컄 page 68). With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed. Selective sett ing If you frequently travel alone, you may [...]

118 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Checking the batteries in the SmartK ey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ . The battery check lamp ( 컄 page 110) or ( 컄 page 113) comes on briefly to in- dicate that the SmartKey or S martKey with KEYLESS-GO batteries are in order. Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey w ith KEYLESS-[...]

119 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Front doors 왘 Pull on inside door handle 2 on the respective front door to open door. If the door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up. Rear doors 왘 Pull up locking knob 1 on the respec- tive rear door to unlock door. 왘 Pull on inside door handle 2 on the re- spective rear door to open door. Tai[...]

120 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Tailgate Opening the tailgate from the outside The handle is located above the rear license plate recess. 왘 Pull on the handle. The tailgate opens slightly. 왘 Pull tailgate upwards to open. Opening the tailgate from the inside You can unlock the tailgate from the third-row seats and th en open it man[...]

121 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the tailgate from the outside manually 1 Handle 왘 Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on handle 1 . 왘 Close tailgate with hands placed flat on it. Once the tailgate touches the latch, the tailgate will pull itself shut automat- ically. Power tailgate* In vehicles with power tailgate, you can 앫[...]

122 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the tailgate from the outside You can unlock and open the tailgate simultaneously from the outside when the vehicle is at a standstill. 왘 Press and hold button Š on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* until the tailgate unlocks and opens. While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic signal[...]

123 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Limiting opening height of tailgate* In vehicles with power tailgate*, the tail - gate opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack* (e.g. presence of an MB sport luggage container*). When activated, the tailgate opens to approximately 6.4 ft (1.95 m). 왘 Activate the limiting op[...]

124 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the tailgate from the outside You can close the tailgate from the outside using the tailgate closing switch or the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*, you can also simultaneously lock the vehicle. If the tailgate comes into contact with an object [...]

125 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the tailgate and locking the vehicle from the outside (vehic les with KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicles with power tailgate and KEYLESS-GO*, you can close the tailgate and lock the vehicle simultaneously from the outside using the KEYLESS-GO* lock- ing/closing switch. If the tailgate comes into contact wi[...]

126 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Automatic cent ral lock ing The doors and the tailgate lock automati- cally when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. For information on towing the vehicle, see “Towing the vehicle” ( 컄 page 513) . You can deactivate the [...]

127 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking The switches are located in the driver’s door. 1 Central unlocking switch 2 Central locking switch Lockin g 왘 Press central locking switch 2 . If all doors and the tailgate are closed, the vehicle locks. Unlocking 왘 Press central unlocking switch 1 . The vehicle unlocks. i You can open a locked doo[...]

128 Controls in detail Seats For information on seat adjustment, see the “Getting started” section ( 컄 page 44). For more information on folding the seats, see “Loading” ( 컄 page 288). Easy-entry/exit feature Easy-entry/exit feature for driver’s seat* This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering a[...]

129 Controls in detail Seats With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when yo u 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or 앫 open the driver’s door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 ( 컄 page 39) or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in position 1 ( 컄 page 41) Easy-entry/exit featu[...]

130 Controls in detail Seats 왘 Pull and hold easy-entry lever 1 in direction of arrow at resistance point. The seat backrest folds forward. 왘 Push the seat forward as far as it will go. You should now have sufficient space to access the vehicle’s third-row seat. Easy-entry/exit p osition 왘 Enter the vehicle. For information on how to fold d[...]

131 Controls in detail Seats Returning outboard second-row seats to their original position Seat unlocked 1 Lock status indicator 2 Red marking When the seat is unlocked 앫 lock status indicator 1 is extended 앫 red marking 2 is clearly visible 왘 When the seat is unlocked, push seat backrest back until the seat aud ibly engages. Seat locked 1 L[...]

132 Controls in detail Seats Lumbar support The curvature of the driver’s seat can be adjusted to help enhance lower back support and seating comfort. The lever for lumbar support adjustment is located on the right hand side of the driver’s seat backrest. 1 Adjustment lever 왘 Move adjustment lever 1 in direction of arrows until you have reach[...]

133 Controls in detail Seats Front seat active head restraints You cannot remove the active head restraints on the driver’s and front passen- ger’s seat. For removal of the active head restra ints we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For information on head restraint adjust- ment, see “Seats” ( 컄 p[...]

134 Controls in detail Seats Fore and aft adjustment (outboard second-row seats) The handles for adjusting the seats are located on the front of each seat base. 1 Adjustment handle 왘 Pull up handle 1 in direction of arrow and hold it there. 왘 Move seat to the desired position. 왘 Release handle 1 . The seat must audibly engage . Seat backrest [...]

135 Controls in detail Seats 왘 To move seat backrest back, lean lightly against backrest. 왘 To move seat backrest forward, lean forward with handle 1 pulled and held at resistance point. The seat backrest will move forward against your back. 왘 Release handle 1 when the seat back- rest has reached the desired position. To make sure the seat ba[...]

136 Controls in detail Seats Outboard second-row seat head restraint 1 Head restraint 2 Release button Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of head restraint 1 by pulling it upward to the desired position. Lowering: 왘 To lower head restraint 1 , press release button 2 and push down on head restraint 1 . Head restraints i The head restraint of [...]

137 Controls in detail Seats Removing head r estraints Seat position for removal o f head restraints from outboard second-row seats 1 Head restraint 2 Release button 왘 To remove head restraint 1 , pull head restraint 1 to its uppermost position. 왘 Press release button 2 and pull out head restraint 1 . Installing head restraints 왘 Insert head [...]

138 Controls in detail Seats 7-seat vehicles* You can use the seat backrest of the second-row middle seat as an armrest for the outboard seats. 왘 Before fol ding the se at, comp letely lower the head restraint of the second-row middle seat ( 컄 page 135). 1 Seat backrest release strap 2 Seat backrest 3 Seat cushion 왘 Pull seat backrest release[...]

139 Controls in detail Seats Seat heating* The switches for front-seat heating are lo- cated in the center console. Front seat h eating 1 Seat heating switch 2 Indicator lamps The switches for the outboard second-row seats are located in the rear center console. Outboard second-row s eat heating 1 Seat heating switch 2 Indicator lamps The red indic[...]

140 Controls in detail Seats Switching on 왘 Press switch 1 . Three red indicator lamps 2 in the switch come on. 왘 Continue pressing switch 1 until desired seat heating level is reached. Switching off 왘 Press switch 1 repeatedly unti l all indicator lamps 2 go out. Seat ventilation* (Canada only) Seat ventilation is available on the R 550 4MAT[...]

141 Controls in detail Memory function* 왔 Memory function* Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat back- rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also the section on air [...]

142 Controls in detail Memory function* Storing positions into memory 왘 Adjust the seat ( 컄 page 44). 왘 On the driver’s side, additionally adjust the steering wheel ( 컄 page 46) an d exterior rear view mirrors ( 컄 page 48) to the desired pos itions. 왘 Press memory button M . 왘 Release memory button M and press stored position button[...]

143 Controls in detail Lighting 왔 Lighting For information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” ( 컄 page 58) and “Turn signals” ( 컄 page 59). Exterior lamp switch i If you drive in co untries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than th e country in which the vehicle is[...]

144 Controls in detail Lighting Low beam headlamps 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B . With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button pressed once, the following lamps will switch on: 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps With the SmartKey in starter switch positi[...]

145 Controls in detail Lighting 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U . With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button pressed once, only the parking lamps and the side marker lamps will switch on and off depending on the brightness of the ambient light. When the engine is running, the low beam headlam[...]

146 Controls in detail Lighting USA only When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B , the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps switch on ( 컄 page 143). Locator lighting and night security illumination The locator lighting and the night secu[...]

147 Controls in detail Lighting Front fog lam ps 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B ( 컄 page 143). 왘 Pull out the exterior la mp switch to fir st stop. The front fog lamps switch on. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the exterior lamp switch comes on. 왘 Push in th e exteri or lamp swit ch. The front fog la mps switch off. The [...]

148 Controls in detail Lighting 왘 Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam. The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on ( 컄 page 29). 왘 Pull the combination switch in direction of arrow 2 to its original positio n to switch off the high be am. The high beam headlamp indicato[...]

149 Controls in detail Lighting Switching off corner-illuminating front fog lamps The combination switch for the turn signal resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. This will switch off the corner-illuminating front fog lamps if they were activated by switching on the left or right turn signal. If the turn signal should stay on a[...]

150 Controls in detail Lighting Hazard warnin g flasher The hazard warning fl asher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle. The hazard warning flasher switches on automatica lly when an air bag deploys. The hazard warning fl asher switch [...]

151 Controls in detail Lighting The controls are located in the overhead control panel. Deactivating automatic control 왘 Press switch 3 . The interior lighting and the locator lighting ( 컄 page 178) remain switch ed off even when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch 앫 open a door 앫 open the tailgate Act[...]

152 Controls in detail Lighting Switching second-row reading lamps on and off The second row reading lamps are located above the side windows. Passenger side readin g lamp 1 Second-row reading lamp 왘 Press on reading lamp 1 where indi- cated by arrow. The reading lamp comes on. 왘 Press on reading lamp 1 once more. The reading lamp goes out. Swi[...]

153 Controls in detail Lighting Door entry lamps For better orientation in the dark, the corresponding door entry lamps will switch on in darkness when you open a door and the automati c control is ac tivated. The door entry lamps will switch off when the corresponding door is closed. Cargo co mpartmen t lamp The cargo compartment lamp comes on whe[...]

154 Controls in detail Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” ( 컄 page 26). 1 To dim instrument cluster illumination 2 Reset button 3 To brighten instrument cluster illumination The instrument cluste r is activated when you 앫 open a door 앫 switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39) ?[...]

155 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Resetting trip odometer Make sure you are viewing the trip odometer display ( 컄 page 157). 왘 If it is not displayed, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel ( 컄 page 158) repea tedly until the trip odometer appears in the multi- function display. 왘 Press and hold reset button 2 ( ?[...]

156 Controls in detail Instrument cluster The outside temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its loca- tion, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This means that the accuracy of the dis- played temperature can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer placed next to the senso[...]

157 Controls in detail Control system 왔 Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1 ( 컄 page 40) or as soon as the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* is in position 1 ( 컄 page 41). The control system enables you to 앫 call up information about your vehicle 앫 change vehicle[...]

158 Controls in detail Control system Multifunctio n steering whe el The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by the buttons on the multifunc- tion steering wheel. 1 Multifunction display Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase [...]

159 Controls in detail Control system Depending on the select ed menu, pressing the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel will alter what appears in the mul ti- function display. The information available in the multi func- tion display is arranged in menus, each containing a number of functions or sub- menus. The individual functions are the[...]

160 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 1 to 5 . The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus.[...]

161 Controls in detail Control system Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Standard display AUDIO NAV* AIRMATIC*/Compass DISTRONIC* ( 컄 page 164) ( 컄 page 165) ( 컄 page 167) ( 컄 page 168) ( 컄 page 262) Commands/submenus Trip- and main odometer Selecting ra dio statio n Route guidance instructions, current direc[...]

162 Controls in detail Control system This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 6 to a . The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus.[...]

163 Controls in detail Control system Menus, submenus and functions Menu 6 Menu 7 Menu 8 Menu 9 Menu a Vehicle status message memory 1 1 The vehicle status message memory menu is only displaye d if there is a message stor ed. Settings Distance warning function* Trip com puter Telephone* ( 컄 page 169) ( 컄 page 170) ( 컄 page 185) ( 컄 page 185[...]

164 Controls in detail Control system Standard display menu In the standard displa y, the main odometer and the trip odometer appear in the multi- function display. 1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer 왘 If you see another display, press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the standard display appears. 왘 Press button k or j to select the functions in t[...]

165 Controls in detail Control system Calling up digital speedom eter or outside temperature 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the digital speedometer or the outside temperature appears in the multifunction display. Digital speedometer Outside temperature AUDIO menu The functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which you curren[...]

166 Controls in detail Control system Selecting radio station 왘 Turn on the COMAND system and select radio. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instruc- tions. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display. 1 Waveband setting or stored memory position ( FM0 throug h FM9 ) 2 Stati[...]

167 Controls in detail Control system Operating the CD player Selecting CD track 왘 Turn on the COMAND system and select CD. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played appear in the multifu nc- tion display. 1 Current CD (for CD changer*) 2 Curre[...]

168 Controls in detail Control system 앫 With the COMAND system switched on and route guidance activated, the direction of travel and maneuver in- structions appear in the multifunction display. Please refer to the COMAND system manual for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system. AIRMATIC*/Compass menu The AIRMATIC/Compass menu d[...]

169 Controls in detail Control system Vehicle status message memory menu Use the vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system. Such messages appear in the multifunction display and are based on conditions or system status the vehicle’s system has recorded. The vehicle status message [...]

170 Controls in detail Control system Should the vehicle’s system record any conditions while driving, the number of messages will reappear in the mul tifunc- tion display 앫 when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch or 앫 when you turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/sto[...]

171 Controls in detail Control system Resetting all settings You can reset the functions of all submenus to the factory settings. 왘 Press the reset button in the instrument cluster ( 컄 page 154) for approximately 3 seconds. The request to press the reset button once more to confirm appears in the multifunction display. 왘 Press the reset butto[...]

172 Controls in detail Control system With the selection marker on the desired submenu, use the j button to access the individual functions within that sub- menu. Once within that submenu, you can 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[...]

173 Controls in detail Control system The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages. Instrument cluster Time/Date Lighting Vehicle Comfort* ( 컄 page 174) ( 컄 page 176) ( 컄 page 177) ( 컄 page 180) ( 컄 page 183) Selecting s[...]

174 Controls in detail Control system Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instrument Cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instrument Cluster submenu to change the instrument clu ster display sett ings. The following functions are available: Selecting speedometer displa y mode 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Ins[...]

175 Controls in detail Control system Available languages: 앫 German 앫 English 앫 French 앫 Italian 앫 Spanish 앫 Dutch 앫 Danish 앫 Swedish 앫 Portuguese 앫 Turkish 앫 Russian (Canada only) Selecting display (d igital speedometer or outside temperat ure) for status indicator 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Ins[...]

176 Controls in detail Control system Time/Date submenu Access the Time/Date submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Time/Date submenu to change the time and date settings. The following functions are available: Setting the time This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and navigation module*. 왘 Move the sel[...]

177 Controls in detail Control system Lighting sub menu Access the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle. The following functions are available: Setting daytime running lam p mode (USA only) 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu.[...]

178 Controls in detail Control system In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will switch on additionally: 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side mark er lamps For more information on the daytime running lamp mode, see “Lighti ng” ( 컄 page 143). Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting feature [...]

179 Controls in detail Control system Setting night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) Use this function to set whether you would like the exterior lamps to remain on for 15 seconds during darkness after exiting the vehicle and closing all doors. With the headlamps delayed shut-off feature activated and the exterior lamp swi[...]

180 Controls in detail Control system Setting interior light ing delayed shut-off Use this function to set whether you would like the interior lighting to remai n on for 10 seconds during darkness after you have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch. 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. 왘 Press button[...]

181 Controls in detail Control system Zone map South America 왘 Press button æ or ç to move the selection marker to the Vehicle submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Compass Setting Zone appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting. 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the respective co[...]

182 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Compass Calibra- tion appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on setting Off . 왘 Press button æ to set the selection marker to Start . The following message appears in the multifunction display: Compass Calibration Activ e Please driv[...]

183 Controls in detail Control system Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking. With the automatic central locking system activated, the vehicle is ce ntrally locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9m p h( 1 5k m / h ) . 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Vehicle s[...]

184 Controls in detail Control system Activating easy-entry/exit feature* Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature ( 컄 page 128). 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the C omfort submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Easy-entry Function appears in the multifunction display.[...]

185 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the C omfort 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. 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the function On or Off . Dista[...]

186 Controls in detail Control system Fuel consumption st atistics since start 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message From Start appears in the multifunction display. 1 Distance driven since start 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start Fuel consumption statistics since last rese[...]

187 Controls in detail Control system Distance to empty 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message From Start appears in the multifunction display. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Range: appears in the multifunction display. The calculated remaining driving range based on the current fuel tank level appears in the m[...]

188 Controls in detail Control system Which messages will appear in the multi- function display dep ends on whether your telephone is switched on or off: 앫 If the telephone is off, the message TEL off appears in the multifunction display. 앫 If the telephone is on: The telephone will then search for a network. During this time the multi- functio[...]

189 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the multifunction display. The stored names are displayed in ascending or descending alphabetical order. 1 Name from the phone book 왘 Press button s . The system dials the selected phone number. 앫 If the connection is successful and this f[...]

190 Controls in detail Automatic transmission For information on driving with an automatic transmissi on see “Automatic transmission” ( 컄 page 53). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These shift point adjust- ments are performed [...]

191 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Shifting from P to N Moving the gear selector lever up or down shifts the automatic transmission out of park position P : 왘 With the vehicle at a st andstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. 왘 Move gear selector lever up or down to resistance point to select neutral position N . Shiftin[...]

192 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Shifting from P to R 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. 왘 Move gear selector lever up past the resistance point to select reverse gear R . 왘 Release the parking brake ( 컄 page 56). 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pe[...]

193 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Shifting f rom D or R to N If you want to select neutral position N with the transmission being in drive position D or reverse gear R : 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. 왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal ( 컄 page 65). 왘 Move gear selector lever u[...]

194 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the multifunction display. 1 Current transmission position ! If the current transmission position does not appear in the multifunction display due to a malfunction, for example, make sure that the automatic transmission is in the desire[...]

195 Controls in detail Automatic transmission If you want the gear position to remain in neutral position N , e.g. when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor type car wash, observe the following instructions. i Make it a practice to always shift into park position P before turning off the engine and 앫 remove the SmartKey from th e star[...]

196 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Vehicles with SmartKey: 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill and the ignition switched on shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N . 왘 If engaged, release the parking brake ( 컄 page 56). 왘 Switch off the ignition and l eave the SmartKey in the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO[...]

197 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Driving t ips Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior: Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when yo u want maximu m acceleration. 왘 Press the accelerator past the point of resistance. Depending on the en[...]

198 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle by shifting between drive position D and reverse gear R can help free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow. The engine control system of this vehicle electronically limits shifting between drive position D and reverse gear R to very low speeds, i.e. approximately 5 mph [...]

199 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the automatic transmission in drive position D , you can select a gear range for the automatic transmission to operate within. You can limit the gear range by pressing the left gearshift button on the steering wheel gearshift control, and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the rig[...]

200 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is located on the upper part of the center console. Program mode selector switch C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For standard driving The selected program mode appears in the multifunction display. 1 Current program mode 왘 Press program mo[...]

201 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel ge arshift contro l With drive position D selected, you can limit or extend the ge ar range. 1 Left shift button: limiting gear range 2 Right shift button: extending gear range Limiting gear range 왘 Briefly press left shift button 1 . The transmission will shift to the next lower gear a[...]

202 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Extending gear range 왘 Briefly press right shift button 2 . The transmission will shift to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear rang e of the transmis- sion. Canceling gear range limit 왘 Press and hold right shift button 2 until the ciph[...]

203 Controls in detail Good visibility 왔 Good visibility For information on windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” ( 컄 page 59). Headlamp c leaning system* The headlamps will automatically be cleaned with a high-pressure water jet when you have 앫 switched on the headlamps and 앫 operated the windshield wipers with windshield washer f[...]

204 Controls in detail Good visibility Power folding exterior rear view mirrors* Folding the exterior rear view mirrors in and out automa tically When the corresponding function in the control system is activated ( 컄 page 184) : 앫 The exterior rear view mirrors automat- ically fold in as soon as the vehicle i s locked from the outside. 앫 The [...]

205 Controls in detail Good visibility Folding the ext erior rea r view mirro rs in and out manually The button is located on the door control panel. 1 Button for folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). Folding in 왘 Briefly press button 1 . Both exterior rear view mirrors fold in. Folding out 왘 B[...]

206 Controls in detail Good visibility 1 Sun viso r 2 Additional sun visor* 3 Mirror lamp 4 Vanity mirror cover 5 Vanity mirror 6 Holder for gas cards 7 Mounting Glare through the windshield 왘 Swing su n visor 1 down. 왘 Make sure sun visor 1 is properly engaged in mounting 7 . 왘 When you do not experience glare anymore, swing sun visor 1 up. [...]

207 Controls in detail Good visibility Rear door window sunshade* 1 Holder 2 Tab 왘 To raise sunshade, pull on tab 2 and engage it in holder 1 . 왘 To lower sunshade, disengage tab 2 from holder 1 and guide retraction. Rear window def roster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep battery drain to a minimum, switch off the[...]

208 Controls in detail Climate control[...]

209 Controls in detail Climate control 1 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Windshield air vents 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side and door air vent 4 Left center air vent, adjustable 5 Right center air vent, adjustable 6 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left center air vent 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center ai[...]

210 Controls in detail Climate control 1 Temperature control, left 2 Air distribution and air volume (automatic, manual) 3 Front defroster 4 Increasing air volume 5 Air distribution (directs air through the windshield and side air vents) 6 Rear climate control* on/off Air supply for rear passenger compartment on/off : USA only < Canada only 7 Te[...]

211 Controls in detail Climate control The climate control is operational when- ever the engine is running. You can oper- ate the climate control system in either the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the interior depending on the selected interior temperature and the current outside temperature. Nearly all dust particles, polluta[...]

212 Controls in detail Climate control Deactivating the climate control system Deactivating 왘 Press button ´ ( 컄 page 210). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Reactivating 왘 Press button U ( 컄 page 210). Operating the climate control system in automatic mode Activating 왘 Press button U ( 컄 page 210) while the engine is running.[...]

213 Controls in detail Climate control Deactivating 왘 Press button  or Q ( 컄 page 210). The indicator lamp on button U goes out. The automatic operation of air volume switches off. The selected blower speed is shown in the air volume display b ( 컄 page 210). or 왘 Press air distribution button 5 , 9 , or a ( 컄 page 210). The indicator l[...]

214 Controls in detail Climate control Adjusting air volume Five blower speeds are available. 왘 Press button  to decrease or button Q to increase air volume ( 컄 page 210) to the desired level. The indicator lamp on button U ( 컄 page 210) goes out. The automatic operation of air volume switches off. The selected blower speed is shown in the[...]

215 Controls in detail Climate control The climate control switches to the follow- ing functions automatically: 앫 most efficient blower speed and heating power, depending on outside temperature 앫 air flows onto the windshield and the front door windows (side air vents must be open) 앫 the air conditioning compressor switches on at outs ide tem[...]

216 Controls in detail Climate control Deactivating 왘 Press button | ( 컄 page 210) once more. The indicator lamp on the button goes out. Defrosting is turned off. The previous settings are in effect again. The air conditioning compressor remains switched on. Windshield fogged on the outside 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on ( 컄 page 59). ?[...]

217 Controls in detail Climate control Activating 왘 Press button : ( 컄 page 210). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Deactivating 왘 Press button : . The indicator lamp on the button goes out. Air recirculation mode with convenienc e closing a nd opening feature i The air recir culation mode is activat ed auto- matically at high outsid[...]

218 Controls in detail Climate control Vehicles with tilt/sliding sunroof* Convenience closing: 왘 Press button : for approximately 2 seconds. The windows and/or tilt/sliding sun- roof will close. You can release button : once the closing pro ce- dure has begun. The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof continue closing until they are fully closed. The[...]

219 Controls in detail Climate control Air conditioning The air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior air to the temperature set by the operator. In addition, the air conditioning dehumidi- fies the interior air at outside temperatures above 41°F (5° C) and helps prevent window fogging. Deactivating It is [...]

220 Controls in detail Climate control Deactivating 왘 Press button 9 ( 컄 page 210) again. The indicator lamp on the button goes out. Rear climate control* The control panel is lo cated on the rear of the front center console. Rear climate control panel Activating rear climate control 왘 Press button U . The indicator lamp on the button comes o[...]

221 Controls in detail Climate control Deactivating rear climate control 왘 Press button ´ . The indicator lamp on the button goes out. The cooling function switches off after a short delay. Operating from the front Deactivating 왘 Press button : on the front climate control panel ( 컄 page 210). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. React[...]

222 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control*[...]

223 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* 1 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Windshield air vents 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side and door air vent 4 Left center air vent, adjustable 5 Right center air vent, adjustable 6 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left center air vent 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control f[...]

224 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* 1 Temperature control, driver’s side 2 Air distribution and air volume (automatic, manual) 3 Air distribution, driver ’s side 4 Front defroster 5 Increasing air volume 6 Rear window defroster 7 Air distribution, passenger side 8 Rear automatic climate control on/off > USA only ™ Cana[...]

225 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* The automatic climate control is a 3-zone intelligent automatic climate control system. Your vehicle interior is divided into 3 zones. With the help of a sun sensor, the automatic climate control determines the relation of the sun to the vehicle and auto- matically adjusts the inside temperat[...]

226 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* The air conditioning will not engage (no cooling) if the A/ C mode is deactivated ( 컄 page 234). Deactivating the automatic cl imate control system Deactivating 왘 Press button ´ ( 컄 page 224) until the display e ( 컄 page 224) is clear ed. The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Re[...]

227 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Operating the automatic cl imate control s ystem in autom atic mode You can switch the automatic climate control system on and off separately for each zone as needed. Activating 왘 Press button U ( 컄 page 224) while the engine is running. The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Air volu[...]

228 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Adjusting air distribution Use the air distribution buttons 3 , h , or j for the driver’s side, or 7 , b , or c ( 컄 page 224) for the passenger side to separately adjust the air distribution on each side of the passenger compartment. The following symbols are found on the buttons: 왘 Pre[...]

229 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Adjusting air volume Five blower speeds are available. 왘 Press button  to decrease or button Q to increase air volume ( 컄 page 224) t o the desired level. The indicator lamp on button U goes out. The automatic mode is switched off. The selected blower speed appears in the display e ( ?[...]

230 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* 왘 Press button  to decrease or button Q to increase the air volume ( 컄 page 224) to the desired level. The air volume decreases/increases to the next lower/higher blower speed and heating switches to the tempera- ture that was set before the front de- froster was switched on. The indic[...]

231 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Maximum cooling MAXCOOL If the air distribution control as well as the airflow volume control are set to U and there is a high need for cooling, the MAXCOOL function is activated. “ MAXCOOL ” appears in the display. This provides the fastest possible cooling of the vehicle interior (when [...]

232 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Deactivating 왘 Press button : ( 컄 page 224). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. At outside temperatures above 79°F (26°C) the system will not automati- cally switch back to outside air. A quantity of outside air is adde d after app roximately 30 minutes. Air recirculation mode w[...]

233 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Convenience opening: 왘 Press button : for approximately 2 seconds. The windows and/or tilt/sliding sunroof will return to their previous positions. You can release button : once the opening procedure has begun. The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof continue opening until they have reached th[...]

234 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Deactivating It is possible to deactivate the air condi- tioning (cooling) function of the automatic climate control system. The air in the vehicle will then no longer be cooled or dehumidified. 왘 Press button 9 ( 컄 page 224). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. The cooling functio[...]

235 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Deactivating 왘 Press button ; ( 컄 page 224) again. The indicator lamp on the button goes out. Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes use of the residual heat produced[...]

236 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Rear automatic climate control (second row) The control panel is located at the rear of the front center console. Rear automatic climate control panel Activating rear automati c climate control 왘 Press button U . The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The temperature, air volume, and ai[...]

237 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Operating from the front Deactivating 왘 Press button > ( 컄 page 224). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. In display e ( 컄 page 224), you will see the > symbol followed by MODE for approximately 3 seconds. 왘 Press button ´ ( 컄 page 224). In display e ( 컄 page 224), y[...]

238 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Adjusting air distribution Use the air distribution controls 3 or 5 to adjust the air distribution for the rear passenger compartment. The symbols on the controls represent the following functions: Adjusting manually 왘 Press the desired air distribution con- trol. The indicator lamp on butt[...]

239 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Adjusting air volume Adjusting manually Five blower speeds are available. 왘 Press button  to decrease or button Q to increase air volume to the desired level. The indicator lamp on button U goes out. The selected blower speed is shown by the indicator lamps for air volume settings 9 ( ?[...]

240 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Rear automatic climate control (second and third row)* The rear automatic cl imate control for the second and third row* is operated in the same manner as the rear automatic climate control for the second row ( 컄 page 236). Air vents are located in the left and right side trim below the rea[...]

241 Controls in detail Power windows 왔 Power windows The door windows and the hinged quarter windows* are opened and closed electri- cally. The switches for all door windows and the hinged quarter windows* are located on the driver’s door control panel. The switches for the respective door win- dows are located on the front passenger door and t[...]

242 Controls in detail Power windows Door windows 1 Left front door window 2 Right front door window 3 Right rear door window 4 Left rear door window Opening the door windows 왘 Press switch 1 , 2 , 3 , or 4 ( 컄 page 242) to the resistance point. The corresponding door window moves downwards until you release the switch. Closing the door windows[...]

243 Controls in detail Power windows 왘 Remove the obstruction. 왘 Pull the respective door window switch past the resistance point again and release. Stopping door wi ndows during Express-operation 왘 Press or pull the respective door window switch again. Hinged quar ter windows* The switches for opening and closing the hinged quarter windows a[...]

244 Controls in detail Power windows Synchronizing the door windows The door windows must be synchronized 앫 after the battery was disconnected 앫 if the door windows cannot be fully opened (Express-open) or closed (Express-close) 왘 Close all doors. 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Pull and hold switch 1 , 2 , 3 , or 4 ( 컄 page [...]

245 Controls in detail Power windows Vehicles with tilt/sliding panel* If roller sunblinds are closed: 왘 Press and hold button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. The windows and roller sunblinds begin to open after approximately 1 second. 왘 Release button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* to interrupt the opening pro[...]

246 Controls in detail Power windows Vehicles without tilt /sliding panel 왘 Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the driver’s outside door handle ( 컄 page 244). The SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be in close proximity to the driver’s door han dle. 왘 Press and hold button ‹ on the SmartKey or Sm[...]

247 Controls in detail Power windows Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Press and hold the lock button on an outside door handle ( 컄 page 68) until the windows and the roller sunblinds are completely closed. 왘 Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure. If tilt/sliding panel is open: 왘 Aim transmitter ey[...]

248 Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroo f* Opening and closing Wa r n i n g ! G When closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make sure that there is no danger of anyo ne being harmed by the closing procedure. If the tilt/sliding su nroof encoun ters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circum- stance where you are closing the tilt/sliding su[...]

249 Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof* The tilt/sliding sunroof is opened and closed electrically. The switch for the tilt/sliding sunroof is located on the overhead control panel. 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 re[...]

250 Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroo f* Fully opening (Express-open) and closing (Express-close) 왘 To fully open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof, move the sunroof switch past the resistance point in the required direction 1 or 2 ( 컄 page 249) and release. The tilt/sliding sunroof opens or closes completely. Stopping the power tilt[...]

251 Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 왘 Switch off the ignition ( 컄 page 40) and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Switch off the ignition ( 컄 page 41). 왘 Open the driver’s door (this puts the starter switch in position 0 , same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch). T[...]

252 Controls in detail Panorama roof with powe r tilt/sli ding panel* Roller sunblin ds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel The tilt/sliding panel and the front and rear roller sunblinds are opened and closed electrically. The switch for the tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds is located on the overhead control panel. The ro[...]

253 Controls in detail Panorama roof with po wer tilt/sliding panel* Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). Wa r n i n g ! G When opening or closing the tilt/sliding panel, ma ke sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing procedure. The openin[...]

254 Controls in detail Panorama roof with po wer tilt/sli ding panel* The tilt/sliding panel is opened and closed electrically. The switch for the tilt/sliding panel is on the overhead control panel. The tilt/sliding panel only operates with the roller sunblinds opened. Roof panel switch 1 Push back to slide roof panel open 2 Push forward to slide [...]

255 Controls in detail Panorama roof with po wer tilt/sliding panel* Fully opening (Exp ress-open) the panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel 왘 Pull the roof panel switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 ( 컄 page 254) and release. The tilt/slidin g panel opens com- pletely. Stopping the panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel duri[...]

256 Controls in detail Panorama roof with po wer tilt/sli ding panel* 왘 Reinsert the fuse in the fuse box. 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Push and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 2 ( 컄 page 254) until the roller sunblinds are fully closed. 왘 Keep holding the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 2 ( 컄 page[...]

257 Controls in detail Driving systems 왔 Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are described on the following pages: 앫 Cruise control ( 컄 page 257) and Distronic* ( 컄 page 262), with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed. 앫 Distance warning function* ( 컄 page 275) is only available with Distronic*, which warns of s[...]

258 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Setting current or higher speed Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Canada: 1 k m/h or 10 km/h) 2 Setting current or lower speed Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Cana[...]

259 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 or depress in direction of arrow 2 ( 컄 page 258) . The current speed is set. 왘 Remove your foot fr om the accelerator pedal. The cruise control is activated. The curren[...]

260 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed You can increase the set speed in two ways. Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h ) increments 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point in directi on of arrow 1 ( 컄 page 258). 왘 Release the cruise control lever. The vehicle set speed increases in in- crement[...]

261 Controls in detail Driving systems Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 ( 컄 page 258). 왘 Release the cruise control lever. The vehicle set speed increases in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). Setting a lowe r speed You can reduce [...]

262 Controls in detail Driving systems Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever down past the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 . 왘 Release the cruise control lever. The vehicle set speed decreases in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). Setting to la st stored sp eed (“Resume” funct[...]

263 Controls in detail Driving systems Wa r n i n g ! G Distronic is a convenience system . Its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to make cruis e control more e ffective and usable when traffic speeds vary. It is not however, intended to, nor does it, replace the need for extreme care. The responsibility for the vehicle’s speed, d[...]

264 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic does not act upon adverse sight and distance conditions. Do not use Distronic during conditions of fog, heavy rain, snow or sleet. Wa r n i n g ! G Distronic cannot take weather cond itions into account. Switch of f Distronic or do not switch it on if: 앫 roads are slippery or covered with snow or i[...]

265 Controls in detail Driving systems Distroni c displays in th e speedome ter dial 1 Set speed If Distronic is activated, one or two cruise control speed segments come on around the set speed. 1 Set speed 2 Cruise control speed segments 3 Speed of the vehicle ahead If Distronic detects a vehicle directly ahead, the cruise control speed segments 2[...]

266 Controls in detail Driving systems If Distronic calculates that there is a dan- ger of collision: 앫 The distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster comes on ( 컄 page 26). 앫 An intermittent warning sounds. 왘 Immediately apply the brake to avoid a collision. Under no circumstances should the driver await the intermittent warning sou[...]

267 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic menu in the control system Use the DISTRONIC menu to display the current settings for your Distronic system. The information shown in the multifunction display depends on whether the Distronic system is activated or deactivated. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until one of the following two disp[...]

268 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Setting current or higher speed Adjustment in 1 mph increments ( to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h) 2 Setting current or lower speed Adjustment in 1 mph increments ( to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Can[...]

269 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed You can increase the set speed in two ways. Adjustment in 1 mph (C anada: 1 km/h) increments 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 ( 컄 page 268). 왘 Release the cruise control lever. The vehicle set speed increases in in- crements[...]

270 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a lower speed You can reduce the set speed in two ways. Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever down to the resist ance point in direction of arrow 2 ( 컄 page 268). 왘 Release the cruise control lever. The vehicle set speed decreases in in- crements[...]

271 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) 왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4 ( 컄 page 268) . The Distronic resumes to the last set speed. 왘 Remove your foot fr om the accelerator pedal. The last set speed or, if no speed is stored, the current set speed appears in [...]

272 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting the following d istance in Distronic You can set the specified following distance for Distronic by varying the time setting between 1.0 and 2.0 seconds. Us- ing this time setting and the current speed of your vehicle, Distronic calculates an d sets the required following distance to the preceding vehic[...]

273 Controls in detail Driving systems Increasing distance Increasing the distance setting tells Distronic to maintain a greater foll owing distance to the preceding vehicle. 왘 Turn distance setting switch 1 in direction of arrow 3 . Decreasing distance Decreasing the distance setting tells Distronic to maintain a shorter fol lowing distance to t[...]

274 Controls in detail Driving systems The most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located behi nd the hood grille), especially at times of snow and ice or heavy rain. In such a case, Distronic will switch off, and the message DISTRONIC Currently Unavail able See Operator’s Manual appear s in the multi- function display. [...]

275 Controls in detail Driving systems Lane changing Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Narrow vehi cles Because of their narrow profile, the vehi- cles traveling near the outer edges of the lane have not yet been detected by Distronic. There will be insuffici[...]

276 Controls in detail Driving systems 왘 Switch on the dista nce warning func- tion in the control system ( 컄 page 185). 1 Symbol for activate d distance warning function When the distance warning function is switched on, you will see the : symbol in the Standard display. When the distance warning function is deactivated the : symbol will not a[...]

277 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 ADS switch 2 Indicator lamp for SPORT setting 3 Indicator lamp for COMF setting The following settings are available: 앫 AUTO (for normal driving situation s) Indicator lamps 2 and 3 are off. 앫 SPORT (for sporty driving) Indicator lamp 2 comes on. 앫 COMF (for comfort driving) Indicator lamp 3 comes on. [...]

278 Controls in detail Driving systems Basic settings There are two settings from which to choose: 앫 Raised level, for driving on rough roads 앫 Highway level, for driving on paved roads in fair or better condition The vehicle’s ride height changes by the approximate values given in table below according to the set level: The vehicle lowers to[...]

279 Controls in detail Driving systems Raised level Only choose the raised level when the road conditions permit. Otherwise: 앫 Fuel consumption may increase. 앫 Handling characteristics of the vehicle may be unfavorable. 왘 Start the engine ( 컄 page 53). The switch is located on the upper part of the center console. 1 Vehicle level control sw[...]

280 Controls in detail Driving systems Highway leve l 왘 Close all doors and the tailgate. 왘 Start the engine ( 컄 page 53). The switch is located on the upper part of the center console. 1 Vehicle level control switch 2 Indicator lamp If indicator lamp 2 is on: 왘 Press switch 1 . Indicator lamp 2 flashes. The vehicle adjusts to the highway l[...]

281 Controls in detail Driving systems Permanent four-wheel drive (4MATIC)* Your vehicle is equipped with permanent four-wheel drive (4MATIC). Both, the front and rear axles, are powered at all times when the vehicle is being operated. The 4MATIC improves traction in conjunction with the ESP ® ( 컄 page 101) and the Electronic Traction System ( ?[...]

282 Controls in detail Driving systems The Parktronic system is an electronic aid designed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers. It visually and audibly indicates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. The Parktronic system is automatically activated when you 앫 switch on the ignition or start the engine and 앫 releas[...]

283 Controls in detail Driving systems Front sensors Rear sensors Minimum distance If the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance, the actual distance may no longer be indicated by the system. Warning indicators Visual s[...]

284 Controls in detail Driving systems Each warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red distance segments for either side of the vehicle. The Parktronic system is ready when the yellow readiness indicators 3 are illuminated. The current transmission position deter- mines which warning indicator will be activated. As your vehicle appro[...]

285 Controls in detail Driving systems Switching on 왘 Press Parktronic switch 1 once more. Indicator lamp 2 goes out. Parktronic system malf unction If only the red distance segments illumi - nate and an acoustic warning sounds, there is a malfunction in the Parktronic system. The Parktronic system will auto- matically switch off after 20 seconds[...]

286 Controls in detail Driving systems The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. It shows you the area behind the vehi- cle in the COMAND system display when reverse gear R is engaged, for example during parallel parking. The rear view camera is located near the tailgate handle. 1 Rear view camera Wa r n i n g ! G Make sure that no person s o[...]

287 Controls in detail Driving systems Switching t he rear view camera on and off 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to position R ( 컄 page 190). The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND system display. 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to position P , N or D to switch off the rear view cam[...]

288 Controls in detail Loading Roof rack* 1 Trim cover 왘 Flip roof trim covers 1 open. 왘 Attach the roof rack t o the attachment points under roof trim covers 1 . Follow roof rack manufacturer’s installation instructions. For further information, inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Wa r n i n g ! G Only use the roof rack when th[...]

289 Controls in detail Loading Loading instructions Load distribution The gross vehicle weight which is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, pas- sengers, and luggage/cargo must never exceed the load limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on the placard located [...]

290 Controls in detail Loading Please pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loadin g the vehicle and transporting cargo: 앫 Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possi- ble. 앫 The heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept as low as possi- ble aga[...]

291 Controls in detail Loading Second seat-row Two cargo tie-down rings are located in the footwell behind the driver’s and passenger seat. 1 Cargo tie-down ring Third seat-row Two cargo tie-down rings are located in the footwell behind the second-row seats. 1 Cargo tie-down ring Hooks Two hooks are located on the rear com- partment trim panels, [...]

292 Controls in detail Loading Expanding cargo compartment You can separately fold each seat of the rear passenger compartment to expand the cargo compartment. You can expand th e cargo compartment 앫 in part, i.e. folding third-row seats ( 컄 page 292) 앫 fully, i.e. folding second-row and third-row seats ( 컄 page 293) Expanding ca rgo compar[...]

293 Controls in detail Loading 왘 Place seat belt in seat belt holder 1 . 왘 Pull release handle 2 on seat backrest 3 in direction of arrow. Seat backrest 3 is released. 3 Seat backrest 4 Seat cushion 5 Strap 왘 Move seat backrest 3 slightly for- ward. Seat cushion 4 is released and folds forward automatically. 왘 Fold seat backrest 3 to a hori[...]

294 Controls in detail Loading Folding second-row middle seat* 왘 Fold the second-row middle seat to armrest position ( 컄 page 138). Armrest position 1 Seat release strap 2 Seat 왘 Pull release strap 1 in direction of ar- row. The seat is released and flips up and forward. 왘 Push down on seat 2 until it engages. Folded position Folding outboa[...]

295 Controls in detail Loading 왘 Move the seat to be folded to its rear- most position ( 컄 page 134). 왘 Remove the rear center console*, if so equipped ( 컄 page 315). 왘 Remove the head restraint from the respective second-row seat ( 컄 page 136). 1 Seat backrest 2 Seat cushion 3 Release lever 왘 Place the head restraint on the seat cush[...]

296 Controls in detail Loading Folding third-row seats 왘 Complet ely low er the hea d restr aints of the third-row seats. 1 Seat belt holder 2 Release handle 3 Seat bac krest 왘 Place seat belt in seat belt holder 1 . 왘 Pull release handle 2 on seat backrest 3 in direction of arrow. Seat backrest 3 is released. 왘 Slowly move seat backrest 3 [...]

297 Controls in detail Loading Returning seats to their original posi- tion Third-row seat s 왘 Reach into strap 8 ( 컄 page 296) a nd pull seat backrest 3 ( 컄 page 296) into a vertical position. 왘 Pull release handle 2 ( 컄 page 296) and adjust seat backrest 3 ( 컄 page 296) to the desired po sition. 왘 Move seat cushion 7 ( 컄 page 296)[...]

298 Controls in detail Loading Lock status indicato rs (outboard second-row seats ) Outboard second-row seat unlocked 1 Lock status indicator 2 Red marki ng When the seat is unlocked 앫 lock status indicator 1 is extended 앫 red marking 2 is clearly visible 왘 When the seat is unlocked, push seat backrest back until the seat audibly engages. Out[...]

299 Controls in detail Loading Cargo compartment cover blind The cargo compartment cover blind can be installed behind the third-row seats or the second-row seats. Blind installed behind third-ro w seats 1 Handle 2 Mount Rolling out blind 왘 Pull blind on handle 1 across the cargo compartment. 왘 Guide b lind int o mount s 2 and release. Rolling [...]

300 Controls in detail Loading Installing blind 왘 For installation behind second-row seats, install the blind extensions ( 컄 page 300). 왘 Remove the covers from the mounts in side trim. 왘 Press on cover at its lower edge as indicated by arrow. The mount cover’s upper edge flips up. 왘 Remove mount cover by pulling its upper edge out of s[...]

301 Controls in detail Loading When not in use, you can attach the cover blind extensions to the cover blind. 5 Extension guide rail 6 Mounting 왘 With the cargo compartment cover installed behind thir d-row seats, insert extension guide rail 5 into mounting 6 . 왘 Push extension into mounting 6 as far as it will go. Cargo net* Use of the cargo n[...]

302 Controls in detail Loading 앫 With the cargo compartment expanded in part ( 컄 page 292), use holders behind C-pillars 2 and the cargo tie-down rings in the third-row footwell ( 컄 page 291). 앫 With the cargo compartment fully expanded ( 컄 page 293), use holders behind B-pillars 1 and the cargo tie-down rings in the second-row footwell ([...]

303 Controls in detail Loading Loosening the cargo net Belt hook attached in the second -row footwell 1 Buckle 2 Belt hook 3 Cargo tie-down ring 왘 Loosen the tightening belt by pulling buckle 1 upward in direction of arrow. 왘 Remove belt hook 2 from cargo tie-down ring 3 . Removing and storing th e cargo net 왘 Take cargo net bar 2 out of hold[...]

304 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Storage compartments Glove box/CD changer* 1 Glove box lid release 2 Glove box lid Opening the glove box 왘 Pull lid release 1 in direction of arrow. Glove box lid 2 opens downward. Closing the glove box 왘 Push glove box lid 2 up to close. Releasing CD changer* 1 Release button 2 CD changer 3 AUX-socket ?[...]

305 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Closing CD changer* 1 CD changer 왘 Gently push CD changer 1 up in direction of arrow until it engages. For information on CD changer operation, see separate COMAND system operating instructions. Locking and unlocking the glove box separately You can lock the glove box separately, e.g. when the vehicle is in[...]

306 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Front armrest storage compart- ment/telephone* tray The storage compartment and the telephone* tray can be opened separately. 1 Button to open telephone* tray 2 Button to open storage compartment 3 Telephone tray 4 Coinholders Opening the storage compartment 왘 Press button 2 and lift up armrest. Opening the[...]

307 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Rear storage compartment A storage compartment is located in front of the second-row seats. Third-row storage compartment Storage compartments are located on the side trims of the third-row seats. 1 Storage compartment Parcel nets i Depending on vehicle equipment, the upper storage compartment may be replaced[...]

308 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Parcel net in front passenger footwell 1 Parcel net Parcel nets on front seat backrests 1 Parcel net Cup holders Cup holders in front center console A cupholder and a card/ticket hold er with bottle opener are located in the front center console. 1 Cup holders Wa r n i n g ! G In order to help prevent spillin[...]

309 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Card/ticket holder with bottle opener A card/ticket holder and a bottle opener are located in the cup holder of the front center console. Cards and tickets can be inserted into the slot in the middle. The card/ticket holder is removable and has a bottle opener underneath. Removing 1 Card/ticket holder with bo[...]

310 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Cup holder in front of second-row seats A cuphold er is loc ated in fron t of the second-row seats. Opening cup holder 왘 Open ashtray cover 1 ( 컄 page 312). 1 Ashtray cover 왘 Press ashtray cover 1 down in direction of arrow as far as it will go. 1 Ashtray cover 2 Cup holder 왘 Pull ou t cup holder 2 in[...]

311 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Cupholder s in third- row side tri m Cupholders are located in the side trims of the third-row seats. 1 Cup holder Ashtrays Your vehicle is equip ped with an ashtray and a cigar ette lighter ( 컄 page 313) located in the front center console and an ashtray located in front of the second-row seats ( 컄 page [...]

312 Controls in detail Useful f eatures 1 Cover 2 Ashtray insert 왘 Grip ashtray insert 2 on the sides and pull it out upwards. Reinstalling ashtray insert 왘 Insert ashtray insert 2 and push down until the ball catch engages. 왘 Close ashtray cover 1 . Rear seat ashtray (second row) Opening the ashtray 1 Ashtray cover 2 Release button 왘 Press[...]

313 Controls in detail Useful fe atures 1 Ashtray cover 2 Ashtray insert 왘 Push on ashtray insert 2 and pul l it out upwards. Reinstalling ashtray insert 왘 Insert ashtray insert 2 into opening. 왘 Push down ashtray insert 2 until it engages. 왘 Close ashtray cover 1 . Cigarette lighter 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 1 Cover 2 Ciga[...]

314 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Power outlets Power outlets are located 앫 in the front passenger footwell ( 컄 page 314) 앫 in the second-row footwell ( 컄 page 315) 앫 on the right-hand side of the cargo compartment ( 컄 page 315) Power outlet in front passenger footwell 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Flip up cover a[...]

315 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Power outlet in sec ond-row footwell 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug (cigarette lighter type). Power outlet in cargo compartment 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Flip up cov er and inse rt electric al plug (cigarette lighter type). Rear cen[...]

316 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Removing 1 Rear center console 2 Release handle 3 Rear center console base 4 Folding back 5 Handle 6 Anchorage points 왘 Pull release handle 2 . The front part of center console 1 is released from base 3 . 왘 Lift center console 1 in direction of arrow 4 and hold it there. 왘 While holding center console 1[...]

317 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Installing You can install the rear center console in two different positions. In the most for- ward position (position 1) you can expand the cargo compartment fully ( 컄 page 293) without removing the rear center console. 1 Latch (position 1) 2 Latch (position 0) 3 Rear center console base 4 Anchorage point[...]

318 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Heated steering wheel* The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. The stalk is located on the lower left-hand side of the steering wheel. 1 Switching on 2 Switching off 3 Indicator lamp Switching on 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk[...]

319 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Telephon e* Radio transmitters, such as a port able tele- phone or a citizens band unit, shoul d only be used inside the vehicle if they are con- nected to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle. The external antenna must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho- rized Mercede[...]

320 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Please note that these functions are only available with Mercedes-Benz approved mobile phones. Please contact an authorized Mercedes -Benz Light Truck Center for information on features avail- able for your mobile phone of choice. The cradle is located in the front center armrest. 왘 Open telephone tray ( ?[...]

321 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Removing mobile phone from mobile phone cradle Example illustration 1 Release catch for mobile phone 2 Mobile phone cradle 왘 Press release catch in direction of arrow 1 and take mobile phone out of mobile phone cradle 2 . Changing mobile phone cradle If you require a different cradle for your mobile phone, [...]

322 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Tele Aid* Shortly after the comp letion of your Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID and password. By visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid” (USA only), you will have access to account information, remote door unlock and more. The Tele Aid system (Tele matic A larm I dentificati[...]

323 Controls in detail Useful fe atures System self-chec k Initially, after switching on the ignition, malfunctions are detected and indicated (the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ stay on longer than 10 seconds or do not come on). The message Tele Aid Inoperative appears in the mul[...]

324 Controls in detail Useful f eatures A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon after the emergency call has been initiat- ed. The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the accident provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle. T[...]

325 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Roadside Assistance button • The Roadside Assistance button • is located below the center armrest cover. 1 Roadside Assistance button • 왘 Open the telephone* tray ( 컄 page 306). 왘 Press and hold b utton 1 (for longer than 2 seconds). A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will be[...]

326 Controls in detail Useful f eatures The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For services such as labor and/or towing, charges may apply. Re fer to the Roadside Assistance Manual for more information.[...]

327 Controls in detail Useful fe atures When the connection is established, the message Call Connected appears in the multifunction display. The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and location (subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals). A voice connection between the Customer Ass[...]

328 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Call priority If other service calls such as a Roadside Assistance call or Information call are active, an Emergency call is still possible. In this case, the Emergency call will take priority and over ride all other active calls. Remote door unlock In case you have locked your vehicle unin- tentionally (e.g.[...]

329 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Stolen Vehicle Recovery services In the event your vehicle was stolen: 왘 Report the incident to the police . The police will issue a numbered incident report. 왘 Pass this number on to the Mercedes-Benz Response Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service. The Response [...]

330 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Programming the integrated remote control Step 1: 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). Step 2: 왘 If you have previously programmed a signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3. If you are programming the integrated remote control for the first time, press and hold [...]

331 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Step 3: 왘 Hold the end of the hand-he ld remote control 5 of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in (5 to12 cm) away from the signal trans- mitter button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ) to be pro- grammed, while keeping indicator lamp 1 in view . Step 4: 왘 Using both hands, simultaneously press hand-held rem[...]

332 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Step 9: 왘 Press the “training” button on the garage door opener motor head unit. The “training light” is activated. You have 30 seconds to initiate the following step. Step 10: 왘 Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for 2 seconds and release the programmed signal transmitter button ( 2 , 3[...]

333 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Reprogramming a single sig nal transmitter b utton To program a device using a signal trans- mitter button previously trained, follow these steps: 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Press and hold the desired signal transmitter button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ). Do not release the button. 왘 Indicator lamp 1[...]

334 Controls in detail Useful f eatures 앫 If another hand-held remote control is available for the same device, try the programming steps again using that other hand-held remote control. Make sure new batteries are in the hand-held remote control before beginning the procedure. 앫 Straighten the antenna wire from the garage door opener assembly.[...]

335 Controls in detail Useful fe atures To make sure the display is correct, the compass must be set to the proper geographic zone ( 컄 page 180). It may also be necessary to calibrate the compass ( 컄 page 181). Floormats 1 Retainer pin 2 Eyelet Removing 왘 Pull floormat off of retainer pins 1 . 왘 Remove the floormat. Installing 왘 Lay down [...]

336 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Infrared reflecting windshield * 1 Infrared transparent areas Your vehicle is equipped with infrared reflecting glass, which reduces the amount of radiated heat entering the vehicle interior through the windows. The infrared reflecting glass also prevents the transmission of signals through the glass by in-ve[...]

337 Operation The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartmen t Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care[...]

338 Operation In the “Operation” section you will find detailed information on operating, main- taining and caring for your vehicle. The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) The more cautiously yo u treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis- fied you will be with its performance later on. 앫 Drive your vehicle during the first 1 00[...]

339 Operation Driving instructions 왔 Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and operating conditions. To save fuel you should: 앫 Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures. 앫 Remove unnecessary loads. 앫 Remove carriers when not in use. 앫 Allow engine to warm [...]

340 Operation Driving instructions Power assistance Brakes Wa r n i n g ! G With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steerin g systems. In this case, it is important to ke ep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve- hicle. Wa r n i n g ! G After driving in heavy r[...]

341 Operation Driving instructions To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advisable to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to parking. The heat generated serves to dry the brakes. If your brake system is normally only subjected to moderate loads, you should occasionally[...]

342 Operation Driving instructions After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately park, so that the air stream will cool down the brakes faster. Parking brake When driving on wet roads or dirt covered surfaces, road salt and/or dirt can get into the parking brake. To prevent corrosion and a reduction in the b[...]

343 Operation Driving instructions Parking Tires Wa r n i n g ! G Do not park this vehicle in areas where com- bustible materials such as gr ass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these m aterials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. To reduce the risk of personal injury or dam- age to the vehicle drivetrain [...]

344 Operation Driving instructions Treadwear indicators (TWI) are requi red by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approximately 1 / 16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replaced. The treadwear indicator appears as a solid band across t[...]

345 Operation Driving instructions Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires ( 컄 page 398) with a minimum tread depth of approximately 1 / 6 in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the winter season to ensure normal balanced handling characteristics. On packed snow, they can reduce your stopping distance compared to summer tires. Stopping distance, however,[...]

346 Operation Driving instructions Winter driv ing instructio ns The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and steering maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions. When the vehicle is in danger of skidding, shift the automatic transmission to position [...]

347 Operation Driving instructions Standing water To prevent water from entering the pas- senger compartment or the engine com- partment if you must drive through standing water, keep in mind that 앫 the maximum depth of the water may not exceed 10 in (25 cm) 앫 you must drive slowly Passenger compar tment i Vehicles with AIRMATIC*: If you have s[...]

348 Operation Driving instructions Driving a broad Abroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center directory, you should request pertinent information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Control a[...]

349 Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter (gasolin e engine) Your vehicle is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by following our recommen[...]

350 Operation Driving instructions Emission control Certain engine systems serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible legal limits. These systems, of course, will function properly only when maintained strictly according to factory specifications. Any adjustments on the engine should therefore be carried out only by [...]

351 Operation Driving instructions Wa r n i n g ! G 앫 Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening th e engine h ood. Stay away from the engine if[...]

352 Operation At the gas station Refueling The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* automatically locks/unlocks the fuel filler flap. 왘 Turn off the engine 앫 by turning the SmartKey to position 0 ( 컄 page 39). Remove[...]

353 Operation At the gas station 왘 Briefly push on fuel filler flap at the position indicated the arrow. The fuel filler flap opens slightly. 왘 Open the fuel filler flap completely. 왘 Turn the fuel cap to the counterclock- wise and hold on to it until possi ble pressure is released. 왘 Take off the fuel cap. 왘 To prevent fuel vapors from e[...]

354 Operation At the gas station Low outside temperatures (diesel engine) To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with improved cold flow characteristics is of- fered in the winter months. Check with your fuel retailer. Check regularly and before a long trip 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 356). Example illustration R 350 4MATIC 1 Coolant level 2 Brake f[...]

355 Operation At the gas station Engine oil level For more information on engine oil, see “Engine oil” ( 컄 page 358). Coolant For normal replenishing, use water (pota- ble water quality). For more information, see “Coolant level” ( 컄 page 360) and “Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.” ( 컄 page 536). Brake fluid Windshield/rear windo[...]

356 Operation Engine compartment Hood Opening Wa r n i n g ! G Do not pull the release lever while the veh i- cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come lo ose and injure you and /or others. Wa r n i n g ! G If you see flames or s moke coming from the engine compartme nt, or if t[...]

357 Operation Engine compartment The hood lock release lever is located in the driver’s footwell. 1 Hood lock release lever 왘 Pull release lever 1 downwards. The hood is unlocked. Handle 2 pr o- trudes slightly from the radiator grille. If not, lift the hood slightly. 2 Handle for opening the hood 왘 Press and hold handle 2 . The hood is unloc[...]

358 Operation Engine compartment Closing 왘 Let the hood drop from a height of approximately 1 ft (30 cm). The hood will lock audibly. 왘 Check to make sure the hood is fully closed. If you can raise the hood at a point above the headlamps, then it is not properly closed. Open it again and let it drop with somewhat greater force. Engine oil The a[...]

359 Operation Engine compartment 왘 Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean. 왘 Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube. 왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approximately 3 seconds to obtain accurate reading. The oil level is correct when it is between lower mark 3 (min.) and upper mark 2 (max.) of the oil dipstick. 왘 If necessary, add e[...]

360 Operation Engine compartment Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water. 왘 Screw filler ca p 1 back on filler neck. For more information on engine oil, see “Technical data” section ( 컄 page 536) and ( 컄 page 538). Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid le[...]

361 Operation Engine compartment The coolant expansion tank i s located on the passenger side of the engine compart- ment. 1 Cap 2 Coolant expansion tank 3 Indicator wall 4 Coolant level 왘 Using a rag, turn cap 1 slowly approx- imately on e half turn counterclo ckwise to release any excess pressure. 왘 Continue turning cap 1 counterclock- wise a[...]

362 Operation Engine compartment Windshield/rear window washer system and head lamp cleaning system* The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment. 1 Cap 2 Windshield washer reservoir Fluid for the windshield/rear window washer system and the headlamp cleaning system* is supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. It has a[...]

363 Operation Tires and wheels 왔 Tires and wheels Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation. They can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase. Important guidel ines 앫 Only use sets of tires and rims of the same type and make. 앫[...]

364 Operation Tires and wheels Tire care and maintenance Regularly check the tire inflation pressure at least once a month. For more informa- tion on checking tire inflation pressure, see “Recommended tire in flation pres- sure” ( 컄 page 371). Tire inspection Every time you check the tire inflati on pressure, you should also inspect your tire[...]

365 Operation Tires and wheels Tread dept h Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths of less than 1 / 8 in (3 mm). Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of appr[...]

366 Operation Tires and wheels Loading the vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. 1) The Tire and Loading Information placard can be found o n the driver’s door B-pillar. This placard tells you im- portant information about the number of people that can be in the vehicle and the total weigh t that can be c [...]

367 Operation Tires and wheels Tire and Loading Information Tire and Loading Informatio n placard 1 Load limit information on the Tire and Loading Information placard The Tire and Loading Informat ion placard showing the load limit information is located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( 컄 page 366). 왘 Locate the statement “The combined weigh[...]

368 Operation Tires and wheels 1 Seating capacity information on the Tire and Loading Information placard Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed as required of all ma nufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 19[...]

369 Operation Tires and wheels The higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available. For more information, see “Trailer tongue load” ( 컄 page 370). Example Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from Tire and Loading Information placard Number of occupants (driver and passengers) Seating configur[...]

370 Operation Tires and wheels Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if appl icable) ( 컄 page 370) as to not exceed the permis- sible load limit, you must make sure that your vehicle never exceeds the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle We[...]

371 Operation Tires and wheels Recommended tire inflation pressure Your vehicle is equipped with the Tire and Loading Information placard located on the driver’s d oor B-pillar ( 컄 page 366). The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly and should only be ad- justed on cold tires. The tires can be con- sidered cold if the vehicle has[...]

372 Operation Tires and wheels The Tire and Loading Information placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for maximum loaded vehicle weight. The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment. Important notes on ti re inflation pressure Tire temperature and tire inflation pressure are also incre[...]

373 Operation Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure Regularly check the tire inflation pressure at least once a month. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If you check the tire infla[...]

374 Operation Tires and wheels 왘 Install the valve cap. 왘 Repeat this procedure for each tire. Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) While the vehicle is being driven, the Run Flat Indicator monitors the set tire inflation pressures by evaluating each wheel’s rota- tional speed. This allows the system to de- tect a significant loss of pressure in [...]

375 Operation Tires and wheels Reactivating the Run Flat Indicator The tire inflation pressure monitor must be reactivated in the following situations: 앫 if you have changed the tire inflation pressure 앫 if you have replaced the wheels or tires 앫 if you have installed new wheel s or tires 왘 Using the Tire and Loading Information placard on [...]

376 Operation Tires and wheels If you wish to confirm activation: 왘 Press button æ . The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Run Flat Indicator Restarted After a certain “learning phase”, the Run Flat Indicator checks the set pressure values for all four tires. If you wish to cancel activation: 왘 Press button ç . o[...]

377 Operation Tires and wheels Wa r n i n g ! G The TPMS does not indicate a warning for wrongly selected inflation pressures. Always adjust tire inflation pressure according to the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pilla r or, if available, the supplemental tire pressure information on the inside of the fuel filler flap[...]

378 Operation Tires and wheels Tire inflation pressure warnings If the system detects a significant loss of tire inflation pressure in one or more than one tire, a message appears in the multi- function display. Example illustration In addition, a warning signal sounds. Restarting the TPMS The TPMS must be restarted when you have adjusted the tire [...]

379 Operation Tires and wheels 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeat- edly until the standard display menu appears in the multifunction display ( 컄 page 164). 왘 Press button j or k repeated ly the following message appears in the multifunction display: Tire Pressure Monit[...]

380 Operation Tires and wheels 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Press button j or k on th e mul- tifunction steering wheel until the cur- rent inflation pressures for each tire appear in the multifunction display. i Possible differences between the readi ngs of a tire pressure gauge of an air hose, e.g. gas station equipm ent, and the[...]

381 Operation Tires and wheels Tire inflation pressu re warnings If the system detects a significant loss of tire inflation pressure in one or more than one tire, a message appears in the multi- function display. Example illustration The respective tire is indicated by a red rectangle. In addition, a warning signal sounds. Restarting Advanced TPMS*[...]

382 Operation Tires and wheels If you want to set new reference values manually: 왘 Using the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar ( 컄 page 366) or, if available, the sup- plemental tire inflation pressure information on the inside of the fuel filler flap ( 컄 page 352), make sure the tire inflation pressure of a[...]

383 Operation Tires and wheels 왘 Press button æ . The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Tire Pressure Monitor Restarted After driving a few minutes the system verifies that the current tire inflation pressures are within the system’s specified range. Afterwards the current tire inflation pressures are accepted as refe[...]

384 Operation Tires and wheels Tire labeling Besides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire. Following are some explanations for the markings on your vehicle’s tires: 1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards ( 컄 page 391) 2 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( 컄 page 388) 3 Maximum tire [...]

385 Operation Tires and wheels General: Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter preceding the tire size designation. No letter preceding the size designation (as illustrated above): Passenger car tire based on European design standard s. Letter “P” preceding the size designat[...]

386 Operation Tires and wheels For additional information on tire load rating, see “Load identification” ( 컄 page 388). Tire speed rating The tire speed rating 6 ( 컄 page 384) indicates the approved maximum speed for the tire. Summer tires Wa r n i n g ! G The tire load rating must always be at least half of the GAWR ( 컄 page 394) of your[...]

387 Operation Tires and wheels 앫 At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size designation (for exam- ple: 245/40 ZR18). To determine the maximum speed capability of the tire, the service description for the tire must be referred to. The service description is com[...]

388 Operation Tires and wheels Load identification 1 Load identific ation In addition to tire load rating, special load information 1 may be molded into th e tire sidewall following the letter designating the tire speed rating ( 컄 page 384). No specification given: absence of any text (like in above example) indicates a standard load (SL) tire. X[...]

389 Operation Tires and wheels 1 DOT 2 Manufacturer’s identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code (at the option of the tire manufacturer) 5 Date of manufacture DOT (D epartment o f T ransportation) A tire branding sym bol 1 ( 컄 page 389) which denotes the tire meets require- ments of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Manufacturer’s[...]

390 Operation Tires and wheels Maximum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support. For more information on tire load rating ( 컄 page 385). For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities ( 컄 page 368). Maximum tire inflation pressure 1 Maximum permissible tir[...]

391 Operation Tires and wheels Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure ( 컄 page 371) for proper tire inflation. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand ards (U.S. vehicles) Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. 1 Treadwear 2 Traction 3 Temperatur[...]

392 Operation Tires and wheels Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rat- ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For ex- ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1 / 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative per[...]

393 Operation Tires and wheels Tire ply material 1 Plies in sidewall 2 Plies under tread This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. Tire and loading terminology Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power s[...]

394 Operation Tires and wheels Bar Another metric unit for air pressure. There are 14.5038 pounds per sq uare inch (psi) to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar. Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been s[...]

395 Operation Tires and wheels Maximum load rating The maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, total load limit an d production options weight. Maximum tire inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ev er be [...]

396 Operation Tires and wheels Tire ply composition a nd material used This indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sid ewall. Tire manufac- turers also must indicate the ply materials in the tire and sidewall, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. Tire speed rating Part of ti[...]

397 Operation Tires and wheels If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu- ration, tires can be rotated according to the tire manufacturer’s recommended in- tervals in the tire ma nufacturer’s warranty pamphlet located in your vehicle literature portfolio. If none is available, tires should be rotated every 3 000 to 6 000 miles (5 000 to 10[...]

398 Operation Winter driving Before the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. This service includes: 앫 Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. 앫 Addition of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning system. Add MB Concentrate “MB SummerFit?[...]

399 Operation Winter driving Snow cha ins Snow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on roads without snow. Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains: 앫 Use of snow chains is not permissible with all wheel/tire combinations ([...]

400 Operation Maintenanc e We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center, in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet at the times called for by the mai ntenance service indicator. Maintenance service indicator message The maintenance service indicator message will notify you when the nex[...]

401 Operation Maintenance Clearing the maintenance service indicator message The maintenance service indicator mes- sage is automatically cleared 앫 after approximatel y 10 seconds when you switch on the ignition or when reaching the maintenance service threshold while driving 앫 after approximately 30 seconds, once the suggested maintenance serv[...]

402 Operation Maintenanc e Calling up the maintenance servi ce indicator display You can call up the maintenance service indicator display at any time to check when the next maintenance service is due. 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until th e standard display appe[...]

403 Operation Vehicle care 왔 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle Regular and proper care will help to main- tain the value of your vehicle. The best way to protect your vehicle from harmful envi- ronmental influences is to wash i t and use protective treatments regularly. While in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subjected [...]

404 Operation Vehicle care Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility of incompatibility between materials used in the production process and others applied later. We have selected car -care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology. You can obtain Mercedes-Benz ap[...]

405 Operation Vehicle care Engine cleaning Prior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to protect electrical compo- nents and connectors from the intrusion of water and cleaning agents. Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorrosion Wax, should be applied to the engine compartment after every engine cleaning. Before applying, all con- trol l[...]

406 Operation Vehicle care When taking the vehicle through an auto- matic conveyor type car wash, observe the following instructions. Vehicles with SmartKey: 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill and the ignition switched on shift the automatic tr ansmission to neutr al position N . 왘 If engaged, release the parking brake ( 컄 page 56). 왘 Switc[...]

407 Operation Vehicle care Ornamental moldings For regular cleaning and care of ornamen- tal moldings, use a use damp cloth. Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps, side markers, turn signal lenses 왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water. Cleaning the Distronic* system sensor cover 1 Distronic[...]

408 Operation Vehicle care 왘 Restart the engine after cleaning sen- sor cover 1 . Cleaning the Parktronic* system sensors 1 Parktronic system sensors in front bumper 왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water and a soft, non-scratching cloth to clean sensors 1 on the bumpers. Cleaning the R[...]

409 Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the wind ows and the wiper blades 왘 Fold wiper arms forward until they snap into pl ace. 왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution. 왘 Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild window cleaning solution on all outside and inside glass surfaces. An automotive glass cleaner is recom- me[...]

410 Operation Vehicle care Cleaning t he panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel* The rear part of the panorama roof has a protective layer on the inside. 왘 Use a soft, clean cl oth and a mild window cleaning solution. An automotive glass cleaner is recom- mended. Light alloy wheels If possible, clean wheels once a week. 왘 Use Mercedes-Benz appro[...]

411 Operation Vehicle care Hard plastic trim items 왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care, a soft, lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure. Steering wheel 왘 Wipe with a damp cloth an d dry thor- oughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Carpets 왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet and Fabric Care for cleaning the carp[...]

412 Operation Vehicle care Leather upholstery Please note that leather upholstery is a natural product and is therefore subject to a natural aging process. Leather up- holstery may also react to certain ambient influences such as high humidity or high temperature by showing wrinkles for example. 왘 Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry[...]

413 Practical hints What to do if … Where will I find ...? Unlocking / locking in an emergency Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only) Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses[...]

414 Practical hints What to do if … Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If any of the following lamps in the instru- ment cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-check when switching on the ignition, have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary. Problem Possible cause/conseq uence Suggested solution - The yellow A[...]

415 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible ca use/cons e- quence Suggested solution - The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running. The self-diagnosis has not yet been completed yet. The indicator lamp will go out after driving a short distance at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph (20 k m/h). ; (USA only) 3 (Canada o[...]

416 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/conse- quence Suggested solution ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) - v The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving. In addition, the yellow ABS mal- function indicator lamp, and the yellow ESP ® warning lamp come on and an acoustic w arn- ing sounds. The Electronic Brake Propor- tioning[...]

417 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/conse- quence Suggested solution ? (USA only) ± (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. There is a malfunction in: 앫 The fuel management system 앫 The ignition system 앫 The emission control system 앫 Systems which affect emissions Such mal[...]

418 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/conse- quence Suggested solution ? (USA only) ± (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky. 왘 Check the fuel cap ( ?[...]

419 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/conseque nce Suggested solution v The yellow ESP ® warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The ESP ® has been switched off with the ESP ® switch or has switched off due to a malfunction. Risk of accident! Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail- ing road, weather, and tr[...]

420 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/co nsequence Suggested solution < The red seat b elt tellt ale comes on for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine. The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten yo ur seat belts before driving off. 왘 Fasten your seat belts. Regardless of whether the seat[...]

421 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution < During driving the red seat belt telltale flashes and you addition - ally hear an intermittent warning chime with increasing intensity. The vehicle’s speed once exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h) and you and/or your front passenger have forgotten to fasten you[...]

422 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/conseque nce Suggeste d solution H USA only: Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS illuminates continuously. Canada only: Low tire pressure telltale f or the Advanced TPMS* illuminates continuously. The TPMS (USA only) or Advanced TPMS* (Canada only) detects[...]

423 Practical hints What to do if … Wa r n i n g ! G Each tire, including th e spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by t he vehicl e manufact urer on th e Tire and Lo ading Informat ion placar d on the driver’s door B-pillar ( 컄 page 366) or, if available, the tire infla[...]

424 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/conseque nce Suggeste d solution The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp in the fuel gauge comes on while driving. The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark. 왘 Refuel at the next gas station ( 컄 page 352). 1 The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. There is a malfunct[...]

425 Practical hints What to do if … Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause/consequence Su ggested soluti on 59 The front passenger front air bag off indica- tor lamp illuminates and remains illuminat- ed with the weight of a typical adult or some- one larger than a small individual on the front passenger seat. The system is malfunctioning.[...]

426 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution 59 The front passenger front air bag off indica- tor lamp does not illu- minate and/or does not remain illuminated with the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less on the front passenger seat. The system is malfunction- i[...]

427 Practical hints What to do if … Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Warning and malfunction messages appear in the multifunction display located in the instrument cluster. Certain warning and malfunction messag- es are accompanied by an audibl e signal. Address these messages accordingly and follow the additional instructions[...]

428 Practical hints What to do if … On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may appear in the multifunction display. For your convenience the messages are divided into two sections: 앫 Text messages ( 컄 page 429) 앫 Symbol messages ( 컄 page 444) Wa r n i n g ! G No me[...]

429 Practical hints What to do if … Text messages Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABS ABS, ESP Inoperative See Operator's Manual The ABS and the ESP ® have been switched off due to a malfunction. The BAS is also switched off. The brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS avail- able. 왘 Con[...]

430 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABS Unavailable See Operator’s Manual The self-diagnosis has not yet been completed yet. The display will clear after driving a short distance at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph (20 km/h). Cruise Co ntrol And SPEEDTRONIC Inoperative The cruise contr[...]

431 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC ––– MPH You have attempted to set a speed while driving below 20 mph (30 km/h). 왘 Accelerate to a speed exceeding 20 mph (30 km/h) and set the speed ( 컄 page 257). The ESP ® is switched off. 왘 Switch on the ESP ® ( 컄 page 105[...]

432 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC Available Again Distronic* had been deactivated and is available again. 왘 Activate Distronic* ( 컄 page 268). Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual Distronic* is deactivated because the functionality is impaired by external interf[...]

433 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual Distronic* is deactivated because 앫 the Distronic* cover in the radiator grille is dirty 앫 the functionality is impaired by heavy precipitation or fog 왘 Clean the Distronic* cover in the ra[...]

434 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Depress brake to shift out of P. You have tried to shift the automatic transmission into position D , R or N using the gear selector lever without depressing the brake pedal. 왘 Depress the brake pedal. Door Open Vehicle Not In Park You have opened t[...]

435 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ESP Inoperative See Operator’s Manual In addition, the yellow ESP ® warnin g lamp v comes on. The ESP ® has detected a malfunc- tion and switched off. The ABS may still be operational. 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Have the system c[...]

436 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ESP Unavailable See Operator’s Manual The ESP ® was deactivated because of insufficient power supply. The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts. The brake system is still functionin g normally but without the ESP ® available. When the voltage[...]

437 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution P Shift to P or N to start engine . You have attempted to start the engine with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button while the automatic transmission was set to position R or D . 왘 Set the automatic t ransmission to position P or N . Make sure the brak[...]

438 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator’s Manual Front passenger front air bag is activated while driving even though a child, small individual, or object below the system’s weight threshold is on the front passenger seat, or the front pas- se[...]

439 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Poss ible cause/consequence Possible solution Monitor the 59 indicator lamp on the center console ( 컄 page 81) and the multifunction display in the instrument cluster ( 컄 page 29) for the following: With the seat unoccupied and the ignition turned on, 앫 the 59 indicator lamp on the center [...]

440 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator’s Manual Front passenger front air bag is deactivated while driving even though an adult or someone larger than a small individual is oc- cupying the front pas- senger seat. Forces acting on the seat may [...]

441 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Poss ible cause/consequence Possible solution Monitor the 59 indicator lamp on the center console ( 컄 page 81) and the multifunction display in the instrument cluster ( 컄 page 29) for the following: With the seat unoccupied and the ignition turned on, 앫 the 59 indicator lamp on the center [...]

442 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check tires , then restart Run Flat Indicator. There was a warning message about a loss in the tire inflation pressure and the Run Flat Indicator has not been reactivated yet. 왘 Make sure that the correct ti re inflation pressure is set for each tir[...]

443 Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative The TPMS or Advanced TPMS* is malfunctioning. 왘 Have the TPMS or Advanced TPMS* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Ben z Light Truck Center. Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative No Wheel Sensors There are wheels without[...]

444 Practical hints What to do if … Symbo l mess ages Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ò Replace air filter. The air filter is clogged. 왘 Have the air filter checked by an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. # The battery is no longer charg- ing. Possible causes: 앫 alternator malfunctioni[...]

445 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution # Battery/Alternator Stop Vehicle The battery is defective. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. 왘 Apply the parking brake ( 컄 page 65). 왘 Do not continue to drive. 왘 Contact an authorized M[...]

446 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ; (USA only) ! (Canada only) Release Parking Brake You are driving with the parking brake set. 왘 Release the parking brake ( 컄 page 56). ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) EBV, ABS, ESP Inoperative See Operator’s Manual The EBP, the ABS[...]

447 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solu tion ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) Check Brake Fluid Level There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. 왘 Risk of accident! Care fully stop the vehi- cle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. 왘 Apply the parking br[...]

448 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible caus e/conseq uence Possible solution • Coolant Level Stop car, switch engine off. The coolant is too hot. Among other possible causes (the cooling fan could be malfunctioning), the poly-V-belt could be broken. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe l ocation or as soon as it i[...]

449 Practical hints What to do if … During severe operation conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem- perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C). Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solu tion 왘 Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction display ( 컄 page 164). If the temperature rises ag[...]

450 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution B Top Up Coolant See Operator’s Manual The coolant level is too low. 왘 Add coolant ( 컄 page 360). 왘 If you have to add cool ant frequently, have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Wa r [...]

451 Practical hints What to do if … When the message Check engine oil level at next refueling. appears while the engine is running and at operating tem- perature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum level. When this occurs, the warning will first come on intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops further. Vis[...]

452 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution c You are driving with one or more doors open. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. 왘 Close the doors. ] Clean Fuel Filter 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. A Gas Cap Ope[...]

453 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution F Key Not Detected The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not detected while the engine is running because 앫 the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not in the vehicle 앫 there is strong radio-frequency interference 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe[...]

454 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution F Key Detected In Vehicle A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* left in the vehicle was detected while trying to lock the vehicle from the outside. 왘 Take the SmartKey with KEY LESS-GO* out of the vehicle. Remove Key You have forgotten to remov[...]

455 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solu tion . 3rd Brake Lamp The high mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning. This message will only appear if a critical number of LEDs have stopped working. 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. Active Hea[...]

456 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Cornering Lamp Left The left corner-illuminating front fog lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possi ble ( 컄 page 480). Cornering Lamp Right The right corner-illuminating front fog lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Rep[...]

457 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . License Plate Lamp Left The left license plate lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( 컄 page 480). License Plate Lamp Right The right license plate lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as [...]

458 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Marker Lamp Front Left The left front side marker lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Contact an au thoriz ed Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. Marker Lamp Front Right The right front side marker lamp is malfunctioning. ?[...]

459 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Switch Off Lights You have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch and opened the driver’s door or removed the Smar tKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the vehicle and left the parking la mps or the rear fog lamp on. 왘 Turn the exteri[...]

460 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Turn Signal Rear Left The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possi ble ( 컄 page 480). Turn Signal Rear Right The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioni[...]

461 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/cons equence Possible solution 4 Reserve Fuel The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark. 왘 Refuel at the next gas station ( 컄 page 352). Ultra Low-sulfur Diesel Fuel Only Vehicles with diesel engine only: The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark. 왘 [...]

462 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible c ause/consequence Possible solution H Tire Pressure(s) Please Correct Vehicles with Advanced TPMS*: The tire pressure is too low i n one or more tires. 왘 Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required ( 컄 page 373). Tire Pressure Caution - Tire Defect One or m[...]

463 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution H Tire Pressure Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum val ue. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avo id- ing abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. 왘 Check and adjust tire pressure as [...]

464 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Poss ible cause/consequence Possible solution n * Vehicle Rising Wait Briefly The vehicle level is too low. 왘 Do not drive off. The vehicle level control* has not yet adjusted the vehicle level to the necess ary height required for driving. 왘 Wait until the message disappears [...]

465 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/cons equence Possible solution n * STOP Car Too Low The AIRMATIC* is inoperative. 왘 Av oid large steering angles. Otherwise a fender or tire could be damaged. 왘 Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Merc edes-Ben[...]

466 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution n * Compressor Cooling Down Level control was activated too long/too frequently. 왘 Let the compressor cool until the message disappears. The selected level will be set once the compressor has cooled down. Malfunction The AIRMATIC* is [...]

467 Practical hints Where will I find ...? 왔 Where will I find ...? First aid kit The first aid kit is stored under the cargo compartment floor, see “Vehicle tool kit” ( 컄 page 467). Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit is stored under the cargo compartment floor. The vehicle tool kit includes: 앫 Towing eye bolt 앫 Wheel wrench 앫 Alig[...]

468 Practical hints Where will I find ...? 3 Securing hook 왘 Release securing hook 3 (located be- low the floor handle) from holder. 3 Securing hook 4 Cargo compartment floor, raised 5 Upper cargo compartment lip 왘 Engage securing hook 3 on upper cargo compartment lip 5 . You can now access the vehicle tool kit. ! With the cargo compart ment co[...]

469 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Vehicle tool kit storage well casing Example illustration 1 (vehicles with scissors-type jack) 1 Wheel wrench 2 Electric air pump 3 Mounting direction indicator 4 Fuse chart 5 Hook and loop fastener 6 Alignment bolt 7 Collapsible wheel chock 8 Towing eye bolt 9 Spare wheel (collapsible tire) a Spare wheel [...]

470 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Screw-type vehicle jack Storage position 왘 Push crank handle up. Operational position 왘 Turn crank handle clockwise until it engages (operational position). Before storing the vehicle jack in its stor- age compartment: 앫 The vehicle jack should be fully collapsed. 앫 The handle must be folded in (st[...]

471 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Setting up the collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to ad- ditionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while changing the wheel. 1 Tilt the plate upward 2 Fold the lower plate outward 3 Insert the plate 왘 Tilt both plates upward 1 . 왘 Fold the lower plate outward 2 . 왘 Guide the tabs of[...]

472 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Your vehicle is equipped with a spare wheel with collapsible tire. The spare wheel is located underneath the cargo compartment floor ( 컄 page 467). Removing the spare wheel 1 Retaining screw 2 Spare wheel 3 Vehicle tool kit storage well casing 왘 Remove the jack from the vehicle tool kit ( 컄 page 469)[...]

473 Practical hints Where will I find ...? 왘 Place spare wheel 2 into spare wheel well. Make sure spare wheel 2 is placed precisely on guide pins 1 . 왘 Insert vehicle tool kit storage well casing 3 ( 컄 page 472) into spare wheel 2 . The electric air pump ( 컄 page 469) must point to the rear . 왘 Turn vehicle tool kit storing well casing 3 [...]

474 Practical hints Unlocking / locking in an emergency Unlockin g the veh icle If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the driver’s door using the mechanical key. Removing the mechanical key 1 Mechanical key locking tab 2 Mechanical key 왘 Move locking tab 1 in direction of arrow. 왘 Slide mechanical key 2 out o[...]

475 Practical hints Unlocking / locking in an emergency Locking the vehicle If you cannot lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, lock the vehicle carrying out the following steps. 왘 Close the front passenger door, the rear right door and the tailgate. 왘 Open the driver’s door and the rear left door. 왘 Press the central locking s[...]

476 Practical hints Unlocking / locking in an emergency 왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1 . 왘 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90° in direction of arrow. 왘 Remove cover 2 . 3 Fuel filler flap release 왘 Pull red fuel filler flap release 3 in direction of arrow. The fuel filler flap is unlocked. 왘 Open the fu[...]

477 Practical hints Resetting activated head restraints 왔 Resetting activated head restraints If the active head restraints have been triggered in a rear-end collision, the active head restraints must be reset. Otherwise, the active head restraints cannot offer any additional protection in the event of another rear-end collision. You can tell tha[...]

478 Practical hints Resetting activated head restraints 왘 Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the second front seat. For information on active head restraints, see “Active head restraints” ( 컄 page 86). For information on head restraint adjust- ment, see “Seats” ( 컄 page 128). Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment P[...]

479 Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries 왔 Replacing SmartKey batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are discharged, the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommen ded to have the batteries re placed at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Batteries contain materials that [...]

480 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Bulbs Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there- fore essential that all bulbs and lamp assemblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adju stment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has[...]

481 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Front lamps Rear lamps Lamp Type 1 Parking/standing lamp W 5 W 2 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W 3 Additional turn signal lamp LED 4 Headlamps: Low beam H7 (55 W) Bi-Xenon headlamps*: Low beam 1 D2S-35 W 5 Headlamps: High beam/high beam flasher H7 (55 W) Bi-Xenon headlamps*: High beam/high beam flasher spot lamp H7 (55 [...]

482 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Notes on bulb replacement 앫 Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and with the specif ied watt rati ng. 앫 Switch the lights off before changing a bulb to prevent short circuits. 앫 Always use a clean lint-free cloth when handling bulbs. 앫 Your hands should be dry and free of oil and grease. 앫 If the ne[...]

483 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for fr ont lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M ( 컄 page 143). 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 356). Halogen headlamps 1 Low beam/high beam headlamp cover 2 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp 2 Bulb socket f[...]

484 Practical hints Replacing bulbs High beam headlamp bulbs 왘 Turn cover 1 counterclockwise. 왘 Remove cover 1 . 왘 Turn bulb socket 4 counterclockwise. 왘 Pull bulb socket 4 out of the head- lamp housing. 왘 Pull the high beam bulb out of bulb socket 4 . 왘 Insert the new high beam bulb into bulb socket 4 . 왘 Insert bulb socket 4 into th[...]

485 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Low beam and high beam flasher spot bulbs Front turn signal lamp bul bs 왘 Pull bulb socket 1 out of the head- lamp housing. 왘 Pull the turn signal bulb out of bulb socket 1 . 왘 Insert the new turn signal bulb into bulb socket 1 . 왘 Insert bulb socket 1 into the head- lamp housing. Parking and standing la [...]

486 Practical hints Replacing bulbs 4 Screws 왘 Remove screws 4 that retain front fog lamp 1 . 왘 Remove front fog lamp 1 . 5 Front fog lamp bulb socket 왘 Turn bulb socket 5 counterclockwise. 왘 Pull bulb socket 5 out of the housing. 왘 Pull the b ulb out of bulb socke t 5 . 왘 Insert the new front fog lamp bulb into bulb socket 5 . 왘 Inse[...]

487 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Additional turn si gnal lamps bulbs The additional turn signa l lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs. If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to function, the entire turn signal unit must be replaced. Have the turn signal unit re- placed by an author ized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Front side mar[...]

488 Practical hints Replacing bulbs 왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1 . 왘 Turn lock 1 clockwise (left side trim panel) or counterclockwise (right side trim panel) by 90° in direction of arrow. 왘 Remove cover 2 . Replacing bulbs 1 Tail, side marker, standing, and parking lamp bulb socket 2 Turn signal lamp bulb[...]

489 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades 왔 Replacing wiper blades Front wiper bla des 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 ( 컄 page 41). Removing 왘 Fold the wiper arms forward until they engage. 1 Wiper blade 2 Tab 3 Wiper arm 왘 Press t[...]

490 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Installing 1 Wiper blade 2 Attachment 3 Guide tab 4 Opening 왘 With guide tab 3 sliding into opening 4 , place wiper blade 1 onto wiper arm in d irection of arrow. 왘 Fold wiper blade 1 towards wiper arm. Tabs 2 ( 컄 page 489) mu st engage into both recesses of attachment 2 . 왘 Check whether the wiper[...]

491 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Removing 1 Wiper arm 2 Wiper blade 왘 Fold wiper arm 1 away from the rear window until it engages. 왘 Turn wiper blade 2 to form a right angle with wiper arm 1 as shown. 왘 Hold wiper arm 1 and disengage wiper blade 2 by carefully sliding it in direction of arrow. 왘 Remove wiper blade 2 . Installing 1[...]

492 Practical hints Flat tire Preparing the vehicle 왘 Vehicles with AIRMATIC*: Make sure the vehicle level is set to highway level ( 컄 page 276). 왘 Park the vehicle in a safe distance from moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible. 왘 Turn on the hazard warning flasher ( 컄 page 150). 왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the front[...]

493 Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the spare wheel Preparing th e vehicle 왘 Prepare the vehicle as described ( 컄 page 492). 왘 Take the wheel wrench and the vehicle jack from the vehicle tool ki t ( 컄 page 469). 왘 Take the spare wheel from the wheel well under the cargo compartment floor ( 컄 page 472). Lifting the vehicle i You can u[...]

494 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects. One wheel chock is included with the vehicle tool kit ( 컄 page 469). Changing wheel on a level surface Changing rear wheel on passenger side (Example illustration) 왘 Place the wheel chock in front of and anothe[...]

495 Practical hints Flat tire Changing wheel on a slight decline Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should circumstances require you to do so on a slight decline, place the wheel chock and another sizeable object as follows: Changing wheel on passenger side (Example illustration) 왘 Place wheel chock (or ano[...]

496 Practical hints Flat tire The jack take-up brackets are located directly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housi ngs as indicated by the arrows. Depending on production date, your vehi- cle may be equipped with either a screw-type vehicle jack or a scissors-type jack, see “Vehicle jack” ( 컄 page 469). Screw-ty[...]

497 Practical hints Flat tire Screw-type jack (example illustration) Scissors-type jack (e xample illustration) 왘 Vehicles with screw-type jack: Turn crank 4 clockwise until jack 3 is fully seated in take-up brac ket 2 and the jack base evenly meets the ground. 왘 Vehicles with scissors-type jack: Turn ratchet 4 up and down until jack 3 is fully[...]

498 Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the spare wh eel 1 Wheel bolt for 18", 19", and 20" light al- loy wheels 2 Wheel bolt for spare wheel ( located in cargo compartment with spare wheel) 왘 Clean contact surfac es of wheel and wheel hub. 왘 Guide spare wheel onto the alignment bolt and push it on. 왘 Insert wheel bolts and tigh[...]

499 Practical hints Flat tire Inflating the collap sible tire 왘 Take the electric air pump out of the vehicle tool kit storage well ( 컄 page 467). Electric air pump 1 Flap 2 On/off switch 3 Electrical plug 4 Air hose with pressu re gauge and vent screw 5 Union nut 왘 Open flap 1 on electric air pump. 왘 Pull out electrical plug 3 and air hose[...]

500 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Inflate the spare wheel tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given in the “Technical data” section ( 컄 page 529). This takes about 5 minutes for the collapsible tire. 왘 Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2 . 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 . 왘 Vehicles with KEYLESS- G[...]

501 Practical hints Flat tire Lowering the vehicle 왘 Vehicles with scissors-type jack: Attach ratchet t o vehicle jack in such a way that the word DOWN can be seen. 왘 Lower the vehicle until it is resting fully on its own weight: 왘 Vehicles with sc rew-type jack: Turn crank counterclockwise. 왘 Vehicles with scissors-type jack: Turn ratchet [...]

502 Practical hints Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only) Driving the vehicle until the fuel tank is empty is not recommended. Otherwise, air may be sucked into th e fuel system. If this happens, the ? malfunction indicator lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunction indicator lamp (Canada only) comes on and the engine may not start immediately a[...]

503 Practical hints Battery 왔 Battery The battery is located under the front passenger seat. The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve its rated service life. If you use your vehicle mostly for short-distance trips, you will need to have the battery charge checked mor e frequently. When replacing the battery, always us[...]

504 Practical hints Battery ! The battery is a valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery, also re ferred to as “fleece” battery. Such batteries do not require topping-up of the electrolyte level. VRLA bat teries therefore do not have cell c aps and the battery cover i s non-removable. Do not attempt to open the battery as oth erwise the battery [...]

505 Practical hints Battery Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery Step 1 (Disconnecting) 왘 Set the automat ic transmission to position P ( 컄 page 192). 왘 Firmly depress the parking brake ( 컄 page 65). 왘 Turn off the engine ( 컄 page 66). 왘 Leave the ignition switched on ( 컄 page 39). ! Never loosen or det[...]

506 Practical hints Battery 왘 Switch off all electrical consumers. 왘 Read and observe safety instructions and precautions ( 컄 page 503). 왘 Open the front passenger door. 왘 Move the front passenger seat to the most rearward position ( 컄 page 45). Step 2 (Disconnecting) 1 Seat rail cover, front right 2 Seat rail cover, front left 왘 Pull[...]

507 Practical hints Battery 왘 Switch off the ignition ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Remove the Smar tKey from the st arter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 . After turning off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, with the driver’s door closed, the starter switch is in positio[...]

508 Practical hints Battery Step 5 (Disconnecting) 7 Battery cover mounting nuts 왘 Unfasten and remove battery cover mounting nuts 7 . Step 6 (Disconnecting) 8 Battery cover with integrated air channel 9 Pulling battery cover out a Lifting battery cover 왘 Lift battery cover 8 slightly in direc- tion of arrow a . 왘 Pull battery cover 8 in dire[...]

509 Practical hints Battery Step 8 (Disconnecting) f Positive termina l with cover g Negative terminal 왘 Disconnect battery negative lead from negative terminal g . Make sure the negative lead does not come into contact with the positive lead. 왘 Remove the cover from positive terminal f . 왘 Disconnect battery positive lead from positive termi[...]

510 Practical hints Battery 왘 Connect the positive lead to t he posi- tive terminal and fasten it’s cover ( 컄 page 509). 왘 Connect the negative lead to the nega- tive terminal ( 컄 page 509). Charging the battery If the battery is disc harged, the battery can be charged using the jump-start contacts located in the engine compartment ( 컄 [...]

511 Practical hints Jump starting 왔 Jump starting If the battery is disc harged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat- tery of another vehicle. Observe the follow- ing: 앫 Jump starting should only be performed using the jump-start contacts in the en- gine compartment ( 컄 page 512). 앫 Jump starting should only be performe[...]

512 Practical hints Jump starting The jump-start contacts are located in the engine compartment. 1 Negative (-) terminal 2 Positive (+) terminal 3 Positive terminal cover 왘 Make sure the two vehicles do not touch. 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Apply the parking br ake ( 컄 page 65). 왘 Set automati c transmission to position P ( ?[...]

513 Practical hints Towing the vehicle 왔 Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing. If circumstances do not permit the recom- mended towing methods, the vehicle may be towed w[...]

514 Practical hints Towing the vehicle If you want the gear position to remain in neutral position N , observe the following instructions. Vehicles with SmartK ey: 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill and the ignition switched on, shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N . 왘 If engaged, release the parking brake ( 컄 page 56). 왘 [...]

515 Practical hints Towing the vehicle 왘 Remove the KEYL ESS-GO* sta rt/stop button from the starter switch ( 컄 page 41). 왘 Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* into the starter switch. 왘 Switch on the ignition. 왘 Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N . 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 If enga[...]

516 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Example illustrati on R 550 4MATIC 1 Towing eye cover Removing cover 왘 Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by the arrow. 왘 Lift off cover 1 to reveal the threaded hole for towing eye bolt. Installing tow ing eye bo lt 왘 Take the towing eye bolt and wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit ( 컄 page 469). ?[...]

517 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Stranded vehicle Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the wheels are dug into sand or mud, shoul d be done with the greatest of care, espe- cially if the vehicle is heavily loaded. Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or diago- nally, since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment. Never try to free a [...]

518 Practical hints Fuses The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits. If a fuse is blown, the components and systems secured by that fuse will stop operating. If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the cause determined and rectified by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. A fuse chart expla[...]

519 Practical hints Fuses Fuse box in engine compartment The main fuse box is located on the pas- senger side of the engine compartment. 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 356). 1 Clamp 2 Main fuse box cover 왘 Release clamp 1 . 왘 Lift fuse box cover 2 up. 왘 Install fuse box cover in reverse order. 왘 Close the hood after checking or re- placing fu[...]

520 Practical hints Fuses Fuse box in passenger compartment The fuse box is located behi nd a cover in the dashboard on the passenger side. 왘 Open the front passenger door. 1 Cover Opening: 왘 Pull cover 1 in direction of arrow. Closing: 왘 Clip upper end of cover 1 int o open - ing. 왘 Push on lower end of cover 1 until it engages. Emergency [...]

521 Technica l 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, etc.[...]

522 Technical data The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle. Parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Centers maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts required for mainte- nance and repair work. In addition, strate- gically located parts distribution centers provide quick and relia[...]

523 Technica l data Warranty coverage 왔 Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will exchange or repair any defec- tive parts originally installed on the vehicle in accordance with the term s of the follow-[...]

524 Technical data Identification labels 1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar) The V ehicle I dentification N umber (V IN) can be found in the following locations: 앫 on the certification label 앫 embossed underneath the passenger-side seat in the second seat row ( 컄 page 525) 앫 on the lower edge of the win dshield ( 컄 page 525) Ex[...]

525 Technica l data Identification labels 4 Second-row seat 5 VIN 6 Carpet 왘 Move second-row seat 4 on pas- senger side to the rear as far as possi- ble ( 컄 page 134). 왘 Fold carpet 6 in direction of arrow. You may have to cut the perforat ed carpet using a sharp object, e.g. a knife. 7 Emission control information label, includes both federa[...]

526 Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive R 320 CDI 4MATIC 1 Coolant pump 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Cranksh aft 7 Idler pulley 8 Generator (alternator) R 350, R 350 4MATIC, R 550 4MATIC 1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air cond[...]

527 Technica l data Engine 왔 Engine Model R 320 CDI 4MATIC (251.122) 1 R 350 (251.156) 1 , 2 R 350 4MATIC (251.165) 1 1 The quoted data apply onl y to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Cente r for the corresponding da ta of all special bodi es and spec ial equipment. 2 USA only. Engine 642 272 Mode of operation Die[...]

528 Technical data Engine Model R 550 4MATIC (251.172) 1 , 2 1 The quoted d ata apply only to the standard v ehicle. S ee an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all s pecial bodies and spec ial equipment. 2 Canada only. Engine 273 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 8 Bore 3.8[...]

529 Technica l data Rims and tires 왔 Rims and tires ! Only use tires which have been te sted and approved by Mercedes -Benz. Tires approved b y Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best possible performance in conjunction wit h the driving safety systems on your vehicle such as ABS or ESP ® . Tires specially developed for your vehicle and test[...]

530 Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires Model R 320 CDI 4MATIC R 350 1 R 350 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC (Sport Package*) R 350 (Sport Package*) 1 R 350 4MATIC (Sport Package*) R 550 4MATIC 2 R 550 4MATIC (Sport Package*) 2 Rims (light alloy) 8 J x 18 H2 8Jx1 9H 2 Wheel o ffset 2.64 in (67 mm) 2.64 in (67 mm) All-season tires 3 255/55 R18 105[...]

531 Technica l data Rims and tires Model R 320 CDI 4MATIC (Sport Package*) R 350 (Sport Package*) 1 R 350 4MATIC (Sport Package*) R 550 4MATIC (Sport Package*) 2 R 320 CDI 4MATIC* R3 5 0 * 1 R3 5 0 4 M A T I C * R5 5 0 4 M A T I C * 2 AMG rims (light alloy) 8 . 5Jx1 9H 2 8 . 5Jx2 0H 2 Wheel offset 2.52 in (64 mm) 2.36 in (60 mm) All-season tires 1 [...]

532 Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel Model R 320 CDI 4MATIC R 350 1 R 350 4MATIC R 550 4MATIC 2 1 USA only. 2 Canada only. Rim (steel) 6. 5 B x 18 H2 Wheel o ffset 1.58 in (40 mm) Collapsible tire 3 3 Must not be used with snow chains. 195/75-18 106P Recommended tire inflation pressure 44 psi (3.0 bar) ! Please compare th e recommended tir[...]

533 Technica l data Electrical system 왔 Electrical system Model R 350 1 R 350 4MATIC 1 USA only. R 550 4MATIC 2 2 Canada only. Generato r (alternator) 14 V/150 A 14 V/180 A Starter motor 12 V/1.4 kW 12 V/1.7 kW Battery 12 V/70 Ah 12 V/95 Ah Spark plugs Bosch Y7MPP33 NGK PLKR7A Electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm) 0.031 in (0.8 mm) Tightening torque 15[...]

534 Technical data Main Dimensions Model R 320 CDI 4MATIC R 350 1 R 350 4MATIC 1 USA only. R 550 4MATIC 2 2 Canada only. Overall vehicle length 203.7 in (5 173 mm) 203.7 in (5 173 mm) Overall vehicle width (exterior mirrors folded out) 85.4 in (2 168 mm) 85.4 i n (2 168 mm) Overall vehicle width (exterior mirrors folded in) 75.7 in (1 922 mm) 75.7 [...]

535 Technica l data Weights 왔 Weights Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)[...]

536 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet ( USA only), or inquire at an Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Wa r n i n g ! G Comply with a[...]

537 Technica l data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Capacity Fuels, coo lants, lubric ants, etc. Power steering approx. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) MB Power Steering Fluid or approved Dexron III ATF Front wheel hubs approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each High temperature ro ller bearing grease Brake system MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) Cooling system R 320 CDI 4MATIC [...]

538 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System. For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to th[...]

539 Technica l data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Brake fluid Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will provide you with addition al information. Premium unle aded gasoline (gasoline engine) Wa r n i n g ! G During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is c[...]

540 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Fuel requirements Gasoline engine Only use premium unleaded fuel. 앫 The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Resear ch Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON): (RON+MON) /2. This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Unleaded gasoline co[...]

541 Technica l data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory Approved Service Prod ucts pamphlet (USA only) or contact an [...]

542 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu- tion or other Merced es-Benz approved products of equal specification are used to renew the coolan[...]

543 Technica l data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum p arts. Failure to use such anti- corrosio[...]

544 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield wash er system and headlamp cleaning system* Both the windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* are supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. The windshield washer reservoir has a ca- pacity of app roximat ely 8.0 US qt (7.6 l) . 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Winds[...]

545 Index A ABS 99 Indicator lamp 414, 415 Messages in the multifunction display 429 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 197 Accessory weight 393 Accident 63 Active head restraint 86, 133, 477 Air bags 72 Children 73, 89 Front, Driver 75 Front, Passenger 75 Messages in the multifunction display 438–441 Occupant Classification System (OCS[...]

546 Index Automatic climate control ( 3-zone)* 222 Air conditioning, Cooling 233 Air conditioning refrigerant 538 Air distribution 228 Air recirculation mode 231 Air vents, Front 222, 228 Air vents, Rear 236, 239, 240 Air volume 229 Control panel, Front 224 Control panel, Rear 236 Deactivating system 226 Defogging 230 Defrosting 229 Maximum cooling[...]

547 Index Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine) 502 Bolts, Spare wheel 4 98 Bottle opener 309 Brake Assist System see BAS Brake fluid 539 Checking 355 Messages in the multifunction display 447 Brake lamp Cleaning lenses 407 Messages in the multifunction display 455–460 Replacing bulbs 480 Brake pads 340 Messages in the multifunction display 44[...]

548 Index Climate control 208 Air conditioning, Cooling 219 Air conditioning refrigerant 538 Air distribution 213 Air recirculation mode 216 Air vents, Front 208, 214 Air vents, Rear 220 Air volume 214 Control panel, Front 210 Control panel, Rear 220 Deactivating system 212 Defogging 216 Defrosting 214 Rear passenger compartment 220 Residual heat u[...]

549 Index D Date display, Setting 176 Daytime running lamp mode 145 Setting 177 Deep water see Standing water Defogging windshield 216, 230 Defrosting, Front 214, 229 Defrosting, Rear 207 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 179 Interior lighting 180 Department of Transportation see DOT Diesel engine Bleeding fuel system 502 Preglow indicator lamp 29 Di[...]

550 Index Drinking and driving 339 Driving 50 Abroad 348 Hydroplaning 344 In winter 346, 398 Instructions 50, 339 Problems 62 Safety systems 99 System s 257 Through stan ding water 3 47 With Distronic* 273 Driving off 56 Driving safety systems ABS 99 BAS 101 EBP 105 ESP ® 101 ETS/4-ETS 103 Driving systems 257 AIRMATIC* 276 Cruise control 257 Distr[...]

551 Index Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil 358, 538 Adding 359, 538 Additives 538 Changing 359, 538 Checking level 358 Consumption 358 Filler neck 359 Recommended engine oils and filters 538 ESP ® 101 Messages in the multifunction display 435–436 Warning lamp 27, 419 ETD 85 Safety guidelines 74 ETS/4-ETS 103 Extending cargo compartment 292 [...]

552 Index Fuel 352, 537, 539 Additives 540 Capacities, Fuel tank 537 Consumption statistics 185 Filling the tank 352 Fuel filler flap and cap 352 Fuel gauge 29 Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 424 Premium unleaded gasoline 352, 539, 540 Requirements, Octane rating 540 Fuel cap Messages in the multifunction display 452 Fuel filler flap 352 Locking/unlo[...]

553 Index H Halogen headlamps see Headlamps Hands-free microphone 33 Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 411 Hazard warning flasher 150 Head restraints Active head restraint 86, 133 Front seats 45 Rear seats 135, 136 Headlamp cleaning system* 203, 362 Reservoir capacity 538 Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed shut-off, Exterior lamps Headlamps Automa[...]

554 Index Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster, Illumination brightness Instrument panel see Instrument cluster Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 150 Delayed switch-off 180 Interior rear view mirror 48 Antiglare position 203 Auto-dimming* 2 03 Interior storage spac es see Storage com- partments Intermittent wiping Windshi[...]

555 Index Messages in the multifunction display 453–454 Opening the power windows (Summer opening feature) 244 Opening the tilt/sliding panel* (Summer opening feature) 244 Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof* (Summer opening feature) 244 Remote control 113 Replacing batteries 479 Selective settings 117 Start/stop button 41 Starter switch positions 3[...]

556 Index Lighting Parking lamps 143 Lighting, Exterior and interior 143 Limp-home mode 202, 417, 418 Loading see Vehicle loading Loading terminology 393 Locator lighting 146, 178 Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO* Outside door handle 68 Loss of keys, Mechanical key 118 Loss of keys, SmartKey 118 Loss of keys, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 118 Loss of Service a[...]

557 Index Multifunction display messages 427–466 ABS 429, 436 AIRMATIC* 465 Brake fluid 447 Brake pads 445 Coolant 448–450 Cruise control 430 Doors 452 EBP 446 Engine coolant 448–450 ESP ® 435, 436 Fog lamps, Front 456 Fog lamps, Rear 458 Front passenger front air bag 438–441 Fuel cap 452 Gear selector lever 437 Headlamps 455–460 Hood 45[...]

558 Index Odometer 155, 157 Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting 201 Operating safety 16 Operator’s Manual 10 Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 407 Outside temperature see Displays Overdue maintenance service term 401 Overhead control panel 33 Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 349 P Paintwork code 524 Pa[...]

559 Index Power windows Cleaning 409 Convenience closing feature 245 Door windows 241 Hinged quarter windows* 243 Opening/closing 241 Rear door windows, Blocking operation 97 Summer opening feature 244 Synchronizing, Door windows 244 Practical hints 413 Premium unleaded gasoline 539 Problems While driving 62 With starting see Starting difficulties [...]

560 Index Replacing bulbs 480 Backup lamps 480, 481, 487 Brake lamps 480, 481, 487 Fog lamps, Front 480, 481, 483, 485 Fog lamp, Rear 480, 481, 487, 488 Headlamps 480, 481, 483 License plate lamps 480, 481, 487, 488 Low beam headlamps 480, 481, 483 Parking lamps 480, 481, 483, 485, 487, 488 Side marker lamps, Front 480, 487 Side marker lamps, Rear [...]

561 Index Seats 128 Adjusting 43 Easy entry/exit feature 128 Heating* 139 Memory function* 141 Multicontour seat* 132 Ventilation* 140 Securing cargo 290 Selector lever see Gear selector lever Self-test Lamps in the instrument cluster 414 OCS 82 Tele Aid* 323 Service and warranty information 10 Service intervals see Maintenance, Service indicator m[...]

562 Index SRS 84 Indicator lamp 424 Messages in the multifunction display 437 Standing lamps Replacing bulbs 480, 481 Standing water, Driving throug h 347 Starter switch 24, 39 Positions 39 Starting difficul ties, Engi ne 55 Starting, Engine 53 Steering column 46, 47 Steering wheel Adjusting, Electrically* 47 Adjusting, Manually 46 Buttons 158 Clea[...]

563 Index Technical data 538 Air conditioning refrigerant 538 Brake fluid 537, 539 Coolant 537, 541 Dimensions, Vehicle 534 Electrical system 533 Engine 527 Engine oil 536, 538 Engine oil additives 538 Fuel requirements 540 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 536 Gasoline additives 540 Premium unleaded gasoline 539 Rims 529 Tires 529 Weights 535 Wind[...]

564 Index Checking 373 Checking manually 373 Checking tire pressure electronically, Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 379 Checking tire pressure electronically, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) 376 Recommended tire inflation pressure 371 Tires 363, 529 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System[...]

565 Index Turn signal lamps Cleaning lenses 407 Messages in the multifunction display 460 Replacing bulbs 480 Turn signals 59 Additional in mirrors 481 Bulbs 481 Cleaning lenses 407 Indicator lamps 26 Turning off the engine 66 TWR 396 U Uniform Tire Qu ality Grading Standards 3 96 Units, Settings Speedometer 174 Unlocking the vehicle see Key Uphols[...]

566 Index W Warning indicators Parktronic* 283 Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and warning Warning sounds Distance warning function* 275 Distronic* (Canada only) 266 Exterior lamps 67 Parking brake 57 Parktronic system* 284 Seat belt telltale 85, 420, 421 Warranty coverage 10, 523 Washer fluid see Windshi eld washer fluid Washer reservoir level [...]

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